TACKLE TRAIL STEP-OVERS WITH EASE Travelling the world with your mountain bike is an amazing experience, but because of the nature of riding trails that you don’t know, you are going to come across unexpected obstacles, like fallen trees, big rocks or drainage bars when you are riding in the wild. These are some of […]
Mountain bike injuries can occur even to the most experienced riders. There are a few studies which show the type of injuries and their occurrence rate. A review of 898 injury cases in the in Canada’s British Colombia found that most of the serious injuries were fractures. 75% of the fractures were to the upper body. A […]
For endurance athletes at any level, the ability to deliver oxygen to working muscles through the blood is of the utmost importance. The efficiency at which athletes can provide oxygen to their bodies separates winning and losing, and amateurs from professionals. The challenge of endurance sports is much higher for those with asthma. The challenge […]
If you want to avoid your first ride turning into a total disaster with you left standing on the side of the trail, completely disillusioned and exhausted like Tom Hanks on his deserted island in Cast Away, then now’s the time to pay attention. These tips don’t require expert know-how, a big budget or a […]
When you ride more difficult mountain bike trails, you’ll start to come across off-camber sections. Off camber describes any section where the outside edge of the trailbed is lower than the inside edge. These are particularly tricky because the angle of the slope is falling away from your wheels. The same skills that are used […]
If you have taken even a casual interest in mountain bikes over the past few years, you have probably heard of the trend to a bigger wheel size, the 29er. Extolled by many and detracted by a few, the verdict is now clear: Mountain bikes with 29-inch wheels are here to stay. While claims that […]
We might be pre-empting the Christmas period of excess and fun a bit here, but if you’re looking to get ahead of the curve with your winter training (or January fitness fad) then it’s worth finding out how you can improve your cycling endurance with this handy six step guide. You’ll thank us one day! […]