Author: RL Policar

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).

This is my manly dog Cowboy! He’s so secure in his doghood that he can totally rock the new Pink MtnBikeRiders.com Tuxedo jersey. One thing I’ve learned, it takes a ton of confidence and GAME to be able to pull off wearing a MtnBikeRiders.com Tuxedo jersey. So if you’re as cool as Cowboy and I…

If you all didn’t know, today is Hug An Angry Asian Day. To celebrate this great day, we decided to assemble post-work ride with a few Asians and a couple of Mexicans, we added Moe and Priscilla in the mix because we don’t discriminate. Here’s how our ride started… Then Moe talked about something he…

MtnBikeRiders.com received the Cane Creek Angleset Model#: AngleSet ZS49 — ZS49/30 a few months ago to review for the site. Since then I’ve been able to put the Angleset through various riding situations and conditions to really see if there’s a benefit to a simple 1.0 degree. Product Description The all-new AngleSet threadless headset from…

Let’s talk tires for a bit. For the last few years, I’ve been mixing up my tires on the bikes that Priscilla and I ride. I typically run an aggressive (business) tires in the front that range from 2.10-2.50, and sometimes I run smaller, but a faster rolling tire with lower tread pattern tire in…

One of my favorite items from Team Sponsor, Evomo Clothing is the Ranger. Love the design, feels really good and shoot, its affordable! Only $19.99!!!!

There’s a local bike shop near my office that is on State College and Lincoln in the city of Anaheim. I’ve been there numerous of times and I swear, each visit, I leave even more disappointed than my previous time. Here’s my reasons why: 1. Lack of selection-Inventory is pretty low. He never has anything…

If you’re one of those guys who likes to save a gram here and there on your bike parts, you may want to pay attention. I’ve never been a weight weenie, but I do appreciate a lighter bike. But recently I’ve discovered that I can ride faster without the need of expensive and lighter bike…

The new Pink MtnBikeRiders.com Tuxedo Jersey is available for PRE-ORDER. Pre-Order will end on August 25th, 2011 @ 11:59pm. Scheduled delivery will be mid to late September. PRE-ORDERS have been closed. Thank you! *Actual jersey may slightly vary in color. Jersey style: T-shirt fit, perfect for XC, Super D, DH or eating hot dogs. For…

First rule, ALWAYS carry some sort of toilet paper/napkin or paper towel in your hydration pack. You never know if you’ll need it to blow your nose or use it for first aid. Then the next step is to watch this video. No its not me, but its a great “how to” on going poop…

If you’ve ever seen Napoleon Dynamite, then you’re familiar with the character Uncle Rico. He’s apparently stuck in 82 and keeps reliving the glory days. What I’m discovering as I ride, I’ll meet older mountain bikers who often talk about their “Uncle Rico” days. They often discuss how they used to race this and that,…