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Right-Wing Media Ignore Fed Report Showing Increase In Wealth Gap
A recent Federal Reserve study found that the wealth gap increased during the recent recession with the median net worth of the wealthiest Americans increasing between 2007 and 2010, while the median net worth for all Americans decreased. But right-wing media have ignored or misrepresented this aspect of the report in order to attack President Obama.
Fed: Net Worth Increased For The Wealthiest Americans, While Decreasing For Everybody
Federal Reserve: Median Net Worth For The Top Ten Percent Increased By 1.9 Percent Between 2007 And 2010. The Federal Reserve found that median net worth increased for top 10 percent families. In 2007 these families had a median net worth of $1,172,300 and in 2010 their median net worth increased to $1,194,300. By contrast, median net worth for all Americans decreased. From the bulletin:
[Federal Reserve, June 2012]
Washington Post: The Recession Caused An "Upheaval Among The Middle Class" While "The Wealthiest Families' Median Net Worth Rose Slightly." The Washington Post reported in a June 11 article:
The recession caused the greatest upheaval among the middle class. Only roughly half of middle-class Americans remained on the same economic rung during the downturn, the Fed found. Their median net worth -- the value of assets such as homes, automobiles and stocks minus any debt -- suffered the biggest drops. By contrast, the wealthiest families' median net worth rose slightly. [The Washington Post, 6/11/12]
NYT: "Wealthier Families...Were Cushioned Against The Recession." The New York Times reported on June 11:
[M]iddle-income families also lost a larger share of their income. The earnings of the median family in the bottom 20 percent of the income distribution actually increased from 2007 to 2010, in part because of the expansion of government aid programs during the recession. Wealthier families, which derive more income from investments, were also cushioned against the recession.
The data does provide the latest indication, however, that the recession reduced income inequality in the United States, at least temporarily. The average income of the wealthiest families fell much more sharply than the median, indicating that some of those at the very top of the ladder slipped down at least a few rungs.
Ranking American families by income, the top 10 percent of households still earned an average of $349,000 in 2010.
The average net worth of the same families was $2.9 million. [The New York Times, 6/11/12]
But Right Wing Media Ignored The Success Of The Wealthiest Americans During The Recession And Attacked Obama
Limbaugh: Buried in Stories On The Fed Bulletin: "Declines In Average Income Were Greatest In The Wealthiest 10 Percent Of Families." On his radio show, Rush Limbaugh ignored the increase in net worth for the richest Americans to claim that "declines in average income were greatest in the wealthiest 10% of families" and that this claim was buried. From the broadcast:
By the way that story on the decline in personal wealth -- let me tell you something buried in that story. Declines in average income were greatest in the wealthiest 10 percent families, and for higher education or wealth groups, according to the survey. Now that story is out there that 40 percent wealth -- the net worth was destroyed during the recession, but declines in average income were greatest in the wealthiest 10 percent. Now it's in there, it's in the story, but it's buried. They want you to conclude something else. They want you to conclude that the gap between the rich and poor is getting wider, the rich are getting richer, the poor are getting poorer, because the rich are stealing from the poor. And yet, they had to include it, because the polling data is what it is. Ten percent - the wealthiest 10 percent of families saw the largest decline in average income during the recession. [Premier Radio Network, The Rush Limbaugh Show, 6/11/12]
- Fed: In fact the median income for the wealthiest Americans remained almost flat between 2007 and 2010: The June 2012 Federal Reserve bulletin also found that while the median income for the average American fell dramatically between 2007 and 2010, the median income for the wealthiest Americans stayed essentially level. [Federal Reserve, June 2012]
Breitbart.com: "American Family Net Worth Nosedives 40%, Obama Approval Still At 50%." In a June 12 Big Government piece, editor-at-large, Ben Shapiro, commented on the Federal Reserve's findings, claiming, "much of that decline must be laid at the feet of the Obama administration, and wondering " how many even hope to build net wealth rather than living off government largess in coming decades," never commenting on the wealthiest Americans. [Breitbart.com, 6/12/12]
For more examples of right-wing media ignoring the increasing wealth gap to attack Obama over the Fed study, see here and here.
The Right-Wing Media Have A Pattern Of Dismissing The Growing Wealth Gap
Limbaugh: Increasing Income Inequality "A Myth." During the January 3 edition of Premiere Radio Networks' The Rush Limbaugh Show, host Rush Limbaugh claimed that "there are so many myths - the income gap getting wider, it isn't real." [Media Matters, 1/3/12]
O'Reilly: "Income Inequality Is Bull." During the May 14 edition of Fox News' The O'Reilly Factor, host Bill O'Reilly claimed that "income inequality is bull. Nobody gives you anything, you earn it." [Media Matters, 5/14/12]
For more on right-wing dismissal of growing income inequality see here, here and here.


