Tag Archives: mountain biking

So long and thanks for all the laughs or What I learned from being an instructor of a beginning mountain biking class

Everyone meet Will. Will’s the dude that you all just watched careen off the Steps on Prospector. Will’s a bad ass. This video was his make up class for Beginning Mountain Biking this past semester. When we rode this as … Continue reading

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Mooseknuckler News

Yesterday was my day off. And for the first time in a very long time, it was truly a day off. I spent the majority of the day around the house doing menial tasks that I never have time for. … Continue reading

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Mine definitely does not go to 11

I posted a bit back about how I felt the new ScRAM XX1 drivetrain was a step in the wrong direction with a capitalized and bolded WRONG. I was questioned as to why I thought it was moving in the … Continue reading

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Making Cycling Difficult: Reverse Altitude Training

Step 1, don’t ride your bike for an extended period of time. If you feel the need to save face, I guess you could do a couple of commutes and group rides, but keep it minimal. Step 2, accept an … Continue reading

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We totally went up there and didn’t find our moment of Zen or Zee

Ok. Ok. I’m up. You can stop yelling. I can feel your anger from here. So I will do what has to be done. Dig deep into the sleep-deprived pain cave and peck you out a post. This week’s been … Continue reading

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A Duel at High Noon, or at 12:23ish whatever comes first.

I was summoned to the Barrel Rolls (apparently there are two or more of them) at high noon. I was a little skeptical seeing that I was not Andrew Jackson, nor can I accurately throw a barrel cactus as to … Continue reading

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That’s what she said

What do you ride? A 29′r or 26? I get this question quite a bit these days. It’s one of those interrogations that I have a difficult time answering. In reality I ride both. Why wouldn’t I? They both have … Continue reading

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DMBTA Bike and Hike UPDATE: Postponed till May 6th

Tomorrow will hold place to the first combination of Climbers and Cyclists ever in SG. This little get together is being promoted by the DMBTA to help forge an Alliance with a group that shares many of our same concerns … Continue reading

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Shimano vs. ScRAM

What has become known as the Mooseknuckler Cycling Alliance Community Outreach Program occurred this past Tuesday. For those of you unaware of the program, it consists of me getting paid to ride my bike while college students follow me around … Continue reading

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In the beginning there were four….

For those of you who don’t support the local fish rubber and missed the breaking news, Mooseknuckler Ally ProZac was in town (or is, he wasn’t specific on the exact time he was leaving today). As is now tradition, he … Continue reading

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