Helipad TT is On
Or should I say Up? Ever since I came across the Clarks TT up in Utah I’d been thinking about
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Morning Hills at Hawes
This morning’s ride out at Hawes was great. With my buddy riding the Trek, I got a chance to dust
Read MoreUrban Escapades
Here’s a Jeff Kerkove-esque self shot from the Roosevelt canal in Gilbert. I’ve recently started hitting the local canal trails
Read MoreLost Goldmine Sunset
From Lost Goldmine Early Spring After 331 hours off the bike – give or take a few minutes due to
Read MoreAZ Meets UT
I met up with UtRider and Kanyon Kris yesterday for a little spin on Desert Classic. I’d never met these
Read MoreOn the Road Again
View Larger Map | View at MotionBased Yesterday marked my first official road ride in 20 years. Official meaning, “on
Read MoreInterbike 2008 Videos, Finally
Last year it took me 6 months to finally edit and post my Interbike 2007 video. This year I’m down
Read MoreFirst Time Down Corona de Loma
View Larger Map For only 1.5 miles of new trail, I sure made a long ride out of it… but
Read MoreHawes au natural
Yesterday was the perfect day for a burn out of work early, hit the trail smiling kind of a ride.
Read MoreQuad Bypass, Check (just barely)
View Larger Map It’s been a long time since I really suffered on the bike. Back in 1996 I rode
Read MoreGoat Camp, Check
After eight years in the valley, I finally rode the infamous Goat Camp Loop in the White Tanks. All those
Read MoreAccelerade is Kool
My good friend and new riding buddy Nate gave me a giant tub of Powder Lemon Lime Accelerade. He said
Read MoreI Heart Pass Mountain
Whenever someone asks me what my favorite trail in Phoenix is, it doesn’t take too long before Pass Mountain falls
Read MoreI’ve Joined Team Fatty Austin
The LIVESTRONG Challenge is on. I’ve joined Team Fatty Austin and am accepting donations at: http://austin09.livestrong.org/arizona I’ve made the commitment
Read MoreSonoran Sunrise
McDowell Park post T-day ride
Read MoreGoat Sessions
Goat has my goat. I spent lunch out under the cloudy sky today. I wanted to give Goat a second
Read MoreI Rode a Goat on Desert Classic
I’ve ridden Desert Classic as an out-n-back from Pima plenty of times. But how far “out” I go varies…since I’ve
Read MoreReview: Squirt Dry Chain Lube
I picked up a sample of Squirt chain lube at Interbike after a nice conversation with Larry Grossman, the marketing
Read MoreGT Catch and Release Program
Chris. It’s open season on slow. http://gtcatchandrelease.com/
Read MoreClassic Desert for Lunch
Wednesday I had lunch on Desert Classic: It consisted of a Power Bar Berry Blast Fruit Smoothie, Cherry Kool Aid
Read MoreGet out and VOTE!
Election day is tomorrow. Be a True American, go to the polls and cast your vote. If you voted early
Read MoreReview: SockGuy Socks
I scored a pair of SockGuy EliteTech no show socks at Interbike this year. Thanks to Ken at the SockGuy
Read MoreStans NoTubes Tubeless Sealant
I made the switch over to Stan’s from Bontrager Super Juice nearly 8 months ago, when I put on a
Read MoreSupe for Lunch
My first official lunch ride of winter. I recommend the Supes. Today it was the perfect temperature, low 80s. It
Read MoreWeekend on the Rim
While the racers were out at the Tour of the White Mountains preparing for an Epic ride… I hit up
Read MoreReview: Niner RIP 9
From Interbike Outdoor Demo Day Two I loved this bike. It was my last ride of the Outdoor Demo. I
Read MoreWhere’s My Chain?
I got my sweet Interbike video back from VholdR today. I demoed their helmet cam and they sent the footage
Read MoreSunset Over Hawes
Sixty minutes driving for 21 minutes of Hawes at sunset. Totally worth it.
Read MoreBootleg Canyon Snakeback Trail
This is awesome footage shot with the VholdR helmet cam. While this isn’t my buddy or me in the vid,
Read MoreLance vs LeMond
My best photo of the Press Conference this morning… pretty much sums up the whirlwind of media all vying for
Read MoreArmstrong at CrossVegas
From Lance Armstrong at CrossVegas Went to my first clyclocross race last night. I have to say it was awesome.
