NorCal skills clinics Dec. 13-15

We are rocking kung fu skills clinics at the world famous Soquel Demonstration Forest Dec. 13, 14 and 15.

Come on out!

SOLD OUT!

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Build report 1: Mitch Park, Gardnerville, NV


Our heros Bruce and Scott have finished up in Cuyuna, MN and are now in Gardnerville, NV.

Making dirt magic, they are.

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10 most popular pages last month

I’ve been rocking some big park designs and teaching almost every day, which is rad but leaves little time for the site. I’ll post more goodness as soon as things slow down. In the mean time:

Build your own pump track
Ebook: Welcome to Pump Track Nation
Fabien Barel rides the sine wave of lateral love
Skills clinics with Lee
Pump Up the Base book and training program
Book: Teaching Mountain Bike Skills
Book: Pro BMX Skills
Why is it harder to climb with a lowered fork?
Skills clinics at Valmont Bike Park

BRAAAP!

Skills clinics in Utah with LLB instructor Judd Zimmerman

Super stoked to announce that Lee Likes Bikes certified coach Judd Zimmerman will be teaching kung fu skills in Utah.

The first sessions:

• Aug. 21, 6 to 8 p.m. at Trailside Bike Park in Park City

• Aug. 24, 10 a.m. to noon at Trailside Bike Park in Park City

Learn more and sign up: Skills clinics in Utah with LLB instructor Judd Zimmerman

Super pinned but stoked

Hey all, I have tons of cool stuff to post on this site, but I’m teaching 2-3 clinics every day — plus other action — and I’m barely staying on top of it.

For current material check out the Lee Likes Bikes Facebook page.

BRAAAP!

Lee

Finding braaap in Ireland

Here’s a nice note from a reader who’s getting stronger and more skilled — and having more fun.

This is great Tony. Rip it up!

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Your results may vary: P2PI week 5 power testing

I just finished week 5 of the Prepare to Pin It training program, and my power improvements are shocking.

If you’re into numbers, you have to see this.

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Optimizing a pump track for kids


Hi lee – love the book (Welcome to Pump Track Nation), it has been a lifesaver. First mini pt was a disaster, v2.0 followed your spec. WAAAAY better. (I used the 17′ x 31′ design in your book)

Now my questions. We’re still adjusting the track… Do you have a recommendation for:

• Adapting the track to 20″ bmx vs 26″ DJ bike? I want to optimize it for my sons on their 20″ers.

• Related – how might I make it easier to ride for kids? They are 6 and 9. Lower bumps? Fewer bumps?

Any ideas or thoughts welcome. Thanks for doing what you do. We’re hooked. Boys are out there every day it isn’t raining, which in NorCal is most.

J

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Week one: Stumpjumper FSR 29 Carbon S-EVO


The Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 Carbon is finally built, rolling and changing some of my MTB ideas.

Early impressions:
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Rocking the Sufferfest vids

If you’re gonna ride the trainer, you might as well be focused and pushed. Sufferfest videos — a favorite among the gnarliest roadies — are rad.

Lately I’ve been hammering “Downward Spiral” and “Hell Hath No Fury.”

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Rip Me, Gianna

I wrote this story about leg waxing for Bike Magazine in 1994. So glad I no longer shave … or wax.

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