A Yamaha YDS3 RWP’ed
The phrase “running when parked” (RWP) is code for a once treasured possession that has been neglected in the corner of the garage or tool shed for far too long. Lacking the energy, time or…
Month: October 2017
Johnny Loco Cargo E-bike Pure Three-Wheeled Fun
Johnny Loco is a company located in the Netherlands that creates beautiful city bikes of both the human-powered and motorized variety. Their bikes are ultra-rare in the States and that's too bad because they offer…
Travis Pastrana’s Nitro Circus Motobike Prefect For Pint-Sized Daredevils
Travis Pastrana and the gang at Nitro Circus have come up with what may be this Christmas’ most-sought-after gift. The 16-inch wheeled Hyper Nitro Circus Motobike features motocross-style fenders with authentic Nitro Circus graphics and…
A Beezer Sleeping Beauty
This BSA has been sleeping for a claimed 32 years (give or take a few). While that is a long time between jaunts to the Rock Store, the bike appears to be intact and without…
E-Bike Racing Keeps Them Off The Trails
I’ve been asked my opinion on electric-motorized mountain bike racing many times and my response surprises a lot of people. I think it is great. These events are held on closed-circuit, off-road courses specifically designed…
Tank and Side Panel Paint Distracts From Other Issues
That flashy yellow paint and black rally stripes make this RWPed look ready to rock. It looks fast just sitting there. Unfortunately, an inspection of the right side case reveals the bike's points (and who…
Joe’s Minibike Reunion Is Crackling Fun
The 6th Annual Joe’s Minibike Reunion took place at Crescenta Valley Park in La Crescenta, California, on Saturday, October 14th. The event, where hundreds of minibike owners pay a modest entry fee to show off…
Todd Wells Racing Memories and Future Hopes
Todd Wells recently announced his retirement from professional mountain bike racing. While I’m not going to fact check this statement, I don’t know of any professional mountain bike racer who has enjoyed a longer or…
California State Parks Tighten Noose On E-Bike Use
Craig Sap, the District Superintendent of the Angeles District California State Parks, signed an order on September 13, 2017 that closes all State Park trails within the Angeles District to electric-motorized bicycles. The ban on…
Glacier Mountain Biking Does Not Look All That Fun
There are few mountain bike rides that I'd rather watch than ride. This is one of them. The trail, and I use the term lightly, doesn't start to look inviting until the 50-second mark. Leave…