Tag: Mountain Biking
Let’s Give Our Trails a Break
With the seriousness of the COVID-19 outbreak now a reality, the country is shutting down. People have been asked to stay home and distance themselves from others. We are all struggling to find creative…
The Iceman Cometh
I’m still mourning the November that wasn’t. If that wretched November weather did anything for us, it prepared us for the next four months. And, like my Christmas shopping, I may even get my…
A Singletrack Mind – November 2019
“The future’s uncertain and the end is always near.” Jim Morrison probably wasn’t riding a bicycle in a late autumn forest when he wrote that lyric but he wouldn’t have been wrong. The end…
Why I Mountain Bike
Today’s world is more sedentary than ever. Time spent behind desks, on long commutes, or on the couch looking at screens can leave many of us craving more tangible physical experiences. Distractions, misinformation, and…
Big Dummy Love
Big Dummy Love I’d like to deviate from the usual mountain bike ramblings this month to show some love for my favourite bike – the Surly Big Dummy. While most bike manufacturers use…
Mountain Bike Setup (Part 2)
In last month’s column, three points of contact were discussed – feet, seat, and hands. We covered the feet and the seat but never quite made it to the hands. A rider’s hands are…
Mountain Bike Setup (Part 1)
Before getting started, it’s worth noting that many bike shops offer a bike fitting service. This is the simplest and fastest way to get a bike setup and fitted properly for its rider. Otherwise,…
Kids’ Bikes
Seeing children out riding on our local trails is a wonderful thing. The little shredder on a run bike with her parents chasing on foot; the young girl with the handlebar basket who completely…
A Singletrack Mind
It’s almost May and, finally, the trails are coming back to life. Bright green regrowth and a sea of trillium will soon take over the forest. Spring riding is like no other time of…