When I decided to train for a dirty century, I wanted to make sure my bike fit was completely dialed for long hours in the saddle. I’ve done live social media coverage of a few races for Eddie O’Dea, the … Continue reading
Category Archives: Beginners
Cinema Sunday: “Trail Ninja How To: Pump Track 101 with Mark Weir”
Dan Milner, the Trail Ninja, goes in search of pump track mojo, having never ridden a pump track before. He finds that mojo and the know-how to ride a pump track in Mark Weir’s backyard. WTB.com describes Mark Weir as, … Continue reading
How To Turn Your Strava Data into a Usable Mountain Bike Trail Map
The massive popularity of Strava has changed the way many of us analyze data from our trail rides and has even changed how some people ride their mountain bikes. What some people don’t seem to realize, however, is that the … Continue reading
Mountain Biking 101: Read the Path Ahead
How do you conquer those trail loops in one shot without having to stop over and over again to correct mistakes and catch your breath? You start out all excited to hit the singletrack today. After a bit of riding … Continue reading
How to Conquer MTB Trail Obstacles: 5 Tips
Sometimes I wish I’d started mountain biking technical terrain in my 20s, or even my teens. If I had, by now the obstacles that scare me would seem easy. Most of my friends in their 20s don’t ever seem to … Continue reading
Beginner Mountain Bike Trails, Western Edition: Part 2
This is the second part of my exploration of novice-friendly western trails that are actually great fun for riders of all levels. Click here for Part 1. Blue Diamond Trails, Las Vegas, NV Here’s another great option close to a … Continue reading
Beginner Mountain Bike Trails, Western Edition: Part 1
When I first reviewed my favorite local trail here on Singletracks, I vividly remember what was written by the reviewer before me. He gave the trail one star, mostly bemoaning the lack of challenge, which I thought was funny given … Continue reading
How (Not) to Introduce Newbs to Mountain Biking
photo: oakridge.kval.com A TV newswoman in Eugene, OR does a monthly piece in which she engages in and documents her experiences in a variety of extreme, or somewhat extreme, sports new to her and her viewers. Recently, she tried mountain biking. … Continue reading
Random Mountain Bike Tips and Tricks
Wanna look like a pro out on the trail? Here are 9 tips and tricks for getting dialed this spring. Tip #1: Line up the tire label with the valve – makes the valve easier to find. Centering the valve stem … Continue reading
How To Choose Your First Mountain Bike
Soon after getting bitten by the mountain biking bug, you will be ready to purchase your first ‘real’ mountain bike. The myriad of prices, models and types of mountain bikes available makes the process not unlike buying a car. This guide will … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
My First Group Ride With The Singletrack Sisters
Last Wednesday evening I joined an all-abilities group ride with the Singletrack Sisters group. We met in Fruita, at 18 Road for some much needed after-work riding. About Singletrack Sisters: According to their Facebook page, Singletrack & Skinny Tire Sisters … Continue reading


