Bling Solo morning ride
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Turnbull Canyon early ride
I got up early this morning to meet our buddy Vince Rodarte at Turnbull Canyon or TBC as we often refer to it. Turns out that TBC used to be Vince’s backyard so he knows the trail very well. Vince forgot his bike at work, so he had to borrow one of…
Cheap energy, at a price
I picked up this energy spray made by Kickers at my local Wally World for $2.49. The spray is supposed to give you about 80 applications, you simply spray it under your tongue 5 times, hold it for 30 seconds and swallow. What the package doesn’t…
2008 KHS Whistler Sweepstakes
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Interview with Billy Savage, Klunkerz director.
Today we have a treat for you, we had the opportunity to E-interview Klunkerz director Billy Savage. Unless you live under a rock, you have probably heard or seen Klunkerz. Being relatively new to mountain biking, I learned a lot when we attended the…
Aliso Woods ride, a pictorial report
Man, I love living on the West Coast! With weather in the mid 80’s, who cares about a little earthquake here and there? Anyhow, instead of rubbing it in with words, check out the pictures from Saturday’s ride: Singletrack baby! RL: The myth…
eXotic Matrix Stem review
Mmm Carbon….What’s so sexy about Carbon Fiber? Is it the weave pattern? how light it is? its dampening properties? I don’t know but Carbon Fiber is one of my favorite bike materials. When RL showed me the eXotic Matrix stem, I knew that…
One 29er advantage
I’ve owned two 29er bikes and so far, I have not really bought the whole “29er inches is overall better” idea. However, I can say that there is one noticeable advantage on owning a hardtail 29er versus owning a hardtail 26er: comfort.…
To golf or not to golf….
Although my company does not give us the day off for Presidents Day, I decided to take a day off to spend sometime with my family. I was also able to squeeze in an early morning ride at the loop with Khoa. No golf for me… Anyhow, as we rode by the…
Beatiful days in L.A.
RL pointing to Downtown LA This ride report is a day late, but it the days have been so beautiful in L.A. that it would be shameful to be spending them inside in front of a Computer. Khoa, climbing up to the tank. Anyhow, RL, Priscilla, Khoa and I headed…