Jul
2
2009
There is a lot of history and information out there in regards to the history and origins of mountain biking, with some being recognized and some that depends on who has the best firm of public relations.
Some say that mountain biking began with the Buffalo Soldiers, which was a turn of the century infantry who customized bikes to carry gear over the rough and tough terrain. They began in August of 1896, over the course of 800 miles. Their mission was simple to test bikes for military use in the toughest of terrain.
Jul
2
2009
Wesanator
This was a very nice ride even after it started raining, the thunder and lighting were very loud and bright, guess we were pushing our luck, top of mountain trees all around and sitting on an aluminum lighting rod LMAO, but alas we made it ok through the rain, bill was right no pics, not till afterward, when i got a few of me and my muddy self.
This was just fun, and then we hit the down hill single track, where the stinging nettle was out in all its glory, I even think I heard bill scream but then again maybe not I might of been the wind I’ll leave it at that. So till next time all happy riding.
Tags: Bill, Grove Creek, lighting, single track, stinging nettle, thunder, Timpooneke | 
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Comments (0) Jul
1
2009
Bill Messick
Wes and I took a ride from Timpooneke Road to Grove Creek today, about 10 min from the bowl it started to rain, so I didn’t get any video or pics this time. This was a thunder and lightning storm that hit us, big cracks of thunder were right on top of us. It didn’t seem to bother Sam who was running in the rain loving it. As we got to the top near the campground the rain broke and the sun came out a little and the rain stopped. I knew from previous years that the clay on the downhill was going to stick us to the ground and it did. As we came down the other side the mud built up on our tires to the point that we had to stop and carry them for about 1/3 of a mile.
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Tags: Bill Messick, Enduro Sl, Grove Creek, Mountain Biking, MTB, Sam, Timpooneke, Utah, Wesanator |
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Comments (0) Jul
1
2009
By Jim Langley
Pity the poor bicycle seat. Few products in the history of sports have taken such a bum rap. Prostate problems. Numbness. Boils. Infections. Chafing. Even impotency! You name the malady and it’s likely been blamed on the pedaler’s perch, the bike saddle.
Some criticism is justified because any reasonable person might assume that if you buy a good bike, you get a good seat. In fact, you might not even give the seat a second thought and start logging big miles immediately. And, if you develop pain and discomfort, you might cling to the notion that it can’t be the seat and simply keep riding, figuring that if you pedal enough, the aches and pains will disappear. If you’re lucky, that might happen. But, it could also be a bad mistake — the type of oversight that could cause many of the problems mentioned above.
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Tags: Bicycle Seats, Chafing, Health, impotency, Mountain Biking, MTB, Numbness, Pain, Prevention, Safety, Women |
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Comments (0) Jun
30
2009
Bill Messick
Respect others
- Stay in control. So you can safely avoid others and keep yourself intact.
- Give way to walkers.
- Use a bell or greeting when approaching others. Most negative feedback from walkers on shared-use tracks concerns being surprised by bikers approaching without warning.
- Ride shared-use tracks in small groups. A ‘bike-train’ with a dozen riders displaces other users. 6-8, or less, is a better number.
Jun
30
2009
By Azlan Irda
There are many different accessories that people can purchase for mountain biking however one of the essential accessories is a mountain bike helmet. The purchase of a mountain biking helmet should be as important as the purchase of the mountain bike itself. Regardless of whether you are planning on cycling around the city or if you are planning to cycle off road the helmet is a vital piece of equipment.
Accidents whilst mountain biking can not really be eliminated however with the use of a mountain bike helmet it is possible to reduce the amount of damage that can happen to the rider when they have an accident. It is a well-researched fact that a helmet can help to reduce head injuries by about eighty eight per cent.
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Jun
30
2009
By Azlan Irda
People that are interested in mountain biking will need to have a few essentials and one of the most important things is a mountain bike. There are also other important things to get especially for Utah mountain biking. There are a couple of essential items that are needed in order to ensure the safety of the rider. The essentials that a mountain biker will need in order to maintain the safety of the rider is a helmet, gloves and also safety glasses.
It is also a very important thing to have some gloves, as this will protect your hands not only whilst you are riding but also if you have an accident. It is a good idea to have some good quality mountain biking gloves for this sport activity.
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