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http://mountainbikingfansite.com/blog Fri, 22 Dec 2006 02:51:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Contributed by: Kathy Martin on 12/21/2006 Crested Butte has my vote for Best Butte on the planet, any season of the year! I have been in love with The Butte for about four decades! (Could it possibly have been that long?!) The first time I saw Crested Butte, I was a kid ... http://mountainbikingfansite.com/blog/best-butte-on-the-planet-any-season-of-year/ DECEMBER 19, 2006 -- CHATSWORTH, CA (BRAIN)--Mountain Biking magazine hired Ian Millar as its new editorial director.Many will recognize Millar’s work on the Canadian magazine Modest Bike—considered one of the more progressive magazines in the mountain bike industry with its creative, flowing style and epic photography.“We are excited to have ... http://mountainbikingfansite.com/blog/mountain-biking-magazine-hires-new-editorial-director/ They came in 2006, so the Greater Houston Area Off-Road Biking Association (GHORBA) will spend 2007 building it. The mountain-biking advocacy group had a banner year in 2006, adding nearly 300 new members and initiating several trail-building projects designed to give members more room to roam. Credit for increasing the membership base ... http://mountainbikingfansite.com/blog/mountain-biking-group-makes-gains/ By ECHO ROSS It’s been a long and at some points grueling season for adventure racers Greg and Denise McHale, but everyone knows success doesn’t come easy, and this past season was certainly successful for the Yukon duo. As part of Team Supplierpipeline, the McHales joined with Ontario teammates Bob Miller and ... http://mountainbikingfansite.com/blog/mchales-wrap-up-season-with-top-three-finish/ by: Lala C. Ballatan For us who are still young enough, we really haven’t discover yet how frustrating it is to become paralyzed/disabled or impaired after leading an active and normal life. Or for those of us who haven’t gotten into serious injury that impaired our motor skills, we really have ... http://mountainbikingfansite.com/blog/the-disabled-can-now-go-biking/ by: James Brown There is nothing like the freedom of the open road and the feel of the sheer power of your wheels. However before you rush out to try your new vehicle there are a few things to think about. Choice of bike: if this is your first bike do not ... http://mountainbikingfansite.com/blog/biking-the-ultimate-adventure/ by: Barbara Miller If you're looking for a truck or SUV to explore the countryside, you're thinking two wheels too many. To get really close to nature, have a blast and keep in shape, grab a mountain bike and head for the hills. The popular "mountain bike" style was developed, as the ... http://mountainbikingfansite.com/blog/mountain-biking-tips/ by: Christopher Johnson Riding a mountain bike is pretty much the same as riding any other type of bike. Except for the rocks, the fallen trees, the streams and the occasional mountain. In other words, mountain biking is the extreme version of two-wheeling around the neighbourhood. It can be dangerous, so ... http://mountainbikingfansite.com/blog/learn-mountain-biking/ by: Stephen Madsen So you're thinking of purchasing an exercise bike? Good for you! Have you found the perfect spot for it in your home? First, you must know your options. Exercise bikes have changed with the times and now you can choose from more than just an upright. There are ... http://mountainbikingfansite.com/blog/how-does-exercise-biking-help-you-to-maintain-good-health/ Disc Brakes Or Rim Brakes This can be a very important decision when you are buying a mountain bike. There are actually two answers to the question of disc brakes or rim brakes. If you want better, more consistent brake performance in all conditions, disc brakes are what you should be choosing. ... http://mountainbikingfansite.com/blog/disc-brakes-or-rim-brakes/ With mountain biking being a very popular sport, there are many bikes to choose from. Depending on what type of riding you like, the style of bikes you can choose from will vary. Below, you'll find tips on the different types of bikes available. 1. Cross country Almost all mountain bikes will fit into this ... http://mountainbikingfansite.com/blog/different-types-of-mountain-bikes/ Cross country mountain biking is cross country at its finest. Where free riders and downhill bikers use four wheel bikes and ski lifts to get them to their destination, cross country bikers get to the top of the mountain by the ride. Though free riding is very popular, the life ... http://mountainbikingfansite.com/blog/cross-country-mountain-biking/ Performance Bicycles: What Is Performance? In order to talk about performance bicycles, we should define the term. We all know what bicycle means, but what about performance? I think that many people tend to define the word performance as the ability to offer top performance, meaning top  speeds, top maneuverability, top ... http://mountainbikingfansite.com/blog/performance-bicycles-what-is-performance/ Mountain biking in cold weather has always been a challenge. The problem is that you'll start out cold then warm up and break a sweat, making yourself wet. Then, when you travel downhill, the combination of wet skin and windchill will be quite chilling. Below, you'll find a list of the cold weather clothing ... http://mountainbikingfansite.com/blog/clothes-for-winter-riding/ It can be a bit frustrating as well as time consuming when you buy a mountain bike. Below, you'll find some tips and things to be aware of before you lay down the cash and buy a mountain bike. Determining your price There is really no limit as to how much money you can ... http://mountainbikingfansite.com/blog/buying-a-mountain-bike/ Mountain biking is an exciting sport that can be enjoyed by anyone who knows how to ride a bike. Compared to the average bike ride, it does present some danger. Therefore, you should master these basic skills before you hit the trails or the dirt. You can practice these beginning skills at a local ... http://mountainbikingfansite.com/blog/beginner-mountain-bike-skills/