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Mace Gear Round-up

Product from Mace isn’t as easily available in the states as it should be. They make a some solid product, and it is very reasonably priced. Yet another import from our Canadian friends from the north, I’ve been beating on a full kit for the last year. I’m happy to report that their gear has [...]

03.16.2010 Features Read the full story →

Building and riding at the Marmot Dam Trails – Updated w/BLM Response

(updated – scroll to bottom for latest info) As a mountain biker that admittedly has a love for gravity fed experiences first and foremost, learning about the up and coming Marmot Dam Trail System was nothing short of a treat. I’ve missed the last two underground DH races at the Marmot Dam trails, so I [...]

03.02.2010 Blog Read the full story →

Wolfhound Cycles just built the coolest 29er ever.

Agree? Disagree? In my opinion, this is the one of the best looking hard tail bicycle frames I’ve looked at. Which is awesome, because it’s mine. Created for me by Fred Cuthbert at Wolfhound Cycles in Talent, Oregon, this frame is the result of a dialog that has been going on for some time.

02.18.2010 bikes Read the full story →

Oregon’s Rainy Day Destination: the Oregon State Expo Indoor Bike Park

The covered bike park area at the Salem Fairgrounds is open for business. The bike park area consists of a dirt jump line and a wood kicker to mulch landing. The dirt jump line has two options for skill levels: a beginner/intermediate and advanced line. When we arrived in the early afternoon on a Saturday, [...]

01.17.2010 Blog Read the full story →

Sneaking into 104 Bronson- home of Santa Cruz Bicycles

Ok, they don’t really make the bikes there, other than mocking up ridable prototypes like a bike we saw that looked like an suspiciously like an alloy Blur, but with really big wheels. It was a bike I wasn’t allowed to pull the camera out for, as it was referred to as an experiment no [...]

12.25.2009 Blog Read the full story →

661 Gear Round Up: Select 2009 Protective Gear Reviewed

If you own body armor or protective gear you don for your mountain biking exploits, the name 661, AKA Six Six One is undoubtedly known to you, as they have become synonymous with protective gear for bikes- both motorized and non. This southern California company has made a major name for themselves manufacturing good quality [...]

12.17.2009 Features Read the full story →

Secret NW Trails II: Knappa

It has been pretty sweet having some of the best DH trails around only 10 miles away. After living in the Bay Area, and having Pacifica for the local stomping grounds and having to push up to the top every time you want some DH action, it is nothing short of pure awesomeness. The draw [...]

11.14.2009 Blog Read the full story →

Secret NW Trails: Long View, Washington

Finding new spots to ride is always cool. One of the best things about being back in the northwest after a prolonged absence, is that a number of new places to ride have sprung up. We’ve lost some places too, but I’m all for celebrating the spots we have and working towards making the old [...]

11.10.2009 Blog Read the full story →

WTF’s Blackrock Shuttle day a hit, rain and all

Over 150 riders gathered in Falls City to sample some of the best DH & FR riding the northwest has to offer. A lousy forecast scared almost 50 of the registered riders off, but another 50 unregistered riders showed up, helping raise even more funds to be earmarked for developing downhill and freeride trails in [...]

10.19.2009 Features Read the full story →

The backyard bike park project

All you need is dirt, water, some tools, and a lot of time. The plan: create the most awesome backyard possible within the given amount of time and resources. Seeing as I’m currently in transition and have a healthy amount of downtime in the Astoria area while looking for work in Portland,  moving a ton [...]

09.15.2009 Blog Read the full story →

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