12 Mountain Biking Questions You Were Too Embarrassed to Ask
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If you’re new to mountain biking, you may have some questions that you’re hesitant to ask. But, as Mark Twain said, “He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever.” To help you out, we’ve answered 12 common mountain biking questions that new riders often […]
When To Shift Gears
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The goal of having gears is to keep your pedals moving at an even cadence (speed), while each pedal stroke gives you the most bang for your buck. You shift to keep your speed and efficiency on the bike. This brief article will explain when is the right time to shift gears. Uphill ↗️ If […]
[LISTEN] Singletracks.com Podcast with Jeremiah Stone
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Ninja Lead Instructor Jeremiah “Scratch” Stone is not only a world-class instructor, but also an expert rider and professional trail builder. Listen as Jeremiah chats with Jeff from the singletracks.com podcast, Mountain Bike Voices. Jeff and Jeremiah will have you LEARNING and LAUGHING as they dive into: Overcoming fear on the bike Why do people […]
3 Things That Will Make You Faster Today
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Going fast on your mountain bike isn’t just about pedaling faster – it’s about being smooth! Using only what you have right now — your bike, your mind, and your body — you can unlock secret speed when you’re out riding with your friends, or even on a race course. That’s right, you don’t have […]
11 Tips For Getting Back On The Bike After a Break
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Okay, so maybe you’ve been off the bike for a while. Maybe a really loooong while. Maybe you were injured, work got crazy or life just got in the way. It happens. Don’t fret! You can still get back on the horse bike! Before you go riding off into the sunset, take a minute to […]