Is Mountain Biking Better Than Running? Should I Do Both?
Exercise enthusiasts have lots of options of how to lose weight and get stronger. With busy schedules and all kinds of rising and falling trends I often have people ask me, “Is mountain biking better than running? Should I do both?” Mountain biking and running both...
How to Set Up a Mountain Bike for Hunting
I love commuting with my mountain bike and also riding the trails over the weekend. I also love to go hunting. So, I was thinking to myself… How can I use my mounting bike when I go hunting, so I can not only make my hunting experience easier, but also, so I can get...
How to Become a Mountain Bike Guide
Marc Anthony once said, “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” If you love mountain biking, then you’re in luck. There are lots of avenues to make your love for two wheels into a career. If you dream of getting paid to ride your mountain...
How to Remove and Install a Cassette on a Mountain Bike
I am getting my mountain bike ready for spring and, after taking it for a quick ride, I am realizing that the chain keeps slipping. This is happening when I change gears and sometimes just when I am riding normally. Below are the instructions on how to install a new...
7 Things a Mountain Biker Can Do to Prevent Chafing
For most mountain bikers, this time of year is the base season. This means that you should be spending lots of long, fun hours on the bike preparing your body to surprise you with strength in the season ahead. With long hours on the bike, however, come some other...
Can I Put My Mountain Bike on a Trainer?
During the winter months a lot of mountain bikers lose their motivation to go outside and they watch their hard earned fitness whither away. One of the athletes that I coach asked me a great question recently: Can I Put My Mountain Bike On a Trainer? Yes, you can put...
11 Ways to Make a Mountain Bike More Road Friendly
I’ve got an older hardtail Gary Fisher mountain bike that I dearly love. I’ve ridden it for thousands of miles, but with newer bikes in my fleet, the Fisher is collecting dust. I’ve decided to start a project to make this old friend a commuter road bike. I’ll be using...
How to Pack Your Mountain Bike Plus 7 MTB Travel Tips
A lot of athletes I know are travelling for the holidays and are watching their fitness vanish just as quickly as pumpkin pie on Christmas Eve. One of the more dedicated athletes that I coach asked me, “What’s the best way to pack a bike for air travel?” The best way...
What is the best mountain bike for older riders?
So, I’m in my 50’s, and I’m a little slower than I use to be (I’m young at heart though 😊). I have a full suspension MTB, but as I plan for mountain biking in the future I started wondering: What is the best mountain bike for older riders? The best mountain bike for...