Monthly Archives: March 2012

Press Release: Airborne to sponsor World Cup Downhill team for 2013

HAPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY!!! I’m sorry, but I just had to share the gag. Well done Airborne. March 30, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Airborne to sponsor World Cup Downhill team for 2013, full-time position up for grabs. Centerville, Ohio USA … Continue reading

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Plattekill Gears Up For 2012 Season

The opening for the 2012 season of Plattekill Mountain Bike Park is just around the corner. They are set to open April 14, 2012. That’s the earliest opening they have ever had. Here is what is happening at Plattekill… Get … Continue reading

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USA Cycling to bring Mountain Bike 24-Hour Nats to Gallup

USA Cycling has awarded the 2013 and 2014 Mountain Bike 24-Hour National Championships to Gallup, N.M. The event will be held on the third Sunday in June in each year in the Zuni Mountains in conjunction with 24 Hours in … Continue reading

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Tread: The Movie – The Official Trailer

There are a lot a mountain biking films out there, but the original is STILL my favorite mountain biking movie…and you can get it here.

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Spring Training, Hill Climbs and Body Geometry

Well, spring has arrived…although it has felt like summer for a couple of weeks. That is until today. With the temperatures back down in the 40’s, I realized that we really did get spoiled the last couple of weeks for … Continue reading

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Airborne Bicycles Full Suspension 29er??? More Teaser Shots

Over the past year or so I have become a big fan of Airborne Bicycles. You might remember the first incarnation of Airborne, they were the ones with the titanium bike and frames for ridiculously low prices (for titanium). Then, they went … Continue reading

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West Point and Wildcat Races Added

Everyday more races are scheduled and more races appear in the BikeReg.com listings. As my season gets closer, I’ve added a couple of races to my schedule. First, the 2012 Army Spring Classic is including USAC categories for non-collegiate racers. … Continue reading

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The River Mountains Loop Trail, Southern Nevada’s Jewel of the Desert

The River Mountains Loop Trail is Nevada’s first endeavor of its kind. Constructed through a combined effort of many of Nevada’s resource management agencies, private land owners and citizens, this non-motorized trail will provide Nevada residents with an outdoor recreation … Continue reading

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More from the Airborne Guardian

A few days ago, I posted about a new 29er from Airborne Bicycles…Airborne Bicycles: Guardian 29er. After my post, I decided to bounce around the internet and check out other similar 29ers to compare. I really couldn’t believe the difference … Continue reading

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So I gave in to the Facebook Timeline

Well, I finally broke down and updated my Facebook profile to the new “Timeline” format. While I’m not a big fan of this format, I do like the header set-up on the page. And, as I play around with it, it … Continue reading

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