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In the past mountain bikers have received a bad rap for damaging the environment and in all honesty, our reputation hasn't been entirely undeserved. Trails were often constructed with little consideration for erosion, trashed bike parts could be found "decorating" the surroundings, and wet trail riding created potholed trails with puddles that never seemed to dry. For the most part we've been enlightened and changed our ways thanks to groups like <a href="http://www.imba.com/">IMBA</a> but there's one more thing to consider when planning your next bike trip: carbon emissions. No, this isn't a joke about flatulence; I'm talking about the emissions you generate when you drive to your favorite trailhead for an afternoon of mountain biking. Unlike other fitness activities like jogging or even road cycling, mountain biking almost always involves putting the bikes on/in the car and driving somewhere to find dirt. For a lot of us good trails are becoming harder to find locally and development is driving trails further and further from city centers. Here's a quick emissions calculation to put all that driving in perspective: assuming you drive an average of 15 miles each way to the trail and you go riding twice a week that's more than 3,000 miles of driving just to ride your bike! I personally don't get to ride quite that often but when I do I generally take day trips of up to 100 miles from my home so 3,000 annual miles isn't much of a stretch for me. Anyway, 3,000 miles of driving releases over <strong>1 ton of carbon dioxide</strong> into the atmosphere which you will promptly breathe back in when you finally get on the trail ;) I'm really not the tree hugging type myself but I did come up with 3 ideas for ways we can reduce our mountain biking carbon footprints (trendy eh?). Here they are, from easy to more difficult: 1. Carpool. Maybe you already do this, and if so, good for you. All it takes is a little extra planning to coordinate with your buddies so you can all ride to the trail together. Maybe this will finally give you the excuse you need to upgrade to a swanky roof rack system to haul all those bikes. 2. Use carbon offsets. Did you know you can actually <a href="http://www.carbonfund.org/">pay someone</a> to dispose of your carbon emission guilt for you? I did a little research and offsetting 1 ton of carbon emissions will only set you back around $15. While you have your checkbook out you could also show some love to IMBA as well, they're good for the environment too you know ;) 3. Get involved in creating and improving local trails. This won't happen overnight but having more sustainable urban and suburban trails is great for everyone. There are plenty of ways to help: volunteering at a local workday, petitioning your local politicians, donating $$, organizing local riders, etc. Just imagine how sweet it would be to have a killer trail within riding distance from you house! So there you go - 3 ways to reduce your environmental impact from mountain biking in 2008. Al Gore would be so proud.
Culture
Green mountain biking
Jan 9, 2008
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In the past mountain bikers have received a bad rap for damaging the environment and in all honesty, our reputation hasn't been entirely undeserved. Trails were often constructed with little consideration for erosion, trashed bike parts could be found "decorating" the surroundings, and wet trail riding created potholed trails with puddles that never seemed to dry. For the most part we've been enlightened and changed our ways thanks to groups like <a href="http://www.imba.com/">IMBA</a> but there's one more thing to consider when planning your next bike trip: carbon emissions. No, this isn't a joke about flatulence; I'm talking about the emissions you generate when you drive to your favorite trailhead for an afternoon of mountain biking. Unlike other fitness activities like jogging or even road cycling, mountain biking almost always involves putting the bikes on/in the car and driving somewhere to find dirt. For a lot of us good trails are becoming harder to find locally and development is driving trails further and further from city centers. Here's a quick emissions calculation to put all that driving in perspective: assuming you drive an average of 15 miles each way to the trail and you go riding twice a week that's more than 3,000 miles of driving just to ride your bike! I personally don't get to ride quite that often but when I do I generally take day trips of up to 100 miles from my home so 3,000 annual miles isn't much of a stretch for me. Anyway, 3,000 miles of driving releases over <strong>1 ton of carbon dioxide</strong> into the atmosphere which you will promptly breathe back in when you finally get on the trail ;) I'm really not the tree hugging type myself but I did come up with 3 ideas for ways we can reduce our mountain biking carbon footprints (trendy eh?). Here they are, from easy to more difficult: 1. Carpool. Maybe you already do this, and if so, good for you. All it takes is a little extra planning to coordinate with your buddies so you can all ride to the trail together. Maybe this will finally give you the excuse you need to upgrade to a swanky roof rack system to haul all those bikes. 2. Use carbon offsets. Did you know you can actually <a href="http://www.carbonfund.org/">pay someone</a> to dispose of your carbon emission guilt for you? I did a little research and offsetting 1 ton of carbon emissions will only set you back around $15. While you have your checkbook out you could also show some love to IMBA as well, they're good for the environment too you know ;) 3. Get involved in creating and improving local trails. This won't happen overnight but having more sustainable urban and suburban trails is great for everyone. There are plenty of ways to help: volunteering at a local workday, petitioning your local politicians, donating $$, organizing local riders, etc. Just imagine how sweet it would be to have a killer trail within riding distance from you house! So there you go - 3 ways to reduce your environmental impact from mountain biking in 2008. Al Gore would be so proud.
Community
Trips for Kids to Host Tenth Annual "Brews, Bikes and Bucks" Event
Jan 8, 2008
In the past mountain bikers have received a bad rap for damaging the environment and in all honesty, our reputation hasn't been entirely undeserved. Trails were often constructed with little consideration for erosion, trashed bike parts could be found "decorating" the surroundings, and wet trail riding created potholed trails with puddles that never seemed to dry. For the most part we've been enlightened and changed our ways thanks to groups like <a href="http://www.imba.com/">IMBA</a> but there's one more thing to consider when planning your next bike trip: carbon emissions. No, this isn't a joke about flatulence; I'm talking about the emissions you generate when you drive to your favorite trailhead for an afternoon of mountain biking. Unlike other fitness activities like jogging or even road cycling, mountain biking almost always involves putting the bikes on/in the car and driving somewhere to find dirt. For a lot of us good trails are becoming harder to find locally and development is driving trails further and further from city centers. Here's a quick emissions calculation to put all that driving in perspective: assuming you drive an average of 15 miles each way to the trail and you go riding twice a week that's more than 3,000 miles of driving just to ride your bike! I personally don't get to ride quite that often but when I do I generally take day trips of up to 100 miles from my home so 3,000 annual miles isn't much of a stretch for me. Anyway, 3,000 miles of driving releases over <strong>1 ton of carbon dioxide</strong> into the atmosphere which you will promptly breathe back in when you finally get on the trail ;) I'm really not the tree hugging type myself but I did come up with 3 ideas for ways we can reduce our mountain biking carbon footprints (trendy eh?). Here they are, from easy to more difficult: 1. Carpool. Maybe you already do this, and if so, good for you. All it takes is a little extra planning to coordinate with your buddies so you can all ride to the trail together. Maybe this will finally give you the excuse you need to upgrade to a swanky roof rack system to haul all those bikes. 2. Use carbon offsets. Did you know you can actually <a href="http://www.carbonfund.org/">pay someone</a> to dispose of your carbon emission guilt for you? I did a little research and offsetting 1 ton of carbon emissions will only set you back around $15. While you have your checkbook out you could also show some love to IMBA as well, they're good for the environment too you know ;) 3. Get involved in creating and improving local trails. This won't happen overnight but having more sustainable urban and suburban trails is great for everyone. There are plenty of ways to help: volunteering at a local workday, petitioning your local politicians, donating $$, organizing local riders, etc. Just imagine how sweet it would be to have a killer trail within riding distance from you house! So there you go - 3 ways to reduce your environmental impact from mountain biking in 2008. Al Gore would be so proud.
