For our last ride in Arizona we headed back to South Mountain to tackle the infamous Holbert trail and the more well-known Corona De Loma trail. As luck would have it, Jeff Lenosky the “Trail Boss” was shooting his own video that day and we spent the morning leap frogging each other down the mountain. … Continue reading Testing our MTB skills riding Holbert and Corona De Loma on South Mt in AZ – Just Ride Ep. 20
A belt drive on a single-speed mountain bike sounds awesome, but what are they actually like? And are they worth the added cost? I’ve been riding single speeds for over 10 years, and in that time had the pleasure of riding both a chain and belt. I’ve gotten a good handle on both drive trains … Continue reading Are belt drives better then chains on a singlespeed MTB?
The Impact Run and Accelerate tank tops have been amazing to run and workout in, but which one is better? I have owned both of mine for over a year and they perform amazingly, in fact it’s hard to decide which top is better. I created some tests and laid out the similarities and differences … Continue reading Beat the heat with the Impact Run and Accelerate athletic tank tops from New Balance
The Lemmon Drop was amazing and 100% legit, but definitely not for the faint of heart. Starting from Green Mountain we hit Bug Springs, Molino Basin and Bellota, on the AZT before finishing with La Milagrosa. https://youtu.be/MZzloNVev-o The Lemmon Drop starts on Mt Lemmon and takes the AZT (Arizona Trail) through the Coronado National Forest … Continue reading Lemmon Drop: Green Mountain to La Milagrosa “Tucson MTB Epic!” – Just Ride Ep. 19
I’ve had a power meter on my road bike for years, but with a hefty price tag are they worth the investment on a MTB? I have come up with three questions and one bonus tip to give you some insight into how I came to my conclusion. 1) How are power meters useful? 2) … Continue reading Do you need a power meter for your mountain bike?
The #MYRUN challenge is the brain child of YouTuber Holding Name Required. The aim is to answer 5 running related questions in under 3 minutes, and to challenge 3 others to do the same. https://youtu.be/G3OYE0bvaQY The five questions & bloopers 1. Why do you run?2. What one piece of running advice would you give to … Continue reading #MyRun Challenge – Five short running questions and answers
I came up with two easy steps to stop heel striking and improve my overall running form. Step one was to apply tape to my heels, which gave me audible and visual feedback to help me to land on my forefoot. Once I was comfortable running on the balls of my feet, the next step … Continue reading How to stop heel striking and improve overall running form in 2 easy steps
The Specialized Phenom is durable, sleek and comfortable mountain biking saddle, making it ideal for many disciplines from xc to enduro riding. I've been using mine for over a year now and I absolutely love it, but I realize saddles are a sensitive subject for many of you. You might already have a personal preference … Continue reading Specialized Phenom Comp MTB saddle “Your butt will thank you!”
If you broke the mounting plate on the back of your bike computer, save yourself a bunch of money and give these Dog Ears GPS repair plates a shot. I’ve been using mine on my Wahoo Elemnt Bolt for a few months now and I love how simple and clever this product is. It's machined … Continue reading Fix broken mounting tabs on Garmin and Wahoo bike computers with the Dog Ears GPS repair plate
If you love slabs the 50 Year Trail in Tucson AZ has got you covered. Riders of every skill level will have something to challenge themselves with. This amazing trail system is located in Catalina State Park just outside of Tucson and is a "must ride" if you are in the area. https://youtu.be/CAymc1v5xiw In addition … Continue reading “Best slabs in Arizona” MTB 50 Year Trail – Just Ride Ep. 18
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