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Apparently I'm still stuck in the 1990s when it comes to the mountain bike gear I own - I ride a 1999 hardtail Trek 7000, I rock fingerless gloves, and I still wear lycra bike shorts on trail rides. Gross, I know but I guess I wasn't paying attention when mountain bikers decided to go baggy and full fingered. Scott Condon wrote about his own upgrade from lycra to baggy shorts (with built in spandex) on <a href="http://www.vailtrail.com/article/20070516/VALLEYLIFE/70516020">The Vail Trail</a> recently and I realized I must be one of the last to make the switch. In the early days of mountain biking dudes wore jeans and flannel out on the trail; in the 1990s riders became more sophisticated and roadies who crossed over brought lycra shorts to the scene. Today it seems the downhill and freeride guys dictate the fashion and I for one support the move to baggy shorts. Lately I've been wearing nylon shorts over my spandex and it's been working pretty well. The only complaint I have is that my outer shorts get caught under my seat nose after getting back in the saddle after a steep descent. I suppose baggy shorts made specifically for biking take this into consideration somehow, I'm just too cheap to buy anything official yet. The road cyclists seem to be holding onto spandex and lycra for now so I guess I'll hold on to all my tight shorts and jerseys for (infrequent) road rides. We asked singletracks users what they wear when they ride and here are the results (more than 100 responses total): 37% Baggy shorts plus t-shirt 25% Baggy shorts plus jersey 24% Spandex plus cycling jersey 7% Gym/workout clothes 6% Other 4% Jeans and flannel Okay, so I'm not alone in wearing spandex on the trail but it's becoming less common. What do you wear when you ride?
Mountain Bikes and Gear
How baggy are your bike shorts?
May 22, 2007
Apparently I'm still stuck in the 1990s when it comes to the mountain bike gear I own - I ride a 1999 hardtail Trek 7000, I rock fingerless gloves, and I still wear lycra bike shorts on trail rides. Gross, I know but I guess I wasn't paying attention when mountain bikers decided to go baggy and full fingered. Scott Condon wrote about his own upgrade from lycra to baggy shorts (with built in spandex) on <a href="http://www.vailtrail.com/article/20070516/VALLEYLIFE/70516020">The Vail Trail</a> recently and I realized I must be one of the last to make the switch. In the early days of mountain biking dudes wore jeans and flannel out on the trail; in the 1990s riders became more sophisticated and roadies who crossed over brought lycra shorts to the scene. Today it seems the downhill and freeride guys dictate the fashion and I for one support the move to baggy shorts. Lately I've been wearing nylon shorts over my spandex and it's been working pretty well. The only complaint I have is that my outer shorts get caught under my seat nose after getting back in the saddle after a steep descent. I suppose baggy shorts made specifically for biking take this into consideration somehow, I'm just too cheap to buy anything official yet. The road cyclists seem to be holding onto spandex and lycra for now so I guess I'll hold on to all my tight shorts and jerseys for (infrequent) road rides. We asked singletracks users what they wear when they ride and here are the results (more than 100 responses total): 37% Baggy shorts plus t-shirt 25% Baggy shorts plus jersey 24% Spandex plus cycling jersey 7% Gym/workout clothes 6% Other 4% Jeans and flannel Okay, so I'm not alone in wearing spandex on the trail but it's becoming less common. What do you wear when you ride?
Mountain Bike Trails
New loop at Itusi officially opens Saturday
May 22, 2007
Apparently I'm still stuck in the 1990s when it comes to the mountain bike gear I own - I ride a 1999 hardtail Trek 7000, I rock fingerless gloves, and I still wear lycra bike shorts on trail rides. Gross, I know but I guess I wasn't paying attention when mountain bikers decided to go baggy and full fingered. Scott Condon wrote about his own upgrade from lycra to baggy shorts (with built in spandex) on <a href="http://www.vailtrail.com/article/20070516/VALLEYLIFE/70516020">The Vail Trail</a> recently and I realized I must be one of the last to make the switch. In the early days of mountain biking dudes wore jeans and flannel out on the trail; in the 1990s riders became more sophisticated and roadies who crossed over brought lycra shorts to the scene. Today it seems the downhill and freeride guys dictate the fashion and I for one support the move to baggy shorts. Lately I've been wearing nylon shorts over my spandex and it's been working pretty well. The only complaint I have is that my outer shorts get caught under my seat nose after getting back in the saddle after a steep descent. I suppose baggy shorts made specifically for biking take this into consideration somehow, I'm just too cheap to buy anything official yet. The road cyclists seem to be holding onto spandex and lycra for now so I guess I'll hold on to all my tight shorts and jerseys for (infrequent) road rides. We asked singletracks users what they wear when they ride and here are the results (more than 100 responses total): 37% Baggy shorts plus t-shirt 25% Baggy shorts plus jersey 24% Spandex plus cycling jersey 7% Gym/workout clothes 6% Other 4% Jeans and flannel Okay, so I'm not alone in wearing spandex on the trail but it's becoming less common. What do you wear when you ride?