MTB Tips
Setting goals: Epic rides in 2008
Jan 7, 2008
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In the past mountain bikers have received a bad rap for damaging the environment and in all honesty, our reputation hasn't been entirely undeserved. Trails were often constructed with little consideration for erosion, trashed bike parts could be found "decorating" the surroundings, and wet trail riding created potholed trails with puddles that never seemed to dry. For the most part we've been enlightened and changed our ways thanks to groups like <a href="http://www.imba.com/">IMBA</a> but there's one more thing to consider when planning your next bike trip: carbon emissions. No, this isn't a joke about flatulence; I'm talking about the emissions you generate when you drive to your favorite trailhead for an afternoon of mountain biking. Unlike other fitness activities like jogging or even road cycling, mountain biking almost always involves putting the bikes on/in the car and driving somewhere to find dirt. For a lot of us good trails are becoming harder to find locally and development is driving trails further and further from city centers. Here's a quick emissions calculation to put all that driving in perspective: assuming you drive an average of 15 miles each way to the trail and you go riding twice a week that's more than 3,000 miles of driving just to ride your bike! I personally don't get to ride quite that often but when I do I generally take day trips of up to 100 miles from my home so 3,000 annual miles isn't much of a stretch for me. Anyway, 3,000 miles of driving releases over <strong>1 ton of carbon dioxide</strong> into the atmosphere which you will promptly breathe back in when you finally get on the trail ;) I'm really not the tree hugging type myself but I did come up with 3 ideas for ways we can reduce our mountain biking carbon footprints (trendy eh?). Here they are, from easy to more difficult: 1. Carpool. Maybe you already do this, and if so, good for you. All it takes is a little extra planning to coordinate with your buddies so you can all ride to the trail together. Maybe this will finally give you the excuse you need to upgrade to a swanky roof rack system to haul all those bikes. 2. Use carbon offsets. Did you know you can actually <a href="http://www.carbonfund.org/">pay someone</a> to dispose of your carbon emission guilt for you? I did a little research and offsetting 1 ton of carbon emissions will only set you back around $15. While you have your checkbook out you could also show some love to IMBA as well, they're good for the environment too you know ;) 3. Get involved in creating and improving local trails. This won't happen overnight but having more sustainable urban and suburban trails is great for everyone. There are plenty of ways to help: volunteering at a local workday, petitioning your local politicians, donating $$, organizing local riders, etc. Just imagine how sweet it would be to have a killer trail within riding distance from you house! So there you go - 3 ways to reduce your environmental impact from mountain biking in 2008. Al Gore would be so proud.
Culture
Vacuum-sealed MTB shoes AND riding at night without lights
Jan 4, 2008
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Culture
Find a trail, buy a helmet - On your phone!
Jan 3, 2008
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A winding dirt path through a forest, surrounded by trees and dense foliage. The ground is covered with fallen leaves, and sunlight filters through the branches, casting shadows along the trail. The path leads into the distance, inviting exploration.
Mountain Bike Trails
Stonewall Falls Ride Report
Jan 2, 2008
  2
In the past mountain bikers have received a bad rap for damaging the environment and in all honesty, our reputation hasn't been entirely undeserved. Trails were often constructed with little consideration for erosion, trashed bike parts could be found "decorating" the surroundings, and wet trail riding created potholed trails with puddles that never seemed to dry. For the most part we've been enlightened and changed our ways thanks to groups like <a href="http://www.imba.com/">IMBA</a> but there's one more thing to consider when planning your next bike trip: carbon emissions. No, this isn't a joke about flatulence; I'm talking about the emissions you generate when you drive to your favorite trailhead for an afternoon of mountain biking. Unlike other fitness activities like jogging or even road cycling, mountain biking almost always involves putting the bikes on/in the car and driving somewhere to find dirt. For a lot of us good trails are becoming harder to find locally and development is driving trails further and further from city centers. Here's a quick emissions calculation to put all that driving in perspective: assuming you drive an average of 15 miles each way to the trail and you go riding twice a week that's more than 3,000 miles of driving just to ride your bike! I personally don't get to ride quite that often but when I do I generally take day trips of up to 100 miles from my home so 3,000 annual miles isn't much of a stretch for me. Anyway, 3,000 miles of driving releases over <strong>1 ton of carbon dioxide</strong> into the atmosphere which you will promptly breathe back in when you finally get on the trail ;) I'm really not the tree hugging type myself but I did come up with 3 ideas for ways we can reduce our mountain biking carbon footprints (trendy eh?). Here they are, from easy to more difficult: 1. Carpool. Maybe you already do this, and if so, good for you. All it takes is a little extra planning to coordinate with your buddies so you can all ride to the trail together. Maybe this will finally give you the excuse you need to upgrade to a swanky roof rack system to haul all those bikes. 2. Use carbon offsets. Did you know you can actually <a href="http://www.carbonfund.org/">pay someone</a> to dispose of your carbon emission guilt for you? I did a little research and offsetting 1 ton of carbon emissions will only set you back around $15. While you have your checkbook out you could also show some love to IMBA as well, they're good for the environment too you know ;) 3. Get involved in creating and improving local trails. This won't happen overnight but having more sustainable urban and suburban trails is great for everyone. There are plenty of ways to help: volunteering at a local workday, petitioning your local politicians, donating $$, organizing local riders, etc. Just imagine how sweet it would be to have a killer trail within riding distance from you house! So there you go - 3 ways to reduce your environmental impact from mountain biking in 2008. Al Gore would be so proud.
Culture
All-Wheel-Drive MTB
Dec 31, 2007
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Bike from the dead
Dec 31, 2007
  2
In the past mountain bikers have received a bad rap for damaging the environment and in all honesty, our reputation hasn't been entirely undeserved. Trails were often constructed with little consideration for erosion, trashed bike parts could be found "decorating" the surroundings, and wet trail riding created potholed trails with puddles that never seemed to dry. For the most part we've been enlightened and changed our ways thanks to groups like <a href="http://www.imba.com/">IMBA</a> but there's one more thing to consider when planning your next bike trip: carbon emissions. No, this isn't a joke about flatulence; I'm talking about the emissions you generate when you drive to your favorite trailhead for an afternoon of mountain biking. Unlike other fitness activities like jogging or even road cycling, mountain biking almost always involves putting the bikes on/in the car and driving somewhere to find dirt. For a lot of us good trails are becoming harder to find locally and development is driving trails further and further from city centers. Here's a quick emissions calculation to put all that driving in perspective: assuming you drive an average of 15 miles each way to the trail and you go riding twice a week that's more than 3,000 miles of driving just to ride your bike! I personally don't get to ride quite that often but when I do I generally take day trips of up to 100 miles from my home so 3,000 annual miles isn't much of a stretch for me. Anyway, 3,000 miles of driving releases over <strong>1 ton of carbon dioxide</strong> into the atmosphere which you will promptly breathe back in when you finally get on the trail ;) I'm really not the tree hugging type myself but I did come up with 3 ideas for ways we can reduce our mountain biking carbon footprints (trendy eh?). Here they are, from easy to more difficult: 1. Carpool. Maybe you already do this, and if so, good for you. All it takes is a little extra planning to coordinate with your buddies so you can all ride to the trail together. Maybe this will finally give you the excuse you need to upgrade to a swanky roof rack system to haul all those bikes. 2. Use carbon offsets. Did you know you can actually <a href="http://www.carbonfund.org/">pay someone</a> to dispose of your carbon emission guilt for you? I did a little research and offsetting 1 ton of carbon emissions will only set you back around $15. While you have your checkbook out you could also show some love to IMBA as well, they're good for the environment too you know ;) 3. Get involved in creating and improving local trails. This won't happen overnight but having more sustainable urban and suburban trails is great for everyone. There are plenty of ways to help: volunteering at a local workday, petitioning your local politicians, donating $$, organizing local riders, etc. Just imagine how sweet it would be to have a killer trail within riding distance from you house! So there you go - 3 ways to reduce your environmental impact from mountain biking in 2008. Al Gore would be so proud.
