I usually stick to the MTB trails in Orange County but my brother had told me about how much fun Cherry Canyon in Glendale is. We started our ride at the Glendale Sports Complex and began the singletrack climb to the table top. We then rode a fun singletrack down to the stables and climbed…
One of the things that happened as I got older was that I found that is harder to lose the weight. As much as I embrace the “dad bod”, there comes a time that losing weight will improve my health. Most of us wait for the new year to re-start our weight loss journey, I…
I mentioned on the last post that I got “screwed” by the so-called “Bikapocalypse” but there is another side of the coin. I was able to get a great deal on an e-bike thanks to the current bike market situation. Being an older rider, I was scoping the market for a good deal on an…
The buzz around the bike industry is that the bubble has popped. We saw unprecedented demand for bikes during the pandemic and along came shortages and yes, price increases that we had not seen before. This was a good time to be a bike seller, we were selling bikes almost at prices that we had…
As we embark on another year, it’s the perfect time to think about spending quality time with your family and creating lasting memories. Family activities are a fantastic way to bond, have fun and make the most of your time together. Whether going outdoors and riding electric bikes or staying inside with board games,…
It was time to retire my 16 year old Deuter Race Air II backpack so I had to do some research on what backpack would accommodate my aging needs. My main focus was to get a comfortable backpack that would be easy on my back and easy on my shoulders. I considered the USWE Outlander…
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These are a few products that have made my riding more comfortable and keep me riding: ESI Extra Chunky Grips: The first thing I change on my mountain bikes are the grips. I do suffer from arthritis and these grips make a HUGE difference during and after a mountain bike ride. Granite Cricket Bell: This…
We launched MtnBikeRiders.com 17 years ago but we have been riding for longer than that. I am now on my early 50s, Art on his mid 50s and RL is on his late 40s and things have changed a lot. I am still actively riding and one of the biggest things that I have changed…
Not sure if you’re an older guy like me, The Moe, and Artie, if you are, then you probably carry some Motrin/Ibuprofen/Acetaminophen with you at all times. Personally, I keep some in my vehicles and in my hydration pack. Why? Well… it’s because everything hurts. If I fart wrong, my back goes out. Or if…