VIDEO // Freestyle MTB group ride with Andreu Lacondeguy
“Everyday you can come here and it’s a different ride. It is like a theme park for bikes next to Barcelona, and it’s perfect for riding and having fun.” –Andreu Lacondeguy
2014 Rocky Mountain Endurance Series
I started supplementing my mountain biking with trail running two years ago. This was mostly in the off-season as a way to keep my fitness through the winter, but now I find myself out trail running at least 2-3 times a week. A lot of the trails I end up running are the same ones…
10 Things Every Mountain Biker Should Have Done
I ran across a rather awesome mountain bike short film today entitled “10 Things Every Mountain Biker Should Have Done.” I agree wholeheartedly with all 10 of these must do things for every mountain biker. I also agree that if you haven’t done all of these, now is a great time to start doing these…
BikePark Wales – Episode One – Origins
Back in late August, BikePark Wales opened it’s doors or rather trails to the mountain bike community. This park has something for everyone, from tikes to pro riders. They even have “Vehicle-Assisted Uplift,” which is British for a van or truck that takes you to the top of the mountain to enjoy over 20 trails,…
Highlights from the Continental Divide Trail
The Continental Divide Trail mountain bike route is 2,774 miles from Canada to Mexico. This trail was formed by linking trails, roads and mixed use surfaces from 1995 to 1997. Now each year a handful of cyclists take it on in a self-supported race format, called the Tour Divide. This trail is most definitely on…
How to be a Mountain Biker
Here’s a quick video from the folks at NSMB.com on how to be a mountain biker and it’s right on the money! Apparently I still need to get a trail dog! But in all seriousness, what is there not to love about the mountain bike lifestyle? Pick your style and go ride!
Follow the leader…
It’s not always a good idea to closely follow your friends while bombing down a mountain. This video is living proof of that. I’m just glad these guys are ok and didn’t sustain major injuries. From the video it also looks like it could be some poor trail building.
Google Says! 2013 – The Year of the 650b
If there is one thing to remember in the world of mountain biking in 2013, it is the fact that 650b bikes are now officially mainstream. The first big announcement came earlier this year from Santa Cruz with the launch of their, now insanely successful, Bronson. They quickly served up a more XC variant of…
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