John Woodson

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Is The Yamaha Wabash An eBike To Rule Them All?

ByJohn Woodson
April 15, 2019

Although I’m a die-hard roadie, I do enjoy getting a little dirt on my cleats. So when Yamaha invited BICYCLIST to preview the Wabash on the legendary SoCal Belgian Waffle Ride course, I put my snow shovel away, packed sun tan lotion and headed west for an e-adventure.

4 minute read

Mission: Build Your Own Route. Destination: Cedar City, Utah

ByJohn Woodson
January 31, 2019

So, I sit in Cedar City destined to be a foolish wit unless I come up with plan B, or plan B.Y.O.

5 minute read

Fondo the West! A Curation of Upcoming Gran Fondo Road Rides (and Some Dirt) for 2019 : BICYCLIST Challenge #155

ByJohn Woodson
January 1, 2019

With the grueling job of riding, reviewing and writing about road events, I have the opportunity to experience many, especially in my backyard – Western USA and Canada. Here are my top picks for 2018’s Best of The West Gran Fondos.

6 minute read

Asphalt, Please

Chasing Rainbows at the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships

ByJohn Woodson
November 6, 2018

After 21 individual qualifying events on four continents, the best amateur riders from 60 countries are in Varese, Italy to compete in the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships. Today, 2,500 amateur racers and me, a journalist pretending to be a racer, are ready to start with rainbow-striped world champion jerseys on the line.

4 minute read

Desperado Duel-ing in Southern Utah

ByJohn Woodson
September 11, 2018

The 109-mile Southern Utah ride keeps the climbing to a minimum, but maintains a fast pace in a setting with psychedelic backdrops, car-free roads, and good company.

4 minute read

Chasing the SoCal Vibe with the Swami’s Wednesday Morning Ride

ByJohn Woodson
August 16, 2018

Swami’s Wednesday Morning Ride attracts the best in the sport at foregoing worldly responsibilities so they can mix it up for a trivial sprint victory that is oh-so-prized.

5 minute read

A Haute Route Choice: Should I Ride the 3 Day or 7 Day Event?

ByJohn Woodson
July 9, 2018

An Analysis to Help Choose Between the 3-day or 7-day Race Time and time again I am asked…

4 minute read

Cycling Through Coachella Towards Mecca

ByJohn Woodson
June 21, 2018

An out-and-back from the center of Coachella Valley to Joshua Tree National Park. 106 miles highlighted by tall mountains, blue skies and wide-open desert vistas, plus no old guys in Bentleys aiming to run me over while texting to set up a tee time.

4 minute read

A Legendary Ride Through the Southwest

ByJohn Woodson
May 25, 2018

Offering ride lengths of 100, 50 and 25 miles with male, female and tandem categories the Tour De Acoma offers every rider a chance to win prized Acoma pottery. Plus, with all proceeds going to the Haak’u Museum Foundation the event helps preserve New Mexico pueblo history and art. That’s a good thing.

3 minute read

Mesquite Madness: Rolling The Dice Through Three States

ByJohn Woodson
December 7, 2017

Life is all about taking risks. I had one of those days at the Mesquite Madness ride in Nevada hosted by the great folks at Red Rock Bicycle Company in St. George, Utah.

4 minute read

The Official Haute Route Ventoux Three Ride Report

ByJohn Woodson
November 20, 2017

Organized by the same folks who put on the 7-day Haute Route Alps, Pyrenees and Rockies, Ventoux offers the same Pro-like experience both on and off the bike in a perfect 3-day weekend format. Based in the quaint French village of Bédoin the route covers 270km with 7800m of climbing, including three ascents of Ventoux.

7 minute read

Group Ride Bucket List: Tucson Tuesdays with Fairwheel Bikes

ByJohn Woodson
October 26, 2017

There’s no better place out West to figure out if you’re one of the strong or weak than at the iconic Fairwheel Bikes Tuesday Group Ride, or as the locals call it – The Tuesday.

4 minute read

The Route

Palm Springs Thursday: A Regular Club Ride With The Desert Bike Club

ByJohn Woodson
May 30, 2017

Recently, I had the pleasure of riding with the Desert Bike Club on their Flat Fast and Furious Thursday ride (aka The Rat Pack). So, if you’re in town and looking for a cool fast group ride, this ride is solid. I dig it.

3 minute read

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John Woodson

Is The Yamaha Wabash An eBike To Rule Them All?

Mission: Build Your Own Route. Destination: Cedar City, Utah

Fondo the West! A Curation of Upcoming Gran Fondo Road Rides (and Some Dirt) for 2019 : BICYCLIST Challenge #155

Chasing Rainbows at the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships

Desperado Duel-ing in Southern Utah

A Haute Route Choice: Should I Ride the 3 Day or 7 Day Event?

Cycling Through Coachella Towards Mecca

A Legendary Ride Through the Southwest

Mesquite Madness: Rolling The Dice Through Three States

The Official Haute Route Ventoux Three Ride Report

Group Ride Bucket List: Tucson Tuesdays with Fairwheel Bikes

Palm Springs Thursday: A Regular Club Ride With The Desert Bike Club

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BICYCLIST

TBE Episode 148: Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix Review and History, In Search of Equity By Bicycle

TBE Episode 147: Rancho Recap!, Trail Tool Giveaway, Questions on Frugality and Some of the Favorite Riders for Two Spring Classics

TBE Episode 146: The Future of Owning a Car, Helmet Testing Debacle, and Rider Stats That We Cannot Beat

New Issue! | BICYCLIST Magazine – Issue 157 : Spring 2019

Unlocked and Over the Shoulder | BICYCLIST Magazine – Issue 156: Late Winter 2019

Party Captain

First Mate, Day Watch

First Mate, Night Watch

Carl Lawton

James Murren

John Woodson

Richard Duquette

Rick Schultz

Rob Templin

The 24-Hour Bike Overnight: In Search of Adventure and Wilderness in the Heart of Suburbia

Are Dockless Electric Scooters Creating More Problems for Cities?

BATventure: Ride the Rancho with the San Diego Mountain Biking Association

‘Recommended Directional’ Trail Building in San Diego, The Black Widow Trail Project Courtesy San Diego Mountain Bike Association