Building a pump track in the backyard might not be as crazy as you think. Not only will it improve your mountain biking skills and fitness, but it is also a lot of fun for the whole family. I spoke to my friend Dan to find out what goes into taking on an endeavor like … Continue reading Backyard Pumptrack by Sticks & Stones Trailco – Everything you need to know
If you’re looking for a minimal style glove that’s durable and well thought out, I think you’ll like these Giro DNDs. I’ve been using mine for a long time on my MTB, putting them through a battery of tests on the gnarly terrain I love to ride on, and they’ve held up great. https://youtu.be/w-3MGZOU5G8 With … Continue reading Giro DND Gloves – Minimalist mountain bike gloves for enduro and all mountain riders
Looking for an old school freeride destination? Grab your mountain bike and get over to Trumbull in Fairfield County, Connecticut. This place absolutely pushed our limits and had us grinning from ear to ear. https://youtu.be/yZuKBxHBcow Also known as Pequonnock River Valley State Park, these trails boast some of the toughest slabs, drops and tech in … Continue reading Freerider’s paradise right here in Connecticut – MTB Trumbull – Just Ride Ep. 28
Baleaf cycling bib shorts are comfortable, durable, and work well for mountain biking too. And at half the cost, I don’t see myself going back to those expensive high-end bibs. https://youtu.be/KVLbYo2ovJY As a longtime cyclist and mountain biker I spend hours on the saddle every week, and having the right bib shorts is the key … Continue reading Stop paying for overpriced cycling bibs. Baleaf bib shorts are amazing!
If you’re looking to progress your mountain biking skills, or a fun activity to do with the whole family check out the Phoenixville Bike Park. With the cooperation of the Phoenixville Borough, the folks at “More Kids On Bikes” teamed up with Dirt Sculpt to create an awesome bike park at Reservoir Park featuring beginner, … Continue reading Progress your mountain biking skills at the Phoenixville Bike Park
If you’re a runner looking for bone conduction headphones that have good sound quality, a solid build, and are budget friendly, the Mairdi M100 could be perfect for you. Enjoy 20% off. Use Code"SAGE20"https://www.mairdi.shop/products/m100 https://youtu.be/nMvUePSLvG4 I’ve been using them over the last few months on all my trail and road runs, testing the audio quality, … Continue reading The Mairdi M100 are great for running, but how do they stack up to the Open Run Mini?
This place blew my mind! If you love riding big slabs and technical terrain then Debacle, On Your Marc, and Myx Monster, at Blue Mountain Reserve in New York has you covered. https://youtu.be/mPmXrCP11HI Located in Peekskill NY, this park boasts 28 miles of great MTB trails surrounded by massive glacial formations. And while there are … Continue reading The most intense slabs in New York! Mountain biking Blue Mountain Reserve – Just Ride Ep. 27
Here are some of my thoughts and concerns regarding my first attempt at a 50k trail run. If you’re an ultra-runner I would love to hear your feedback and suggestions. https://youtu.be/kRv7YAV8Kio My Plan: After separating my shoulder last year, I have once again started training. Every week I have been slowly increasing my miles and … Continue reading Plans for running my first ultra… so many questions
With tire prices sky rocketing over the last couple years I started looking for a less expensive option. I found these on Amazon and decided to give them a shot, and I gotta tell you these tires are awesome! They perform just as good, if not better than my Continental Der Baron's I was running … Continue reading The American Classic Basanite is a great $50 MTB tire! But are they worth the wait?
Riding the best tech and checking off boxes at Michaux. Highlights include Traverse, 1100 Block Ridge trail, Hammy and Bong, and featuring Sploosh MTB. https://youtu.be/UrVBsUy29QU I met up with my buddy Zane from Sploosh MTB and a few of his buddies to tackle some classic Michaux jank. We hit a couple new spots, and I … Continue reading Mountain biking on the best tech at Michaux with Sploosh and friends – Just Ride Ep. 26
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