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Ales and Trails: Brilliant
May 21, 2007
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Apparently I'm still stuck in the 1990s when it comes to the mountain bike gear I own - I ride a 1999 hardtail Trek 7000, I rock fingerless gloves, and I still wear lycra bike shorts on trail rides. Gross, I know but I guess I wasn't paying attention when mountain bikers decided to go baggy and full fingered. Scott Condon wrote about his own upgrade from lycra to baggy shorts (with built in spandex) on <a href="http://www.vailtrail.com/article/20070516/VALLEYLIFE/70516020">The Vail Trail</a> recently and I realized I must be one of the last to make the switch. In the early days of mountain biking dudes wore jeans and flannel out on the trail; in the 1990s riders became more sophisticated and roadies who crossed over brought lycra shorts to the scene. Today it seems the downhill and freeride guys dictate the fashion and I for one support the move to baggy shorts. Lately I've been wearing nylon shorts over my spandex and it's been working pretty well. The only complaint I have is that my outer shorts get caught under my seat nose after getting back in the saddle after a steep descent. I suppose baggy shorts made specifically for biking take this into consideration somehow, I'm just too cheap to buy anything official yet. The road cyclists seem to be holding onto spandex and lycra for now so I guess I'll hold on to all my tight shorts and jerseys for (infrequent) road rides. We asked singletracks users what they wear when they ride and here are the results (more than 100 responses total): 37% Baggy shorts plus t-shirt 25% Baggy shorts plus jersey 24% Spandex plus cycling jersey 7% Gym/workout clothes 6% Other 4% Jeans and flannel Okay, so I'm not alone in wearing spandex on the trail but it's becoming less common. What do you wear when you ride?
Culture
Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort to Reopen Mountain Bike Park
May 18, 2007
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A close-up view of a bicycle's handlebars featuring a GPS device mounted on top. The handlebars are silver, and the background shows a grassy area. The GPS device has a black top and a gray base, indicating its operational features.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Magellan eXplorist 400 review: Good
May 17, 2007
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Apparently I'm still stuck in the 1990s when it comes to the mountain bike gear I own - I ride a 1999 hardtail Trek 7000, I rock fingerless gloves, and I still wear lycra bike shorts on trail rides. Gross, I know but I guess I wasn't paying attention when mountain bikers decided to go baggy and full fingered. Scott Condon wrote about his own upgrade from lycra to baggy shorts (with built in spandex) on <a href="http://www.vailtrail.com/article/20070516/VALLEYLIFE/70516020">The Vail Trail</a> recently and I realized I must be one of the last to make the switch. In the early days of mountain biking dudes wore jeans and flannel out on the trail; in the 1990s riders became more sophisticated and roadies who crossed over brought lycra shorts to the scene. Today it seems the downhill and freeride guys dictate the fashion and I for one support the move to baggy shorts. Lately I've been wearing nylon shorts over my spandex and it's been working pretty well. The only complaint I have is that my outer shorts get caught under my seat nose after getting back in the saddle after a steep descent. I suppose baggy shorts made specifically for biking take this into consideration somehow, I'm just too cheap to buy anything official yet. The road cyclists seem to be holding onto spandex and lycra for now so I guess I'll hold on to all my tight shorts and jerseys for (infrequent) road rides. We asked singletracks users what they wear when they ride and here are the results (more than 100 responses total): 37% Baggy shorts plus t-shirt 25% Baggy shorts plus jersey 24% Spandex plus cycling jersey 7% Gym/workout clothes 6% Other 4% Jeans and flannel Okay, so I'm not alone in wearing spandex on the trail but it's becoming less common. What do you wear when you ride?
Mountain Bike Trails
New trails in unlikely spot: NYC
May 16, 2007
A person holding a damaged bicycle helmet, looking intently at the camera. The helmet is cracked and shows signs of significant impact, emphasizing the importance of safety gear in cycling.
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Truck runs over biker's head
May 16, 2007
A bicycle attached to a bicycle repair stand, featuring labeled parts including the back wheel, front wheel, and various components of the bike and stand. The stand is red and positioned against a stone edge in a park setting.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Sideways bicycle?
