Niner Trout 9 RDO Coolest Custom Paint Of The Year
The year is almost up and Niner squeaked in with this amazing custom artwork to easily win my "Best of 2019 for Custom Paint." You can read the entire story here. Congrats to Niner senior…
Category: Mountain Biking
The Amazing Bob Sutton Shocks His Docs
I was introduced to Bob Sutton by the late Steve Tilford. That should tell you something right there. We became fast friends. Bob even spent some time working for the same publishing company I used…
Antagonizing Motorists Does Not Improve Rider Safety
I’ve noticed a number of well-meaning experts touting the use of pool noodles by cyclists to keep motorists from passing too closely. I believe this is bad advice that may be counter productive and potentially…
The Major Flaw in Brigham Young University’s E-Bike Paper Revealed
A flood of headlines last week appeared to be clickbait because of their preposterous claims. The articles from Outside, The Verge, Men’s Health, KSL.com, Adventure Journal and Electrek referenced a study from Brigham Young University…
How Much Trail Do You Use In An Hour? (A Trail User Speed Comparison)
Four major user groups share unpaved recreation trails designated for non-motorized use; hikers, trail runners, equestrians and mountain bikers. A change in California law (that other states may adopt) has permitted electric-motorized bikes access to…
The 2019 Mike Nosco Memorial Bicycle Ride 11 Years Strong
Last week we had hurricane-strength winds, major power outages and wildfires that seemed to negatively impact every family in California. Well, all that changed on Sunday November 3rd because it was time for the 11th…
Mike The Talking Bike For Bicycle Safety
Mike the Talking Bike was used by the State Patrol for bicycle safety education statewide. Jerry Dickson of Owatonna, creator of the program, is pictured sixth from the left.
Cycling Without Age Offers Safe and Sane Cycling To The Elderly
Here is the feel-good story of the month. Writer Tom Hallberg of the Jackson Hole News & Guide reports on the activity of Cycling Without Age in Jackson, Wyoming. Cycling Without Age pairs pilots (who…
Harley-Davidson Debuts Bicycle Line
While Harley-Davidson struggles to remain relevant by introducing new product lines that attract a younger demographic of customer, we are not sure how the Low Rider HP® will achieve this goal. The Low Rider HP…
Gitche Gumee Gran Fondo Honors Steve Tilford’s Legacy
The Gitche Gumee Gran Fondo starts in Cable, Wisconsin (this year it was on August 26th) and treats riders to scenic back-country roads and even crosses the Continental Divide. This year's event teamed up with…