Community
Ski-Slope DH Racing
Dec 31, 2007
In the past mountain bikers have received a bad rap for damaging the environment and in all honesty, our reputation hasn't been entirely undeserved. Trails were often constructed with little consideration for erosion, trashed bike parts could be found "decorating" the surroundings, and wet trail riding created potholed trails with puddles that never seemed to dry. For the most part we've been enlightened and changed our ways thanks to groups like <a href="http://www.imba.com/">IMBA</a> but there's one more thing to consider when planning your next bike trip: carbon emissions. No, this isn't a joke about flatulence; I'm talking about the emissions you generate when you drive to your favorite trailhead for an afternoon of mountain biking. Unlike other fitness activities like jogging or even road cycling, mountain biking almost always involves putting the bikes on/in the car and driving somewhere to find dirt. For a lot of us good trails are becoming harder to find locally and development is driving trails further and further from city centers. Here's a quick emissions calculation to put all that driving in perspective: assuming you drive an average of 15 miles each way to the trail and you go riding twice a week that's more than 3,000 miles of driving just to ride your bike! I personally don't get to ride quite that often but when I do I generally take day trips of up to 100 miles from my home so 3,000 annual miles isn't much of a stretch for me. Anyway, 3,000 miles of driving releases over <strong>1 ton of carbon dioxide</strong> into the atmosphere which you will promptly breathe back in when you finally get on the trail ;) I'm really not the tree hugging type myself but I did come up with 3 ideas for ways we can reduce our mountain biking carbon footprints (trendy eh?). Here they are, from easy to more difficult: 1. Carpool. Maybe you already do this, and if so, good for you. All it takes is a little extra planning to coordinate with your buddies so you can all ride to the trail together. Maybe this will finally give you the excuse you need to upgrade to a swanky roof rack system to haul all those bikes. 2. Use carbon offsets. Did you know you can actually <a href="http://www.carbonfund.org/">pay someone</a> to dispose of your carbon emission guilt for you? I did a little research and offsetting 1 ton of carbon emissions will only set you back around $15. While you have your checkbook out you could also show some love to IMBA as well, they're good for the environment too you know ;) 3. Get involved in creating and improving local trails. This won't happen overnight but having more sustainable urban and suburban trails is great for everyone. There are plenty of ways to help: volunteering at a local workday, petitioning your local politicians, donating $$, organizing local riders, etc. Just imagine how sweet it would be to have a killer trail within riding distance from you house! So there you go - 3 ways to reduce your environmental impact from mountain biking in 2008. Al Gore would be so proud.
Culture
Mountainbike Wheel-size, & the Right One for you
Dec 29, 2007
A mountain biker in a blue outfit leans into a turn on a dirt trail, showcasing dynamic movement on a rocky path. In the background, spectators watch from the sidelines amidst a forested setting.
Community
MTB Predictions for 2008
Dec 28, 2007
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Community
Mountain biking in 2007: A review
Dec 26, 2007
Image alt text: Promotional poster for the Baja Epic Mountain Bike Race, scheduled for November 5-8, 2008, in Baja California, Mexico. The poster features an athlete on a bicycle with the number 608 displayed on the bike.
Community
Baja Epic Multi-stage Mountain Bike Race
Dec 24, 2007
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Rear-view camera for your bike
Dec 21, 2007
Two mountain bikers riding along a dirt path surrounded by greenery. One rider is wearing a blue jersey and white shorts, while the other is further up the path in a black shirt. There are signs and foliage lining the trail.
MTB Tips
Mountain biking for fitness in 2008
Dec 20, 2007
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In the past mountain bikers have received a bad rap for damaging the environment and in all honesty, our reputation hasn't been entirely undeserved. Trails were often constructed with little consideration for erosion, trashed bike parts could be found "decorating" the surroundings, and wet trail riding created potholed trails with puddles that never seemed to dry. For the most part we've been enlightened and changed our ways thanks to groups like <a href="http://www.imba.com/">IMBA</a> but there's one more thing to consider when planning your next bike trip: carbon emissions. No, this isn't a joke about flatulence; I'm talking about the emissions you generate when you drive to your favorite trailhead for an afternoon of mountain biking. Unlike other fitness activities like jogging or even road cycling, mountain biking almost always involves putting the bikes on/in the car and driving somewhere to find dirt. For a lot of us good trails are becoming harder to find locally and development is driving trails further and further from city centers. Here's a quick emissions calculation to put all that driving in perspective: assuming you drive an average of 15 miles each way to the trail and you go riding twice a week that's more than 3,000 miles of driving just to ride your bike! I personally don't get to ride quite that often but when I do I generally take day trips of up to 100 miles from my home so 3,000 annual miles isn't much of a stretch for me. Anyway, 3,000 miles of driving releases over <strong>1 ton of carbon dioxide</strong> into the atmosphere which you will promptly breathe back in when you finally get on the trail ;) I'm really not the tree hugging type myself but I did come up with 3 ideas for ways we can reduce our mountain biking carbon footprints (trendy eh?). Here they are, from easy to more difficult: 1. Carpool. Maybe you already do this, and if so, good for you. All it takes is a little extra planning to coordinate with your buddies so you can all ride to the trail together. Maybe this will finally give you the excuse you need to upgrade to a swanky roof rack system to haul all those bikes. 2. Use carbon offsets. Did you know you can actually <a href="http://www.carbonfund.org/">pay someone</a> to dispose of your carbon emission guilt for you? I did a little research and offsetting 1 ton of carbon emissions will only set you back around $15. While you have your checkbook out you could also show some love to IMBA as well, they're good for the environment too you know ;) 3. Get involved in creating and improving local trails. This won't happen overnight but having more sustainable urban and suburban trails is great for everyone. There are plenty of ways to help: volunteering at a local workday, petitioning your local politicians, donating $$, organizing local riders, etc. Just imagine how sweet it would be to have a killer trail within riding distance from you house! So there you go - 3 ways to reduce your environmental impact from mountain biking in 2008. Al Gore would be so proud.
Culture
The fastest accepted fad in the MTB world.
Dec 20, 2007
  1
Community
Singletracks is all better now
Dec 20, 2007
A person riding a mountain bike on a dirt trail. They are wearing a helmet, sunglasses, and a dark jacket, with shorts and gloves. The background features dry grass and trees, indicating an outdoor setting.
Culture
Ride along with the Prez
Dec 19, 2007
In the past mountain bikers have received a bad rap for damaging the environment and in all honesty, our reputation hasn't been entirely undeserved. Trails were often constructed with little consideration for erosion, trashed bike parts could be found "decorating" the surroundings, and wet trail riding created potholed trails with puddles that never seemed to dry. For the most part we've been enlightened and changed our ways thanks to groups like <a href="http://www.imba.com/">IMBA</a> but there's one more thing to consider when planning your next bike trip: carbon emissions. No, this isn't a joke about flatulence; I'm talking about the emissions you generate when you drive to your favorite trailhead for an afternoon of mountain biking. Unlike other fitness activities like jogging or even road cycling, mountain biking almost always involves putting the bikes on/in the car and driving somewhere to find dirt. For a lot of us good trails are becoming harder to find locally and development is driving trails further and further from city centers. Here's a quick emissions calculation to put all that driving in perspective: assuming you drive an average of 15 miles each way to the trail and you go riding twice a week that's more than 3,000 miles of driving just to ride your bike! I personally don't get to ride quite that often but when I do I generally take day trips of up to 100 miles from my home so 3,000 annual miles isn't much of a stretch for me. Anyway, 3,000 miles of driving releases over <strong>1 ton of carbon dioxide</strong> into the atmosphere which you will promptly breathe back in when you finally get on the trail ;) I'm really not the tree hugging type myself but I did come up with 3 ideas for ways we can reduce our mountain biking carbon footprints (trendy eh?). Here they are, from easy to more difficult: 1. Carpool. Maybe you already do this, and if so, good for you. All it takes is a little extra planning to coordinate with your buddies so you can all ride to the trail together. Maybe this will finally give you the excuse you need to upgrade to a swanky roof rack system to haul all those bikes. 2. Use carbon offsets. Did you know you can actually <a href="http://www.carbonfund.org/">pay someone</a> to dispose of your carbon emission guilt for you? I did a little research and offsetting 1 ton of carbon emissions will only set you back around $15. While you have your checkbook out you could also show some love to IMBA as well, they're good for the environment too you know ;) 3. Get involved in creating and improving local trails. This won't happen overnight but having more sustainable urban and suburban trails is great for everyone. There are plenty of ways to help: volunteering at a local workday, petitioning your local politicians, donating $$, organizing local riders, etc. Just imagine how sweet it would be to have a killer trail within riding distance from you house! So there you go - 3 ways to reduce your environmental impact from mountain biking in 2008. Al Gore would be so proud.
