Getting into dirt jumping
A young reader needs advice on picking a dirt jump bike and becoming confident enough to enjoy it.
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Everything to help you ride stronger and better.
Better Homes and Pump Tracks
Does mowing the lawn make you yawn? Are the daisies making you crazy? Well, forget all that and turn your yard into something fun and useful: a pump track. We recently transformed a back yard here in Boulder, and I must say it came out nice.
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Building safe drops
Lee, I’m the boss of my local trail network, and I want to build bigger drops, but I want them to be safe. What is the best transition angle, etc?
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Finding the right gear
Do you often find yourself in a gear that’s too easy or too hard? Here are two simple solutions.
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Which foot down?
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Outside down, feet level or inside down? That, my friends, is the question.
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How far can you drop?
Question: How far can I drop on my bike? Answer: It depends on your technique. Start small and see how high you can go without bottoming.
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Fatigue: Know when to back off
When an exhausted buddy gets hurt in a freak accident, it gets you wondering about the importance of rest.
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Drops: Don’t get bucked
A reader asks how to avoid getting bucked when he lands a big drop. 1) Reduce the impact force. 2) Suck it up.
Danger: That little aggro voice
A reader asks how dangerous downhill and freeride really are. Well, that depends on which voice you listen to.
Bunny hops and back pain
The key to bunny hopping isn’t pulling up: it’s pushing down. Pull up too hard and you might hurt yourself.
So you wanna race 4X?
Some of you are thinking, “4X racing looks fun. I think I’ll give it a try.” Here’s what you should know.
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Dual slalom course building advice
The Beaver Meadows race is coming up, and one of the CSU cycling team members seeks help designing a course.