Today we are reviewing the best hydration packs for mountain biking. Staying hydrated while riding is important to rider safety, but its also important in terms of comfort while riding. Dehydration is awful and comes with some nasty symptoms you don’t want to deal with on the trails. If you are a competitive mountain biker …
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I’m starting this article with a short story which can be summed up by the fact that I had a bad mountain biking accident. And that is why biking safety is so important to me. Extremely important. I know accidents are going to happen and we still want to go out and have fun. However, …
Destination biking is one of my favorite things ever. (And you will find that I have too many favorite things. I can’t help it.) I love finding biking trails and getting off the beaten path. It is our opportunity to see and experience areas that we might not have otherwise seen. Biking near Yellowstone National Park and …
There are many different types of mountain biking. For speed enthusiasts you have downhill mountain biking. For a combination of speed and distance you have trail mountain biking. Finally, you have cross country mountain biking that sits on the moderate end of both riding disciplines. So what is cross country mountain biking, and how is …
Their are many variations of cycling shoes, but the two primary categories are flats and clipless shoes. The question of do you need cycling shoes comes up often. Any serious cyclist will tell you the answer is yes. The debate between clipless shoes and flats is another hot shoe topic. If you don’t know about …
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If you want to ride faster and longer you have probably asked how to make a bike seat more comfortable. Comfort is key when it comes to enjoying day rides. The more comfortable you are the more you can focus on the scenery around you. An uncomfortable saddle will ruin a ride. There are a …
I recently took a friend with me to a local bike shop to check out new helmets. I also wanted to see if they had any hitch mounted bike racks in stock. After seeing the price tag on helmets, apparel and the bikes he asked me why cycling is so expensive. The answer is both …
I am excited to get into the details of this Trek FX 2 review because it is the bike that got me started into the world of serious cycling. One of my favorite things about cycling is the people who share the same passion. I’ve never stopped on a trail or bike path without several …
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Trek’s Marlin series is an awesome lineup of hardtail mountain bikes. If you aren’t familiar with hardtail mountain bikes – they are a style of mountain bike that has a front suspension, but no rear suspension. They are a versatile style of bike, great for hitting small jumps, riding street or riding mountain bike trails. …
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The most important accessory you can own as a cyclist is your helmet. Helmets are not a fun accessory. They are like an insurance policy… it feels unnecessary until you use it. There have been some major advances in modern concussion prevention technology. On the forefront of that technology, at least in the biking world, …