Photograph of Jeff by regularjoe With the arrival of the Mountain Cycle Rumble, it was time to get out of my riding comfort zone. For a long time now, I have wanted a hardtail that could double as a dirtjump bike and a freeride machine. This deal hit with Mountain Cycle and I was able to get my dream. The Rumble with a Rock Shox Pike bolted up allows 95mm travel for the...

For those of us on the east coast of the United States, Asheville, NC is the capital of mountain biking. There may be other areas that have a better downhill, a better cross country race, etc., but no where on the east coast offers the diversity that Asheville and the surrounding areas provide. You have to be kidding me… Normally…when I see this sign, I am...

Photo from redbullrampage.comEven if you are not into the freeride, slopstyle or downhill scene, you have to appreciate what these guys have accomplished. This riding is some of the most insane stuff I have seen in awhile. This year… Press release from before the event: RED BULL RAMPAGE RETURNS! October 2-5, 2008 near Virgin, Utah “They’re going to...

A Film about Downhill Mountain Bike Lifestyle in Ireland Sharon at Honcho Designs emailed me yesterday about posting this press release regarding their new film “Break the Cycle”. I had them send along some pictures to go along with the release and as you can see…the Irish landscapes in this film are breathtaking. Press Release Sharon Kennedy and Andy...

It is not very often that you get to have a weekend this great. The weather was absolutely perfect for riding, so after yesterdays mountain excursion…it was time for some local fun with the “family”. Jenn is getting better by the week at riding, and this is very exciting to watch. Part of the fun of riding is sharing that experience with others, and who...

Yesterday, a group of us headed up the the North Georgia mountains to lead a group of riders through the Pinhoti trails in Ellijay. The morning started off cold at the cars which meant the ride temperatures would be perfect. Luckily, it had rained in the area 24 hours before, so the trail was tacky and dust free. The leaves have started to fall a little bit early in the...