A few months ago, Priscilla and I were on a night ride joined by our buddy Doc Thunda. As we were making our way back to the car, I saw a lady with her pet on the trail. Mind you it was dark. As we’re rolling up, she says out loud…”Tiger!” I get spooked and…
Year: 2010
Animal is a great ambassador for MtnBikeRiders.com as well as super cool guy. He’s also a bit of a celebrity at the local trails and events. People ask me all the time…”Who’s this ANIMAL guy…” I simply say…”He’s THE ANIMAL, that’s who!” Instead of cake, The ANIMAL prefers Smoked Turkey Legs… So from all of…
Just in time for Mother’s Day (its this weekend!). This is why I love Mr. T. He’s the best! If Mr T, isn’t your idea of cool, then try this guy… Ok, if that’s not Gangsta enough for you, then you could always try Tupac.
At my place of employment, I will encounter an individual that knows I ride. So anytime he comes in he seems to have this need to one up me. If you’re not too familiar on what the term One Up means, check out this video. Ok now that we have the definition in mind. Here’s…
Sea Otter Classic was the platform for a possible new downhill frame that KHS Bicycles is testing. Here’s a few pictures, courtesy of Mike Lord. Logan Bingelli working on the new frame. Photo during practice. I’m looking forward to seeing if this frame will make it into production.
For the most part, alcohol is fantastic after a great bike ride. Some of the folks we ride with on Thursday nights will enjoy your traditional beer such as Fat Tire, Corona and the like. Priscilla and Kim like to get their drink on with Cranberry Vodka. The Animal can down a few servings of…
Voodoo has a new bike that they are pretty proud of and I would be too. Voodoo Cycles is making their first foray into mini-link frames. Normally a 4-bar linkage company Voodoo worked with Joe Murray in designing a Floating Pivot Point (FPP) that exhibits anti-squat tendencies in this full suspension frame. Introducing the Zobop…
Need to make your own bike wash? It’s simple…Simple Green! Here’s what I did. I take a spray bottle, fill half of it with tap water and the other half with Simple Green. Spray it on your bike, let it sit for a few seconds, then wipe away clean! The diluted Simple Green gets all…
This video is from a few years ago and it has become one of my favorites. Just watch his mad skills of disappearing! It’s like he’s a magician! He’s there one second, and then he’s gone! Wow!!!