Braking in mid air, v2
Hey Lee,
I was wondering what are the benefits of braking in the air, or what is the purpose?
Zach
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License question: Australian racing in Colorado
Hi Lee,
I’m coming from Australia to ride and race in CO in May. I’d quite like to race the Chalk Creek Stampede. Am I able to get a temporary license or will I need to have an international license at the time?
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Rider Safety Acts?
Lee,
I just read the “I want to build the next Whistler” entry and wanted to ask about liability with the ski resorts.
Colorado has laws that limit a ski resorts liability in case a skier gets hurt. Do these laws extend to mountain biking at the resort. From my understanding the ski industry would barely exist without the protection the ski resorts get from these limited liability laws. In order to promote growth of mountain biking maybe these laws should be amended to include cycling.
Nick
All-Mountain sizing for a tall rider
You’re a tall fellow, and everyone tells you to get the XL. But would an L be better?
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DH bars: How wide is too wide?
Our man Nick plans to step up to the new Deity Dirty 30 bar, and he’s wondering if that might be too wide. Probably not, I say.
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Cutting Maxxis Minions for wet/loose
Some of you have asked about custom-cutting Maxxis Minion downhill tires. Here’s a trick for your next East Coast national.
Off season 4X training
Rob is a snowbound thirty-plus 4X racer, and he’s looking for some 4X training advice. In a nutshell: Consider the essential components. Mix them up to suit your lifestyle.
Which DH tires for Norcal/Downieville?
This rider is enjoying his Maxxis DHFs, but he’s contemplating a switch to Specialized meats.
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Software for diagramming tracks, Part 2
Hey Lee –
The Colorado School of Mines cycling team recently gained permission to build a ds course, pump track, and stxc on a fairly large patch of land owned by the school. I need to present them with a diagram of both the ds and pump track prior to construction. A diagram similar to those you put together would fit the bill perfectly. What software do you use? Any tips?
I really appreciate the help,
– Brandon
Titus MotoLite?
Lee, what do you think of the titus MotoLite?
Ron
“I want to build the next Whistler”
Lee,
I recently moved to a small mountain resort town to work for the local ski hill. The ski area itself is mostly on forest service land. They seem to see bikes as a pest, especially with all the “renegade trails” being built on the hill by riders who are tired of no real access other than one old mining trail.
How do I get the ski area’s backing to not only lobby the forest service, but to open a lift and maintain some trails. I know the guy in the company who could make it happen, but he wants a “master plan” for the forest service. How do I turn this place into Whistler.
Speaking of which, they told me we would need a bike patrol. Yet, most of the places I have ridden downhill at in this region didn’t seem to have this. Why?
Thanks,
GP
Differentiation: Specialized Enduro vs. Ibis Mojo
Our man in NorCal wants to expand his quiver, but he needs to know his two bikes are different enough to justify each other.