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How to climb the Lyons Pyramid (and other ledges)

Hey Lee…got the book and I’m practicing skills. The flatland cornering is coming along great. Next is ledges like the one Ron is going up @ Lyons. Just wondering what some technique tips would be and what to practice first in the parking lot to get up ledges like that…wheelies, manuals, bunny hops? Peace, love […]

Adjusting tension with a half-link chain

I have a 2005 cannondale chase size small frame that i have converted to a single speed but it has vertical dropouts. I have tried tensioners and have not had any luck with them so I decided to try a half link chain since it looks cleaner. I took the bike to a local bike […]

Lyons Outdoor Games: mission accomplished

I am beyond tired right now, but I will say this: 1. We got the park built on time. 2. This week has been VERY rainy. 3. This morning we got everything dry (with picks, shovels, pumps, brooms, sunshine and Doug’s helicopter). 4. This afternoon’s event went off awesomely. Lots of happy people riding their […]

Lyons Bike Park: Dialed!

We did it! After today’s rock-star work session, Lyons Bike Park is ready for next weekend’s Lyons Outdoor Games. We didn’t get to the slalom, but the trick jumps, tabletops, rollers, natural terrain loop and pump track are rocking! You should have seen this evening’s session: people ripping all over the place, having a great […]