VIDEO: The Pivin Loop and Papago Park
The Pivin Loop at Papago Park has become unbelievably fun over the past few years. It didn’t even exist until…
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Recap: Prescott 6’er Mountain Bike Race
For the past year, I’ve ridden about 90 percent of my mountain bike miles on a belt-drive singlespeed (first a…
Riding Hard with Fuel100 Electro-Bites: A Review
For the first time in a few weeks, I did a long mountain bike without a stash of Fuel100 Electro-Bites.…
When Should You Get a New Mountain Bike?
When is it time for a new mountain bike? If you’re the bike industry, the answer is “every time we…
Mountain Biking in Nelson, New Zealand
The very same day I mountain biked in the Whakarewarewa Forest, I started to wonder where else in New Zealand…
Recap: 6 Hours in the Papago
My training plan for the 6 Hours in the Papago mountain bike race wasn’t a winner: A month before the…
Phoenix Destroys Some of the Nation’s Best Urban Mountain Biking
NOTE: See the updates at the end of the post. Congratulations, Phoenix. You’ve officially destroyed one of the nation’s best…
In Search of Good, Budget Mountain Bikes – Part 1
I might be the world’s weirdest mountain biker: I simply don’t care about super-expensive, shade-grown, organic, gluten-free artisan bikes. There…
Review: Fotodiox Aftermarket GoPro Mounts
I’ve been on the hunt for aftermarket GoPro mounts. Every few months, I break one of the stock plastic mounts…
McDowell Sonoran Preserve Mountain Biking
A year has made a big difference for Scottsdale, the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and its mountain bike trails. Back then,…
Your Opinion: The Best Hydration Packs
Pitch in with your opinion on the best hydration packs … and help me decide what will replace my crusty, gross old Camelbak MULE.
Your Bike Frame – What it Says About You
A humorous look at some of the many materials bike frames are made from these days, from carbon fiber to bamboo.
Arizona High School Cycling League Has Plan to Interest More Girls
The new Arizona High School Cycling League has smart plans to get more girls interested in mountain bike racing. Check out the ideas, and add your opinion.
Cost of Mountain Biking: What’s it Worth?
I start thinking about the cost of mountain biking and find something surprising – over a long enough period of time, each ride isn’t all that expensive.
Flagstaff: Perfect Mountain Biking in Summer
When mountain biking in summer takes its toll on Phoenix riders, we escape to Flagstaff. Find out why – and watch the video!
Boost Your Mountain Bike Cred – 6 Easy Steps
Mountain biking can make you look cool. Just learn which style buttons to push. Follow this advice and boost your mountain bike cred, no matter how bad your skills and stamina!
Prescott Mountain Bike Trails – A Mixed Bag
There’s talk that Prescott mountain bike trails are making the city a national destination. Find out if it’s true – or just hometown hype.
Mountain Bike Upgrades – Beginner’s Help
Find out whether a few mountain bike upgrades will make you ride better … or if they’re just a waste of cash better spent on an entirely new bike
Mountain Bike Reviews – Why They Suck
I hate most mountain bike reviews. Find out why, and how I approach gear reviews to make them more interesting and more relevant.
Arizona Mountain Biking Trails – Grading the Governments
Who built and manages the best mountain bike trails near Phoenix? The state, county and city government land managers are all over the board in their expertise and vision for cultivating mountain bikers. Let’s see who leads the pack.