Culture
SF mountain biker finalist for National Hero Award
Dec 18, 2007
Mountain Bike Trails
Liberty University to develop mountain bike trails
Dec 14, 2007
In the past mountain bikers have received a bad rap for damaging the environment and in all honesty, our reputation hasn't been entirely undeserved. Trails were often constructed with little consideration for erosion, trashed bike parts could be found "decorating" the surroundings, and wet trail riding created potholed trails with puddles that never seemed to dry. For the most part we've been enlightened and changed our ways thanks to groups like <a href="http://www.imba.com/">IMBA</a> but there's one more thing to consider when planning your next bike trip: carbon emissions. No, this isn't a joke about flatulence; I'm talking about the emissions you generate when you drive to your favorite trailhead for an afternoon of mountain biking. Unlike other fitness activities like jogging or even road cycling, mountain biking almost always involves putting the bikes on/in the car and driving somewhere to find dirt. For a lot of us good trails are becoming harder to find locally and development is driving trails further and further from city centers. Here's a quick emissions calculation to put all that driving in perspective: assuming you drive an average of 15 miles each way to the trail and you go riding twice a week that's more than 3,000 miles of driving just to ride your bike! I personally don't get to ride quite that often but when I do I generally take day trips of up to 100 miles from my home so 3,000 annual miles isn't much of a stretch for me. Anyway, 3,000 miles of driving releases over <strong>1 ton of carbon dioxide</strong> into the atmosphere which you will promptly breathe back in when you finally get on the trail ;) I'm really not the tree hugging type myself but I did come up with 3 ideas for ways we can reduce our mountain biking carbon footprints (trendy eh?). Here they are, from easy to more difficult: 1. Carpool. Maybe you already do this, and if so, good for you. All it takes is a little extra planning to coordinate with your buddies so you can all ride to the trail together. Maybe this will finally give you the excuse you need to upgrade to a swanky roof rack system to haul all those bikes. 2. Use carbon offsets. Did you know you can actually <a href="http://www.carbonfund.org/">pay someone</a> to dispose of your carbon emission guilt for you? I did a little research and offsetting 1 ton of carbon emissions will only set you back around $15. While you have your checkbook out you could also show some love to IMBA as well, they're good for the environment too you know ;) 3. Get involved in creating and improving local trails. This won't happen overnight but having more sustainable urban and suburban trails is great for everyone. There are plenty of ways to help: volunteering at a local workday, petitioning your local politicians, donating $$, organizing local riders, etc. Just imagine how sweet it would be to have a killer trail within riding distance from you house! So there you go - 3 ways to reduce your environmental impact from mountain biking in 2008. Al Gore would be so proud.
Mountain Bike Trails
No such thing as a Free Lunch - until now!
Dec 12, 2007
A man sitting on a rocky surface under a bridge, wearing a red sweatshirt and gray pants, with a blue bicycle leaning against a wall beside him.
Culture
Bike shop helps out homeless man with new mountain bike
Dec 11, 2007
In the past mountain bikers have received a bad rap for damaging the environment and in all honesty, our reputation hasn't been entirely undeserved. Trails were often constructed with little consideration for erosion, trashed bike parts could be found "decorating" the surroundings, and wet trail riding created potholed trails with puddles that never seemed to dry. For the most part we've been enlightened and changed our ways thanks to groups like <a href="http://www.imba.com/">IMBA</a> but there's one more thing to consider when planning your next bike trip: carbon emissions. No, this isn't a joke about flatulence; I'm talking about the emissions you generate when you drive to your favorite trailhead for an afternoon of mountain biking. Unlike other fitness activities like jogging or even road cycling, mountain biking almost always involves putting the bikes on/in the car and driving somewhere to find dirt. For a lot of us good trails are becoming harder to find locally and development is driving trails further and further from city centers. Here's a quick emissions calculation to put all that driving in perspective: assuming you drive an average of 15 miles each way to the trail and you go riding twice a week that's more than 3,000 miles of driving just to ride your bike! I personally don't get to ride quite that often but when I do I generally take day trips of up to 100 miles from my home so 3,000 annual miles isn't much of a stretch for me. Anyway, 3,000 miles of driving releases over <strong>1 ton of carbon dioxide</strong> into the atmosphere which you will promptly breathe back in when you finally get on the trail ;) I'm really not the tree hugging type myself but I did come up with 3 ideas for ways we can reduce our mountain biking carbon footprints (trendy eh?). Here they are, from easy to more difficult: 1. Carpool. Maybe you already do this, and if so, good for you. All it takes is a little extra planning to coordinate with your buddies so you can all ride to the trail together. Maybe this will finally give you the excuse you need to upgrade to a swanky roof rack system to haul all those bikes. 2. Use carbon offsets. Did you know you can actually <a href="http://www.carbonfund.org/">pay someone</a> to dispose of your carbon emission guilt for you? I did a little research and offsetting 1 ton of carbon emissions will only set you back around $15. While you have your checkbook out you could also show some love to IMBA as well, they're good for the environment too you know ;) 3. Get involved in creating and improving local trails. This won't happen overnight but having more sustainable urban and suburban trails is great for everyone. There are plenty of ways to help: volunteering at a local workday, petitioning your local politicians, donating $$, organizing local riders, etc. Just imagine how sweet it would be to have a killer trail within riding distance from you house! So there you go - 3 ways to reduce your environmental impact from mountain biking in 2008. Al Gore would be so proud.
Culture
Mountain Biking: A second coming
Dec 10, 2007
  2
In the past mountain bikers have received a bad rap for damaging the environment and in all honesty, our reputation hasn't been entirely undeserved. Trails were often constructed with little consideration for erosion, trashed bike parts could be found "decorating" the surroundings, and wet trail riding created potholed trails with puddles that never seemed to dry. For the most part we've been enlightened and changed our ways thanks to groups like <a href="http://www.imba.com/">IMBA</a> but there's one more thing to consider when planning your next bike trip: carbon emissions. No, this isn't a joke about flatulence; I'm talking about the emissions you generate when you drive to your favorite trailhead for an afternoon of mountain biking. Unlike other fitness activities like jogging or even road cycling, mountain biking almost always involves putting the bikes on/in the car and driving somewhere to find dirt. For a lot of us good trails are becoming harder to find locally and development is driving trails further and further from city centers. Here's a quick emissions calculation to put all that driving in perspective: assuming you drive an average of 15 miles each way to the trail and you go riding twice a week that's more than 3,000 miles of driving just to ride your bike! I personally don't get to ride quite that often but when I do I generally take day trips of up to 100 miles from my home so 3,000 annual miles isn't much of a stretch for me. Anyway, 3,000 miles of driving releases over <strong>1 ton of carbon dioxide</strong> into the atmosphere which you will promptly breathe back in when you finally get on the trail ;) I'm really not the tree hugging type myself but I did come up with 3 ideas for ways we can reduce our mountain biking carbon footprints (trendy eh?). Here they are, from easy to more difficult: 1. Carpool. Maybe you already do this, and if so, good for you. All it takes is a little extra planning to coordinate with your buddies so you can all ride to the trail together. Maybe this will finally give you the excuse you need to upgrade to a swanky roof rack system to haul all those bikes. 2. Use carbon offsets. Did you know you can actually <a href="http://www.carbonfund.org/">pay someone</a> to dispose of your carbon emission guilt for you? I did a little research and offsetting 1 ton of carbon emissions will only set you back around $15. While you have your checkbook out you could also show some love to IMBA as well, they're good for the environment too you know ;) 3. Get involved in creating and improving local trails. This won't happen overnight but having more sustainable urban and suburban trails is great for everyone. There are plenty of ways to help: volunteering at a local workday, petitioning your local politicians, donating $$, organizing local riders, etc. Just imagine how sweet it would be to have a killer trail within riding distance from you house! So there you go - 3 ways to reduce your environmental impact from mountain biking in 2008. Al Gore would be so proud.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Internal Drivetrains for Mountainbikes?
