Day: June 18, 2007

Last week while riding the Fullerton Loop, I tore the sidewall on my Bontrager XR Jones tire which caused a flat. Although this was a bit of a bummer it did give me an excuse to go buy some new tires! I had been wanting to try out the very popular Panaracer Rampage for the…

Gates after the first part of the climb, more climbing to come I started off riding solo on Saturday morning at Chino Hills State Park. For people unfamiliar with CHSP, I always describe it (coming in from the west side through Carbon Canyon Regional Park) as a canyon with trails running along both ridges (North…

Performance Bike has a contest for a $2500 Shopping Spree. In celebration of Performance Bike’s 25th anniversary, they are having a contest for a $2,500 shopping spree. Here are the official rules. I haven’t read all the terms and conditions, but I do know that no purchase is necessary and that entries must be received…

Lee Likes Bikes has a great article on how to build a Pump Track in your own back yard! Pump track mania is sweeping the globe. Mountain bikers everywhere are building endless loops of rollers and berms, and the riders are getting smoother, fitter and faster. These mini tracks teach you to maintain speed â€â€?…