May 15, 2007
Apparently I'm still stuck in the 1990s when it comes to the mountain bike gear I own - I ride a 1999 hardtail Trek 7000, I rock fingerless gloves, and I still wear lycra bike shorts on trail rides. Gross, I know but I guess I wasn't paying attention when mountain bikers decided to go baggy and full fingered. Scott Condon wrote about his own upgrade from lycra to baggy shorts (with built in spandex) on <a href="http://www.vailtrail.com/article/20070516/VALLEYLIFE/70516020">The Vail Trail</a> recently and I realized I must be one of the last to make the switch. In the early days of mountain biking dudes wore jeans and flannel out on the trail; in the 1990s riders became more sophisticated and roadies who crossed over brought lycra shorts to the scene. Today it seems the downhill and freeride guys dictate the fashion and I for one support the move to baggy shorts. Lately I've been wearing nylon shorts over my spandex and it's been working pretty well. The only complaint I have is that my outer shorts get caught under my seat nose after getting back in the saddle after a steep descent. I suppose baggy shorts made specifically for biking take this into consideration somehow, I'm just too cheap to buy anything official yet. The road cyclists seem to be holding onto spandex and lycra for now so I guess I'll hold on to all my tight shorts and jerseys for (infrequent) road rides. We asked singletracks users what they wear when they ride and here are the results (more than 100 responses total): 37% Baggy shorts plus t-shirt 25% Baggy shorts plus jersey 24% Spandex plus cycling jersey 7% Gym/workout clothes 6% Other 4% Jeans and flannel Okay, so I'm not alone in wearing spandex on the trail but it's becoming less common. What do you wear when you ride?
Mountain Bike Trails
Singletrack for beginners
May 14, 2007
Mountain Bikes and Gear
GPS tips for mountain biking
May 11, 2007
Apparently I'm still stuck in the 1990s when it comes to the mountain bike gear I own - I ride a 1999 hardtail Trek 7000, I rock fingerless gloves, and I still wear lycra bike shorts on trail rides. Gross, I know but I guess I wasn't paying attention when mountain bikers decided to go baggy and full fingered. Scott Condon wrote about his own upgrade from lycra to baggy shorts (with built in spandex) on <a href="http://www.vailtrail.com/article/20070516/VALLEYLIFE/70516020">The Vail Trail</a> recently and I realized I must be one of the last to make the switch. In the early days of mountain biking dudes wore jeans and flannel out on the trail; in the 1990s riders became more sophisticated and roadies who crossed over brought lycra shorts to the scene. Today it seems the downhill and freeride guys dictate the fashion and I for one support the move to baggy shorts. Lately I've been wearing nylon shorts over my spandex and it's been working pretty well. The only complaint I have is that my outer shorts get caught under my seat nose after getting back in the saddle after a steep descent. I suppose baggy shorts made specifically for biking take this into consideration somehow, I'm just too cheap to buy anything official yet. The road cyclists seem to be holding onto spandex and lycra for now so I guess I'll hold on to all my tight shorts and jerseys for (infrequent) road rides. We asked singletracks users what they wear when they ride and here are the results (more than 100 responses total): 37% Baggy shorts plus t-shirt 25% Baggy shorts plus jersey 24% Spandex plus cycling jersey 7% Gym/workout clothes 6% Other 4% Jeans and flannel Okay, so I'm not alone in wearing spandex on the trail but it's becoming less common. What do you wear when you ride?
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Mountain bike world championships: Sept 3-9 in Ft. William, Scotland
May 10, 2007
Apparently I'm still stuck in the 1990s when it comes to the mountain bike gear I own - I ride a 1999 hardtail Trek 7000, I rock fingerless gloves, and I still wear lycra bike shorts on trail rides. Gross, I know but I guess I wasn't paying attention when mountain bikers decided to go baggy and full fingered. Scott Condon wrote about his own upgrade from lycra to baggy shorts (with built in spandex) on <a href="http://www.vailtrail.com/article/20070516/VALLEYLIFE/70516020">The Vail Trail</a> recently and I realized I must be one of the last to make the switch. In the early days of mountain biking dudes wore jeans and flannel out on the trail; in the 1990s riders became more sophisticated and roadies who crossed over brought lycra shorts to the scene. Today it seems the downhill and freeride guys dictate the fashion and I for one support the move to baggy shorts. Lately I've been wearing nylon shorts over my spandex and it's been working pretty well. The only complaint I have is that my outer shorts get caught under my seat nose after getting back in the saddle after a steep descent. I suppose baggy shorts made specifically for biking take this into consideration somehow, I'm just too cheap to buy anything official yet. The road cyclists seem to be holding onto spandex and lycra for now so I guess I'll hold on to all my tight shorts and jerseys for (infrequent) road rides. We asked singletracks users what they wear when they ride and here are the results (more than 100 responses total): 37% Baggy shorts plus t-shirt 25% Baggy shorts plus jersey 24% Spandex plus cycling jersey 7% Gym/workout clothes 6% Other 4% Jeans and flannel Okay, so I'm not alone in wearing spandex on the trail but it's becoming less common. What do you wear when you ride?
