Most cyclists scoff at big box bikes. You know, bikes from a department store. Wal-Mart bikes. Not without good reason – the bikes are low quality and often dangerous. That said, I’ve had cyclists write in really really excited to be riding their bike, even if it’s
Continue reading →With gas prices on the rise and everyone wanting to get in shape and lose weight, bicycling has seen a rise in popularity. With that, I’ve been getting more questions relating to “buying my first bicycle.” Here are a couple questions relating to getting a woman’s bicycle…
Continue reading →If you plan to ride on the East Coast, you have to know how to ride through a rock garden. I’ve only been to one location on the entire East Coast that’s devoid of rock gardens. Some places feel like they’re nothing but rock gardens! That’s not
Continue reading →Whether you’ll be mixing it up in XC races, or just exploring the vast backcountry trails, you have to know how to ride a stream crossing. If you’re racing, you need to be able to stay on your bike and ride through smoothly, or you’ll waste precious
Continue reading →The “attack position.” This is the most important concept in mountain biking. It forms the basis of all the complex maneuvers and techniques that you’ll use to conquer technical trails. Navigating tricky rock gardens, crossing streams and mud puddles, negotiating steep downhills, and hopping logs all begin
Continue reading →If you ever do a mountain bike or cyclo-cross race, you’re going to encounter mud. Or sand. Or both. And you’re going to love it! Why? For one, it makes you feel like a kid again! But it’s also because, after you read this article, you’ll use
Continue reading →Today’s question is about choosing mountain bike tires for winter riding on snow and ice… Mountain Bike Snow Tires? Hey Coach, I was reading on your website about riding and you mentioned something about riding in the winter and in the snow. Are there any type of
Continue reading →An important skill for mountain bikers, especially XC and CX racers, is being able to hop over a log. At least here on the East Coast, race courses without logs are few and far between. So check out these tips and video and you’ll be able to
Continue reading →As if climbing a hill isn’t hard enough on its own, the hills you encounter on mountain bike trails can be extremely steep – much steeper than you’d encounter on a paved road. Climbing them successfully requires not only great fitness but also superb technical skills. Here’s
Continue reading →Whether you’re doing casual trail riding or XC racing, you’re bound to encounter some steep descents. This guide will teach you how to ride a steep downhill safely. Starting Out – The Attack Position If you’re going to be a mountain biker, you need to become good
Continue reading →One very popular topic that’s always asked about online is mountain bike sizing. But here’s the funny part – you need to get off the internet and spend some quality time with some real mountain bikes to learn about sizing them! But since it is so important
Continue reading →This article explains how to shift SRAM Trigger Shifters on your mountain bike…
Continue reading →Mountain bikes are typically equipped with either a grip shift or trigger shifters. The trigger shifters look more intimidating, but they are fun and easy to use once you get the hang of them. Here is how to operate Shimano RapidFire Trigger Shifters…
Continue reading →A very useful skill for both road and mountain bikers is the track stand. A track stand is when you balance the bicycle in place, keeping your feet on the pedals. Here is how to do it…
Continue reading →It’s important for cyclists to do certain training drills to keep their skills sharpened. One drill I recommend you do is practice crashing! Here is how to do it…
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