Man, you mean I’ve gotta train? Dang!
So there’s this event coming up in November called the “Muddy Buddy.” Basically its a run/bike/obstacle course/mud pit race/fun event. The funny thing is, Moe and I had talked about this about a month ago and made a wager. Basically the…
My Perfect Bike
So I was sitting at my desk coming up with an idea for my perfect bike… 1. It has to have at least 6 inches in the front and about 5 or 6 in the back. 2. Big tires. 3. A small motor to help me out if I get tired going up the hills. […]
1st Guest Author
A few days ago I posted an announcement that we’re looking for guest authors. We’ve got our first one. So without further ado(is that the word?), I present Nick Null. The brief saga of an amateur mountain biker It started on a Christmas day…
Ultimate All Mountain Bike Build Update
It’s been a while since we’ve mentioned anything about our bike project. Well here’s an update. We received some nice goodies in the past few months so I wanted to show just how the bike is coming along. This is the bike with some of…
Almost All Mountain
One of my favorite bikes is the Woodstock 707. I love how this bike rides. As I’ve mentioned before, I don’t like to lean too far forward on my bike. Some would say that is how XC riders ride. But for me, having short stubby arms, I require…
A Few Good Men…or women
MtnBikeRiders.com is looking for guest authors to come in and stir things up a bit. What we’re looking for are a few good men, or chicks to submit their stories, photos and etc. Hold on partner, don’t get too excited. We do have a few…
Tights..
The other night Priscilla and I decided to do a street night ride. So I got on my Redline 925 and she on the new Motobecane Fly Pro. Since it was dark out, I figured I’d put on some lycra! Check me out as I’m sporting some skin tight…
Do You Exercise When You’re Sick?
I’ve got congestion, a runny nose and an occasional cough. Do you continue riding when you’re in this condition? For the last two weeks, I’ve been “kinda” sick. I’m sick, but it’s not anything crippling. In fact,…
A Swift Kick To The Groin…
Well, that’s just about what it felt like…. A few years ago I was out riding with my friend, forgive me if you’ve heard this story before. But anyhow, so I was out there in my usual bad ass self, hitting the trails as if I were some…
RL’s Riding Tip
Last Thursday I had a rough day. I went to bed on Wednesday night around 9:30pm, woke up at 1:30am had to be at work by 3am, work until 12pm, drive out 40 miles from my home to go to a meeting after work then drive back home. Then at 6:30pm, we had a…