Archive for November, 2006


Holiday Gift Guides

I really don’t like shopping for the holidays. Shopping on any day is hard enough, but when the pressure is on, it seems to just make it even harder.

My strategy…

2007 American Mountain Bike Challenge calendar announced

USA Cycling announced today the 2007 American Mountain Bike Challenge (AMBC) calendar. The 26-race calendar provides off-road cyclists with the opportunity to qualify for the 2007 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships July 17-22 at Mount Snow Resort in Vermont. With events in 18 states, the AMBC also provides entry level racing opportunities for competitors interested in participating in the sport of competitive mountain biking in a local or regional setting.

Working It Off

Getting out for a ride is a great way to make up for some of that extra food from the holidays.

When the weather or the lack of light is…

Snow, Dirt, Both?

Living in Utah at this time of year can bring up some interesting problems. There is both snow in the mountains for the resorts, and open singletrack in the valleys.

After…

Pulling on the Bars

I just started riding again after several months out with a broken arm. I’m glad to be able to get out again and I’m happy to have some good weather…

Maintenance and Repair

Working on your own bike can be very rewarding. It can also be a good way to get yourself in trouble. There is plenty of repair and maintenance the home…

Buyers Guide

When it comes to mountain bike gifts, there is plenty of product to choose from. So much in fact, it can be quite difficult to decide what to get or…

PLATTEKILL MOUNTAIN WILL BE OPEN THIS WEEKEND NOV 11-12 !!!

http://www.plattekill.com/summer/index.html
ITS OFFICIAL: Plattekill will remain open for ONE MORE weekend of riding Nov 11-12 as the upcoming weekend weather is lookin’ good! Hope to see you …this will be the last weekend for the 2006 biking season.
Weather Looks Great!!!
Tomorrow

Hi: 62°
Lo: 47°

Trail Break doubles up for winter

Popular Evans Trail Rides and Navigator Races to take place on different days on the same weekend at the same venues for winter

Pipedream goes aluminium and bouncy

After dabbling in Ti/Al full suspension, Pipedream’s Torero all-alu 5.5in all-mountain frame breaks cover