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Rebecca shares her experience riding the new Surly Karate Monkey OPS, a hardtail 29er with updated features including a 44mm headtube, modular rear dropouts, and Shimano Deore components.

A humorous guide to painting your storefront, covering everything from buying supplies and wearing appropriate painter's clothes to applying primer and multiple coats of paint for a professional-looking result.

There were injuries today (concussion, broken finger). Next week's post will include some tips on spotting trail-side concussions.

Surly's latest addition to their lineup is the redesigned Instigator, a 26+ trail bike that offers impressive downhill performance and handling characteristics comparable to much larger wheeled bikes.

Yawp Cyclery opens for business and expresses gratitude to the community for their encouragement, support, and assistance in making the shop possible.

A mission statement for Yawp Cyclery exploring the balance between bicycle technology advancement and the reality that older bikes still serve riders well, emphasizing the shop's commitment to helping customers with their actual needs rather than pushing unnecessary upgrades.

The blog will soon return to a regular schedule as the team is busy getting their store open. They may post haphazard articles about whatever captures their attention, but readers shouldn't expect consistent updates for a couple of weeks.

Today the author is deep in whiskey and watching Olympic curling, planning to stay active by sweeping the floor whenever someone gets up for a drink.

A continuation of winter riding advice exploring the four phases of winter cycling, from fresh snow to the dreaded slushy spring conditions, with practical guidance on gear selection and the eternal struggle with winter pants.

A personal account of winter cycling in Denver, covering the author's journey from a disastrous first winter ride to becoming an enthusiastic year-round cyclist, with practical tips on gear, tires, and maintenance.

A humorous firsthand account of attending the 2014 National Cyclocross Championships, where the author's camera died after taking one photo, leaving readers to imagine the rest of the event.

A humorous account of a bike ride down the Splat River written while under the influence of cold medicine, featuring an eccentric banana companion and muddy trail conditions.