End-of-season training camp in Nathrop, CO
Next Season Starts NOW! Join us at Darner’s ranch October 7-8 for two days of learning, riding and RIPPING!
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Everything to help you ride stronger and better.
California clinic madness
While I was in California I got to work/ride with 16 mountain bikers in three groups. Everyone had different experiences and goals, but they all shared the same stoke.
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DH Camp 6 of 6: Last day of summer
For the last day of Lee Likes DH Camps 2006, The Fix monkeys and I rode at The Hut in Winter Park. For some of the guys, it was the last day before school started. What a way to end the season.
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Moto for DH training?
Oh Wise Sage –
I am considering buying a motocross bike for the winter training season and possibly doing a few races. I am planning to upgrade from Expert to Semi Pro downhill next year and am trying to decide my best off-season training options.
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Setup (and skills) for flat drops
Hi Lee,
Love the site and the book. Since you are the Fox guru I have a question about suspension setup. I have a Santa Cruz Nomad with a Fox 36 RC fork and Fox DHX 5.0 Air shock.
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Junior Pump Track Worlds
On Tuesday the Kona Super Groms came from Carbondale for a long day of clinics, BBQ and an epic Kona/The Fix junior pump sesh.
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Staying stoked to ride
Hi Lee,
This might not be a question that you can identify with since it seems you’re always so excited to ride (at least from your articles it seems so) BUT I figured I’d ask anyway and see what you think: lately, riding just hasn’t been as fun. It has been much more of a challenge to motivate myself to go ride (there are a number of factors/excuses including 1) long time riding buddy no longer riding 2) busy at work and school 3) don’t want to drive to ride b/c of gas prices and local stuff is getting boring 4) can’t justify any cool new parts to buy, etc.). Anyway, what ideas do you have? What are your thoughts? What keeps you stoked to ride? Thanks a bunch.
– Dub
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XC to DH conversion
Lee,
Okay, I know that this is a really in depth request, but I have decided to make a big change in my life and your book sort of inspired it. I am a pretty average mountain biker, I’ve raced XC at the collegiate level but I’m not happy with it. I tried a DH race a month ago and it was amazing. I would like your opinion on how to really get into DH. For example what are the skills, in what order should they be learned, what kind of schedule do you have to follow, etc… Basically I am starting at square one, but I am prepared to focus a lot of energy on this. My goal is to race Expert class with some proficiency.
Thanks, JOSH
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Downieville hand syndrome
Hey Lee
Got a question for you. A few weeks ago I headed to Downieville to do a couple runs that were gnarly! I usually brake with my index fingers, but this time I felt like I had no control over my fingers and hands going on such a high speed single track. I usually do downhill runs, but is it the duration and harshness of the trail that cause the loss of function of my hands and fingers? How can I work on this, and is it only me?
Gabe
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Lee Likes DH Camps #3 of 6
I’ve been taking my dudes on downhill adventures for the past few Wednesdays. We just had a great time at Keystone. The dogs were lovin’ it too.
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Highlights from a hectic week
I’m working like a pig, but at least I’m rolling in mud.
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Using brakes in mid air
Lee,
(This is a comment re: Controlling mid-air rotation.) Wow this is great – I am 35 and trying to improve my jumping as well – it is good to hear of other people not in their early twenties trying to get “new school.”
My question is regarding using your brakes while in the air: I heard you can drop your front or rear wheel using your front or rear brake in the air. Is this correct? if so, what are the physics behind it?
Hank
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