Labor Day weekend Ride Report: Water Dog Lake Park in NorCal
This past weekend my family and I headed up to the Bay area for a mini vacation. Since we planned the trip last minute, we were unable to find a good rate for a hotel within the City. We ended up finding one in Redwood City on the outskirts of San…
How Mountain Biking Can Help You Be Cool in the Office
I don’t know what it is, but there’s a certain level of cool that 2 wheels bring to a man or woman that rides them. Think Fonzie, he had a motorcycle, those have 2 wheels, Evel Knievel had 2 wheels and a cape! Anyhow, if you’re a guy or…
To Music or Not To Music?
I was able to get in a solo ride this morning before work. Normally, I’m riding with friends, but 6:20am weekday rides are not the preferred time for most people. I can’t understand why. Anyway, since this ride was a last minute decision, I went…
Sette Impact Protective Suit
A few days ago I mentioned the Sette Impact Protective Suit that was available through PricePoint.com for $79. Well after talking to our friends at Pricepoint.com, they went ahead and sent me the suit to review. Now that I’ll be doing more DH…
MtnBikeRiders.com Sponsorship program coming soon
MtnBikeRiders.com in partnership with other mountain biking companies will be announcing our newest Sponsorship Program within the next few weeks. This program will hand select riders from all over the world that like to compete in disciplines like DH,…
Protective Gear from Pricepoint.com
After riding Southridge the other day with Moe and Joe, I started thinking about getting some more protective gear to keep me from harms way or at least to protect my money maker. So if you go to PricePoint.com, you’ll see a boat load of protective…
Spectrum Tech Wear-Wilson Shorts Review
I’ve spent about 6 months with the Spectrum Tech Wear Wilson Shorts and I feel that after riding with these shorts for many many miles that it was due for a review. Specs: * 330d Taslon nylon body w/ full nylon thread * polyester mesh lining *…
Lance Armstrong, 2nd at the 2008 Leadville 100
The 7 time Tour de France winner, Lance Armstrong, placed 2nd in one of the most grueling mountain bike race. The Leadville 100 which took place earlier this month showcased a head to head battle between Armstrong and the 5 time Leadville 100 winner,…
Crocs Yukon Review
It has been over 5 1/2 months since I’ve received the Crocs Yukon To say that I’ve worn “tested” these is an understatement. I’ve practically worn the Crocs Yukon almost every day of those 5 1/2 months and I have to tell…
Fontana Downhill Practice Run: Ride Report
This weekend, Joe, Moe and I hooked up at the world famous Fontana/Southridge DH course. Joe recently got a new Intense Socom and was itching to try it out. Joe’s Intense I brought out a Nikon D80 and the Vholdr to document our ride. Here’s…