The Vantastic Life

The Vantastic Life Follow us if you want to see people doing crazy workouts in even crazier places! Unfortunately we are both pretty strong.

We are a couple traveling around the US to all of the National Parks while we keep up our jobs, and competitive CrossFit schedules. With the ability to work from anywhere we decided to try something new, and with the goal of visiting all of the National Parks, we figured why not make this happen now...

The tricky part is that we love CrossFit, and doing it a LOT (meaning multiple hours a day). So, we found a vehicle that could accommodate our need for adventure PLUS haul around 500 (plus) pounds of CrossFit gear. Or fortunately... depending on how you look at it :-). If you follow us you will see all of the cool things that we are seeing, plus some crazy CrossFit workouts in very strange places, plus you'll probably learn a thing or two about nutrition and meal prep (which you could do on the road or at home). If you have any questions for us, just ask. :-)

- Emily & Joe

11/09/2026

That moment when the bike goes quiet and you’re just floating. 😮‍💨

Do you live for airtime or prefer both wheels on the ground?

10/09/2026

A 50-plus-pound eMTB shouldn’t unweight this easily. 🚀

Load the suspension and the Dreadnought E feels much lighter than the number on the scale.

Did you expect it to jump this well? Full review: https://youtu.be/JQycaMw_A74

09/09/2026

“Oh, that’s a drop.” 😳

We didn’t see this gap coming, instinctively popped it, and the Dreadnought E had our back.

Keep rolling or hit the brakes? Full ride: https://youtu.be/JQycaMw_A74

08/09/2026

How cool is this rock roll? 🤘

Are you riding it first try or stopping for a closer look?

07/09/2026

Emily was worried a 50-plus-pound eMTB would feel glued to the ground.

Instead, the Dreadnought E was easier to jump than expected—and even felt better in the air than some lighter eMTBs she’s ridden.

Full review: https://youtu.be/JQycaMw_A74

06/09/2026

“I just feel at home on these Forbidden bikes.”

The long rear end puts Joe in the center of the bike, and the geometry felt natural to him right away.

Do certain brands just fit your riding style? Full review: https://youtu.be/JQycaMw_A74

05/09/2026

This drone shot makes the trail look unreal. 🤯

POV or follow-cam—which angle do you prefer?

04/09/2026

Two Forbidden Dreadnought E's at the Forbidden Plateau. How perfect is that? 🤘

Loose dirt, unknown trails and two bikes built for the rough stuff.

Watch the full ride: https://youtu.be/JQycaMw_A74

Our next newsletter "This Week in Van Life - SilverStar - Best Full Powered eMTB? - Great Pizza in BC" is coming tomorro...
04/09/2026

Our next newsletter "This Week in Van Life - SilverStar - Best Full Powered eMTB? - Great Pizza in BC" is coming tomorrow. Subscribe to get it and stay in the loop on everything we're up to.

Weekly updates from the road with Emily & Joe — mountain biking, van life, travel, behind-the-scenes YouTube stuff, gear we’re into, and whatever else is making life fun lately.

03/09/2026

Who is the Forbidden Dreadnought E actually for?

If your rides are fast shuttle-road climbs followed by steep, rowdy descents, this bike makes a lot of sense. If you mostly ride tight singletrack and blue flow trails, it may be more bike than you need.

Would it fit the way you ride? Full review: https://youtu.be/JQycaMw_A74

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