Dec 8, 2007
  1
In the past mountain bikers have received a bad rap for damaging the environment and in all honesty, our reputation hasn't been entirely undeserved. Trails were often constructed with little consideration for erosion, trashed bike parts could be found "decorating" the surroundings, and wet trail riding created potholed trails with puddles that never seemed to dry. For the most part we've been enlightened and changed our ways thanks to groups like <a href="http://www.imba.com/">IMBA</a> but there's one more thing to consider when planning your next bike trip: carbon emissions. No, this isn't a joke about flatulence; I'm talking about the emissions you generate when you drive to your favorite trailhead for an afternoon of mountain biking. Unlike other fitness activities like jogging or even road cycling, mountain biking almost always involves putting the bikes on/in the car and driving somewhere to find dirt. For a lot of us good trails are becoming harder to find locally and development is driving trails further and further from city centers. Here's a quick emissions calculation to put all that driving in perspective: assuming you drive an average of 15 miles each way to the trail and you go riding twice a week that's more than 3,000 miles of driving just to ride your bike! I personally don't get to ride quite that often but when I do I generally take day trips of up to 100 miles from my home so 3,000 annual miles isn't much of a stretch for me. Anyway, 3,000 miles of driving releases over <strong>1 ton of carbon dioxide</strong> into the atmosphere which you will promptly breathe back in when you finally get on the trail ;) I'm really not the tree hugging type myself but I did come up with 3 ideas for ways we can reduce our mountain biking carbon footprints (trendy eh?). Here they are, from easy to more difficult: 1. Carpool. Maybe you already do this, and if so, good for you. All it takes is a little extra planning to coordinate with your buddies so you can all ride to the trail together. Maybe this will finally give you the excuse you need to upgrade to a swanky roof rack system to haul all those bikes. 2. Use carbon offsets. Did you know you can actually <a href="http://www.carbonfund.org/">pay someone</a> to dispose of your carbon emission guilt for you? I did a little research and offsetting 1 ton of carbon emissions will only set you back around $15. While you have your checkbook out you could also show some love to IMBA as well, they're good for the environment too you know ;) 3. Get involved in creating and improving local trails. This won't happen overnight but having more sustainable urban and suburban trails is great for everyone. There are plenty of ways to help: volunteering at a local workday, petitioning your local politicians, donating $$, organizing local riders, etc. Just imagine how sweet it would be to have a killer trail within riding distance from you house! So there you go - 3 ways to reduce your environmental impact from mountain biking in 2008. Al Gore would be so proud.
Culture
California wildfires impact bike companies
Dec 7, 2007
A blue and black mountain bike with a modern design, featuring front suspension, disc brakes, and a gear system. The bike is positioned against a white background, highlighting its sleek frame and components.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
3 of the best mountain bikes?
Dec 7, 2007
A white and black dirt bike is parked on a rocky terrain, showcasing its rugged tires and lightweight design. The bike is positioned on a black stand, with a backdrop of red rock formations and dry grass, emphasizing its off-road capabilities.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Mountain bike + Motorcycle = Rad
Dec 6, 2007
In the past mountain bikers have received a bad rap for damaging the environment and in all honesty, our reputation hasn't been entirely undeserved. Trails were often constructed with little consideration for erosion, trashed bike parts could be found "decorating" the surroundings, and wet trail riding created potholed trails with puddles that never seemed to dry. For the most part we've been enlightened and changed our ways thanks to groups like <a href="http://www.imba.com/">IMBA</a> but there's one more thing to consider when planning your next bike trip: carbon emissions. No, this isn't a joke about flatulence; I'm talking about the emissions you generate when you drive to your favorite trailhead for an afternoon of mountain biking. Unlike other fitness activities like jogging or even road cycling, mountain biking almost always involves putting the bikes on/in the car and driving somewhere to find dirt. For a lot of us good trails are becoming harder to find locally and development is driving trails further and further from city centers. Here's a quick emissions calculation to put all that driving in perspective: assuming you drive an average of 15 miles each way to the trail and you go riding twice a week that's more than 3,000 miles of driving just to ride your bike! I personally don't get to ride quite that often but when I do I generally take day trips of up to 100 miles from my home so 3,000 annual miles isn't much of a stretch for me. Anyway, 3,000 miles of driving releases over <strong>1 ton of carbon dioxide</strong> into the atmosphere which you will promptly breathe back in when you finally get on the trail ;) I'm really not the tree hugging type myself but I did come up with 3 ideas for ways we can reduce our mountain biking carbon footprints (trendy eh?). Here they are, from easy to more difficult: 1. Carpool. Maybe you already do this, and if so, good for you. All it takes is a little extra planning to coordinate with your buddies so you can all ride to the trail together. Maybe this will finally give you the excuse you need to upgrade to a swanky roof rack system to haul all those bikes. 2. Use carbon offsets. Did you know you can actually <a href="http://www.carbonfund.org/">pay someone</a> to dispose of your carbon emission guilt for you? I did a little research and offsetting 1 ton of carbon emissions will only set you back around $15. While you have your checkbook out you could also show some love to IMBA as well, they're good for the environment too you know ;) 3. Get involved in creating and improving local trails. This won't happen overnight but having more sustainable urban and suburban trails is great for everyone. There are plenty of ways to help: volunteering at a local workday, petitioning your local politicians, donating $$, organizing local riders, etc. Just imagine how sweet it would be to have a killer trail within riding distance from you house! So there you go - 3 ways to reduce your environmental impact from mountain biking in 2008. Al Gore would be so proud.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Carbon-Fiber for Mountainbike Making
Dec 4, 2007
  1
Magellan Triton GPS device featuring a color touchscreen display with navigation options including Waypoint, Place, Trail, Geocache, Route, and Trips. The device has an orange and black ergonomic design, with a circular navigation button and control keys.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
The Magellan Triton 2000 GPS
Nov 29, 2007
Map of Colorado Springs, Colorado, displayed in Google Maps interface, showing terrain features and nearby search options.
Culture
Google Maps adds terrain
Nov 28, 2007
Mountain Bikes and Gear
What's on your holiday wish list? Fox forks and bikes that start with 'S'
Nov 27, 2007
In the past mountain bikers have received a bad rap for damaging the environment and in all honesty, our reputation hasn't been entirely undeserved. Trails were often constructed with little consideration for erosion, trashed bike parts could be found "decorating" the surroundings, and wet trail riding created potholed trails with puddles that never seemed to dry. For the most part we've been enlightened and changed our ways thanks to groups like <a href="http://www.imba.com/">IMBA</a> but there's one more thing to consider when planning your next bike trip: carbon emissions. No, this isn't a joke about flatulence; I'm talking about the emissions you generate when you drive to your favorite trailhead for an afternoon of mountain biking. Unlike other fitness activities like jogging or even road cycling, mountain biking almost always involves putting the bikes on/in the car and driving somewhere to find dirt. For a lot of us good trails are becoming harder to find locally and development is driving trails further and further from city centers. Here's a quick emissions calculation to put all that driving in perspective: assuming you drive an average of 15 miles each way to the trail and you go riding twice a week that's more than 3,000 miles of driving just to ride your bike! I personally don't get to ride quite that often but when I do I generally take day trips of up to 100 miles from my home so 3,000 annual miles isn't much of a stretch for me. Anyway, 3,000 miles of driving releases over <strong>1 ton of carbon dioxide</strong> into the atmosphere which you will promptly breathe back in when you finally get on the trail ;) I'm really not the tree hugging type myself but I did come up with 3 ideas for ways we can reduce our mountain biking carbon footprints (trendy eh?). Here they are, from easy to more difficult: 1. Carpool. Maybe you already do this, and if so, good for you. All it takes is a little extra planning to coordinate with your buddies so you can all ride to the trail together. Maybe this will finally give you the excuse you need to upgrade to a swanky roof rack system to haul all those bikes. 2. Use carbon offsets. Did you know you can actually <a href="http://www.carbonfund.org/">pay someone</a> to dispose of your carbon emission guilt for you? I did a little research and offsetting 1 ton of carbon emissions will only set you back around $15. While you have your checkbook out you could also show some love to IMBA as well, they're good for the environment too you know ;) 3. Get involved in creating and improving local trails. This won't happen overnight but having more sustainable urban and suburban trails is great for everyone. There are plenty of ways to help: volunteering at a local workday, petitioning your local politicians, donating $$, organizing local riders, etc. Just imagine how sweet it would be to have a killer trail within riding distance from you house! So there you go - 3 ways to reduce your environmental impact from mountain biking in 2008. Al Gore would be so proud.
