Lyons pump track is ready for action!
This weekend is the Lyons Outdoor Games pump track race. Last weekend we gave the pump track two days of much needed love.
Any reason not to get PUSHed?
Lee,
I’ll lob you an easy one.
If my shock is overdue for servicing anyways, is there any reason not to have it PUSHed?
I only ask because I have no personal experience with PUSHed shocks and I don’t really know what I should expect with the service.
Thanks for your time!
Matt
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.
Dig/ride at Lyons Bike Park this weekend
In preparation for next weekend’s Lyons Outdoor Games dirt jump and pump track comps, we’re going to give Lyons Bike Park some love.
Keep reading for details.
The 20-year flip-flop
Checking out pictures of old bikes, I realized:
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.
Pump track world championships at Lyons Outdoor Games
Bring your Striders, 20s, 24s, 26s and 29s. It’s gonna be on like Donkey Kong.
Date: Sunday, June 12
Time: Open practice 10-12, registration closes before 12, start seeding runs as soon as we can.
Format: Everyone gets a seeding run, then we run everyone — fastest last — for the final results. The top two from each class face off in a pursuit; you start at opposite ends of the track and ride until someone gets caught. It should be tons of fun to do (and watch).
Cost: $10 for amateurs, $20 for pros (pros will be racing for money)
Classes: I’ll create the classes based on who shows up, but I want to see a Strider class, classes for boys and girls of all ages, plus a pro open class. Everyone gets to ride!
After: Stick around for the Lyons Outdoor Games dirt jump comp. That’s always a great show. Did I mention the beer tent?
Sponsors: Valley Subaru and leelikesbikes.com
Event info and registration at www.lyonsoutdoorgames.com
Rumor has it another large bike park will be opening nearby that weekend. Don’t get distracted. Stay on target!
Looking for some baggy shorts
I have a question Master. I’m in the market for a pair of Dude shorts but have no idea what I should look for. Any suggestions?
Petey
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 track and some slopestyle features. Do you know of any 4x track plans around that are proven winners?
Cheers
Jonny
I can’t stop worrying about my pedals
Hello Lee,
I have been going through some hard times lately with my riding.. started when I bought Crank Brothers Mallets and I couldn’t get in and out quick enough and took some hard hard tumbles.. I mainly ride technical trail in FL. one of which is Alafia.
I tried flats out found out I had re-learn how to pedal and be able to bunny hop…I am not confident on the jumps ie. foot slipping fear…I have been ridding clipless since 95′ and I am 45 if that matters.
clipless where fine untill recently I guess I stepped up the game and don’t do the XC ride any more… I just like going out playing around learning how to wheelie off of drops, pump , jumps etc…just having basic fun.
I just dremeled the cleats down a little bit to see if the engagement would be quicker as well as the disengagement. should I just buy a decent pair of flats and stick to them? I did buy some 5/10 impact lows..
I’m getting alot of feedback – most riders say stick to the clipless others say go to flats I have know gotten to point I am confused and on my rides all the focus and energy is going into this one nagging question – flats or no flats??
Hopefully you can set me straight!
Best Regards,
Joseph Vazquez III
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
General Manager
Carson Valley Country Club Restaurant & Bar
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: