Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Exactly a year ago, Neil set out on a laid-back overnighter from Rabbit Valley, Colorado, with his buddy Eric, piecing together a gravel-heavy route to welcome those early spring days. But this trip was more than just shaking off the spring cobwebs...

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This video was supported in part by:
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Big thanks to Eric Dabbert for joining me and capturing many of the clips in this video.

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Neil Beltchenko (instagram.com/neil_beltchenko/)
Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam, +2.5" Ape index