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By flamdrag8 on April 29, 2008
After work today I "rode" Iron legs. Ok,I was running a personal best time on iron legs when the unthinkable happened. I was cranking up a steep section when my chain exploded! Alright it didn't explode, it broke quite violently. So I pull out the chain tool and get to work. I fix it relatively quickly in about 5 minutes, and I am back on my way. I ride for about another half a mile when I get to the next steep section, and "BANG", it happened again. This is just MY luck. I tried to coast a little while before fixing it again. So the third time would be the charm; or would it. The stupid thing was determined to beat me. The chain went after about 1/4 of a mile. I was about 2 miles out and gave in. I had to long tough walk back to the car. A broken chain is a demoralizing event, because that is the very heart of the drivetrain. The drivetrain is the very heart of the bike. The bike is at the very heart of those that are involved in this activity. A Broken Chain = Broken heart.
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By flamdrag8 on April 18, 2008
A funny thing happened today while I was riding desoto for the first time. I noticed some very unique things about this trail. The scenery had lots of boulders and jagged rocks. The ground was as sandy as a day at the beach. The weather was cool, about 75 degrees. I had just passed the old ccc rock quarry, going downhill over some tech rock stuff when I hear two girls in their early 20's walking the trail, headed my way. They were giggling and talking when I looked up and saw that they were wearing only bikinis. Lets put it this way, bikinis on a cool spring day in northeast Alabama, on the mountain biking trail, is not something you see everyday. They were friendly enough with a "hey" in passing. But is a bikini really trail attire? It was an odd site for me but maybe there was a pool nearby or something. The trail itself was just ok, but the view was worth seeing again.
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By NHguystuckinCT on April 13, 2008
I go to school at UConn but I was born and raised in Berlin NH. (the biggest hick city in the north)
Recently my Mt. Bike was stolen over the weekend, I hate people sometimes, Ha. Well I am in the market for a new all mountain bike...Something like a kona dawg but i can't afford much over a grand... Anyone reading this, got any ideas where i can get a deal somewhere?!?
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By flamdrag8 on April 10, 2008
Saturday I rode Cheaha and Gene's loop. Or should say that I felt like I paddleboating gene's rather than biking it. The water flooded the whole trail. In some spots it was 2 feet deep! When Gene's is dry, it is crazy fast. When it is wet like it was, it is uber slow. It has probably dried out since saturday, but it was crappy; I mean that the mud consistency was that of poo poo. On the other hand the race course at Cheaha was perfect. A fun time was definitely had there.
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By Shmoo on April 5, 2008
Sick ride today. Went about 7 miles. Rode with Joe and Mark; Mark tossed chunks and was out after loop 1.
Sick sick fast downhills, very technical. Did my first (and 2nd) teeter.
By far the sickest trail ridden to date.
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By wallacej11 on April 3, 2008
Okay, I found a mountainbike trail (Amelia Earhart Park in Miami) and just hit it. I'd never done it befor and know no one who does it but I've always thougt it looked fun.
I was right. It was quite a departure from all the roads in south Florida, which are stright and flat. Tons of sharp curves and trees flying at me. I had a good time and was very impressed with my abilities. I passed a guy!
My new Schwinn I bought at Target for $250 was great also. I think it's the lightest bike I've ever riden. I saw alot of bikes that I recognized as costiing way over twice that, but for a beginner like me it was great. I had tons of fun and can't wait to try it again and maybe find some other trails around here, maybe even hit some in Denver when I go for my cousin's wedding.
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By soulspitter on March 19, 2008
bought a haro shift r1. we'll see how it goes.
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By taikiman on March 16, 2008
We started at 3:30 all set for a fun afternoon ride. We go and enter gate 9 at the top of crystal cove park. Dropping in to a descent going at 30 mph for 600 feet and meeting up with a fun single track climb. Goin up this 300 foot climb is scetched out. The track is 3 feet wide at max and cactuses on either side. at the end of this u meet up with raddle snake. A steep rocky downhill.( Want a full suspend for this!!!) this goes for 1/3 of a mile. Going into mustard see track> Crazy if u fall in. (lIKE riding into a corn feild).
next comes the BEST part of all. The long, long, long climb. Going up for the next 3 miles the trail is called i think i can. steep and sandy for the 1st part then going into a concret long fire road. after u finish the brutal but fun uphill u get to the single track. One of the best parts. a 4 foot wide couse covered with smooth slick rock and nice scenory it is the best part of the ride. Its is all a decending hill so no need to pedal but just pump. this single track get u all the way back to gate 9.
this trail was a good trail to jsut have a fun afternoon work out and have fun at the same time.
a full suspend is recomemnbded for this ride tho.
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By foren83 on March 6, 2008
The majority of prospective visitors to Italy are unprepared for their holiday, missing an opportunity to exploit their time in this wonderful country.
Here are few things you cannot miss when you do a bike vacation to Italy:
Venice. If there is a city with more charm and magic than Venice, someone is keeping it a very tight secret.
The Roman Colosseum.Talk about the original home for extreme games.
Tuscany is a region in Italy located in the central part of the country along the western coast. The capital of the region is Florence. The region was the center of the Italian Renaissance.
The Vatican. The art, architecture, history and sheer aura of this place will leave you speechless.