Read MoreInterbike 2008 Showroom
Favorite shots of the day… Fatty and Kenny. Two cool dudes. From Interbike 2008 Showroom Dave Wiens and I talking
Read MoreInterbike Outdoor Demo 2008: Day Two
The Outdoor Demo should last longer than two days. Now I’m not complaining or anything…but two days is not enough
Read MoreInterbike Outdoor Demo 2008: Day One
Day one at the Outdoor Demo was amazing. Here’s a few of the photos of the day. I’ll be posting
Read MoreWild Horses
I love September. The temps actually start dropping in the evenings making for very nice late-morning rides. And that means
Read MoreBlue Ridge Views
Out in the Goldfield Mountains this morning for my second exploratory ride. I had a decent camera this time and
Read MoreRain, Rain, Go Away
So little riding time with all the rain….I’ve made a few notable updates. First, I’ve added an interactive Google Map
Read MoreInterbike Outdoor Demo 2008
I can’t believe that it’s Interbike time again… My badge came in the mail this week. Less than a month
Read MoreBugged in the Supe’s
A gorgeous morning on the Lost Goldmine MTB Loop. If you like bugs for breakfast! The first few weren’t bad,
Read MoreFields of Gold
There is singletrack up in them there Goldfield Mountains… And it’s all mine! (well, at least it was on Saturday
Read MoreThe Leadville 100
The Leadville 100 is tomorrow. I like to kid myself and think that I could do this race if I
Read MoreUpper Hawes Trail
I rode Hawes this week for my early morning ride. I set out on a loop I’ve never ridden before…I
Read MoreSonoran Preserve on the Brain
A local rider and reader of my blog named Dave sent me his hand drawn map of the trails inside
Read MoreSoaked in the San Tans
I hit the San Tans this morning for a little singlespeed riding. I haven’t been out on the converted Avalanche
Read MoreSan Juan Trail, CA
I spent last week out in California vacationing with the family at the Beach. Good times. I could get used
Read MoreA river runs through it
Out at Hawes last weekend with my brother-in-law. It was his first time riding the loops. He was demoing a
Read MoreSummer Ride on the Rim
I eased back into summer Arizona riding by hitting the Rim Country over the weekend. Temps in the low 80s
Read MorePicturesque
Back from Utah. This is the photo that says it all. Well almost all of it. The downhill was so
Read MoreRidge Trail 157
Tonight riding the Ridge Trail 157 I asked myself “Why did I ever leave Utah?” After 8 years in Arizona
Read MoreEvening Ride in Utah, Anyone?
Gilbert, Arizona 110°F, Clear Alpine, Utah 85°F, Clear I’m in Utah this week working out of my brother’s house in
Read MoreLost Goldmine Singlespeed Loop
After all the exploring out on Lost Goldmine I thought it was about time to see how the singlespeed rolled
Read MoreLost Goldmine Horse Trails
What a great weekend. The Pacific Northwest like conditions in late May in Arizona made for some great desert riding.
Read MoreSeek and ye shall find
Today was too nice of a day to spend sitting in my office… It’s probably the last temperate day for
Read MoreHouston Mesa Shoofly Loop
Research implied that the Houston Mesa area in Payson might be worth riding… I got out there last weekend and
Read MoreLost Goldmine Wild Wild West
I continued my exploration of the Lost Goldmine trail this morning by completing the West segment from the Broadway trailhead
Read MoreLunch: Singlespeed on Hawes, Hold the Suspension
Lunch rides are going to turn into pre-breakfast break-of-dawn rides soon here in the valley of the sun. Today I
Read MoreSingle Ring Tale
Last week I was in Scottsdale for a business lunch, and suggested to my colleague that we do a little
Read MoreQueen Creek Riders Organization (QCRO)
UPDATE: QCRO has disbanded. Calling all Southeast Valley mountain bikers! MTBR SuperModerator .downhillfaster. has founded the Queen Creek Riders Organization.
