The Hoka Rincon 3s have been great on my shorter runs and training days, and the springy, but comfortable midsole combined with the light weight makes this an absolute blast to run in. https://youtu.be/7n2bK9k-L7M One of my favorite things about the original Rincons was the weight and I am happy to report although a tad … Continue reading Hoka Rincon 3: Fast, light, comfortable road shoe
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
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
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
The Shimano AM9 is a lightweight, comfortable, enduro style mountain bike shoe, that will take on anything you throw at it. If you liked the original Shimano AM901 I am happy to report they have not changed much in the new Shimano AM902. The updates include a few design tweaks to the toe box, lace … Continue reading Shimano AM9: The Best Enduro MTB Shoes You Never Heard Of!
The Trail Fest 10k proved to be both challenging and rewarding. This is an in depth look into the mindset of a runner entering a race for the first time. The running community was great and incredibly supportive. I can’t wait to do it again! I wanted to chronicle my thoughts before and after the … Continue reading A runner’s first race: Inside the mind of a first-timer
Formally “Launch Bike Park” Spring Mt continues to offer exciting features and technical gnar for those who are brave enough to attempt it. This is the closest bike park to Philadelphia. And even though there is no longer any lift service, the 350ft climb to the top using the fire road is not too bad. … Continue reading “Launch lives!” Spring Mountain Bike Park: The closest bike park to Philly – Just Ride Ep 6
I finally pulled the trigger and registered for my first race! I have been running for a while, but a serious injury delayed my race goals last year. I decided to register for the Trail Fest 10k because it is a distance and elevation I am comfortable running, and I also know Coventry Woods pretty … Continue reading Trail Fest 10k race course preview & interview with RD
Bored with your local trail? Look for trailside features to incorporate into your run. I have recently been watching some Freerunner / Parkour videos online and got inspired. I wanted to try and implement some of what I saw, and liked, to my local trail run in Gladwyne. And while I am far from calling … Continue reading Add some freerunning to spice up your local trail runs – Part 1
If you’re looking for a mtb, gravel or cyclocross shoe, this could be a good option. Just watch out for hot spots under the tongue. I bought the Recon 2s to replace my old pair 6 months ago. I typically use this style of shoe on my road bike and singlespeed. However, do to the … Continue reading Specialized Recon 2 (MTB shoes): Look out for hot spots!
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