I have talked a lot lately about off-season training methods that will keep the endurance and strength alive during the cold months. With winter weather and decreased life in the sunlight, getting in rides can be harder than usual during this time of year, so keeping your muscles primed and ready can be difficult. What are you guys doing in the off-season to keep your...

For those of you below the equator, you are starting to enjoy warmer weather and prime riding season. For the rest of us up here, we are preparing for that time of year that we wish would come and go quickly…short daylight hours and cold weather. Gone are the after work rides in the sun in favor of riding out in the woods with lights strapped to our heads. The weather...

The following article is one that I did as a guest post for Sacred Rides. That’s right! It is winter riding season. Many mountain bikers pack up the bike until spring during this time period, but I am going to challenge you to get out and ride. To help with that challenge, here is an outline on how to use available equipment to make that ride much more enjoyable. Layers Mountain...

So I was sitting there starring at my Twitter account (MTBby198) when the question came into my head… MTBby198 How many of you guys ride in below freezing temps? Here are some of the responses that I have received so far… ITGuy @MTBby198 Unless I’m riding with friends I generally avoid riding in sub-freezing temps. crujones @MTBby198 I do. HellTrack...

While mountain biking in frosty temperatures can be exhilarating, it can also be dangerous for someone who does not take the proper precautions.  Regardless if you are going out for a casual or extreme ride, the rush is there, and it can often overpower your safety, health and well-being. Studies have shown that biking in semi-cool weather (40 to 45 degrees F) is actually...