USA Cycling and the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) are pleased to announce that, beginning on May 15, the application period will open for the annual USA Cycling/IMBA Trail Tune-Up Grant.Original post by kkahn@usacycling.org
Application period for USAC/IMBA Trail Tune-Up Grants opens May 15
May 2, 2012
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How to Ride a Pump Track
What is a pump track? In this article I will explain the basic techniques required for riding a pump track. But when I say “pump track,” there are probably a number of people that have no idea what I’m talking about. A pump track is a continuous circuit of dirt rollers, berms, and jumps that [...]
May 1, 2012
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Porsche concept bike by David Schultz
Not too long ago, I posted a picture from a 20 year old copy of Bicycling Magazine, which featured two industrial designers at Specialized in the early 90s (two of the first in the bike industry). One of those young designers was current Specialized creative director Robert Egger, who I have mentioned on this blog [...]
May 1, 2012
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Cohutta 100 Race Report: Finishing Never Felt So Good
This past weekend I completed my first dirty century mountain bike ride – the Cohutta 100 – near Ducktown, TN. It took me nearly 13 grueling hours to finish the 100-mile course with 14,000 feet of climbing but I’m proud to say I am an official finisher! Here’s how my day shook out. The race [...]
April 30, 2012
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“Himalayan High” Video: Mountain Biking in Nepal
HimalayanRides, a touring company in Nepal that is by mountain bikers for mountain bikers, just released a new video featuring the Himalayan trails and some of the locales that you can visit on their tours. They put it better than I ever could: The Mustang region in the Himalayas of Nepal is a land so [...]
April 30, 2012
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Smith, Kintner take early Pro GRT leads after NW Cup
The USA Cycling Pro Gravity Tour (Pro GRT) kicked off over the weekend with the NW Cup in Port Angeles, Wash. Canadian Steve Smith and Jill Kinter earned wins to take slight leads following the first of six 2012 Pro GRT races. Original post by asmith@usacycling.org
April 30, 2012
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Slip Me Some Skin: The Importance of Trying Many Tires
The right tool for the job; horses for courses; a nail for every hammer. I don’t even know what I’m talking about! The conclusion I want you all to take away from this blathering: you gotta experiment with rubber and learn what works best based on trail conditions. It can get expensive, but I encourage [...]
April 29, 2012
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Cinema Sunday: Danny Macaskill: “Industrial Revolutions”
Danny Macaskill, the trials genius and Youtube legend with millions upon millions of views to his name, is at it again in “Industrial Revolutions.” Sit back and enjoy if you can… or if you’re like me, sit on the edge of your seat with your mouth hanging open. Related posts:Cinema Sunday: Danny MacAskill, Inspired Bicycles [...]
April 27, 2012
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Trailside Repairs: Fixing A Broken Chain
A broken chain is a surefire way to turn an epic ride into an epic hike. Fortunately, with the right tools, it is a quick and easy fix, getting you cranking again in no time. What to Carry The only tool needed for chain repair is a chain tool. Here is what I carry: Crank [...]
April 26, 2012
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Pro GRT kicks off this weekend in Port Angeles, Wash.
The 2012 USA Cycling Professional Mountain Bike Gravity Tour (Pro GRT) kicks off this weekend with the NW Cup in Port Angeles, Wash. Original post by kkahn@usacycling.org
May 2, 2012
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