Author: RL Policar

RL Policar is an avid mountain biker and the Editor In-Chief of MtnBikeRiders.com and BikeCommuters.com. Between the two sites, he's published well over 4,000 articles (and growing).

Hey everyone, Our official launch date is set for January 1st, 2007. Yes I know we’ve been running for a while now but this has been our test run. We want to make sure everything works. So here’s what to expect for the month of January. Swag give-aways, courtesy of Tifosi Optics and Bumble Bar.…

Photo Courtesy of MBAction.com There’s this race at Southridge coming up next month..basically its in 3 weeks. I wanted to race it but I didn’t think I could do very well at all with it since I’m pretty chunky from the holidays. So now I’m kinda stuck, not really sure if I should or not.…

I hate climbing! But I know if I grind it out for a little bit it pays off since I love to zoom down the hills and the single track. But what’s funny is, I have a few buddies that I ride with that love to climb. It’s actually their favorite part of the ride.…

This is the Hoss Technical Gear Ponderosa Camo Shorts. Here’s the specs: Have you been searching for a pair of shorts that are comfortable enough for long days in the saddle yet stylish enough to wear around town? Saddle up in comfort and style with the Ponderosa. Finally, a baggy short that’s as versatile as…

I just heard from an insider that Park Tool Company will be offering video tutorials on their site for bicycle repairs. Now I’m not so sure if this is for bike shops to access or if its available for the general consumer. They already offer an awesome section on their site complete with photos and…

You may want to reconsider riding in the muddy trails. Here’s a few good reasons why: 1. Messes up your drive train.All that grit is not good for your chain, cassette, chain rings, botton bracket, and derailleurs. It’s like pouring sand on those parts…it wears things out quickly. I forgot to mention, all that moisture…

This is the Phase in your life that you will not get over. Check out the Raleigh Phase Series. I don’t know about you, but I’m a big fan of 4 bar suspension. For years I rode with a single pivot set up and now that I’ve ridden a few bikes with 4 bar, there’s…