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…
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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…
2017 Mountain Bike Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The Mountain Bike Hall Of Fame held its 2017 inductions on September 23rd at the Hall’s Fairfax, California, location. This is the second year the inductions have been held at the Hall of Fame since…
Jube E-Bikes, Functional, Fashionable and Fun
Australia’s Jube Bikes take inspiration from iconic rides of the '70s and '80s and then blends in a mix of signature super-wide rims, re-engineered frames, wikkEd graphics and retro paint jobs. The result is a…