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Teaching at Valmont Bike Park

The long-awaited Valmont Bike Park opens next weekend. (Rad!) I did some design work for the park, but otherwise I’ve been watching from the side of the road like everyone else. My main focus right now: Getting the contract to teach clinics at Valmont.

Random sorting

Hi all, I just randomly sorted some test questions, and I thought I’d share the technique. If you found this post while you were looking for sorting techniques on Google, check out the bike stuff. It’s pretty sweet.

I wanna build a 4X track

Hi lee, Bit of a pickle as to how to get started on our own 4x track. We are trying to find a used Bobcat to get us going. Is this a silly idea? The track will be in what is currently heavy scrub and we also plan to build a mini dual slalom, pump […]

Bike for Ashland (and other Super Ds)

Hi Lee, How are the kids? Going to Ashland this weekend for the DH and was thinking about running the SX Trail with lighter wheel set, 2.4 single ply Maxxis Ardent tires, 38t single up front, 12-26 tooth in back and clips opposed to flats. What do you think? Looking for some advice. Christian Koblitz […]

I have an idea for a book

Today I got an email from someone who has an idea for a unique bike-related book. She asked, “Do you have any suggestions about who I should talk to or how I should develop this idea?” Here’s my reply:

Should beginners start out on plush bikes?

Hey Lee, Here is a didactic question for you: Is it better for a beginner to start out on a bike that’s overkill for the trails they normally ride (e.g. a 6″ travel AM bike for tame trails) or is it best to learn on a less plush bike so they really must learn handling […]

Stopping the negative thought spiral

Hey Lee, Just wondering if you had any advice for helping me break the vicious cycle I seem to be stuck in at the moment. At the beginning of this year, I felt like my riding was improving and my confidence was building with most every ride. There was the occasional setback, but I found […]