As most mountain bikers know, carbon fiber has been used in building frames, forks, levers, cranks and just about anything you can think of. But when I recently took a job at TAI Sports, the world of softball and baseball opened up to me. First of all, I haven’t played softball since I was in…
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RL Policar is an avid mountain biker and the Editor In-Chief of MtnBikeRiders.com and BikeCommuters.com. Between the two sites, he's published well over 4,000 articles (and growing).
As promised I created a video of our adventures in Temecula, specifically at the Wellington Ranch. Alex, the little fella in the video is so much fun to watch. That guy can ride, and he’s only 13!
Interbike is happening on Sept 24-26, 2008. That’s pretty much right around the corner. If you remember last year’s Interbike coverage, we had a blast bringing you some of the newest and greatest products out there. But at the same time we went as regular folks. We still oooh and ahhh at some of the…
This weekend Priscilla and I visited our friends Scott and Jennifer Finch out in Temecula on a ranch that they live at. The ranch has about 20 acres of land and Scott along with his 13 year old son Alex, built a little downhill trail that included a rock garden, whoops, a ladder, berms and…
So on yesterday’s ride, Priscilla and I were on a section of the Fullerton Loop that is known as “extra credit.” This portion of the trail rides along side, but about 10-20 feet higher than the fire road. Anyhow, we’re cruising along the single track, then this douche bag comes right on me left side,…
When I first built up my Red Rocket Single Speed, I used 170mm cranks. I emailed a few guys and they all seem to give me some scientific and mechanical input as to why the 175 would be better. But I didn’t listen. During my first ride, I didn’t feel any difference at all. So…
This is the KHS XCT 535, a great bike…that’s pretty much all you need to know. But since we are professional reviewers, I am obligated at the same time privileged to provide our readers a thorough review. Let’s get down to the meat and potatoes, if your a Vegan, the cucumber and carrots. I don’t…
Yesterday’s after work Single Speed Extraveganza was the first time I was able to wear the new MtnBikeRiders.com Jersey. But before we get to that, I wanted to share a few photos of the group that went. I say it was a single speed extraveganza, but in reality it was only Khoa, Joe and I…
I’m feeling a bit pudgy since the whole weight loss contest. I could use a few excuses about having to start a new job, getting accustomed to it and all that jazz, but in reality, I’ve been WAY lazy. Some day I want to look like this young buck. But our buddy Ryan K. took…
I just wanted to share this with you folks. Nothing fancy, no waterfront scenery or a huge mountain, but it brings me a smile.