5,500 miles. 20 days each way. One continuous effort.
Departing May 23, 2026
Don't Coast is a personal project built around forward motion — as much a creative pursuit as it is a physical one. It started on the bike as a reminder to keep pedaling and stay engaged, and has since become a way of approaching work, process, and long-term ideas.
Cycling has been a constant in my life and a primary source of inspiration. The repetition, the terrain, and the time spent moving through landscapes all shape how I think and create. That connection carries directly into work across writing, photography, video, and design.
Much of this is currently centered around the Tour Divide, where I document the miles, the gear, and the people along the way.
Pay The Other Way
The Tour Divide is often called the most expensive "free" bike race in the world. Beyond the bike and gear, the real cost shows up day by day, around $75 to keep moving. Gas station food, the occasional hot meal, a motel bed every few days, and whatever it takes to keep the bike rolling across 2,700 miles of remote terrain. It adds up quickly.
I'm launching this site the day I roll out of Antelope Wells. From there, it's roughly 20 days north to Banff for the Grand Depart, then straight back south to where it all started. 40 days total.
There are better places to put your money, no question. But if following along brings you something, and you feel like sending a little fuel my way, it goes a long way out here. A coffee, a Red Bull, a pack of peanut butter cups. It all counts. If the ride resonates, you can support it below.
Gear List
| Item | Brand | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Salsa | Cutthroat Carbon, size L |
| Fork | Salsa | Carbon, 100mm travel |
| Drivetrain | SRAM | Eagle AXS 12-speed wireless |
| Crankset | SRAM | Quarq DZero, 30t chainring |
| Cassette | SRAM | Eagle 10-52t |
| Brakes | SRAM | Level Ultimate, 160/160mm rotors |
| Wheels | Industry Nine | Hydra hubs, carbon rims 29" |
| Tires | Schwalbe | Thunder Burt 2.35, tubeless |
| Handlebar | Salsa | Woodchipper Drop, 44cm |
| Stem | Salsa | Guide, 90mm |
| Saddle | Brooks | C17 Carved Ti rails |
| Seatpost | PNW | Cascade dropper, 150mm |
| Pedals | Shimano | SPD M540 |
| Item | Brand | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Frame Bag | Revelate Designs | Full-frame, custom fit |
| Handlebar Bag | Revelate Designs | Sweetroll 16L |
| Seat Bag | Revelate Designs | Terrapin 14L |
| Top Tube Bag | Revelate Designs | Mag-Tank 2000 |
| Feed Bags | Revelate Designs | Egress Pocket, pair |
| Gas Tank | Revelate Designs | 0.8L stem bag |
| Fork Cages | Salsa | Anything Cage HD, x2 |
| Item | Brand | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bib Shorts | Pas Normal Studios | Mechanism, x2 pairs |
| Jersey | Pas Normal Studios | Mechanism long sleeve, x2 |
| Rain Jacket | Patagonia | Houdini, packed in feed bag |
| Insulation | Patagonia | Nano Puff, for camp/cold descents |
| Arm Warmers | Castelli | Convertible 2, x1 pair |
| Knee Warmers | Castelli | Sorpasso, x1 pair |
| Gloves | Specialized | Trail Air, x1 pair |
| Helmet | Smith | Engage MIPS |
| Shoes | Shimano | RX800, size 44 |
| Socks | Darn Tough | Merino micro crew, x3 pairs |
| Base Layer | Pas Normal Studios | Essential merino, x1 |
| Casual Shorts | Patagonia | Baggies, worn off-bike |
| Sun Sleeves | DeSoto | Arm Coolers, UV protection |
| Item | Brand | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GPS Computer | Garmin | Edge 1040 Solar |
| Satellite Tracker | Garmin | inReach Mini 2, required for race |
| Dynamo Hub | SON | 28 Disc, powers USB charger |
| Dynamo Charger | Sinewave | Reactor, 5W USB output |
| Power Bank | Anker | 737, 24000mAh |
| Front Light | Busch & Müller | IQ-X, dynamo-powered |
| Rear Light | Exposure | TraceR, USB rechargeable |
| Phone | Apple | iPhone 15 Pro, offline maps |
| Camera | Sony | ZV-1 II, compact point-and-shoot |
| Headphones | Shokz | OpenRun Pro, bone conduction |
| Cable Kit | — | USB-C x3, Lightning x1, zip ties |