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Both candidates agree, secret kill lists and unaccountable CIA 'double tap' drone strikes are necessary
Steve Watson
Oct 23, 2012
Last night's debate highlighted the fact that Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are in full agreement with each other that secret unmanned US missile strikes, documented to have killed thousands of innocent people, are "necessary" and "right ".
When Romney was asked about the US policy of drone strikes in Pakistan and elsewhere, he responded:
"Well, I believe that we should use any and all means necessary to take out people who pose a threat to us and our friends around the world. And it's widely reported that drones are being used in drone strikes, and I support that entirely and feel the president was right to up the usage of that technology, and believe that we should continue to use it, to continue to go after the people who represent a threat to this nation and to our friends."
Indeed, perhaps the only difference you'll get with Romney is that he'll use even more drones…
"But let me also note that, as I said earlier, we're going to have to do more than just going after leaders and — and killing bad guys, important as that is."
Conor Friedersdorf at the Atlantic today poses the question 'What If Mitt Romney Inherits Obama's Killer Drone Fleet?' and presents facts that confirm both candidates have shown that they would continue unscrupulous operation of death from above.
"Obama has implemented a global killing program with zero checks and balances;" Friedersdorf notes.
"…he's operated it out of the CIA rather than the Department of Defense; he invokes the state-secrets privilege to avoid defending it in court, even as he brags about its efficacy; it includes killing people whose identities we don't even know; all military-aged males we kill are presumed to be "militants"; the Pakistani government reportedly gets to pick some of the targets; at minimum, hundreds of innocents have been killed, including rescuers and funeral-goers…"
And Mitt Romney "supports that entirely."
Friedersdorf adds that "…if Romney's drone policy turns out to have all sorts of catastrophic consequences" it should be remembered that Obama "established the bipartisan consensus behind a worldwide drone-strike strategy and set all the necessary precedents."
So there you have it, a vote for Obama OR Romney is a vote for unaccountable secret warfare and the traumatization and murder of innocent people.
Do you need to know what else BOTH these candidates are in agreement about?
Steve Watson is the London based writer and editor for Alex Jones' Infowars.com, and Prisonplanet.com. He has a Masters Degree in International Relations from the School of Politics at The University of Nottingham in England.
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Hi didn't get a chance to thank you for the class yesterday. so uh thank you very much I learned so good foundation Technics and had a good time . I hope to hit the intermediate class in the not so far off future.
Have you considered applying to be a newspaper writer? Extremely wonderful writing!
I like to attend one of your jumping clinic, due to work I can only do it on a Friday, Saturday or sunday, please let me know when there is going to be a jump clinic on those days, I live in temecula
Hey Richard I am really bummed to hear about your bike being stolen.
I had a bike stolen a month ago. Fortunately for me is was just an old junker I just rode to the gym and back.
Can you give a complete description (anything different from stock) of your bike? So I can send it out to all my mtn bike buddies to keep a look out.
You can put it on the TCSD group site and I will forward it all over the place!
Good luck getting it back
Sad! 🙁 Passing the word. And by the way, coolest car ever!!
Sorry to hear about your bike and car damage. Just makes me so mad.
This article is waaaay overthinking it! Go to a pump track, or a line of whoops. Practice. You can even watch videos or talk to an instructor about pumping. Eventually you'll get lighter and lighter on the bike going over the rollers until you are actually getting air.
Trying to think about the bike moving independently in its own arc and trying to create tension between your handlebars and pedals is enough to overload anyone. Beginners aren't in the air for more than a second, anyway!
The basics are so-called for a reason. You should be recommending that people learn the basics before progressing to jumps. If his feet are flying off his pedals he needs to take a step back.
Hi Alexa,
you are absolutely right, practice makes perfect! All the more important when you're getting your wheels off the ground as the risk factor is definitely increased.
That is why we are huge advocates of progressing through fundamental bike handling skills before approaching jumping in our lessons. We start small and build gradually.
Sadly not everyone has access to or endless hours to spend at the pump track (something I think should be remedied immediately!)
Riders come to us to learn skills at a rate faster than they would work them out alone. Part of how we achieve this is by increasing a riders body awareness, helping them understand the relationship between bike/body and earth. Concepts are introduced and developed throughout the lesson in a way that is progressive and digestible. When practiced on your bike pretty soon these complex thoughts turn into sweet feelings of success as everything starts to make sense!
Developing skills takes time however and we encourage our students to contact us with questions as they learn and experiment. This article is an example of one of those questions being answered. It is not a complete tutorial on how to jump your bike but simply a small part of the picture.
Thanks for your feedback Alexa, see you at the pump track!
Aaron Lucy | Lead Skills Instructor
Great article! I've been working on incorporating this and it's amazing when it all clicks together, how the bike just comes up beneath me and stays stuck to my feet! it's happening more and more often, so definitely practicing makes perfect. Keep up the good work…and hope to do a jump clinic in person one of these days!
