I originally took up mountain biking in 2000 at the age of 35 because I spent all summer whining that I couldn't ski. However, the addiction soon took over and I now ride knobbies much more than I ride sticks. I'm a classic short attention span kind of guy and would generally ride an average trail for the first time than a great trail for the second time, and I will take every opportunity I can, short of ignoring the commitments of my family and day job, to seek out new trails, which is why my trails ridden list is so long.
Native Eyewear has long been a purveyor of quality sunglasses for adventurous outdoor pursuits. As a lifelong outdoor enthusiast as well as a dedicated mountain biker for the last 15 years (who goes through…
on Feb 11, 2016
New Year’s Day is always a mixed bag of feelings as I reflect on the year gone by and look forward to the year ahead. As for the year ahead, I always…
on Jan 5, 2016
photo: Lisa Fisch I finished the Foes Mixer Enduro "On Review" article by promising to answer the question of whether the new mixed wheel (29" up front and…
on Nov 23, 2015
Prologue: Skiing 1996 At the 1996 US Junior Downhill Skiing Championships, a then largely-unknown 18-year-old Bode Miller announced his presence by winning three of four events, and placing second in the other. …
on Nov 17, 2015
A LeMans start is always a bit of a frenzied affair, as runners sprint to be the first to make the transition to be riders. After all, we don't register for a…
on Nov 11, 2015
Typically flowy cross-country singletrack on the Mt Marquette trail. In recent years, Copper Harbor, Michigan, has rightfully established itself as a major mountain biking destination with a very…
on Nov 5, 2015
Having enjoyed my time on the Turner RFX so much, I decided to wrap up my Outerbike experience with another Turner, this time migrating from the all mountain side to the opposite…
on Oct 21, 2015
I have always found Knolly to be an intriguing brand. Between their reputation for hardcore durability and their unique Four by 4 suspension design, they always seemed to be a brand I…
on Oct 16, 2015
Have you ever met someone you were instantly, completely comfortable with? From the first exchange, you simply fit well with them. It’s not the fiery passion of “love at first sight,” which…
on Oct 12, 2015
I always find it fascinating when I’m reminded of a long forgotten, but very important, lesson, even if it doesn’t really apply to me at the time. My fourth demo at Outerbike,…
on Oct 9, 2015
Outerbike was full of surprises. One came while wandering down the second aisle looking for my next demo bike and spotting a tent with the letters “KTM.” Doesn’t KTM make motorcycles? I…
on Oct 7, 2015
As I prepped for Outerbike, there was one bike I was particularly stoked to have the opportunity to try: the all new carbon Turner RFX 4.0. Traditionally, Turner has made stouter-than-average bikes…
on Oct 7, 2015
The opening of Outerbike is a frenzied melee, as hundreds of riders who have waited an hour or more in the morning desert sun all sprint to the tent of their choice…
on Oct 6, 2015
The start of Movil Maze beckons the rider into its wonderful world of tight n' twisty With all the news of recent or pending losses of access to…
on Sep 18, 2015
Of all avid cyclists, the percentage who ride with protection (beyond a standard helmet) is pretty low. Many of us don't regularly ride terrain that really demands pads, and for those of…
on Aug 25, 2015
You may not have heard of iSSi yet, but they are making a strong bid to join the fairly short list of performance pedal purveyors. However, they have a slight twist: iSSi’s…
on Jul 14, 2015
The Thunderbolt was a hoot to throw around fast singletrack. Expectations Expectations can be tricky. High expectations are the perfect setup for a letdown or disappointment. Expectations need…
on Jun 16, 2015
Rocky Cheats Up It has always seemed to me that Rocky Mountain bikes "cheat up" on the gnar scale. That is to say that a Rocky Mountain cross country bike can be…
on Jun 9, 2015
Trails. It's all about the trails. Especially for beginners. While advanced riders may think they "need" gnarly trails, that's not so much a "need" as it is a "want." However, for the…
on May 29, 2015
I had been through Flagstaff many times before, but I had never ridden there, despite having heard great things about the mountain biking. But on each previous pass through, I was either…
on May 15, 2015
Mountain bike helmets have long been seen as a vital part of self preservation in a sport which promises the opportunity for disaster at every turn--at least for aggressive or uncoordinated riders.…
on May 10, 2015
Heading into Big Laguna Meadows Some years ago I had been alerted to the idea that Noble Canyon was the best ride in Southern California. As such, I…
on May 5, 2015
Riding the Blue Joint area in Montana's Bitterroot National Forest (photo: Red Barn Bicycles, Hamilton, MT) In 2009, Wilderness advocates brought a suit before federal court to force…
on Apr 20, 2015
The 24-hour racing format makes for a very fun race, especially for the somewhat less competitive who just want to get out and push themselves turning cranks and enjoying the revelries that…
on Apr 8, 2015
As Kiefer Sutherland learned all too well, a lot can happen in 24 hours. Certainly, putting in 24 continuous hours on a bike lines up among the greatest of physical challenges. Fortunately,…
on Apr 7, 2015