Travel season is about to begin

After the long hard summer, it is almost time to start up the travel and adventure season once again.  First up, a trip to Utah with a bunch of guys that love photography, bikes, and hopefully Bourbon.  We fly into Grand Junction, shuttle to Fruita, and then head out on the Kopokeli for a 7 day loop through some of the most beautiful lands in the US. 

I will be shooting both color and B&W for this trip and using my new bags from the master himself, Scott of Porcelain Rocket.  He has a new rear bag setup which offers a ton more stability and a new sling system for those that prefer slings over rolls. 

In a couple of weeks, Bunyan Velo will be coming out with there latest edition so look for my images on the Coconino that will accompany words by Eszter.  Man, I can't wait to get back out to AZ this winter.  Some of the finest riding ever.  Last year I used a Salsa Spearfish with the new  Split Pivot design.  This year I will be on the new Carbon Fiber Horsethief!!  A bit more travel and only a slight weight penalty over the Fish.  If all goes well, the Fish will go on the market in near mint condition. 

You can follow along as I post snippets of pictures on my Instagram account, and possibly a few things to FB, although my desire to post there is fading.  I will do a small story here and then a larger story on my Photo Essays website (which is sorely behind in updates...)

Stay tuned, as the fun is about to begin.

Thoughts

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Coconino 250, AZ -- Leica MM + 50 Lux & Salsa Cycles

The power of a bike, not only as a form of transportation and recreation, but as a tool to help cleanse the soul.  We climbed hard that day and were rewarded with a vista that required no words to describe -- we simply sat, in awe of the natural beauty.

Early Days - Coconino 250

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Eszter on a Salsa Spearfish showing us the way -- Leica MM, 50 Lux

Coconino 250

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North of Flagstaff joining the AZT

Coconino 250 - Slowly getting the story done

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Leica and the Coconino 250

A gamble, taking the Monochrome to the desert... Would it work, would I be able to tell the story only in B&W? Would the Monochrome survive, like its fore fathers? Who knows, but looking at this first image, one of Eszter's Salsa Spearfish, I am very excited about the possibilities...Looking at a second, of Eszter bombing down the trail gets me really going...

It will be another week or so before I look at everything, but....