We are dead in the middle of the wet season on the northern hemisphere. As I write this, my night ride has been canceled due to weather moving in from the west, so there is no chance of getting out on the trail. Hell…it seems like it has rained every weekend for the past 6 weeks! As potential saddle time decreases, we have to make due with what we can get and sometimes...

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...

The winter months are always difficult for riders. The days are shorter, the weather is colder, the weather is more unpredictable…and when you add all of these factors together…that equals less riding. A rider that is not able to ride…is not happy. I see the attitudes change every year in the online forum sites. As mountain bikers get less mountain biking...

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...