I’ve been so focused on learning and teaching how to ride fast that I’ve lost touch with riding for its own sake — or at least covering miles just for the sake of covering miles. Never mind line choice and exit speed — just turn the cranks and enjoy the scenery.
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Sorry about the tardiness, but here’s the report from the July 21-24 NORBA National Mountain Bike Series stop in Snowmass, CO. We’re talking speed, air and precipitation.
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The SMBA monkeys and I were riding Keystone last week, and when lightning stopped the lift we hooked up with the Mojo Wheels crew for an old-fashioned rumble.
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This letter comes from a self-professed beginner who has been reading Mastering Mountain Bike Skills and working on his pump. He makes a revolutionary point:
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When an injury prevents you from riding extreme downhill, what do you do? You ride extreme uphill!
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When snow bars the after-work alpine shuttle, what do nuts do? They bomb the pavement, climb the dirt until it gets dark, then get loose.
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It’s a bit tardy, but here’s the scoop from the June 25-26 Wildflower Rush in Crested Butte, CO. Warning: This report includes pedaling.
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Pinned adj The state of riding (typically a motorcycle) with the throttle wide open. Maxed out. On the ragged edge.
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It’s time to talk about pedals, shoes, hip muscles and more.
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Yes, Colorado now has its own High School Mountain Bike League. Here’s how to join.
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Last week was my first week of full-time coaching with Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures, and let me say this: Whew!
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