Read MoreI’ve Converted
Today was my first singlespeed ride since 1984. And that’s only if you count BMX riding the Arco in T.O.
Read MoreMilagrosa, Need I Say More?
There is nothing urban about the legend of Milagrosa. Eighteen MTBR riders met in Tucson last Thursday to experience the
Read MorePowder Day at Sunrise Ski Park
President’s Day weekend was great skiing in Arizona. I always though my first time to Sunrise Park would be on
Read MoreSan Tan Park Mountain Bikers’ Trail Map
I have finally put together a map of the San Tan Mountain Regional Park trails. This is an MTB friendly
Read MoreSpecialized Demo at McDowell Mountains
A couple Saturdays ago I headed out to the McDowell competitive loops for the Specialized demo day. It was a
Read MoreReview: WTB Pure V Race
From WTB Pure V I first sat on a WTB Pure V Race saddle while demoing the Nomad at Interbike.
Read MoreSweet, Sweet San Tans
I’ve been on a San Tan kick lately. I’ve been out to the park five times since I first explored
Read MoreNew San Tan Trails
I hit the San Tans again this week, the day after the big rains. I was back to explore the
Read MoreSan Tan Surprise
After a couple of weeks out of the saddle fighting colds, flues, and viruses, I made it out to San
Read MoreReflection
When I look back at my ride log I see 443 miles for the year. That’s the equivalent of riding
Read MoreYesterday’s Ride Down Geronimo
I needed a mini epic so I headed to South Mountain. It was cool and breezy but still short sleeve
Read MoreFirst Ride in San Tan Park
I finally got out to San Tan Mountain Regional Park last week. I’ve read plenty about the Santan’s in the
Read MoreRiding in a Desert Wonderland
Living is Arizona this time of year is as good as it gets for mountain bikers. While the mountain bikers
Read MoreReview: 2008 Trek Fuel EX9
This bike is my baby. I own the 2006 edition of the Fuel EX9. The new features of the 2008
Read MoreReview: Santa Cruz Nomad
I got the most saddle time on the Santa Cruz Nomad. I didn’t want to let the bike go, so
Read MoreReview: Titus El Guapo
My first demo at Bootleg Canyon was on the Titus El Guapo. As an XC rider, hopping on a 6
Read MoreReview: Rocky Mountain Slayer SXC70
This was by far my favorite bike that I demo’ed at Interbike. The 2008 model hasn’t been updated on their
Read MoreInterbike Outdoor Demo Day Two
Need I say more? OK. Trek — Santa Cruz — Specialized. Today was an awesome day. Better than yesterday. I’m
Read MoreInterbike Outdoor Demo – Day One
Today was an awesome day. All bikes, all day. I got to the Outdoor Demo around noon and went right
Read MoreThe Trail to Interbike 2007
My Interbike 2007 show badge arrived yesterday! It’s been a long wait…. Last year I was at a business conference
Read MoreSouth Mountain Trails Google Earth Mapped
UPDATE: Click to see my newest South Mountain Interactive Map What I post today is a work of art…a masterpiece
Read MoreBontrager Super Juice Tubeless Sealant
I will never be able to say enough about Bonti Super Juice. I made the switch to tubeless over a
Read More2008 Trek Fuel EX Lineup
The 2008 Trek Fuel EX lineup website has officially launched. I got the Trek newsletter this morning. The official website
Read MoreCasa Grande Mountain
Looking for some fresh singletrack to explore I searched the MTBR trail reviews and Arizona forum for a new ride.
Read MoreUsery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park is a fun place to ride. It’s not technical or steep or so narrow that you
Read MoreMcDowell Mountain Regional Park
The McDowell Mountain Regional Park is one of my favorite places to ride. The competitive track has a Sport Loop
Read MorePemberton Trail
Pemberton is close to 16 miles of trail. About 2/3 singletrack and 1/3 jeep road. The only reason I don’t
Read MoreBack in the Saddle Again
This morning marked the end of a famine — 100 days off the bike because of a broken ankle. I
Read MoreDesert Classic, South Mountain, Phoenix
Google Earth map kmz and gpx files of the Desert Classic trail at South Mountain Park.