Culture
Bike company case study: Raleigh
Nov 26, 2007
Two men in outdoor apparel handling a deer carcass on a forest path, with bicycles nearby. One man is wearing an orange safety vest and helping to lift the deer onto the bike, while another man in camouflage observes. Pine trees surround the area, indicating a hunting or outdoor setting.
Culture
Deer hunting meets mountain biking
Nov 23, 2007
  3
In the past mountain bikers have received a bad rap for damaging the environment and in all honesty, our reputation hasn't been entirely undeserved. Trails were often constructed with little consideration for erosion, trashed bike parts could be found "decorating" the surroundings, and wet trail riding created potholed trails with puddles that never seemed to dry. For the most part we've been enlightened and changed our ways thanks to groups like <a href="http://www.imba.com/">IMBA</a> but there's one more thing to consider when planning your next bike trip: carbon emissions. No, this isn't a joke about flatulence; I'm talking about the emissions you generate when you drive to your favorite trailhead for an afternoon of mountain biking. Unlike other fitness activities like jogging or even road cycling, mountain biking almost always involves putting the bikes on/in the car and driving somewhere to find dirt. For a lot of us good trails are becoming harder to find locally and development is driving trails further and further from city centers. Here's a quick emissions calculation to put all that driving in perspective: assuming you drive an average of 15 miles each way to the trail and you go riding twice a week that's more than 3,000 miles of driving just to ride your bike! I personally don't get to ride quite that often but when I do I generally take day trips of up to 100 miles from my home so 3,000 annual miles isn't much of a stretch for me. Anyway, 3,000 miles of driving releases over <strong>1 ton of carbon dioxide</strong> into the atmosphere which you will promptly breathe back in when you finally get on the trail ;) I'm really not the tree hugging type myself but I did come up with 3 ideas for ways we can reduce our mountain biking carbon footprints (trendy eh?). Here they are, from easy to more difficult: 1. Carpool. Maybe you already do this, and if so, good for you. All it takes is a little extra planning to coordinate with your buddies so you can all ride to the trail together. Maybe this will finally give you the excuse you need to upgrade to a swanky roof rack system to haul all those bikes. 2. Use carbon offsets. Did you know you can actually <a href="http://www.carbonfund.org/">pay someone</a> to dispose of your carbon emission guilt for you? I did a little research and offsetting 1 ton of carbon emissions will only set you back around $15. While you have your checkbook out you could also show some love to IMBA as well, they're good for the environment too you know ;) 3. Get involved in creating and improving local trails. This won't happen overnight but having more sustainable urban and suburban trails is great for everyone. There are plenty of ways to help: volunteering at a local workday, petitioning your local politicians, donating $$, organizing local riders, etc. Just imagine how sweet it would be to have a killer trail within riding distance from you house! So there you go - 3 ways to reduce your environmental impact from mountain biking in 2008. Al Gore would be so proud.
Mountain Bike Trails
Wal-Mart bike trail extension proposed
Nov 21, 2007
Alt tag: "A QUARQ cycling computer displaying various metrics, including wattage, cadence, speed, heart rate, lap time, and distance."
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Powerful bike computer + GPS from Quarq
Nov 19, 2007
In the past mountain bikers have received a bad rap for damaging the environment and in all honesty, our reputation hasn't been entirely undeserved. Trails were often constructed with little consideration for erosion, trashed bike parts could be found "decorating" the surroundings, and wet trail riding created potholed trails with puddles that never seemed to dry. For the most part we've been enlightened and changed our ways thanks to groups like <a href="http://www.imba.com/">IMBA</a> but there's one more thing to consider when planning your next bike trip: carbon emissions. No, this isn't a joke about flatulence; I'm talking about the emissions you generate when you drive to your favorite trailhead for an afternoon of mountain biking. Unlike other fitness activities like jogging or even road cycling, mountain biking almost always involves putting the bikes on/in the car and driving somewhere to find dirt. For a lot of us good trails are becoming harder to find locally and development is driving trails further and further from city centers. Here's a quick emissions calculation to put all that driving in perspective: assuming you drive an average of 15 miles each way to the trail and you go riding twice a week that's more than 3,000 miles of driving just to ride your bike! I personally don't get to ride quite that often but when I do I generally take day trips of up to 100 miles from my home so 3,000 annual miles isn't much of a stretch for me. Anyway, 3,000 miles of driving releases over <strong>1 ton of carbon dioxide</strong> into the atmosphere which you will promptly breathe back in when you finally get on the trail ;) I'm really not the tree hugging type myself but I did come up with 3 ideas for ways we can reduce our mountain biking carbon footprints (trendy eh?). Here they are, from easy to more difficult: 1. Carpool. Maybe you already do this, and if so, good for you. All it takes is a little extra planning to coordinate with your buddies so you can all ride to the trail together. Maybe this will finally give you the excuse you need to upgrade to a swanky roof rack system to haul all those bikes. 2. Use carbon offsets. Did you know you can actually <a href="http://www.carbonfund.org/">pay someone</a> to dispose of your carbon emission guilt for you? I did a little research and offsetting 1 ton of carbon emissions will only set you back around $15. While you have your checkbook out you could also show some love to IMBA as well, they're good for the environment too you know ;) 3. Get involved in creating and improving local trails. This won't happen overnight but having more sustainable urban and suburban trails is great for everyone. There are plenty of ways to help: volunteering at a local workday, petitioning your local politicians, donating $$, organizing local riders, etc. Just imagine how sweet it would be to have a killer trail within riding distance from you house! So there you go - 3 ways to reduce your environmental impact from mountain biking in 2008. Al Gore would be so proud.
Culture
The Un-29'er Movement
Nov 17, 2007
In the past mountain bikers have received a bad rap for damaging the environment and in all honesty, our reputation hasn't been entirely undeserved. Trails were often constructed with little consideration for erosion, trashed bike parts could be found "decorating" the surroundings, and wet trail riding created potholed trails with puddles that never seemed to dry. For the most part we've been enlightened and changed our ways thanks to groups like <a href="http://www.imba.com/">IMBA</a> but there's one more thing to consider when planning your next bike trip: carbon emissions. No, this isn't a joke about flatulence; I'm talking about the emissions you generate when you drive to your favorite trailhead for an afternoon of mountain biking. Unlike other fitness activities like jogging or even road cycling, mountain biking almost always involves putting the bikes on/in the car and driving somewhere to find dirt. For a lot of us good trails are becoming harder to find locally and development is driving trails further and further from city centers. Here's a quick emissions calculation to put all that driving in perspective: assuming you drive an average of 15 miles each way to the trail and you go riding twice a week that's more than 3,000 miles of driving just to ride your bike! I personally don't get to ride quite that often but when I do I generally take day trips of up to 100 miles from my home so 3,000 annual miles isn't much of a stretch for me. Anyway, 3,000 miles of driving releases over <strong>1 ton of carbon dioxide</strong> into the atmosphere which you will promptly breathe back in when you finally get on the trail ;) I'm really not the tree hugging type myself but I did come up with 3 ideas for ways we can reduce our mountain biking carbon footprints (trendy eh?). Here they are, from easy to more difficult: 1. Carpool. Maybe you already do this, and if so, good for you. All it takes is a little extra planning to coordinate with your buddies so you can all ride to the trail together. Maybe this will finally give you the excuse you need to upgrade to a swanky roof rack system to haul all those bikes. 2. Use carbon offsets. Did you know you can actually <a href="http://www.carbonfund.org/">pay someone</a> to dispose of your carbon emission guilt for you? I did a little research and offsetting 1 ton of carbon emissions will only set you back around $15. While you have your checkbook out you could also show some love to IMBA as well, they're good for the environment too you know ;) 3. Get involved in creating and improving local trails. This won't happen overnight but having more sustainable urban and suburban trails is great for everyone. There are plenty of ways to help: volunteering at a local workday, petitioning your local politicians, donating $$, organizing local riders, etc. Just imagine how sweet it would be to have a killer trail within riding distance from you house! So there you go - 3 ways to reduce your environmental impact from mountain biking in 2008. Al Gore would be so proud.
