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Super Bowl Ride

by Graham Averill January 4, 2010

Get your chain greased for this Virginia mountain biking tradition on February 7. On the day of the big game, a pack of riders lead by mainstays of the Harrisonburg scene make the road ascent to the top of Flagpole Knob, pose for a picture, and then haul back down some steep singletrack. It’s a [...]

Ask the Expert

by BRO Staff January 4, 2010

Why do all nicer bikes use presta valves when shrader valves are easier to pump? The valve inside the presta has a better fit where it meets the tube, so your tube can actually handle more air pressure. You can run narrower rims, too, since the typical Schrader valve is bulkier. But schraders are also [...]

By the Numbers

by BRO Staff January 4, 2010

$30,000: The amount of grant money the Mid-Atlantic Off Road Enthusiasts recently received from the National Recreational Trails Program. 26 miles: The length of the existing Catoctin Trail, the single and doubletrack path that MORE will be rerouting with the grant funds. 7,000 acres: Size of the Frederick Municipal Forest, the tract of land that [...]

Race Ahead: New Events in the New Year

by BRO Staff January 4, 2010

Start training now for these new runs and rides offering a fresh challenge for 2010. Oak Mountain State Park Trail Run March 14 // Pelham, Al XTerra recently launched a new trail running series in ‘Bama. Get in on the action with this 10K on the dirt paths of Oak Mountain State Park, just outside [...]

Winter Cycling Tips

by Graham Averill December 18, 2009

You don’t need to give up riding to work or the market this winter. We asked the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia for some of their best winter cycling tips. RIDE MORE SLOWLY WHEN ITS WET OR ICY. Pump the brakes, keep your weight stable on the back wheel, and don’t lean into turns as [...]

Winter Cycle

by Jedd Ferris November 19, 2009

Beat the Off-Season Slump with Cyclocross It’s been called the most fun you can have on two wheels—that is when you actually get to stay on your bike. Every winter a growing number of road cyclists and mountain bikers are trying cyclocross—lung-busting short track races that include fast sprints on a mix of terrain and [...]