I got an email from a friend of mine over at GT Bicycles yesterday linking me up to the first video of the GT Golden Race Series. For those of you that are not already in the know, it’s a 7-part race series that was launched at Sea Otter. The fastest amateur in the selected race wins a GT Golden Bike and has to defend the Golden Bike at the next stop. So what are the...

The guys over at Rocky Mountain Bikes sent me a really cool promo on their new 29er mountain bikes…the Vertex and Altitude. Here is everything they had to say about this new lineup. Warning…this is an overload of content and marketing…its all good though…who does not like to read about bikes? But just remember…everything from this point forward...

During my trip to Cane Creek Cycling Components a couple of weeks ago, I got to see their new ultra-light headset in production…the AER. Unfortunately, at that time, the AER headset had not been released yet, so I had to keep my mouth shut. The Cane Creek AER has officially been released at the Sea Otter Classic, so I can show off some pictures of the lightest headset...

You are riding along on your favorite trail. You come past that same technical trail feature or obstacle that you pass every time with the same thought…”I’ll try that next time”. Only…next time never comes. You are always passing that same obstacle and you are always waiting for next time. It is a proven fact that stretching your comfort zone...

Review by Aaron Gilson Long fireroad uphill, quick decent with nice jumps and a lot of other options to change up the ride. Type: Mainly fire roads Distance: 2+ miles Jumps: yes – 15 or so. Best time to ride: anytime Traffic: Barely any Other Riders: very nice, helpful, and local Trail options: tons – over 30+ miles Parking: yes and free Norris Watershed High Point...

The Jet 9 from Niner Bikes is a purposed built rocket that will carry  your through your cross country and endurance races until the end. This 80mm travel frame is designed to be fast and fast for the long haul. Niner Bikes is dedicated to all things associated with the 29er wheel size. You will not find a bike in their stable with anything else as they truly believe...

Some of the videos I come across online are too good not to share right away. Pro trials rider, Danny MacAskill, rips up some urban riding on his Inspired Bicycles Foreplay trials ride in rare fashion. For those of you that haven’t tried urban and trials riding, it is an incredible way to improve your trail riding and it is another outlet to release your 2 wheeled...

So…I got an email from Fred Peters over at Fast-Freddy.com that basically said “hey man! I want to send you a t-shirt. What’s your address?” Would I ever turn down a free t-shirt…no! After some small talk, I sent Fred over my address and two days later a package showed up on my front doorstep. To my surprise, there wasn’t just a t-shirt...