Late fall and early spring in Colorado are considered Desert Season since it's usually prime time to grab your mountain bike and head to Grand Junction, Moab, or Sedona. I took the cue and made a beeline to Arizona last week where I've been enjoying blue skies, short-sleeve temperatures, and some of the best mountain bike trails you can find.
I recently had a chance to catch-up with Payson in Durango ahead of his big race at the Leadville 100 this weekend and thought I'd ask a few questions so everyone can learn more about the two-time defending marathon mountain bike national champion.