Diversity, the MtnBikeRiders Way
If you were to ask anyone their definition of Diversity, you’ll get responses that talk about diversity in ways that touches ethnicity, financial, skills, personality and etc. As we walked around Interbike last week, I started to see the diversity…
Bloggers that Buffet Together, Stays Together
On night one of Interbike, Moe and I decided to take out the Interbike staff to the Mandalay Bay and enjoy a nice buffet as well as to show our appreciation for their hard work. Thanks to Priscilla for taking the picture. Here’s a group shot of us…
Interbike 2007: I’m still worn out!
Interbike ended last Friday, today is Monday night and I’m still feeling the effects of walking the miles and miles of biking heaven that is known as the greatest bicycle trade show in North America. My heels hurt, my knees, surprisingly feels good…
FAT AND SLOW GUYS SHOULD BE SPONSORED BY BIG COMPANIES
In almost every professional sport out there you have companies willing to pay big bucks to get their name or brand on an athlete, car, stadium and stuff. In cycling its the same thing. You may have remembered the Discovery Channel Team along with other…
IN N OUT BURGERS AND BICYCLE SHOPS:
I recently read an article on the OC Register talking about how Chick-Fil-A is starting to open up franchises right next to In and Out Burgers. If you think about it, makes total sense right? If you still don’t get it, bear with me. If you are…
BLINGITIS – OVERVIEW
What is Blingitis? Also known as upgraditis, blingitis is a debilitating disease that subconsciously alters your perception of your current bike from a capable bike to one in desperate need of improvements (necessary or unnecessary) that look better but…
Sports Drinks or Plain Water
SPORTS DRINKS OR PLAIN WATER: Every now and then I’ll bring a water bottle full of some sort of sports drink like Gatorade. Usually I’ll drink it if I need the extra sugar boost to help me deal with a tougher ride. However, my drink of…
New Ride: KHS XC Team
My buddy just got a new ride, a KHS XC Team. This bike is fully tricked out with the sweet Shimano XTR groupset, Rock Shox Reba Race fork and Rock Shox MC3.3 air shock. Here are the specs from the KHS website: Frame: AL 7005 super lite w/4-bar Horst…
BOOM!
I’ve decided to incorporate some road riding in order to get in better shape. So the night before my first road ride, I pumped up my front tire to about 40psi. Normally I run them in the low 30’s, but I didn’t need the extra traction…