I sold my DH bike before the babies came, and I’ve regretted that decision since before I dropped the box at FedEx. I love riding all bikes, but I miss the absolute impunity that comes with a downhill bike. Not to mention the big sine waves.
Well friends, the game is back on.
Fun hike/DH session today at Left Hand Canyon with Young Skywalker.
Featuring: Finding your optimal arousal level.
Plus: Bike vs moto AND first ride on Specialized Butcher tires!
I’m riding Captain America on technical trail tomorrow. Stoked! Expect a full report.
In the spirit of pinning a hardtail on natural terrain, behold this video of a hardtail being WRUNG OUT in Whistler.
Bonus: Essay writing contest.
2011 Nevada State Downhill Championships, Bootleg Canyon, Boulder City, NV:
Riding a Specialized Enduro, Michael Sylvestri takes 2nd in both pro downhill and chainless downhill.
No question Michael is a beast. But he shows what’s possible on the “little” bike. Bootleg has some serious terrain:
Last weekend’s Left Hand Canyon OHV downhill training session featured special guest stars, some sturdy hiking and a snowy descent down North Red Trail.
With video!
Today was an excellent mission at Left Hand Canyon: 175 minutes pushing a bike up hills; 25 minutes riding the bike down hills.
Featuring a first descent of North Red Trail.
Today I enjoyed a real treat: A first run down a new double-red — DOUBLE EXTREME — trail near my house. The trail is designed for trials motorcycles. It’s awesome on an Enduro (if you don’t mind hiking).
I don’t mind hiking.
On Saturday I enjoyed a self-propelled DH training session with a young pinner. We’re building the skills, fitness and intelligence he needs to rock next season. What are you doing?
Indoor training, power meters, threshold wattage, road climbing and gyroscopic musings are all fine and dandy, but tomorrow I’m coaching a young downhill racer, and it’s time to Ride with a capital R.
Dude. Yesterday I did a little coaching action at Keystone, and it was good. Except for this one moment.
Hey, I’m going to Northstar this weekend to race in the beginner’s (junior) class (karpiel, speed control, sticks & stones). This is my first time racing DH and I need some tips. I will be riding my Trek Remedy. I already have a chainguide, 28″ bars, 40mm stem, a RS lyrik, and 2.3 DTC nevegals F&R. Thanks!
Joseph
The web has some sweet videos of pro downhiller Curtis Keene rocking a Stumpjumper in Santa Cruz. Curtis can ride any Specialized he wants; why does he choose a Stumpy instead of an Enduro?