The Trail Dog Chronicles: Puppy Training
Our trail dog in training, Roxy, recently completed puppy training and I can’t recommend it enough. She didn’t finish the course with the ability to speak on command or play a musical instrument. Nor did she learn anything directly related to being a trail dog, but the puppy training course we took her through set her up with some important foundations that every puppy could benefit from, whether on the trail or anywhere else. The training was as much about training us as dog owners as it was about training Roxy The training was as much about training us (my wife Heather and I) as dog owners as it was…
Want to Support Local Mountain Biking and Have Fun? Watch some races!
Support the next generation of local mountain bikers! By watching local races we support local mountain biking and racers early in their careers, and that support can go a long way. That day at SilverStar a friend and I began watching the race as many others did, by riding the gondola to the top of the course and hiking down. As we made our way down the hill, we stopped at exciting viewing areas along the way and over the course of the day we were able to watch riders of all ages and skill levels descend. I hadn’t watched a local mountain bike race in a while, and I…
Mountain Biking in Moab: 3 Great Trails for Different Skill Levels
Deciding where to ride in Moab can be daunting especially if you’re going to be riding with a range of skill levels. Before our last trip to the area, my wife Heather and I spent large amounts of time researching rides that we, and the other riders we were with, would enjoy. Now I’ve had the chance to ride those trails and I can share them with you. Here are three of the best mountain biking trails in Moab, for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders: Rodeo Alaska Captain Ahab There are few places on earth that are as synonymous with mountain biking as Moab, Utah. It’s been a mecca for…
Structure Cycleworks Introduces the SCW 1, and With it a Revolution in Front Suspension Design
As a mountain biker, does grabbing a big handful of front brake as you race down a steep, gnarly descent make you nervous? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could descend at higher speeds and know that when you reach for your front brake lever you’ll have plenty of stopping power, and it won’t eat up a large chunk of your fork’s travel, or send you flying over the handle bars? It’s 2019, and yet, if we want to decrease brake dive we still end up decreasing bump compliance. Telescoping front forks have been around a long time and have come a long way over the years, but performance improvements…
