Whiteface Pump Track Endurance Challenge
Wilmington, New York, is pretty far from Boulder, Colorado, but this event is gonna be awesome.
The sweetest trails and riding spots
Backyard dirt jump liability
Hey Lee,
I have a set of jumps that I built on my parents land behind their house. I built the jumps so that I could share them with the local kids and riders, who I have met riding my local skatepark. I am trying to promote and build a positive bike scene. The jumps are beginning to get popular and my parents have expressed concern about someone getting hurt. I know you are not a lawyer, but I need to know how I can protect my parents and myself from any lawsuits.
Also thanks for the advice on a DJ bike (20 vs 24 vs 26 for BMX riding) that I wrote to you about, I have the 09 Fit cruiser complete on order
Chris
DH training with limited terrain
Lee,
I live in Mt. Airy, MD where there are no pump tracks or dirt jumps. I go Dh ing every sunday. I am planning on starting dh racing in the spring and summer. I just picked up some Kreitler rollers for fun. What can i do on the other days of the week to get prepared.
P.S. I am so jealous of all the places you guys have to ride.
Second ride: Picture Rock Trail, Heil Ranch
My arch enemy Zach and I did an out-and back today, and it was excellent. Now I can comment on both directions:
First ride: Picture Rock Trail, Heil Ranch
After 10 years of planning and work by BMA, IMBA, Boulder County Parks and hundreds of volunteers, the new Picture Rock Trail opened last week. It is long, technical and tasty.
BMX shifter bike!
Our man Chris Powell is too smart for his own good, and here is his latest creation.
Places to ride a DH bike?
Hello Lee,
Your site is most helpful. I am considering buying a Demo 7. I live in Castle Rock, CO. Do you know of any close DH/FR areas in the Front Range (non resort) to ride it? Thanks for your help.
Paul
New world record: 100 laps of pump – 20″ style
This weekend I rocked the Intense Factory Alloy 20 on The Fix pump track, and the results were surprising.
New bike: Intense Factory Alloy 20
I am riding a 20, and it is good. Impressions from the first ride:
Ripping with The Kid and his bro’s
My kid Ian started riding bikes last March. At the time, it was mostly a way to avoid playing baseball, but he’s become a solid rider — and he’s gotten some of his buddies into Pump Track Nation.
Ergon grips for DH riding?
Would you ever recommend using Ergon grips for DH riding? I’ve been toying with the idea since my two end fingers get sooooo worn out after 8 runs down anything. I’m getting a softer spring for my Domain on Monday, and heading up for a last hoorah at WinterPark on Wednesday. Do you foresee the Ergon grips helping/hurting any part of “pinky/ring” finger muscle strain???
Thanks for all your help and all your help previously. You’re the best.
Check out “Pro BMX Skills”
The new BMX technique book has a name, and it’s going to be ultra sweet. I just put up a quick page:
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Super cool!