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10-lap pump track radness intervals

Thank goodness for pump tracks, and double-extra thank goodness for the pump track in my yard. So far this winter, I’ve been trying to mix up base intervals on the trainer and radness intervals on the pump track. That’s when I’m not shoveling snow off the track. Check out this action. It might give you […]

Bike for Texas (and other) trails?

Dear Lee: Great to read that your recent clinic in Texas was a smashing success! I hope you will have time to head down to Austin again for an open clinic in the near future. I have no doubt that you would fill several. I’m currently riding a Stumpjumper FSR Expert 29 am considering either […]

Enduro 29?

Hi Lee I’m thinking of selling my 2010 Enduro and getting a 2012 Spec FSR 29er as I feel overbiked for the majority of my riding. The problem is I can’t decide which – I rode an XL carbon camber and was blown away by how good it felt (really like a super stable 26 […]

Brains for Braaap

Also a one-ride review of the 2011 Specialized Epic EVO 29 By now everyone knows Specialized Epics are badass XC race machines. Regarding the S-Works Epic 29, Mountain Bike Action said, “This is the best mountain bike we have ever ridden.” Epics are used by skinny nerds the world over to win races and wax […]

DH riding style: Moto vs. MTB

Hi Lee, I’m lovin’ your new Teaching Mountain Bike Skills book. It goes over all the essentials in really thorough point by point detail. The section on the attack position is a thing of beauty. I really like the points made about riding to always see and set yourself up for your next turn. I […]

Rebuilding Lyons Bike Park

In September the Devil Dash 5K ran a bunch of people through Lyons Bike Park — and the jumps were muddy — and the jumps were ruined. This week we’ve been busy rebuilding the step-ups, tables and rollers. Everything is riding well and ready for tomorrow’s snow to help pack it in. Photos at the […]