Culture
The sticky business of bike retailing
May 10, 2007
Mountain Bike Trails
Legend Park is legendary
May 9, 2007
Apparently I'm still stuck in the 1990s when it comes to the mountain bike gear I own - I ride a 1999 hardtail Trek 7000, I rock fingerless gloves, and I still wear lycra bike shorts on trail rides. Gross, I know but I guess I wasn't paying attention when mountain bikers decided to go baggy and full fingered. Scott Condon wrote about his own upgrade from lycra to baggy shorts (with built in spandex) on <a href="http://www.vailtrail.com/article/20070516/VALLEYLIFE/70516020">The Vail Trail</a> recently and I realized I must be one of the last to make the switch. In the early days of mountain biking dudes wore jeans and flannel out on the trail; in the 1990s riders became more sophisticated and roadies who crossed over brought lycra shorts to the scene. Today it seems the downhill and freeride guys dictate the fashion and I for one support the move to baggy shorts. Lately I've been wearing nylon shorts over my spandex and it's been working pretty well. The only complaint I have is that my outer shorts get caught under my seat nose after getting back in the saddle after a steep descent. I suppose baggy shorts made specifically for biking take this into consideration somehow, I'm just too cheap to buy anything official yet. The road cyclists seem to be holding onto spandex and lycra for now so I guess I'll hold on to all my tight shorts and jerseys for (infrequent) road rides. We asked singletracks users what they wear when they ride and here are the results (more than 100 responses total): 37% Baggy shorts plus t-shirt 25% Baggy shorts plus jersey 24% Spandex plus cycling jersey 7% Gym/workout clothes 6% Other 4% Jeans and flannel Okay, so I'm not alone in wearing spandex on the trail but it's becoming less common. What do you wear when you ride?
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Europeans love to bike (though not necessarily off road)
May 8, 2007
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Exterior of a Trek Bicycle Store, featuring a brick façade, green awnings, and large windows displaying bicycles. A parked car with a bike rack loaded with bicycles is in the foreground, and parking lines are visible in the lot.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Trek Concept Store: Not clear
May 7, 2007
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A group of mountain bikers riding through a rock-lined path underneath a highway, with concrete pillars supporting the structure above. The terrain features winding trails and earthy surroundings, providing a unique biking experience in an urban environment.
Mountain Bike Trails
New MTB trails in downtown Seattle
May 4, 2007
Apparently I'm still stuck in the 1990s when it comes to the mountain bike gear I own - I ride a 1999 hardtail Trek 7000, I rock fingerless gloves, and I still wear lycra bike shorts on trail rides. Gross, I know but I guess I wasn't paying attention when mountain bikers decided to go baggy and full fingered. Scott Condon wrote about his own upgrade from lycra to baggy shorts (with built in spandex) on <a href="http://www.vailtrail.com/article/20070516/VALLEYLIFE/70516020">The Vail Trail</a> recently and I realized I must be one of the last to make the switch. In the early days of mountain biking dudes wore jeans and flannel out on the trail; in the 1990s riders became more sophisticated and roadies who crossed over brought lycra shorts to the scene. Today it seems the downhill and freeride guys dictate the fashion and I for one support the move to baggy shorts. Lately I've been wearing nylon shorts over my spandex and it's been working pretty well. The only complaint I have is that my outer shorts get caught under my seat nose after getting back in the saddle after a steep descent. I suppose baggy shorts made specifically for biking take this into consideration somehow, I'm just too cheap to buy anything official yet. The road cyclists seem to be holding onto spandex and lycra for now so I guess I'll hold on to all my tight shorts and jerseys for (infrequent) road rides. We asked singletracks users what they wear when they ride and here are the results (more than 100 responses total): 37% Baggy shorts plus t-shirt 25% Baggy shorts plus jersey 24% Spandex plus cycling jersey 7% Gym/workout clothes 6% Other 4% Jeans and flannel Okay, so I'm not alone in wearing spandex on the trail but it's becoming less common. What do you wear when you ride?
