Mountaineer Monster 110: A Brutally Beautiful Day in North‑Central West Virginia

West Virginia is affectionately described as “Wild and Wonderful.” Its official motto - Montani Semper Liberi (“Mountaineers Are Always Free”) - captures the state's rugged freedom. The Mountaineer Monster p/b Mountaineer Gravel embodies all of that spirit and then some. For me, this multi‑distance bikepacking event was the highlight of my season - and the perfect excuse to reconnect...