Compete Energy Bites Review
What you see here is Compete Energy Bites. These little chews have 40 calories per serving, 2g of fat but most importantly, 135mg of caffeine. I was excited to try this product because I’m a big proponent for caffeine use during exercise. I…
Flannel Shirts Make Great Cold Weather Clothing
Let me get this out before you all start criticizing me. Cold for Southern California (SoCal) standards typically hovers around 40-50 degrees. So that means many mountain bikers in will be wearing jackets, arm/knee warmers and even ear coverings when…
No Rinse Shampoo Review
I’ve been testing out the No Rinse Shampoo by No Rinse Laboratories, Inc. for some time and I figured it the review was long over due. Some background on why this product would be useful for mountain bikers. Well for starters, I don’t want…
Cheaper Alternative to Energy Gels
If you’ve ever bonked or on the verge of bonking, quick energy might be the thing that saves you. For the most part mountain bikers will carry energy gels like Gu or the like. They work really well because they contain sugar that your body needs.…
Solo Rides-A Must
As much as I enjoy doing group rides, there something really great about doing solo rides. Personally I like it because I get to go at my own pace, stop when I feel like it, take photos and ultimately enjoy my ride without having to worry about someone…
Motivational Video To Help You Become a Better Climber
If you’re finding it harder and harder to climb hills, maybe all you need is some motivation.
New Project? Sure!
Not sure if you’ve caught on, but we love doing bike projects. In previous years we’d take on extravagant builds where we source parts from various brands. But times have changed and companies are a bit more strict now when it comes to…
Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Bring Maxi Pads When Mountain Biking
Here’s something you may never had thought about, it’s the use of maxi pads when you go mountain biking. For those of you that don’t know, a maxi pad is, then go ask your mom. She can explain everything about them. 1. Maxi pads are…
Alright…alright…I admit. I like listening to Taylor Swift when I ride…
Don’t pretend you don’t like her music. I usually play her stuff in the Team Van and while I’m riding. What? (as I shrug my shoulders) Her music is catchy and has great lyrics and beats. By the way, the image below is from her great…
Day dreaming of my next bike…
Every once in a while I get caught up in wanting to get a new bike. Lately I’ve been wanting to build up a 29er HT. As I’ve done some Googling on which frame to use, I found that Planet X has the On-One 456 EVO frame available and it’s…