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Forget Everest: Mountain bike race in Nepal
May 4, 2007
Apparently I'm still stuck in the 1990s when it comes to the mountain bike gear I own - I ride a 1999 hardtail Trek 7000, I rock fingerless gloves, and I still wear lycra bike shorts on trail rides. Gross, I know but I guess I wasn't paying attention when mountain bikers decided to go baggy and full fingered. Scott Condon wrote about his own upgrade from lycra to baggy shorts (with built in spandex) on <a href="http://www.vailtrail.com/article/20070516/VALLEYLIFE/70516020">The Vail Trail</a> recently and I realized I must be one of the last to make the switch. In the early days of mountain biking dudes wore jeans and flannel out on the trail; in the 1990s riders became more sophisticated and roadies who crossed over brought lycra shorts to the scene. Today it seems the downhill and freeride guys dictate the fashion and I for one support the move to baggy shorts. Lately I've been wearing nylon shorts over my spandex and it's been working pretty well. The only complaint I have is that my outer shorts get caught under my seat nose after getting back in the saddle after a steep descent. I suppose baggy shorts made specifically for biking take this into consideration somehow, I'm just too cheap to buy anything official yet. The road cyclists seem to be holding onto spandex and lycra for now so I guess I'll hold on to all my tight shorts and jerseys for (infrequent) road rides. We asked singletracks users what they wear when they ride and here are the results (more than 100 responses total): 37% Baggy shorts plus t-shirt 25% Baggy shorts plus jersey 24% Spandex plus cycling jersey 7% Gym/workout clothes 6% Other 4% Jeans and flannel Okay, so I'm not alone in wearing spandex on the trail but it's becoming less common. What do you wear when you ride?
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Sorry for the lack of news
May 2, 2007
Apparently I'm still stuck in the 1990s when it comes to the mountain bike gear I own - I ride a 1999 hardtail Trek 7000, I rock fingerless gloves, and I still wear lycra bike shorts on trail rides. Gross, I know but I guess I wasn't paying attention when mountain bikers decided to go baggy and full fingered. Scott Condon wrote about his own upgrade from lycra to baggy shorts (with built in spandex) on <a href="http://www.vailtrail.com/article/20070516/VALLEYLIFE/70516020">The Vail Trail</a> recently and I realized I must be one of the last to make the switch. In the early days of mountain biking dudes wore jeans and flannel out on the trail; in the 1990s riders became more sophisticated and roadies who crossed over brought lycra shorts to the scene. Today it seems the downhill and freeride guys dictate the fashion and I for one support the move to baggy shorts. Lately I've been wearing nylon shorts over my spandex and it's been working pretty well. The only complaint I have is that my outer shorts get caught under my seat nose after getting back in the saddle after a steep descent. I suppose baggy shorts made specifically for biking take this into consideration somehow, I'm just too cheap to buy anything official yet. The road cyclists seem to be holding onto spandex and lycra for now so I guess I'll hold on to all my tight shorts and jerseys for (infrequent) road rides. We asked singletracks users what they wear when they ride and here are the results (more than 100 responses total): 37% Baggy shorts plus t-shirt 25% Baggy shorts plus jersey 24% Spandex plus cycling jersey 7% Gym/workout clothes 6% Other 4% Jeans and flannel Okay, so I'm not alone in wearing spandex on the trail but it's becoming less common. What do you wear when you ride?
Culture
Knowing your limits versus building your MTB skills
Apr 30, 2007
Apparently I'm still stuck in the 1990s when it comes to the mountain bike gear I own - I ride a 1999 hardtail Trek 7000, I rock fingerless gloves, and I still wear lycra bike shorts on trail rides. Gross, I know but I guess I wasn't paying attention when mountain bikers decided to go baggy and full fingered. Scott Condon wrote about his own upgrade from lycra to baggy shorts (with built in spandex) on <a href="http://www.vailtrail.com/article/20070516/VALLEYLIFE/70516020">The Vail Trail</a> recently and I realized I must be one of the last to make the switch. In the early days of mountain biking dudes wore jeans and flannel out on the trail; in the 1990s riders became more sophisticated and roadies who crossed over brought lycra shorts to the scene. Today it seems the downhill and freeride guys dictate the fashion and I for one support the move to baggy shorts. Lately I've been wearing nylon shorts over my spandex and it's been working pretty well. The only complaint I have is that my outer shorts get caught under my seat nose after getting back in the saddle after a steep descent. I suppose baggy shorts made specifically for biking take this into consideration somehow, I'm just too cheap to buy anything official yet. The road cyclists seem to be holding onto spandex and lycra for now so I guess I'll hold on to all my tight shorts and jerseys for (infrequent) road rides. We asked singletracks users what they wear when they ride and here are the results (more than 100 responses total): 37% Baggy shorts plus t-shirt 25% Baggy shorts plus jersey 24% Spandex plus cycling jersey 7% Gym/workout clothes 6% Other 4% Jeans and flannel Okay, so I'm not alone in wearing spandex on the trail but it's becoming less common. What do you wear when you ride?
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Womens mountain bike camps
Apr 29, 2007
Alt text: Movie poster for "2 Solo," featuring a mountain biker in action and a close-up of a cyclist's face, with the tagline "One man's quest for a 7th world title and the punishment he'll take to get it." Brands like Volkswagen, Trek, and Nike are also featured.
