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).

If you haven’t noticed, on the right side bar, there is a small banner add that says “Sell your bike stuff here.” Well that right there is the new classifieds section that we’re offering our readers. Guess what, its free! Just set up an account and start selling. Here’s the classified section link. Disclaimer This…

I can’t recall who exactly gave us this tip, it might have been Kim Finch. But if you’re riding in the cold or in wet weather. Put on a pair of nitrile gloves before you slip on your riding gloves. The latex helps prevent cold air or water from touching your skin which in turn…

So there’s a few factors that make this time of the year the best time to buy a used bike. 1. It’s winter. The rest of the country is starting to get snow and that means very little riding. 2. It’s the holidays. This works in two ways. People need money and they want to…

MtnBikeRiders.com would like to congratulate our very own staffer, Jeremy and his wife Michelle Yang on the birth of their new son, Judah Yang, who was born on Dec. 7, he weighed 6 lbs 9oz. 20 inches. Mom & Jude are doing great. Congrats to the Yangs!

It’s mega important! One of the benefits of riding in a group or racing in a team would be the cheering and encouragement you get from your friends. During our 2009 race season, our team would do what we can to make sure our folks were getting some love from each of us. It goes…

For the last 4 years I’ve preferred wearing crew socks, black in particular, than I do cycling socks. Here’s what I’m talking about, black socks. I never did like cycling socks because I don’t like their “wicking” abilities. If anything, my feet felt more schweaty with those than they do with their cotton counter part.…

I just found a pack of the Power BarGel Gel Blast in my car. It’s been sitting in my trunk for about a month now and today I got hungry. I know its not the best snack, but its what I had. I grabbed my pack and already it felt all weird and stuff. After…

Team Racer and overall the sexiest man on a bike, David “El Guapo” Sanderson is turning 28! I’m sure you’ve heard us talk about how talented he David is. But we also wanted to say he’s one heck of guy. One of the nicest and most competitive guys you’ll ever meet. So that means if…