As you’ve already read, Priscilla mentioned that the MtnBikeRiders crew raced yesterday’s Mt. Sac Fat Tire Classic. My daughter Breanna and I raced in the tandem category. Here we are heading up to the starting line. Did you notice our streamers…that’s to psych out the competition and if we needed to, we can take them…
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One of our loyal readers, Max, pointed us to an article he read that shows beer is great for post workout hydration. The subjects in the study were asked to run on a treadmill at temperatures of 104F (40C) until they were close to exhaustion. Once they had reached the point of giving up, researchers…
So there I was sleeping this morning then I started dreaming about tomorrow’s race. Next thing you know I woke up. Luckily it wasn’t too early…but around 5:30am. Now I’m here writing this because I can’t go back to sleep. I know that I’m excited and all, but I sure hope that I can get…
Click photo to enlarge. Frame New Design AL6061, 4-bar Horst bearing linkage, 7.3″ travel Rear Shock FOX Van R, rebound adjust Fork Marzocchi 66RCV, 180mm, rebound & compression adjust Headset Cane Creek Pig, 1-1/8″ Threadless Rims WTB Dual Duty FR, Doublewall Hubs Front: Formula Disc, Sealed Bearing, 20mm through axle Rear: Cassette 12mm x 150mm…
Last night Breanna and I hit a small portion of the Loop in order to help us get ready for the big Mt Sac Fat Tire Classic race this Sunday. Yah I know my jersey is too tight…But I do want to thank my boys, Vince C. and Vince R. at KHS Bicycles for hooking…
A few weeks ago, I tried out Lance’s super sweet Santa Cruz only to find out that the shifting was pretty bad. I had suggested that he try to lube his cables to see if that will help. So after finishing our after-ride breakfast, I showed him how to baby his cables. But the photos…
When you take a husky rider like me and do something like this… With a seat like this…the Sette Strike DH Saddle… Then I don’t quite land the right way… You’ll end up with a seat like this… When I landed, I went one way, the bike went the other. Luckily, I hit my thigh…not…
Most wouldn’t really consider Trials mountain biking, but I do. Trials bikes are basically mountain bikes used to do some gnarly tricks and the dudes and chicks that can ride them are awesome bike handlers. One of our regular readers, Jay, is a Trials Rider with Evomo. Jay likes to compete in trials and I…
That’s right our very own Moe “Master Mind” Ramirez is turning…old! We’re going to celebrate Moe’s berfday by getting some nachos and beer this Friday at his favorite hole in the wall in La Mirada, Ca. called Marisa’s. Here’s the address if you want to join us at 7:30pm Marisa’s 15711 Imperial Hwy La Mirada,…
So most of our humble little group will be racing the local Mt. SAC(San Antonio College) Fat Tire classic cross country race this coming Sunday. Everyone will be racing beginner and, No, I’m not a sandbagger. I’ve never done better than 3rd in a beginner race but I’m sure hoping I can do just that.…