Crashing is part of cycling as crying is part of love.
Johan Museeuw
- The Lion of Flanders
Conquer the Mountain. Find Your Freedom.
Conquer the Mountain. Find Your Freedom.
Let’s be honest: most people don’t talk about the not-so-glamorous side of your first mountain bike ride. The chafing. The saddle soreness. It definitely puts a damper on the “fun” factor. But what if I told you mountain biking doesn’t…
I was cruising along the trail on my trusty hardtail Polygon when I spotted my friend Mike shredding uphill on his brand new e-MTB. Feeling a twinge of envy (and maybe a bit of leg fatigue!), I waved him over.…
It was lunchtime when I met my friend at the trailhead. A nearby construction site meant workers were taking a break in the cool shade by the entrance, which seemed like a convenient spot for them to eat. Unfortunately, when…
The pre-dawn light cast long shadows as I hit the trail, eager for solitude. But the rustling in the bushes startled me. Suddenly, a wild boar with its young emerged, forcing me to speed up. As I rounded a bend,…
Heart pounding, I crested the hill. Below, the trail split. A smooth berm beckoned left, while a menacing double drop loomed right. Taking a deep breath, I dismounted, picked up my bike and walked down while thinking: How Do You…
My friend excitedly led me down a downhill trail, promising an exhilarating experience. However, as we picked up speed, I quickly realized it was nothing like cruising down a smooth road. Instead, the trail was strewn with rocks and root…
My legs screamed in protest as I dragged myself home from the trail. Every muscle in my body ached, a dull symphony of pain conducted by my throbbing back. Collapsing onto the bed, I thought: How to build strength and…
The legs may burn, the lungs may scream, but the summit remains tantalizingly out of reach. I kept telling myself to go on and that I can do it. After I caught up to them and took a quick rest,…
Ever crested a challenging mountain bike climb, lungs burning but heart soaring? The feeling of pushing your limits and emerging victorious is unmatched. But conquering climbs requires more than just raw power; it’s about mastering MTB climb techniques. What Are…