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!
A fun adventure that started with a flight to North New Jersey for an awesome mountain bike ride at Jungle Habitat. With our mountain bikes stacked in the back of Per’s V-Tail we left Brandywine Airport for a 30 min flight to Greenwood Lake Airport. The trail head was just mins from the airport making … Continue reading Welcome to the Jungle we’ve got fun and planes – Fly to ride Jungle Habitat
This section of the Appalachian Trail in PA is filled with technical terrain, rock scrambles and breathtaking overlooks. If you're a trail runner looking for a challenge this is your spot. In this video we focused on the 5 mile section of the A.T. between Bake Oven Rd in Germansville PA, and W Penn Pike … Continue reading Bear Rocks & Knife’s Edge: Appalachian Trail Run
If you are mountain biker looking for a light weight, slim and aggressively styled helmet I would seriously consider the Impala. The adjustable visor can now accommodate goggles so this could be a great option for Enduro riders too. It works well for short punchy mtb rides, as well as long days in the saddle. … Continue reading Lazer Impala Mountain Bike & Enduro Helmet
The Whiskey Run is a great way to add a few more miles of flowy singletrack to Smedley Park, in Springfield PA. There have been some changes in the last year, and I will cover the new detour in this video. So pour yourself a hot cup of coffee, sit back in your favorite chair … Continue reading MTB Smedley Park: Whiskey Run “2021 Bootleggers” – Just Ride Ep 5
Many of you already know about the mountain biking at Smedley Park in Springfield PA, but did you know there are tons of trails right next door in Crum Woods? I will be highlighting “Rebel Yale” in this video. So pour yourself a hot cup of coffee, sit back in your favorite chair and enjoy. … Continue reading Crum Woods: The Yale Trails “The Smedley you didn’t know” – Just Ride Ep 4
Join me for a fun mountain bike ride in the snow at Smedley Park in Springfield PA. I’ll also go over a few snow riding tips along the way. So pour yourself a hot cup of coffee, sit back in your favorite chair and enjoy. In this special winter edition of the “Just Ride Series” … Continue reading Smedley Park: MTB Winter Wonderland? – Just Ride Ep 3
Welcome to my happy place! Since there's snow outside right now, pour yourself a hot cup of coffee and come along on a Sunday ride with my buddies and me at Mount Penn in Reading PA. In this episode I take my Ibis Mojo 3 and we hit five great trails, A-Line, The Network, A-Line … Continue reading 5 Must Ride MTB Trails at Mt Penn – Just Ride Ep 1
If you love trail running but struggle in rocky terrain, I broke it down into 3 simple steps, and some additional tips, to help you. There is nothing I love more than challenging myself on technical terrain. However getting better at doing this has taken years of practice and experience. If you have avoided these … Continue reading 3 Steps to help you improve at technical trail running
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