This past week, a horrifying picture made the rapid social media rounds in our neck of the woods. The picture shows a local rider and bike shop employee with a severe red gash across his neck. The accompanying story said merely that “Unfortunately you will now need to use extreme caution riding in the Durance […]
It’s Not About The Bike
Don’t get me wrong – I LOVE my bike, But it’s not why I love the sport; it’s just a tool to get me out there and back home safely. The reason I ride is not because of the bike, or the gear; those things don’t even make the list. While gear can make things […]
Why I Want to Move to Jackson Hole
Since arriving in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, I’ve been surrounded by nothing but breathtaking mountain views and people on mountain bikes. I’ve really never had the experience of visiting a popular bike town–so my frame of comparison is nonexistent–but I just couldn’t believe how many mountain bikes were around me. Jackson Hole is certainly well-known for its […]
Manly, Yes. But I Like it Too
James Brown may have said it best – it’s a man’s (man’s man’s) world, but it ain’t nothing without a woman or a girl. Okay. Coming from a woman that may sound a little less than modest, but who am I to argue with the godfather of soul? When it comes to mountain biking you’ll […]
World Cup Round 1: Aaron Gwin
This past weekend was the first round of the UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup in Fort William, Scotland. You probably have heard by now that Gee and Rachel Atherton both won their respective fields aboard the all new GT Fury. The shocker for many people is that 2012 overall winner Aaron Gwin had a […]
Ride Refreshers
We all love that feeling of getting back in your own bed after a trip away, that delicious comfort that familiarity brings is just divine isn’t it. However there can be such a world of fun to be had when you venture to someone else’s bed !! A little sparkle can be reinstated and some […]
The 650b Project – Ride Review
Last week I took my 650b and my 29er out on the trail at the same time. How? Well I rode the 29er and my buddy Jay rode the 650b and after one lap of our usual route we switched. Have to say we were both really amazed at what we discovered. Now both Jay […]
May 11th East Cup – Cornwall
May 11th was the Cornwall edition of the East Cup put on by Dan Marshall of Substance Projects. And those of us in the Comp race, the three of us car pooled up to Charlottenburgh Forest. The drive up wasn’t looking promising as it alternated between heavy rain and no rain. So it kind of […]
Beginner Basics: Victory Via the Feet
Your feet are without a doubt the most important point of contact you have with your bike. If they aren’t connected properly, you’re going to have a bad time. And yet, somehow, one of the most common mistakes you can see both on and off the trails is improper foot placement. Now, granted, some of […]
Roll Your Own Adventure
After organizing rides with friends, I’m often asked: Where did you get the idea for that ride from? How did you work out the route? How did you get it onto a GPS? Sometimes I reply “If I tell you I’ll have to kill you”. But today I thought I’d let you in on a […]