The 2023 SRC Team Reunion
The idea of a Society of Racing Cyclists Team reunion (formerly the Skunk River Cyclists Team) came from Paul Vine and was immediately championed by another former team mechanic, Calvin Jones. These two spearheaded an…
Category: Mountain Biking
Are E-Bikes Too Fast For Hiking Trails?
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…
Bicycle Racing Makes The Main-Stream Media
I joked last year right after the Tour de France that as far as the general public was concerned, bicycle racing was over for the year and wouldn’t begin again until the first stage of…
Searching For Buried Treasure At The So-Cal Cycle Swap Meet
The So-Cal Cycle Swap Meet takes place once a month at the Long Beach Veteran’s Stadium through November. It costs $12 to get in and parking is free. Is it worth the cost of admission?…
Norway Begins The Underground Bike Path Revolution
Way back in January of 2019, I begged Elon Musk to pitch urban planners on using The Boring Company to build a network of bike tunnels in their communities. I don’t know if he ever…
Godspeed, Pua Mata
Just heard the tragic news about Monique “Pua Mata” Parmalee being struck and killed by a motorcyclist while she was bicycle riding near her home in Yucaipa. Outside has a tribute to her you can…
Starting The New Year Under Bug Infestation
Jimmy Mac On Two Wheels is off to a buggy start in 2023. Our IT guy is trying to track down what is going on. Unfortunately, new problems seem to pop up as soon as…
Gyroor Latest Brand To Recall E-Bikes Due To Fire And Burn Hazard
Joining Specialized, Santa Cruz, Pedego and Ancheer e-bikes, Gyroor, working with the CPSC, has issued a recall of their C3 e-bike due to possible battery fire or burning of its operator (or both). The recall…
Mountain Bike In Your Living Room Thanks To Ray’s Indoor Bike Park Board Game
Does the mountain biker on your Christmas gift list have you stumped? Well, be perplexed no more. Ray Petro, of Ray’s Indoor Bike Park fame, developed a fun, easy-to-play board game that brings all the…
Black Friday Is Now Bicycle Friday As Deals Abound
Long story short, bike shops are making great deals on new bicycles and e-bikes starting on Black Friday and should continue these great deals through the end of the year (depending on how well sales…