Dear Trail Head Bling Master, If you are reading this (and you are probably not because you are actually searching for that next top end part you are going to buy), I want to let you in on a little secret. We all know your routine. We have seen you come to the trail head with your bike that is color coordinated and blinged out with the latest and greatest the industry...

Photography has always been a side hobby of mine and after extensive talks with Keith Pytlinski and other photographers that shoot cycling, I am really starting to ramp up my hardware to handle the needs of fast motion, under tree cover shooting (picked up a Nikon D300S to replace my D80 and a Sigma 10-20mm/F4 super wide lens). It got me to thinking. In our group of riders,...

Single speeding is a completely different animal when it comes to mountain biking. The simplicity and riding style is unlike any other form of fat tire obsession. While many think they can just ‘not shift’ and get the same experience…they are wrong. The quiet tranquility and momentum keeping riding style of single speeding is unique to bikes with only...

There are going to be times in your riding where knowing how to jump your mountain bike will increase your technical skills and speed. Even if you are not looking to become the next Cam McCaul, having the basics of jumping in your riding resume will help you out on your favorite trails as you rip through singletrack. By being able to jump your mountain bike correctly,...

I received a great email from a reader yesterday wondering how to get into more aggressive FR/DH riding from an XC background. The question seems like a simple one, but nerves can start to get the best of you as you look at obstacles and covers of Bike Magazine. So how does a rider that wants to get into more drops, jumps, rock gardens and other freeride and downhill...

While I was enjoying a weekend away in New York City, my fellow riding friends back in Atlanta were getting a taste of prime riding weather…sunny and 70. With this winter being one of the worst ones in recent memory, mountain bikers have had to get really creative to get in any spin time, so the tacky trails on perfect riding weather is a welcome change from the...

Even the tamest of trails have sections that are filled with rocks, roots and other high speed rough areas. Navigating this rough sections of trail at speed can be a nerve racking task for new riders or experienced riders looking to get more technical with their riding. For me, there is nothing quite like blasting through a rock garden and then looking back at what your...

Buying new mountain bike parts and frames can be stressful for even the most experienced mountain biker. On one hand, it is great how many options we have today in mountain bike components and frames, but it can make choosing the right one for your trail and riding style difficult. I get asked a lot about my opinion on other riders buying decisions and while I can’t...