Read MoreTrail 100, Phoenix Mountains Preserve
Trail #100 is one of the classic Phoenix rides. It covers almost 11 miles from East to West and is
Read MoreGoat Camp Loop Trail, White Tank Park
While I have not personally ridden Goat Camp Loop in the White Tanks, from what I have heard, read, and
Read MoreEstrella Mountain Regional Park, Competitive Track
The Estrellas offer classic AZ desert singletrack nestled up in the mountains within earshot of the Phoenix International Raceway (PIR).
Read MoreI Should Stick to Mountain Biking…
An unfortunate crash on my brother’s dirt bike while on vacation in Utah has left me gimping around on crutches
Read MoreGooseberry Mesa, Southern Utah
My buddy and I rode Gooseberry Mesa earlier this month. I know, Gooseberry’s not in Arizona, but I sure wish
Read MoreLost Dog Wash, McDowell Sonoran Preserve
Yesterday I was in the north part of the valley for a family party. I brought my bike seeing that
Read MoreReview: 2006 Trek Fuel EX 9
I just finished up a pretty complete review of my bike on Squidoo. I’ve owned the Fuel EX 9 for
Read MoreDefective Rock Shox MC3 R
Let me tell you a story about my rear suspension… The stock Rock Shox MC3.R squealed so loud on each
Read MoreTrek-Fisher-LeMond Demo Day
Last Saturday I went out to the McDowell Mounatain Park for demo day with Trek, Gary Fisher and Lemond. I
Read MoreSouth Mountain Videos from YouTube
Here is a nice collection of user submitted videos of mountain bikers on South Mountain. Enjoy
Read MoreSouth Mountain, National Trail Video
I shot this footage on National Trail, South Mountain, Phoenix. Nothing too spectacular, just a little XC riding down the
Read More24 Hours of MOAB – Real Time Results
24 Hours of Moab started at noon today…Though I wish I was there soaking up all the red dirt, I’ve
Read MoreSouth Mountain, Phoenix: GPS Mapped
South Mountain Google Earth Mapped Dave Wissenbach, a GPS and mountain bike enthusiast, has labored diligently to map many of
Read MoreGoogle Earthlings – 24 Hours of Moab Blog
Employees at Google are going to ride the 24 Hours of Moab race this weekend. The team is sponsored by
Read MoreInterbike Celebrity Spotting
Today on the way to a meeting I ran into Marla Streb in the elevator. I asked her how Interbike
Read MoreInterbike 2006 – Sneak Peak of the Showroom Floor
After writing my last post I thought I’d head down to the Sands Expo and take a few pictures of
Read MoreInterbike 2006 – From the Outside
I’m in Vegas this week…but not for Interbike. I’m here to blog the Six Sigma conference at the Venetian. I
Read MoreReview: Maxxis Larsen TT UST Tubeless
I rode Hawes Trail yesterday morning on my new Larsen TT rear tire. A bike mechanic at Landis Cyclery recommended
Read MoreHighline Trail: The 260 Trailhead, Payson
View Highline Trail 31 in a larger map On Labor Day I rode the Highline Trail from the Two-Sixty trailhead
Read MoreReview: 2006 CamelBak H.A.W.G
The latest addition to my mountain biking gear…My wife really knows how to pick birthday gifts. I’ve been using a
Read MoreJavelina to Mormon, South Mountain
In Phoenix in the summertime, there is no such thing as a lunch ride. In the desert, from June through
Read MorePass Mountain Trail: Usery Mountain Park
The trailhead sign for Pass Mountain says “Mountain Bikes not recommended”…just what I like to see…less riders on the trail
Read More2007 Trek Full Suspension Line
The 2007 Trek Mountain Bikes are making their way online. The Trek Bikes UK site has the 2007 models up
Read MoreMormon Loop-National: South Mountain Phoenix
With an early ride on the the National – Mormon Loop this morning I beat the heat and the foot traffic
Read MoreRiding Hawes Trail
My 2006 Trek Fuel EX9 in Action on the Hawes Loops in Phoenix, AZ. I love this Bike.
Read MoreHawes Trail Loops
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Read MoreHello Earth!
 Google Earth Rules. It’s as simple as that. This site is inspired and fueled by the awesome technology we call
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