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Nacapule-ing
Here is a version tailored for the Tetakawi Adventures vibe—keeping it rugged, local, and filled with that "San Carlos" energy. Desert Grit: The Megalith vs. Nacapule I had that itch to ride that just wouldn't quit. Even though I came up a few feet shy of a clean 10-mile "ego number," I logged a solid 9.54 miles from the house to Nacapule and back. The highlight? Ripping back through that "downhill-ish" singletrack. It’s hands down my favorite stretch of the trail system I’ve
Ernesto Martinez-Ordaz
6 days ago2 min read


The Tetakawi Climbs
Saturday, April 4th, in the middle of the Semana Santa (spring break) halabaloo, I climbed up Tetakawi with Kuma for the 11th time. This time there was a Red Cross “filter” at the trailhead, preventing people with hangovers from climbing. The Red Cross guy asked me if I was hungover (no), if I had water (three big Nalgene bottles), if I had eaten breakfast (spinach and almond milk shake), and if I had gone to the bathroom (#1 and #2 all set). He had me fill out a form and t
Ernesto Martinez-Ordaz
Apr 151 min read


Saturday beach ride
Riding in San Carlos is a blast. Road or gravel? Sure, they have their place. But for my money, taking a fat bike over a full-suspension rig is the way to go. Those massive tires just own the terrain. Since I’m not in the racing circuit anymore, I’m out here for two things: fitness and fun. Mostly the fun. The Gear List Before hitting the sand, I had to dial in the setup: PSI Science: I rode out at 20 PSI for the pavement. Once I hit the beach, I dropped the Presta valves to
Ernesto Martinez-Ordaz
Mar 134 min read


Four-Legged AWD: Kuma Takes on the Tetakawi
In San Carlos, there’s a difference between a hike and a climb. Most people find that out the hard way. I’ve been hunkered down here since late February, and while the town has its charms, the mountain is what calls. And where I go, Kuma goes. Kuma isn’t new to the game. He’s a veteran of the Montana backcountry—we’ve tackled Great House Peak in the Big Snowies , Upper Basin Lake , and the steep stretches around Red Lodge. He’s put in the miles from the open range of the Acto
Ernesto Martinez-Ordaz
Feb 262 min read
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