Community
World's most grueling mountain bike race: La Ruta
Nov 16, 2007
  1
In the past mountain bikers have received a bad rap for damaging the environment and in all honesty, our reputation hasn't been entirely undeserved. Trails were often constructed with little consideration for erosion, trashed bike parts could be found "decorating" the surroundings, and wet trail riding created potholed trails with puddles that never seemed to dry. For the most part we've been enlightened and changed our ways thanks to groups like <a href="http://www.imba.com/">IMBA</a> but there's one more thing to consider when planning your next bike trip: carbon emissions. No, this isn't a joke about flatulence; I'm talking about the emissions you generate when you drive to your favorite trailhead for an afternoon of mountain biking. Unlike other fitness activities like jogging or even road cycling, mountain biking almost always involves putting the bikes on/in the car and driving somewhere to find dirt. For a lot of us good trails are becoming harder to find locally and development is driving trails further and further from city centers. Here's a quick emissions calculation to put all that driving in perspective: assuming you drive an average of 15 miles each way to the trail and you go riding twice a week that's more than 3,000 miles of driving just to ride your bike! I personally don't get to ride quite that often but when I do I generally take day trips of up to 100 miles from my home so 3,000 annual miles isn't much of a stretch for me. Anyway, 3,000 miles of driving releases over <strong>1 ton of carbon dioxide</strong> into the atmosphere which you will promptly breathe back in when you finally get on the trail ;) I'm really not the tree hugging type myself but I did come up with 3 ideas for ways we can reduce our mountain biking carbon footprints (trendy eh?). Here they are, from easy to more difficult: 1. Carpool. Maybe you already do this, and if so, good for you. All it takes is a little extra planning to coordinate with your buddies so you can all ride to the trail together. Maybe this will finally give you the excuse you need to upgrade to a swanky roof rack system to haul all those bikes. 2. Use carbon offsets. Did you know you can actually <a href="http://www.carbonfund.org/">pay someone</a> to dispose of your carbon emission guilt for you? I did a little research and offsetting 1 ton of carbon emissions will only set you back around $15. While you have your checkbook out you could also show some love to IMBA as well, they're good for the environment too you know ;) 3. Get involved in creating and improving local trails. This won't happen overnight but having more sustainable urban and suburban trails is great for everyone. There are plenty of ways to help: volunteering at a local workday, petitioning your local politicians, donating $$, organizing local riders, etc. Just imagine how sweet it would be to have a killer trail within riding distance from you house! So there you go - 3 ways to reduce your environmental impact from mountain biking in 2008. Al Gore would be so proud.
Culture
A Link to Mountainbiking's Past
Nov 16, 2007
In the past mountain bikers have received a bad rap for damaging the environment and in all honesty, our reputation hasn't been entirely undeserved. Trails were often constructed with little consideration for erosion, trashed bike parts could be found "decorating" the surroundings, and wet trail riding created potholed trails with puddles that never seemed to dry. For the most part we've been enlightened and changed our ways thanks to groups like <a href="http://www.imba.com/">IMBA</a> but there's one more thing to consider when planning your next bike trip: carbon emissions. No, this isn't a joke about flatulence; I'm talking about the emissions you generate when you drive to your favorite trailhead for an afternoon of mountain biking. Unlike other fitness activities like jogging or even road cycling, mountain biking almost always involves putting the bikes on/in the car and driving somewhere to find dirt. For a lot of us good trails are becoming harder to find locally and development is driving trails further and further from city centers. Here's a quick emissions calculation to put all that driving in perspective: assuming you drive an average of 15 miles each way to the trail and you go riding twice a week that's more than 3,000 miles of driving just to ride your bike! I personally don't get to ride quite that often but when I do I generally take day trips of up to 100 miles from my home so 3,000 annual miles isn't much of a stretch for me. Anyway, 3,000 miles of driving releases over <strong>1 ton of carbon dioxide</strong> into the atmosphere which you will promptly breathe back in when you finally get on the trail ;) I'm really not the tree hugging type myself but I did come up with 3 ideas for ways we can reduce our mountain biking carbon footprints (trendy eh?). Here they are, from easy to more difficult: 1. Carpool. Maybe you already do this, and if so, good for you. All it takes is a little extra planning to coordinate with your buddies so you can all ride to the trail together. Maybe this will finally give you the excuse you need to upgrade to a swanky roof rack system to haul all those bikes. 2. Use carbon offsets. Did you know you can actually <a href="http://www.carbonfund.org/">pay someone</a> to dispose of your carbon emission guilt for you? I did a little research and offsetting 1 ton of carbon emissions will only set you back around $15. While you have your checkbook out you could also show some love to IMBA as well, they're good for the environment too you know ;) 3. Get involved in creating and improving local trails. This won't happen overnight but having more sustainable urban and suburban trails is great for everyone. There are plenty of ways to help: volunteering at a local workday, petitioning your local politicians, donating $$, organizing local riders, etc. Just imagine how sweet it would be to have a killer trail within riding distance from you house! So there you go - 3 ways to reduce your environmental impact from mountain biking in 2008. Al Gore would be so proud.
Culture
Illegal mountain biker winds up in federal court
Nov 15, 2007
A person crouches near a stream, beside a wooden display featuring a sign that reads "DIDY-GO" and bottles of a product. The surrounding area is lush with greenery.
Culture
Mountain bikes as bio-vectors
Nov 13, 2007
A winding dirt path through a tranquil forest, surrounded by tall trees with a mix of green and autumn-colored leaves. The ground is covered with fallen leaves, and the path leads into the distance, inviting exploration of the serene, natural landscape.
Mountain Bike Trails
Ride Report: Raccoon Mountain, Tennessee
Nov 12, 2007
In the past mountain bikers have received a bad rap for damaging the environment and in all honesty, our reputation hasn't been entirely undeserved. Trails were often constructed with little consideration for erosion, trashed bike parts could be found "decorating" the surroundings, and wet trail riding created potholed trails with puddles that never seemed to dry. For the most part we've been enlightened and changed our ways thanks to groups like <a href="http://www.imba.com/">IMBA</a> but there's one more thing to consider when planning your next bike trip: carbon emissions. No, this isn't a joke about flatulence; I'm talking about the emissions you generate when you drive to your favorite trailhead for an afternoon of mountain biking. Unlike other fitness activities like jogging or even road cycling, mountain biking almost always involves putting the bikes on/in the car and driving somewhere to find dirt. For a lot of us good trails are becoming harder to find locally and development is driving trails further and further from city centers. Here's a quick emissions calculation to put all that driving in perspective: assuming you drive an average of 15 miles each way to the trail and you go riding twice a week that's more than 3,000 miles of driving just to ride your bike! I personally don't get to ride quite that often but when I do I generally take day trips of up to 100 miles from my home so 3,000 annual miles isn't much of a stretch for me. Anyway, 3,000 miles of driving releases over <strong>1 ton of carbon dioxide</strong> into the atmosphere which you will promptly breathe back in when you finally get on the trail ;) I'm really not the tree hugging type myself but I did come up with 3 ideas for ways we can reduce our mountain biking carbon footprints (trendy eh?). Here they are, from easy to more difficult: 1. Carpool. Maybe you already do this, and if so, good for you. All it takes is a little extra planning to coordinate with your buddies so you can all ride to the trail together. Maybe this will finally give you the excuse you need to upgrade to a swanky roof rack system to haul all those bikes. 2. Use carbon offsets. Did you know you can actually <a href="http://www.carbonfund.org/">pay someone</a> to dispose of your carbon emission guilt for you? I did a little research and offsetting 1 ton of carbon emissions will only set you back around $15. While you have your checkbook out you could also show some love to IMBA as well, they're good for the environment too you know ;) 3. Get involved in creating and improving local trails. This won't happen overnight but having more sustainable urban and suburban trails is great for everyone. There are plenty of ways to help: volunteering at a local workday, petitioning your local politicians, donating $$, organizing local riders, etc. Just imagine how sweet it would be to have a killer trail within riding distance from you house! So there you go - 3 ways to reduce your environmental impact from mountain biking in 2008. Al Gore would be so proud.
