Banked turns are more fun
The 3rd weekend of September kicked off the first day of 2020 phase II volunteer trail work at Gateway Green. Over the last few weeks, the park has been making progress towards its projected opening date, TBA sometime in November. Volunteer opportunities continue to be offered weekly, with work parties held every Saturday morning. Clearly, […]
The rumors have been swirling for some time now, but as of yesterday it has been officially announced by Portland Parks — an all-season, asphalt pumptrack is coming to Portland’s Gateway Green Bike Park. We’ve been waiting some time for the official announcement, and it’s finally here. Portland Parks has contracted with American Ramp Company […]
The new SDG Thrice Grip features three different textures that combine to pack both comfort and grip traction into one package. Available in two diameters — 33mm and 31mm — the new grips utilize a one-piece clamp and tapered core that result in a low retail price as well as weight. The 136mm length offers […]
The latest generation of Specialized bikes features two mounts with ISCG 05 spacing for chain retention devices. But with only 2 of the three mounting points as detailed in the standard, running a frame-mounted bash guard is not recommended. The Stumpjumper EVO includes a chain guide to assist with chain retention out of the box, […]
The latest release from Portland brand Showers Pass is the Elements Jacket. Created using a lightweight, durable fabric, it’s the newest in their line of technical trail riding apparel. The Elements MTB Jacket is the second iteration of their waterproof MTB-specific model, with an updated material that packs smaller while retaining breathability and waterproof performance. […]
The wildfires tearing up the west have been devastating. We’re fortunate that our home is safe but I’ve been living like a shut-in for 10 consecutive days due to the toxic air here in Portland. Oregon’s air is so hazardous that no actually can even say how badly it can affect one’s health. It’s broken […]
When Lauf released their short travel, carbon leaf spring forks, I’ll admit I was not only skeptical of the fork with its unique aesthetic but didn’t have an interest in trying one. However, for the long haul, multi-surface urban-to-dirt adventure rides we’ve been doing the last few winters, the innovative fork has grown in its […]
Showers Pass adds a new gravel specific fitted short to their solid line up of cycling overshorts. Plus we test out the latest edition of their merino tech tees.. click through to read more on how they compare to the rest of the line up.
Located in Silver Falls State Park east of Salem, Oregon, the Catamount Trail is a four-mile single track that sets an example of the modern mountain biking experience. Described as an ‘enhanced’ cross country trail, the single track twists and turns through the forest over a mixture of hardpack and pine needles. Punctuated with roots […]
I almost died yesterday, while riding my road bike. In fact, as I am typing this slumped over in my chair, I have no idea how I should feel. I don’t know what to think or what to say. Or what to expect from my mind. I should be grateful I wasn’t 10-20 seconds ahead, […]
A microfiber towel with bonus features, the Orange Mud Transition 2.0 Wrap is a surprisingly valued addition to our post-ride quick change rituals.
Getting naked in public gets upgraded; I’m referring of course, to the ritual of changing out of our riding gear post-ride.
I didn’t think it could happen, but the new Fix It Sticks Ratcheting T-Way Wrench replaced my 3-way hex wrench as the “quick-fix” option. Like the three-way, it offers the convenience multiple tools in one, but amps up the usability factor with the addition of the ratcheting mechanism. Not willing to settle there, its versatility […]
