Sneak peak: Giant pump sesh #1
Last night’s Giant Bicycles pump-athon at the Keystone Stables rocked! Expect a full report after Thursday’s session. For now:
Working through a wall
Hi Lee,
I am 33 & mom of five in Show Low, AZ. I have been biking for almost 3 years now. There are some awesome trails up here but I feel like I’ve hit a wall. I really want to be able to improve on some of my mtb skills but feel like I’m almost limited in the small town I live in. There are no coaches here. I just purchased your book and I am also looking into the strength training program that James Willson offers. Outside of this can you give me any other suggestions?
I am completely addicted to this sport and want to take my biking to the next level! I have the bruises and scars to prove it 🙂 Any advice you have would be much appreciated!
Thanks,
Aly
Building the Pony Pee Pump Track
There was rain. And mud. And pony piss. But I’m proud to say Giant Bicycles’ temporary pump track at the Keystone Stables is ready to rock. A tale of logistics, precipitation and teamwork.
Off to Keystone
6 a.m. — Taking off to import and place dirt for the temporary pump track at Keystone. I have an awesome crew coming up to shape/pack/ride tomorrow. This is going to be sweet!
As for you: Heavy feet, light hands!
The Twins: 28 weeks and dialed
We’re visiting the OB every two weeks. Mom is feeling better, and the babies are well within spec. The baby shower is this Sunday (after I build the Keystone pump track). I’ve already bought the equivalent of an S-Works Enduro at Babies R Us. Working hard, filling the checking account, gathering stuff, getting ready.
Get paid to build a pump track at Keystone
Hey all,
We’re building a pump track at Keystone this weekend — it’s a temporary track for a bike maker’s dealer event — and we need help in the shovel/rake/tamper department. This is a paid gig.
Telescopic seatpost for a DJ hardtail
Our man Kirk, a longtime lurker, bought a P.2 and wants to rock it for trails. He needs a longer seatpost, that’s for sure.
New WCoLEP?
It appears the World Championship of Lyons Endurance Pump has a new owner. I think it’s about time we solidify the protocol and make this official.
Read more for David’s new P.R. and my new proposed world standard.
Cornering, MMBS style
Hi Lee,
I was in a local short course type XC race yesterday and aside from getting gassed on an uphill section I realized I wasn’t handling the corners well at all. I was spending the night in a hotel and had thought to bring along my Mastering Mountain Bike Skills book so I pulled it out and studied the section on cornering. I identified that the two main pieces messing me up were when I was braking and the line I was choosing. In today’s longer XC race I focused on those two aspects as I cornered and it made a HUGE difference. Thanks for putting together such a user friendly book!
Karmen
SolVista: The weekend that shouldn’t have been
The plan: Go up to the SolVista national MTB championships with Ian and his buddies. Camp. Ride. Hang out. Shoot photos for Mastering Mountain Bike Skills II.
The reality: We were apparently not supposed to rock this adventure. The signs were all there. If I would have heeded the first, I wouldn’t have broken ribs, Ian wouldn’t have a broken finger and the Sprinter would still be alive.
Back from SolVista (again)
Dude, this weekend was not meant to happen. We were rolling down Berthoud Pass into Winter Park this morning — all good — and a deer appeared out of nowhere. Too late to swerve the Sprinter. Pulverized deer, smashed headlight, leaking radiator. Pull over. Call for a tow. Back home before 1 p.m.
Back to SolVista
5:30 a.m. – Ian’s pinkie surgery went well yesterday. Heading back up to shoot Super D and DH. Braaap!