Not the ex-UFC light heavyweight champ, but rather the Red Bull Rampage… Ending its four year run in 2004, the Red Bull Rampage was the premier freeride event at the turn of the century. Many may have seen DVD movies and pictures as this was a widely covered event. Held near Virgin, Utah, many professional…
Author: Joe Solancho
Just recevied from American Mountain Classic & Sho-Air International: Press Release July 29, 2008 Sho-Air International is pleased to announce a “Go-Green” entry fee incentive/relief program for all competitors in the American Mountain Classic Stage Race in Brian Head, UT set to run August 21-24. In light of the recent escalating prices at the gas…
This past weekend was the grand re-opening of Whiting Ranch. Having been closed since October 2007 due to fires, mountain bikers and hikers were eager to hit the trail for the opening. I was one of them. Joined by several friends we hit the dirt anxious to see what was left from the fires and…
Me. This isn’t an ad for CROCs or modeling hairy legs – rather a display of not being prepared. For the first time in all of the years riding, I forget one of the essential items – my shoes. My friend Val and I rode the Loop the other night. Just when we were…
As you recall on Father’s Day weekend, I took my friend Val Macatangay for a ride at our local trail – Coal Canyon. Since then, he’s been frequenting this trail. Almost on a daily basis, Val hits the trail at 6 am – rides from his house and climbs a little further than the last. …
Everything RL said on the previous post with an emphasis on HOT!!! I tried to get these video clips to RL but unfortunately they were too big to email. Following his video theme, here are some of the footage I took. Definitely had a great time despite the heat!!!
Late last year, majority of Whiting Ranch park (commonly known as Whiting to local trail users) sustained heavy damage from the arson-caused Santiago fire. It has been closed since last October 2007. Long awaited news from OC Parks brings excitement for many as Whiting is scheduled to open mid to late July. To read more click on this link. Whiting…
The cool people at Pricepoint sent us the Sette ST-7 workstand for review. As a wrench-at-home guy and a part-time racer I have been given the task to put this product to the test. The following are my first impressions of the stand. Off the bat when I opened the box, I noticed how compact…
This was a fun filled weekend of riding. I rode both days making trips to a popular Orange County trail – El Moro and my local trail – Coal Canyon. Saturday: I headed out to El Moro bright and early for a solo ride. It’s been awhile since I’ve been here. Last time out w/the…
The Ibex Ignition 3, Emerald Sand color, had been previously reviewed by two other staff members (Lance & Jeremy). As we are all individual riders and have different riding style, I’ll share my first impressions of the Ignition 3. I’ll try not to be redundant and rehash any of the previous reports on this bike.…