Community
Ladies on Velocipedes
Nov 9, 2007
A person wearing an orange shirt and helmet is riding a mountain bike, positioned in a natural outdoor setting with a clear sky in the background. The rider appears focused and poised, with a backpack on, showcasing a dynamic cycling posture.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Introducing our Senior Bike Editor
Nov 8, 2007
  3
A winding dirt path cuts through a grassy landscape, surrounded by low hills and scattered rocks under a partly cloudy sky.
Mountain Bike Trails
Connecting Hall Ranch and Heil Valley Ranch
Nov 8, 2007
In the past mountain bikers have received a bad rap for damaging the environment and in all honesty, our reputation hasn't been entirely undeserved. Trails were often constructed with little consideration for erosion, trashed bike parts could be found "decorating" the surroundings, and wet trail riding created potholed trails with puddles that never seemed to dry. For the most part we've been enlightened and changed our ways thanks to groups like <a href="http://www.imba.com/">IMBA</a> but there's one more thing to consider when planning your next bike trip: carbon emissions. No, this isn't a joke about flatulence; I'm talking about the emissions you generate when you drive to your favorite trailhead for an afternoon of mountain biking. Unlike other fitness activities like jogging or even road cycling, mountain biking almost always involves putting the bikes on/in the car and driving somewhere to find dirt. For a lot of us good trails are becoming harder to find locally and development is driving trails further and further from city centers. Here's a quick emissions calculation to put all that driving in perspective: assuming you drive an average of 15 miles each way to the trail and you go riding twice a week that's more than 3,000 miles of driving just to ride your bike! I personally don't get to ride quite that often but when I do I generally take day trips of up to 100 miles from my home so 3,000 annual miles isn't much of a stretch for me. Anyway, 3,000 miles of driving releases over <strong>1 ton of carbon dioxide</strong> into the atmosphere which you will promptly breathe back in when you finally get on the trail ;) I'm really not the tree hugging type myself but I did come up with 3 ideas for ways we can reduce our mountain biking carbon footprints (trendy eh?). Here they are, from easy to more difficult: 1. Carpool. Maybe you already do this, and if so, good for you. All it takes is a little extra planning to coordinate with your buddies so you can all ride to the trail together. Maybe this will finally give you the excuse you need to upgrade to a swanky roof rack system to haul all those bikes. 2. Use carbon offsets. Did you know you can actually <a href="http://www.carbonfund.org/">pay someone</a> to dispose of your carbon emission guilt for you? I did a little research and offsetting 1 ton of carbon emissions will only set you back around $15. While you have your checkbook out you could also show some love to IMBA as well, they're good for the environment too you know ;) 3. Get involved in creating and improving local trails. This won't happen overnight but having more sustainable urban and suburban trails is great for everyone. There are plenty of ways to help: volunteering at a local workday, petitioning your local politicians, donating $$, organizing local riders, etc. Just imagine how sweet it would be to have a killer trail within riding distance from you house! So there you go - 3 ways to reduce your environmental impact from mountain biking in 2008. Al Gore would be so proud.
Culture
Mountainbiking technology comes full circle.
Nov 8, 2007
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In the past mountain bikers have received a bad rap for damaging the environment and in all honesty, our reputation hasn't been entirely undeserved. Trails were often constructed with little consideration for erosion, trashed bike parts could be found "decorating" the surroundings, and wet trail riding created potholed trails with puddles that never seemed to dry. For the most part we've been enlightened and changed our ways thanks to groups like <a href="http://www.imba.com/">IMBA</a> but there's one more thing to consider when planning your next bike trip: carbon emissions. No, this isn't a joke about flatulence; I'm talking about the emissions you generate when you drive to your favorite trailhead for an afternoon of mountain biking. Unlike other fitness activities like jogging or even road cycling, mountain biking almost always involves putting the bikes on/in the car and driving somewhere to find dirt. For a lot of us good trails are becoming harder to find locally and development is driving trails further and further from city centers. Here's a quick emissions calculation to put all that driving in perspective: assuming you drive an average of 15 miles each way to the trail and you go riding twice a week that's more than 3,000 miles of driving just to ride your bike! I personally don't get to ride quite that often but when I do I generally take day trips of up to 100 miles from my home so 3,000 annual miles isn't much of a stretch for me. Anyway, 3,000 miles of driving releases over <strong>1 ton of carbon dioxide</strong> into the atmosphere which you will promptly breathe back in when you finally get on the trail ;) I'm really not the tree hugging type myself but I did come up with 3 ideas for ways we can reduce our mountain biking carbon footprints (trendy eh?). Here they are, from easy to more difficult: 1. Carpool. Maybe you already do this, and if so, good for you. All it takes is a little extra planning to coordinate with your buddies so you can all ride to the trail together. Maybe this will finally give you the excuse you need to upgrade to a swanky roof rack system to haul all those bikes. 2. Use carbon offsets. Did you know you can actually <a href="http://www.carbonfund.org/">pay someone</a> to dispose of your carbon emission guilt for you? I did a little research and offsetting 1 ton of carbon emissions will only set you back around $15. While you have your checkbook out you could also show some love to IMBA as well, they're good for the environment too you know ;) 3. Get involved in creating and improving local trails. This won't happen overnight but having more sustainable urban and suburban trails is great for everyone. There are plenty of ways to help: volunteering at a local workday, petitioning your local politicians, donating $$, organizing local riders, etc. Just imagine how sweet it would be to have a killer trail within riding distance from you house! So there you go - 3 ways to reduce your environmental impact from mountain biking in 2008. Al Gore would be so proud.
Community
National Mountain Bike Series Ignores East Coast
Nov 7, 2007
A mountain biker riding down stone steps near a historic archway, surrounded by large rocks and ancient stone walls. The scene is set against a clear sky, highlighting the cyclist's action.
Mountain Bike Trails
Epic Ride Report: Grande Route of Historical Villages, Portugal
Nov 6, 2007
In the past mountain bikers have received a bad rap for damaging the environment and in all honesty, our reputation hasn't been entirely undeserved. Trails were often constructed with little consideration for erosion, trashed bike parts could be found "decorating" the surroundings, and wet trail riding created potholed trails with puddles that never seemed to dry. For the most part we've been enlightened and changed our ways thanks to groups like <a href="http://www.imba.com/">IMBA</a> but there's one more thing to consider when planning your next bike trip: carbon emissions. No, this isn't a joke about flatulence; I'm talking about the emissions you generate when you drive to your favorite trailhead for an afternoon of mountain biking. Unlike other fitness activities like jogging or even road cycling, mountain biking almost always involves putting the bikes on/in the car and driving somewhere to find dirt. For a lot of us good trails are becoming harder to find locally and development is driving trails further and further from city centers. Here's a quick emissions calculation to put all that driving in perspective: assuming you drive an average of 15 miles each way to the trail and you go riding twice a week that's more than 3,000 miles of driving just to ride your bike! I personally don't get to ride quite that often but when I do I generally take day trips of up to 100 miles from my home so 3,000 annual miles isn't much of a stretch for me. Anyway, 3,000 miles of driving releases over <strong>1 ton of carbon dioxide</strong> into the atmosphere which you will promptly breathe back in when you finally get on the trail ;) I'm really not the tree hugging type myself but I did come up with 3 ideas for ways we can reduce our mountain biking carbon footprints (trendy eh?). Here they are, from easy to more difficult: 1. Carpool. Maybe you already do this, and if so, good for you. All it takes is a little extra planning to coordinate with your buddies so you can all ride to the trail together. Maybe this will finally give you the excuse you need to upgrade to a swanky roof rack system to haul all those bikes. 2. Use carbon offsets. Did you know you can actually <a href="http://www.carbonfund.org/">pay someone</a> to dispose of your carbon emission guilt for you? I did a little research and offsetting 1 ton of carbon emissions will only set you back around $15. While you have your checkbook out you could also show some love to IMBA as well, they're good for the environment too you know ;) 3. Get involved in creating and improving local trails. This won't happen overnight but having more sustainable urban and suburban trails is great for everyone. There are plenty of ways to help: volunteering at a local workday, petitioning your local politicians, donating $$, organizing local riders, etc. Just imagine how sweet it would be to have a killer trail within riding distance from you house! So there you go - 3 ways to reduce your environmental impact from mountain biking in 2008. Al Gore would be so proud.
Mountain Bike Trails
A frozen Moab?
Nov 5, 2007