I can count on one hand the times I’ve truly gone fan-girl over a brand. This is one of them. In fact, after getting three items from Tonik Cycling to review — and being 100% impressed — I eagerly ordered five more items, at my expense. Now, I can easily go for a week, sporting […]
Biking
Independence Day (Hiking, Biking, Fear and Freedom)
Recognizing that I will never mountain bike as well as my family has taught me some lessons about family skiing, as well. It was July 4th and my dog Jasper and I were alone on a beautiful alpine trail deep in the mountains of western Colorado. Blessedly alone, save for the songs of mountain birds, […]
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Not The Mama: Catalyst Pedals — Not For Clowns
If cycling and mountain biking are part of your “get in shape for ski season” routine, you’ll interested in these new bike pedals from Fruita, Colorado-based Catalyst Pedals. By Martin Griff Last winter I took my Trek Stache 9 mid-fattie (29 inch wheels with 3 inch wide tires) bicycle along on a two month skiing […]
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Practical Downhill Biking Tips for Everyone
One of my favorite summer posts just went live at Liftopia.com. It’s a favorite because it helps make downhill biking easier for everyone, beginner through expert with practical downhill biking tips from one of my favorite athletes, Birgit Morris, a national champion downhill racer at Marion University. Before Morris was a badass biker, she was […]
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Get In Shape for Ski and Snowboard Season
It’s that time of year again. It’s time to get in shape for ski season. Today, a few suggestions from the Snow Pros at PSIA-AASI, the Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors, along with links to past “get in shape” workouts from braveskimom.com. I promise you you’ll find something […]
