Build/Ride Session at Chalk Creek
It’s time to hone the 4x and DS courses at the Chalk Creek Proving Grounds. From the Mighty Keith Darner:
Head down to Chalk Creek on the 25th and 26th of February, we are going to have a build ride session. Come early on Saturday and be prepared to dig and ride, then ride and dig! Camping will be allowed up near the mountain cross tracks, but be prepared for anything Mother Nature might throw at you. Super cheap lodging will be available at the Hot Springs Resort for those not prepared to camp.
More info at www.rpmcycing.org
The new dual slalom course, as of October:
Curtis Keene’s training philosophy
There are many ways to prepare for gravity racing. Here’s how one of the U.S.’s fastest (and strongest) downhill racers does it.
Why weight (lift)?
I’ve been getting lots of questions about weight training, especially for downhill and 4X. This is a really complex topic, and everyone has a different idea. But here’s my approach:
Rear derailleur rubbing on 34t cog
A reader doesn’t enjoy the grind-grind-grind of his XTR derailleur on his 2003 Enduro’s cassette. What to do?
Feats of Strength
Here’s how it goes. 1) Ride for several hours, to the point of serious fatigue. 2) Go down to the basement and do a bunch of lifts with percentages of your body weight. Perform to failure. Change exercise. Repeat.
Read more
Software for this site
Hey Lee,
Always a big fan of the site. What kind of software do you use to make your site? I’m trying to put together something like your site of ride pictures and stuff that I can update and love the nice clean setup you have. If it’s a program (and not web based) do you use a Mac or PC?
Read more
Donnie Hansen Motocross Academy, Videos 1 and 2
I paid full retail for these two videos, and I am bummed.
Read more
Video review – Hypnosis: Visual Intensity
Clay Porter’s latest video made me train extra-hard today.
Read more
Video review – Earthed 3: Europa
I saw this one a few weeks ago. It was fun, but now it’s a bit fuzzy. I guess that says something.
Read more
Mastering Mountain Bike Skills: 1st birthday
| Order your copy! |
The book’s been out for a year.
Copies sold: 11,000
Copies being tranlated into Russian: 5,000
Copies being translated into Polish: 2,500
Next language: Spanish
I’ll keep you posted on how to get foreign editions.
Actual quotes that I did not make up:
This book is the best book on a sport i have ever seen, forget the best mtbing book, this is simply the best sports book. ever.
Read more
Flat pedals for a beginner
Hey, quick question. I’m thinking about getting into some flat pedals for a bike I’ve mocked up for jumping and stuff. Any recommendations? Oh, I’ve also heard that a pair of shin/knee guards are necessary for “beginners” on the flats.
Whadya got?