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The track, trails and dirt roads used by mountain bikers have to be shared with other people and other animals. Here are some basic rules that you should follow when mountain biking. Ride only where you know is illegal to do so.Original post by Guitar Ted

One of the great things about mountain bikes, is the ability to add and remove components as you like. This makes upgrading certain aspects of your bikes performance very easy.Original post by Guitar Ted

Last week I got a sneak peek at Canada’s first indoor bike park, Joyride 150. When Bob_the_Builder found out I was going to Joyride 150 ahead of the official opening Dec 14th, he just had to come along. I dunno who was more stoked Bob or myself. On the drive up there I was trying [...]

photo courtesy hadleighcountrypark.co.uk Back in September UK officials finally settled on a location for the Olympic mountain bike competition after the UCI determined that the Weald Country Park course wasn’t challenging enough. The Hadleigh Castle site sits on about 550 acres and includes open, grassy areas along with forested stretches that should make for an [...]

Are you considering buying a full suspension mountain bike? Or is a hardtail more suited to your biking needs?Original post by Guitar Ted

Mountain bike riding is quite demanding and requires a person to be in good physical condition, disciplined, mentally fit. But it is no different really than any other sporting activity. You must train properly if you want to improve and get better. Here are training tips for Mountain Bike Riders.Original post by Guitar Ted

Looking for that perfect gift for the mountain biker who has everything? Making your own list for the big man in the red suit? If you’re in search for a mountain bike gift to give (or receive) this season, we have a few ideas to get you started right here with categories for gifts under [...]

I’m not really much of a shopper but when I hear “bike gear deals” my ears tend to perk up. Here’s a quick run down on deals to be had on Black Friday, November 27, 2009. REI is giving away gift cards and reusable shopping bags to the first 300 customers through the door Friday [...]

I’ve been riding my 29er for almost a year now and one of the things that was frustrating initially was the lack of component variety available. It was kinda like being a Mac guy in a PC world but thankfully it’s getting easier every day to find 29er versions of most MTB components and accessories. [...]

Mountain biking is one of the most exciting sports and it takes a lot of practice to become a professional mountain biker. It is also important to choose the right bike in order to avoid injuries and ride safely on the rough terrains. Some of the most popular bikes for the purpose include Scott Mountain [...]