Culture
24 Solo mountain bike movie
Apr 27, 2007
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Apparently I'm still stuck in the 1990s when it comes to the mountain bike gear I own - I ride a 1999 hardtail Trek 7000, I rock fingerless gloves, and I still wear lycra bike shorts on trail rides. Gross, I know but I guess I wasn't paying attention when mountain bikers decided to go baggy and full fingered. Scott Condon wrote about his own upgrade from lycra to baggy shorts (with built in spandex) on <a href="http://www.vailtrail.com/article/20070516/VALLEYLIFE/70516020">The Vail Trail</a> recently and I realized I must be one of the last to make the switch. In the early days of mountain biking dudes wore jeans and flannel out on the trail; in the 1990s riders became more sophisticated and roadies who crossed over brought lycra shorts to the scene. Today it seems the downhill and freeride guys dictate the fashion and I for one support the move to baggy shorts. Lately I've been wearing nylon shorts over my spandex and it's been working pretty well. The only complaint I have is that my outer shorts get caught under my seat nose after getting back in the saddle after a steep descent. I suppose baggy shorts made specifically for biking take this into consideration somehow, I'm just too cheap to buy anything official yet. The road cyclists seem to be holding onto spandex and lycra for now so I guess I'll hold on to all my tight shorts and jerseys for (infrequent) road rides. We asked singletracks users what they wear when they ride and here are the results (more than 100 responses total): 37% Baggy shorts plus t-shirt 25% Baggy shorts plus jersey 24% Spandex plus cycling jersey 7% Gym/workout clothes 6% Other 4% Jeans and flannel Okay, so I'm not alone in wearing spandex on the trail but it's becoming less common. What do you wear when you ride?
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U.S. Women Ranked #1 in 2007 Mountain Bike World Cup (1st Round)
Apr 26, 2007
Culture
Riding with your Dog
Apr 26, 2007
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Culture
Free mountain bike video game
Apr 24, 2007
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A winding dirt path through a forest with tall, bare trees and a view of distant mountains under a blue sky with scattered clouds. Leaf litter covers the ground alongside the trail, and patches of green vegetation are visible.
Mountain Bike Trails
Douthat trip not all that
Apr 21, 2007
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Apparently I'm still stuck in the 1990s when it comes to the mountain bike gear I own - I ride a 1999 hardtail Trek 7000, I rock fingerless gloves, and I still wear lycra bike shorts on trail rides. Gross, I know but I guess I wasn't paying attention when mountain bikers decided to go baggy and full fingered. Scott Condon wrote about his own upgrade from lycra to baggy shorts (with built in spandex) on <a href="http://www.vailtrail.com/article/20070516/VALLEYLIFE/70516020">The Vail Trail</a> recently and I realized I must be one of the last to make the switch. In the early days of mountain biking dudes wore jeans and flannel out on the trail; in the 1990s riders became more sophisticated and roadies who crossed over brought lycra shorts to the scene. Today it seems the downhill and freeride guys dictate the fashion and I for one support the move to baggy shorts. Lately I've been wearing nylon shorts over my spandex and it's been working pretty well. The only complaint I have is that my outer shorts get caught under my seat nose after getting back in the saddle after a steep descent. I suppose baggy shorts made specifically for biking take this into consideration somehow, I'm just too cheap to buy anything official yet. The road cyclists seem to be holding onto spandex and lycra for now so I guess I'll hold on to all my tight shorts and jerseys for (infrequent) road rides. We asked singletracks users what they wear when they ride and here are the results (more than 100 responses total): 37% Baggy shorts plus t-shirt 25% Baggy shorts plus jersey 24% Spandex plus cycling jersey 7% Gym/workout clothes 6% Other 4% Jeans and flannel Okay, so I'm not alone in wearing spandex on the trail but it's becoming less common. What do you wear when you ride?
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Julian 7500 Death March as tough as Leadville?
Apr 19, 2007
Apparently I'm still stuck in the 1990s when it comes to the mountain bike gear I own - I ride a 1999 hardtail Trek 7000, I rock fingerless gloves, and I still wear lycra bike shorts on trail rides. Gross, I know but I guess I wasn't paying attention when mountain bikers decided to go baggy and full fingered. Scott Condon wrote about his own upgrade from lycra to baggy shorts (with built in spandex) on <a href="http://www.vailtrail.com/article/20070516/VALLEYLIFE/70516020">The Vail Trail</a> recently and I realized I must be one of the last to make the switch. In the early days of mountain biking dudes wore jeans and flannel out on the trail; in the 1990s riders became more sophisticated and roadies who crossed over brought lycra shorts to the scene. Today it seems the downhill and freeride guys dictate the fashion and I for one support the move to baggy shorts. Lately I've been wearing nylon shorts over my spandex and it's been working pretty well. The only complaint I have is that my outer shorts get caught under my seat nose after getting back in the saddle after a steep descent. I suppose baggy shorts made specifically for biking take this into consideration somehow, I'm just too cheap to buy anything official yet. The road cyclists seem to be holding onto spandex and lycra for now so I guess I'll hold on to all my tight shorts and jerseys for (infrequent) road rides. We asked singletracks users what they wear when they ride and here are the results (more than 100 responses total): 37% Baggy shorts plus t-shirt 25% Baggy shorts plus jersey 24% Spandex plus cycling jersey 7% Gym/workout clothes 6% Other 4% Jeans and flannel Okay, so I'm not alone in wearing spandex on the trail but it's becoming less common. What do you wear when you ride?
