11 Off Season Mountain Bike Training Tips

11 Off Season Mountain Bike Training Tips

What do you think when you hear the word off-season? Do you imagine yourself hanging up your shoes, bike, and helmet in the garage and waiting to be able to ride again when spring rolls around? Don’t let the phrase ‘off-season’ fool you. I like to refer to the...
How Long Will a Mountain Bike Last?

How Long Will a Mountain Bike Last?

I understand that no matter how well maintained I keep my mountain bike I will eventually have to replace it. But, since a new mountain bike can be thousands of dollars I was just wondering how long should a mountain bike last? What is the Average Life of a Mountain...
Is Mountain Biking Better Than Running? Should I Do Both?

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...
7 Things a Mountain Biker Can Do to Prevent Chafing

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...
11 Ways to Make a Mountain Bike More Road Friendly

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...