The Wine regions. The list of wine regions in Italy includes Abruzzo, Aosta Valley, Apulia, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Latium, Liguria, Lombardy, Marches, Molise, Piedmont, Sardinia, Sicily, Trentino-Alto Adige, Tuscany, Umbria, Veneto. The regions in northwest and north central Italy produce wines that match the topography in terms of flavor.
The Italian Alps. The most famous areas are Trentino and Venetia where you can visit the Dolomites
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By bikechick81 on March 6, 2008
Boo boo booo
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By staz62 on February 26, 2008
Hey, If anyone has a carbon fiber frame they do not know what to with because it is broken.. Do not throw it away, shoot me an e-mail and I will offer to buy it. staz402002@yahoo.com Thanks
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By frelup on February 21, 2008
can someone please fill me in on why these are worn?
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By mark@theblackdogs.org.uk on February 16, 2008
Hey everyone,
I'm Mark representing the Cornish Mountain bike club called The Black Dogs.
I've just come accross singletrack but love this idea of sharing trail information, its something that's been missing from our sport for too long.
Although there are no defines trails as such down in Cornwall, UK there is still some great riding to be had. Feel free to drop me an email if you want any info.
I am also have a lot of knowledge on Wales and the trails there.
Cheers for now
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By foren83 on January 30, 2008
Here a simple guide to discover the main beauties of the Chianti region in throw its hills and medieval towns.
Chianti takes its name from the famous red wine produced there. It's the paradise for cyclists.
The region is formed by small communities in the province of Siena and Florence
* Florence
* Siena
* Greve (Greve in Chianti)
* San Casciano in Val di Pesa
* Radda in Chianti
* Castellina in Chianti
* Gaiole in Chianti
* Panzano in Chianti
It's common to call the central area of Tuscany as Chianti.
Italy bicycle travel Ideas:
Here a list of the best bike trips through Tuscany
From Florence to Pisa - A 8 days self guided biking in Tuscany from April to October, Program - Km 252
Florence, Siena, Pisa - A 8 days biking tours in tuscany available from April to October, Program - Km 252
Florence, Siena, Florence in mtb - A 8 days/ 7 nights mountain bike holiday in Tuscany from April to October, Program - Km 204
How to get there and move around:
The best way is to reach Florence
* By Car
o From Milan A1 Bologna-Florence Freeway, Florence North exit
o From Genoa or France A12 Freeway until to Viareggio, and then follow with the A11 for Florence, Florence North Exit.
o From Rome A1 Rome-Milan freeway and take the Florence South exit
* By Train The central train Station of Florence is called Campo di Marte. It is situated some kilometer from the historical center of Florence.
* By Air You can arrive to Florence using the airport of Pisa, it is approximately 70km far from Florence.
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By Joseph_Perez on January 21, 2008
Yeah the new year is 3 weeks old...this will be the first "group ride" of the year. Hoping to get more riders interested (from work and friends I know). I plan at least one group ride per month. I'll keep you posted on how the year progresses.
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By ositoking on January 15, 2008
There’s a lot of history and information floating around about the origins of mountain biking, some that’s recognized and some that depends on who has the best public relations firm. Mountain biking would have happened somewhere and it did.
Did it begin with the Buffalo Soldiers, a turn-of-the-century infantry who customized bicycles to carry gear over rough terrain? It was August 1896, the riders, black enlisted men and a white lieutenant, rode from Missoula, Montana, to Yellowstone and back, an arduous 800 miles. Their mission: to test the bicycle for military use in mountainous terrain.
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By joeyjmorales on January 12, 2008
test
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By Jeepmb on December 5, 2007
This year finally marks the point at which my father is too old (more of the blown disk in his back) that he can't ride with me more than twice a year. In the past year i have gotten a Yeti 575 and it ROCKS. But at 15 years old and no car or license for another year and a half, i have to find a way to get out onto the trails. I live in Parker, Colorado and have one biking trail within riding distance from my house. It's not a bad trail, but biking an hour or more on paved trail to get to a half hour trail gets old fast. At the moment i can't find a mountain bike club in parker, and with friends that are more motivated to ride into the town than to the trails, i am stuck.
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By tford on September 11, 2007
So is this my blog or a public blog?
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By JJonas on June 25, 2007
With temperatures into the upper 90's, it was time to see how much this warm weather has melted the snowbanks in the high country. I ended up not too far from home off the south side of Guanella Pass. I spent most of the day exploring the jeep roads (which at times doubled as the creek), and a little bit of time exploring a new trail: Burning Bear. I didn't get to finish off the 6.5mile out-n-back trail, but it was plenty tough enough just getting to the top. Between the creek running down the trail, a flat tire, the chewed up trail from horses, and the mosquitos, I just couldn't get myself to drop down the other side of the saddle just to climb back up again through the mosquitos to make it worth my while.
Note to self: BRING BUG SPRAY!!!!
Very surprisingly, I saw NO BIKERS the entire day. A few jeeps, a few motos, and a few hikers.
I also did a little hike-a-biking (a must-have skill to dominate the CO high country) and a little snow climbing with my bike. Here's a couple tips:
(1) Always keep two points of contact (e.g., the bike+one foot) with the snow while you move the third
(2) Kick in good steps
(3) Turn your crank so that the pedal digging into the snow is up
(4) Turn your seat so that it can also dig into the snow
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