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Floyd Landis competing at Teva Mountain Games
Apr 18, 2007
A close-up image of a bicycle handlebar mirror, featuring a round reflective surface attached to a black adjustable arm and a textured grip.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Mirror for a mountain bike?
Apr 18, 2007
Apparently I'm still stuck in the 1990s when it comes to the mountain bike gear I own - I ride a 1999 hardtail Trek 7000, I rock fingerless gloves, and I still wear lycra bike shorts on trail rides. Gross, I know but I guess I wasn't paying attention when mountain bikers decided to go baggy and full fingered. Scott Condon wrote about his own upgrade from lycra to baggy shorts (with built in spandex) on <a href="http://www.vailtrail.com/article/20070516/VALLEYLIFE/70516020">The Vail Trail</a> recently and I realized I must be one of the last to make the switch. In the early days of mountain biking dudes wore jeans and flannel out on the trail; in the 1990s riders became more sophisticated and roadies who crossed over brought lycra shorts to the scene. Today it seems the downhill and freeride guys dictate the fashion and I for one support the move to baggy shorts. Lately I've been wearing nylon shorts over my spandex and it's been working pretty well. The only complaint I have is that my outer shorts get caught under my seat nose after getting back in the saddle after a steep descent. I suppose baggy shorts made specifically for biking take this into consideration somehow, I'm just too cheap to buy anything official yet. The road cyclists seem to be holding onto spandex and lycra for now so I guess I'll hold on to all my tight shorts and jerseys for (infrequent) road rides. We asked singletracks users what they wear when they ride and here are the results (more than 100 responses total): 37% Baggy shorts plus t-shirt 25% Baggy shorts plus jersey 24% Spandex plus cycling jersey 7% Gym/workout clothes 6% Other 4% Jeans and flannel Okay, so I'm not alone in wearing spandex on the trail but it's becoming less common. What do you wear when you ride?
Culture
Equestrians gone wild
Apr 17, 2007
Three handheld GPS devices are displayed side by side on a wooden surface. The left device is a Garmin eTrex Vista, the middle device is a Magellan eXplorist 200 in yellow, and the right device is a Garmin Edge 305. Each device features a screen and varying designs in gray and yellow colors.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Magellan eXplorist 200: Not for bikers
Apr 16, 2007
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Apparently I'm still stuck in the 1990s when it comes to the mountain bike gear I own - I ride a 1999 hardtail Trek 7000, I rock fingerless gloves, and I still wear lycra bike shorts on trail rides. Gross, I know but I guess I wasn't paying attention when mountain bikers decided to go baggy and full fingered. Scott Condon wrote about his own upgrade from lycra to baggy shorts (with built in spandex) on <a href="http://www.vailtrail.com/article/20070516/VALLEYLIFE/70516020">The Vail Trail</a> recently and I realized I must be one of the last to make the switch. In the early days of mountain biking dudes wore jeans and flannel out on the trail; in the 1990s riders became more sophisticated and roadies who crossed over brought lycra shorts to the scene. Today it seems the downhill and freeride guys dictate the fashion and I for one support the move to baggy shorts. Lately I've been wearing nylon shorts over my spandex and it's been working pretty well. The only complaint I have is that my outer shorts get caught under my seat nose after getting back in the saddle after a steep descent. I suppose baggy shorts made specifically for biking take this into consideration somehow, I'm just too cheap to buy anything official yet. The road cyclists seem to be holding onto spandex and lycra for now so I guess I'll hold on to all my tight shorts and jerseys for (infrequent) road rides. We asked singletracks users what they wear when they ride and here are the results (more than 100 responses total): 37% Baggy shorts plus t-shirt 25% Baggy shorts plus jersey 24% Spandex plus cycling jersey 7% Gym/workout clothes 6% Other 4% Jeans and flannel Okay, so I'm not alone in wearing spandex on the trail but it's becoming less common. What do you wear when you ride?
