Korey Pelton's Cycling Blog

I have yet to perfect the art of writing as life events happen.  Usually, life catches you up in events to the point where there is little time for writing about them.  Alas, I have now found the time to write about the memorable things I’ve learned about cycling in October and November 2008.  :) [...]

I admit that I am a pinch-penny.  My family says I have a bit of Jewish heritage, so I usually use that as my excuse.  :-)  But, really, I bicycle because it’s fun and it saves me money in commuting costs and in vacationing costs.  Bicycling to work is fun and very feasible, and I [...]

Above is a terrain map of Inman Canyon near Inkom, Idaho (courtesy Google and MapMyRide.com). The path starts on Inman Road off of Rapid Creek Road and then it turns into a dirt jeep trail that goes up to about 6600 feet in elevation up the Portneuf Range, the same range that contains Bonneville Peak [...]

What is an S24O?  It is an acronym that stands for Sub 24-hour Overnight bicycle camping trip, coined by Rivendell Bicycle Works!  I say that this was my first successful S24O because, last year, I attempted one with a couple of friends and we made some poor decisions.  I’ll leave it at that for now.  [...]

Just about every Sunday morning, my friend Travis and I go on a long-ass bike ride.  However, last Sunday the 27th of July, he wasn’t feeling well, so I went off by myself.  And here is how it went. After learning that Travis wasn’t going anywhere that morning, I thought that I would try the [...]

As I have stated in previous posts, I love my bicycle basket.  It works great for shopping, taking a lunch to work in a cold-food bag, and other various package hauling.  Recently I discovered that the basket fits a 24-pack of Pabst Blue Ribbon perfectly!  Here’s some photographs I took of it: Cycling around with [...]

Just when I think I’ve conquered all the toughest road climbs in the area, I meet a longer, steeper road.  But I guess that’s life in the Rocky Mountain Range, aye?  That and I’m pretty new to cycling compared to many people I know :-)  Inkom, Idaho is on the west side of the Portneuf [...]

Commuting by bicycle to work everyday is a great way to get into shape, save a ton of cash on gasoline, and emit less pollution. I love riding to work everyday and it seems to get more enjoyable everyday. There’s nothing like getting some endorphins flowing while feeling the wind flowing over you, smelling the [...]

On Wednesday, May 28, I got a mass email from Dave Hachey, the guy currently running the local cycling club (Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts, http://www.idahocycling.com/) reminding all the club members that the first Scout Mountain Hill Climb was going to take place that evening at 6:30 pm. I was excited about this because I actually had [...]

The company I work for sent me to Roanoke, Virginia for two weeks to work on some new projects.  I met a co-worker of mine there who lent me his Trek Navigator comfort bike for the weekend since he was headed off on some business.  He also suggested a few good areas around Roanoke for [...]