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 brand names out there that even include Evomo, Giant, and…
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A few years back Priscilla didn’t care too much for mountain biking. In fact she kinda just did it half heartedly. But with time she grew to love it. I do recall times when she would be so slow or have to walk the hills. But now she’s amazing on the trail. She keeps up…
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 deciding to open up a bicycle shop or…
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 may not perform better than previously installed parts. If left unchecked, this mind altering disease can…
That was my warning to my fellow riders for Saturday morning’s ride. We decided to hit up Chino Hills State Park (CHSP) for a good workout ride. Lance, Priscilla, Ivan & I, a more XC oriented group of riders (actually Lance is pretty versatile able to ride XC & even throw in some jumping and…
Nothing can kill a planned ride like a heavy downpour of rain. It killed mine this past weekend. Then again you have the green trails to look forward to after. But what to do when you’re stuck inside letting the trails dry off? Get on that trainer right? Or, better yet, get on that bike…
It’s that time again. Grab that bottle opener and pint glass and follow me! Here come the cooler temperatures of fall and, with it, some nice riding weather. It’s just so much easier to stay out on the bike with a nice cool morning chill going. And after being beat into submission by the summer…
If you haven’t heard there is a new wheel size coming out of the woodwork and no, it’s not the 29er. This new wheel size splits the difference between the 26″ and the 29er wheels with a 27.5 inch wheel. Seriously. Also known as the 650b, the proponents say the advantages of this wheel size…
Our friends from Cycle Simplex sent us a tandem roof rack to hold my KHS Alite safely while I’m driving down the freeway. This rack is no joke, heavy duty materials, powder coated, and its easy to use. Another great feature this rack offers is the ability to carry two bikes. Yes it can hold…
PRODUCT REVIEW: TIFOSI DOLOMITE: Product Tested: Tifosi Dolomite T-V390 BACKCOUNTRY ORANGEâ„¢ (VARIABLE TINT TECHNOLOGY) 45-15% light transmission. As described on their website: Weight: 26 grams Fit: Medium to Large Faces Frame Features * Lifetime Warranty Lens Features * Enhanced Visual System [EVS] Polycarbonate Decentered Lens for Optical Clarity * Glare Guardâ„¢ Glare Reducer to Decrease…