How do I train for mountain biking?
by Big Biker on Jun.25, 2009, under bikes
lemonhead asked:
I want to keep up with husband better when we go mountain bike riding…so how do I slowly build my endurance and power on the bike?
I already work out…I run 4-5 days a week, strength train 4 days a week, and will go riding once or twice a week.
I do a lot of other activities so I don’t to become a better athlete overall but for awhile I want to focus on mountain bike riding.
Anyone have any tips or suggestions?
Logan
I want to keep up with husband better when we go mountain bike riding…so how do I slowly build my endurance and power on the bike?
I already work out…I run 4-5 days a week, strength train 4 days a week, and will go riding once or twice a week.
I do a lot of other activities so I don’t to become a better athlete overall but for awhile I want to focus on mountain bike riding.
Anyone have any tips or suggestions?
Logan
What is the easiest black run at whistler mountain biking?
by Big Biker on Jun.21, 2009, under bikes
Garrett D asked:
I’m just curious what is the easiest black diamond run at whistler mountain bike park since im a beginner sorta and I am ready to take the step up to blacks so what would be the easiest for a first time black run?
Brian
I’m just curious what is the easiest black diamond run at whistler mountain bike park since im a beginner sorta and I am ready to take the step up to blacks so what would be the easiest for a first time black run?
Brian
Should i buy my son a jockstrap for mountain biking?
by Big Biker on Jun.21, 2009, under bikes
jock.strap79 asked:
my son has recently started mountain biking and i was thinking shouldi get cycling shorts or a cup jockstrap for him?
he does have a pretty big package.
Antonio
my son has recently started mountain biking and i was thinking shouldi get cycling shorts or a cup jockstrap for him?
he does have a pretty big package.
Antonio
Essential tools and accessories for mountain biking?
by Big Biker on Jun.19, 2009, under bikes
G asked:
What are your essential tools and accessories while mountain biking (excluding the bike, for all your smartasses out there). Thanks!
Kyle
What are your essential tools and accessories while mountain biking (excluding the bike, for all your smartasses out there). Thanks!
Kyle
Is it better to have tight or looser v-brakes when mountain biking?
by Big Biker on Jun.19, 2009, under bikes
Chris asked:
I have a mountain bike that has front and rear v-brakes. Is it better to have them looser so that they wont lock-up and cause skidding? Or is it better to have them tight so you can stop faster? THANKS
Emily
I have a mountain bike that has front and rear v-brakes. Is it better to have them looser so that they wont lock-up and cause skidding? Or is it better to have them tight so you can stop faster? THANKS
Emily
Need help finding shoes for mountain biking?
by Big Biker on Jun.18, 2009, under bikes
Mountain Biker asked:
I’ve broke 4 shoelaces since the start of year mountain biking. I need to find a pair of shoes that I can wear mountain biking, without laces. Vans and converse slipons seem a bit flimsy, any other suggestions. Right now I have been wearing skate shoes without laces, and I tried Doc Martens but the laces broke two fast. Now they don’t have shoelaces. Any suggestions, I’ve trying tucking the laces in, and double knotting, yet trail side branches, and rubbing next to the gears and chain, break them quickly, or if they don’t the next time I wear the shoes the laces break when I’m at work or out and about. It’s really embarrasing to have to finish what i’m doing and then find shoelaces. Anyone else with this problem?
Tristan
I’ve broke 4 shoelaces since the start of year mountain biking. I need to find a pair of shoes that I can wear mountain biking, without laces. Vans and converse slipons seem a bit flimsy, any other suggestions. Right now I have been wearing skate shoes without laces, and I tried Doc Martens but the laces broke two fast. Now they don’t have shoelaces. Any suggestions, I’ve trying tucking the laces in, and double knotting, yet trail side branches, and rubbing next to the gears and chain, break them quickly, or if they don’t the next time I wear the shoes the laces break when I’m at work or out and about. It’s really embarrasing to have to finish what i’m doing and then find shoelaces. Anyone else with this problem?
Tristan
What are good mountain biking tires for Western PA?
by Big Biker on Jun.14, 2009, under bikes
Ed S asked:
I need to get new mountain biking tires and I am looking to spend under $60 per tire, if possible. I mainly mountain bike in Allegheny county in Western PA. I ride a hard tail and most of my biking is technical. Any suggestions?
Mia
I need to get new mountain biking tires and I am looking to spend under $60 per tire, if possible. I mainly mountain bike in Allegheny county in Western PA. I ride a hard tail and most of my biking is technical. Any suggestions?
Mia
About 10 years ago in north american Mountain Biking magazines?
by Big Biker on Jun.13, 2009, under bikes
Rong R asked:
They featured a rider named Eric Vanhala (spelling?). He was a big guy whom I think Ned Overend discovered and signed him on the Specialized team. This Eric guy was supposed to be the next big thing in the mountain biking world. What happened to this guy? Was he a huge disappointment? Where is he?
Savannah
They featured a rider named Eric Vanhala (spelling?). He was a big guy whom I think Ned Overend discovered and signed him on the Specialized team. This Eric guy was supposed to be the next big thing in the mountain biking world. What happened to this guy? Was he a huge disappointment? Where is he?
Savannah
What brand of tires would be best for Mountain biking?
by Big Biker on Jun.07, 2009, under bikes
W C asked:
Looking to get into downhill mountain biking again and was wondering what brand of tires would be good for some rough downhill mountain biking. Also where and how much should it cost? Thank you.
Cooper
Looking to get into downhill mountain biking again and was wondering what brand of tires would be good for some rough downhill mountain biking. Also where and how much should it cost? Thank you.
Cooper
How can I start cross-country mountain biking?
by Big Biker on Jun.07, 2009, under bikes
Christine asked:
I’m 16 years old and I looove mountain biking. I do track, so I have a lot of endurance and I have good muscles from gymnastics, which will help me a lot with my biking. I bike a lot but I just do it for fun– I’d really like to compete in a race, but I’ve never done a biking race before. How can I start? Where can I find a local race? How do I figure out what ability level I should enter in? I know track helps a lot with training for biking, but what else can I do? We also weight train a lot–which is good because I don’t do gymnastics anymore. Any answers are greatly appreciated :):)
Justin
I’m 16 years old and I looove mountain biking. I do track, so I have a lot of endurance and I have good muscles from gymnastics, which will help me a lot with my biking. I bike a lot but I just do it for fun– I’d really like to compete in a race, but I’ve never done a biking race before. How can I start? Where can I find a local race? How do I figure out what ability level I should enter in? I know track helps a lot with training for biking, but what else can I do? We also weight train a lot–which is good because I don’t do gymnastics anymore. Any answers are greatly appreciated :):)
Justin
