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Dehydration

Friday June 29, 2007
I'm heading to the Moab area this weekend. To be honest, I don't think I'll ride any of the usual trails. It's going to be way too hot. Fortunately, there ... Read More

Flat Tires

Wednesday June 27, 2007
Many a good ride has been ruined by a flat tire. I am always amazed at how many people end up out on the trail without the right tools and ... Read More

Gravity Riding

Monday June 25, 2007
I have no problem admitting I like the downhills more than the uphills. I like the climbs as well, but really, if it's not very technical, I'm usually thinking about ... Read More

Biking Energy

Saturday June 23, 2007
Let's face it, sometimes we just don't have the right energy when we go for a ride. It's no fun when you feel like you're struggling to get up every ... Read More

New Bike Checkup

Wednesday June 20, 2007
Bikes are not simple machines. They have a lot of parts, and that can lead to a lot of things that can go wrong. That said, a well designed bike that ... Read More

Torn Tire Casing Survival

Monday June 18, 2007
Most people are prepared for a flat out on the trail. It's a pretty easy fix and it takes few tools to get it done. Sometimes, a flat out on the ... Read More

Lunchtime Rides

Saturday June 16, 2007
Getting out for a ride during your lunch break is not only a lot of fun, but it's a great way to stay in shape. There are a lot of people ... Read More

Bike Lust

Thursday June 14, 2007
There's nothing wrong with having desire for someone else's bike. However, if you're a little superstitious, you might not want to let your own bike know about it. Some would ... Read More

Recovering From Injury

Monday June 11, 2007
Riding mountain bikes isn't exactly risk free. I know this all too well. There are plenty of ways to keep your risks to a minimum. Riding in control and taking few ... Read More

Big Names, Little Names

Saturday June 9, 2007
Bicycle brand names are an interesting study in marketing. There is no shortage of bicycle brand names. There are big companies, little companies, and a whole range in between. The interesting ... Read More

Tire Pressure...

Friday June 8, 2007
I know I bring this up a lot, but getting your tire pressure set up correctly is really important. It's also easy to do, and will drastically change the way ... Read More

What Kind of Bike is Best for You?

Friday June 8, 2007
This is probably the question I get asked the most. There are so many choices between components, suspension, and price levels, it leaves people wondering where to even start. For almost ... Read More

Group Rides

Saturday June 2, 2007
For a lot of people, making time to ride gets pushed down to the bottom of the list. You can always convince yourself you should do something else, or you'll ... Read More

Night Riding

Friday June 1, 2007
In some places, especially in the desert, it's getting harder and harder find times cool enough get out and ride during the day. For some people, this means riding at ... Read More

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