Bonehead move goes to…
Me. This isn’t an ad for CROCs or modeling hairy legs – rather a display of not being prepared.  For the first time in all of the years riding, I forget one of the essential items – my shoes. My friend Val and I rode the Loop the…
Horse People
If you ever encounter horse people… Make sure you give them respect and stop your bike so they can pass through. If not, you might spook the horse and get a good swift kick to the face.
It’s like a drug…
I recently started working for a new company that sells Softball and Baseball Equipment. I share an office with the owner of TAI Sports, Carlos Vega. As I worked my first week, I was blown away by how much people would spend on equipment. Never really…
Helmet Hair – Conquered
Helmet Hair. The dreaded look of helmet hair has plagued mountain bikers as long as mountain bikers have had hair and helmets to wear on their aforementioned hair. After much research, though, I have found a cure and the cure might be much simpler than…
Whiting Ranch Opens this weekend
OC Parks crews have been working hard to get the fire torn trail called Whiting Ranch. This weekend is opening day. I know that many mountain bikers are looking forward to riding this trail once again. Limestone-Whiting Park to Reopen July 12 Ranger-led…
Bike Weights? How Low Before Reliability is Compromised?
There’s been some recent discussion within our circle of riders about bike weights. How important is a low bike weight to you? When does a bike become too light and the parts too weight weenie that reliability is compromised? What tricks would you…
Ryan Leech Interview via Dirt Rag
Ryan Leech performing at Sea Otter, 2008 The very cool Ryan Leech did an interview with Dirt Rag. DR: I read that you changed your style in order to make it more audience-friendly. Tell me more about how you got away from focusing on competitions, since…
21.8lb Carbon Single Speed Build
Check out Khoa’s newest project bike…21.8lb single speed carbon! Read it here
XC/ Epic Machine Update Numero Dos!
I finished Priscilla’s new machine and its purdy! Here, scheck it out mang! First order of business with this bike was personalizing it for Priscilla, thus the pink accents. She had the same Jagwire Pink derailleur cables and housing on her last…
