Vietnam Trail Network, Milford, MA

“Must ride flow tech in Massachusetts” Vietnam Trail Network – Just Ride Ep. 10

If you are looking for jump lines, big slabs, drops and skinnies, Vietnam has it all. Whether you are a seasoned rider looking for a challenge, or an enduro shredder searching for progression lines, you can find it all here. This amazing network of trails is located in the town of Milford, Massachusetts. It is … Continue reading “Must ride flow tech in Massachusetts” Vietnam Trail Network – Just Ride Ep. 10

Everyfun M3 Pro Massage Gun

This Everyfun massage gun got me back to trail running and mountain biking

I’d highly recommend the Everyfun M3 Pro to runners and cyclist looking for an effective recovery tool that won’t break the bank, it’s been amazing!   As a serious trail runner and mountain biker I have always relied on vibrating rollers and stationary massagers to help with my recovery. And if I am being honest, I … Continue reading This Everyfun massage gun got me back to trail running and mountain biking

Stan’s NoTubes DART “Dual Action Repair for Tubeless”

Stan’s DART is not sticky, seals fast and lasts forever!

These DART tire plugs aren’t sticky like traditional bacon strips, and when they go in they don’t pull out. I’ve wanted to review this magic puncture fix for months because I’ve been so stoked on it, but I wanted to give a full trial run on two different bikes before giving it my endorsement.  So … Continue reading Stan’s DART is not sticky, seals fast and lasts forever!

Enduro Mount by 76 Projects

Mount your bike computer securely, and out of the way, with the Enduro Mount from 76 Projects

If you ride with a bike computer, but can’t stand the seeing it in your POV footage, try giving this Enduro Mount a shot.  As a content creator on YouTube, and a mountain biker, I rely heavily on point of view shots to illustrate where, and what I am riding.  Having a bike computer mounted … Continue reading Mount your bike computer securely, and out of the way, with the Enduro Mount from 76 Projects

Millers Pond, Durham Connecticut

Crazy MTB tech trail hiding in Connecticut: Millers Pond Red Loop – Just Ride Ep. 9

This was by far the most technically challenging mountain bike trail I had ever ridden and I loved every min! At only 9 miles and 1400 ft you might be quick to dismiss this ride on paper, but the numbers don’t tell the full story.  The entire loop is labeled black diamond and it is … Continue reading Crazy MTB tech trail hiding in Connecticut: Millers Pond Red Loop – Just Ride Ep. 9

Mountain Creek Bike Park

Lower Tempest Revealed “So New, It’s Got Grass!” – Just Ride Ep. 8

What a great day at Mountain Creek Bike Park in Vernon NJ.  It was just our luck that late in the afternoon they finally opened the Lower Tempest jump line.  It’s been a long time coming, but I am glad it is finally done.  We got to put down some of the first tracks and … Continue reading Lower Tempest Revealed “So New, It’s Got Grass!” – Just Ride Ep. 8

HSU Bite Mount

HSU Bite Mount:  Good action camera accessory with one drawback

Using this GoPro accessory is a great way to supplement your footage.  It’s good at getting those short, unique shot perspectives that help tell your story.  It is especially useful at capturing footage where you need to show both your hands. The silicone mouth piece is really comfortable and provides plenty of protection from any … Continue reading HSU Bite Mount:  Good action camera accessory with one drawback

Can you work out on a multi-day fast?

Working out and training during an extended/multi-day fast

As a fat adapted athlete I incorporate many 48 hour, and 72 hour fasts, throughout the year, as part of my training.  But do you have to stop working out during a fast?  In this video I will try and answer this question, as well as several others, I frequently get.  And while I am … Continue reading Working out and training during an extended/multi-day fast

Broken Thumbnail Previews in YouTube

Broken Thumbnail Previews in YouTube

I think we are all familiar with how a thumbnail preview works on YouTube, you search a topic and if you see a video that is interesting you may roll over it to see a 3 sec clip of what that video is about. But have you noticed that some videos no longer have a … Continue reading Broken Thumbnail Previews in YouTube

Blue Mountain Bike Park

Blue Mountain Bike Park: Upper Empire put this place back on the map! – Just Ride Ep 7

With the edition of Upper Empire Blue Mountain in Palmerton PA officially has an advanced level jump/flowline from top to bottom. In this episode of Just Ride, Dan and I headed to Blue Mt in Palmerton, PA to check out the newly created Upper Empire.  It did not disappoint!   Sure it was still the same … Continue reading Blue Mountain Bike Park: Upper Empire put this place back on the map! – Just Ride Ep 7