Community
Crankworx Colorado
Apr 16, 2007
A scenic view of a rocky landscape featuring a winding dirt path, with a cyclist riding along the trail. The background showcases a river meandering through the valley, surrounded by hills and sparse vegetation under a clear blue sky.
Community
Good chance to ride the Kokopelli trail
Apr 13, 2007
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Mountain Bike Trails
MTB trail access: Illegal trails
Apr 13, 2007
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Community
Klunkerz MTB documentary screening at Newport Beach Film Festival
Apr 12, 2007
Logo of TopoFusion featuring a stylized globe with an elevation graph and the text "topofusion.com."
Mountain Bikes and Gear
GPS software review: TopoFusion
Apr 12, 2007
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Culture
Indoor mountain biking
Apr 11, 2007
Apparently I'm still stuck in the 1990s when it comes to the mountain bike gear I own - I ride a 1999 hardtail Trek 7000, I rock fingerless gloves, and I still wear lycra bike shorts on trail rides. Gross, I know but I guess I wasn't paying attention when mountain bikers decided to go baggy and full fingered. Scott Condon wrote about his own upgrade from lycra to baggy shorts (with built in spandex) on <a href="http://www.vailtrail.com/article/20070516/VALLEYLIFE/70516020">The Vail Trail</a> recently and I realized I must be one of the last to make the switch. In the early days of mountain biking dudes wore jeans and flannel out on the trail; in the 1990s riders became more sophisticated and roadies who crossed over brought lycra shorts to the scene. Today it seems the downhill and freeride guys dictate the fashion and I for one support the move to baggy shorts. Lately I've been wearing nylon shorts over my spandex and it's been working pretty well. The only complaint I have is that my outer shorts get caught under my seat nose after getting back in the saddle after a steep descent. I suppose baggy shorts made specifically for biking take this into consideration somehow, I'm just too cheap to buy anything official yet. The road cyclists seem to be holding onto spandex and lycra for now so I guess I'll hold on to all my tight shorts and jerseys for (infrequent) road rides. We asked singletracks users what they wear when they ride and here are the results (more than 100 responses total): 37% Baggy shorts plus t-shirt 25% Baggy shorts plus jersey 24% Spandex plus cycling jersey 7% Gym/workout clothes 6% Other 4% Jeans and flannel Okay, so I'm not alone in wearing spandex on the trail but it's becoming less common. What do you wear when you ride?
Mountain Bike Trails
Voice your opinions in Oregon
Apr 11, 2007
A mountain biker navigating rocky terrain, leaning forward as they ride downhill over a steep, uneven surface under a clear blue sky.
Mountain Bike Trails
Pickin' your lines
Apr 10, 2007
Culture
Responsible New England riders & Marin whiners
Apr 9, 2007
Mountain Bike Trails
MTB trail access: Do bikes damage trails?
Apr 6, 2007
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A computer screen displaying a map and a corresponding elevation graph. The left side shows a green line tracing a route on a topographic map labeled "Taiwan Datan Equivalent Cylindrical Map," while the right side features a graph representing elevation changes over distance. Various data points are visible along the route on the left.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Mac GPS Pro review: Solid but...
Apr 6, 2007
Graphic featuring the text "Singletracks bike the net" at the top, with "MTB Trail Access 2007" prominently displayed in the center. Below, there are four colored icons with the keywords: "Speak," "Build," "Respect," and "Ride." The background is a gradient from light blue to white.
Mountain Bike Trails
MTB Trail access: Share the trail
Apr 4, 2007
A 3D satellite map showcasing a mountainous landscape, with a winding road labeled "40" and the town of "Cherry Creek" marked. The image also displays the interstate highway "I-70" and various terrain features in the background.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Topo maps in Google Earth: Map your bike trails
Apr 3, 2007
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Culture
MTB trails: Good and bad news
Apr 2, 2007
A Garmin Edge 205 Cycle Pack, featuring a GPS device and a blue water bottle, displayed in packaging. The package includes a photo of a cyclist and informational text about the product's features.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Buy my Garmin Edge 205 GPS & get free membership
Mar 30, 2007
Image featuring the text "Upgrade to Premium" in stylized red font above a black barcode, with the website URL "S1NGL3TRACKS.COM" displayed below.
Community
Singletracks email newsletter launched
Mar 30, 2007
A muddy pathway through a wooded area, showing tire tracks and patches of grass surrounded by trees. The ground is wet and uneven, indicating recent rain or poor drainage.
Mountain Bike Trails
Wait for the mountain bike trails to dry before you ride
Mar 29, 2007
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A close-up view of two cyclists riding on a basketball court, focusing on their bikes. The cyclist on the left is wearing blue jeans and a dark sweater, while the cyclist on the right is on a yellow bike. The court surface features different colored sections.
Culture
The $242 track stand
Mar 28, 2007
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