Thanks Aaron, I to have had trouble keeping my line when climbing up a technical section here in Santa Fe. I know this will help my riding in those sections . Thanks again for coming down for the Great 2 day class . see you soon Bruce
Thanks Bruce, can't wait to come back! They don't call these the Rocky Mountains for nothing huh!
Thanks Aaron! What a great article.
Thanks Patty!
Thanks Aaron. What you describe in the article is the exact information I was looking for when I took the advanced (Ninja) class with you in May.
Escondido or Liberty Station location, for Nov 3rd event?
Don't know who it was, but the female of short stature in Ninja kit who zoomed past me up Maple Springs Road, at the VQ, looked super fit. And then saw her singing and laughing as she rolled down Trabuco Trail. She might of finished in about 6 1/2 hours or so. Good going!!
Great, I'll be there Thurs at Liberty Station. Thanks, Steve
sounds fun!!!
Congratulations to all ninjas for being on this amazing team! Man, am I going to have to train hard now!
Love the article!
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Thanks for your blog.'Make sure the front wheel is straight as you bring the front wheel back down to the ground.' I agree with you.
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Hi! Is the 2 day workshop in Santa Cruz for beginners and advanced? I am a beginner and my husband is advanced. Thanks!
Came here looking for instructions on the build per the instagram post.. could we see more details on that?
Awesome, this is exactly what I need, practice at the balance point. How much for Steve to write up some blueprints so I can take this to my local carpenter to have him build one up for me? I'm totally serious by the way.
Wish I could RENT one of these…
Ya, me too!!
I love your tips on riding. You guys/girls are great.
Can you please advise me regarding optimal shock & fork settings for jumping? Pressure, rebound, etc. I ride a Giant Reign and weigh 150 lbs. I find I'm struggling a bit with the compress & explode and wondering if settings have anything to do with it.
Another who'd be interested in blueprints!
#6 is flat out dead WRONG and could end up injuring someone reading this nonsense! If you keep your butt that far back after dropping you WILL land rear wheel first, slamming the front wheel down and into the cartwheel of shame. The PROPER way is to re-center your weight right after the rear wheel leaves the drop so as you can match your bike to the angle of landing (in many cases you will even need to be quite far forward and pushing on the bars if landing to steep transition).
I couldn't agree more with Gman086. Looks like you changed your post but still not correct. Manualing off a drop is an advanced progression that should never be taught until your student has an understanding and a grasp of the manual.
Sorry don't mean to troll you but some of you other posts are also questionable. Just looking at your photos I'm detecting errors in body and ankle position. And in a couple your students head is down( meaning probably their eyes as well). Sorry one other thing. Looks like in some photos your instuctors are riding clipless pedals? WTF
About that location in pictures 2 and 5 near the top of Noble Canyon…that carsonite sign in picture 5 says to stay off. And electric bikes on Noble?
One up on the blue prints. Can't wait to make one it's been killing me not being able to manual
That's killer would love to have one . Blueprints would becawesome
Great news on getting blue prints made up. That's more of what I was asking for.
I can't wait to make one so I can really learn just how far back to go.
Just signing in so I can find out when the blueprints will be available..
Levels of experience relative to current terrain, age, recent riding hours, and more affect one's balance and poise and control. Knowing your comfort zone and only pushing gently on the envelope may seem to slow your advancement, but nothing slows it more than a few months of post-op rehab. Slow speed falls, where you can likely get a foot down and under, as long as your pedals are free (if cleated, clean and dry-lubed for smooth release) should be inconsequential, as long as you don't lock your arm to brace, instead crumble and roll so no bone system is directly taking the brunt of impact. Many places you simply can't afford to fall – exposed drop-offs, steep embankments with rocks and trees – and even moderate trails become dangerous above ten to fifteen mph if you hit something. Never let buddies bully you into ignoring your internal safety sense; they are not the ones who will bear the bruises or breaks. If no one is paying you to ride, you are an amateur riding for fun; if the fun has faded, back off and slow down.
Sitting and spinning works on smooth steeps, but on the steepest trails I can barely ride, I've found that one gear up from lowest is the best compromise when smaller rocks and steps may be deal-breakers. It gives me a little surge to clear an obstacle, but keeps the pedal from arcing too low too close to the thing I'm trying to get over. It puts me into my red zone, so can be maintained only for a few yards at a stretch, meaning I can't clean my hardest trails unless I'm above a decent fitness point, but can still be used for shorter sections – I just don't last as long and eventually have to put a foot down.
Take my money.
Would love the blueprints also….
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Thanks Stephen for such a great idea. I was able to build one a few weeks ago in just a couple hours from your pictures, I substituted metal in a few places as I'm blessed to have a full shop with tools and welders. I would be happy to submit pictures but can't find any links to upload them.
Thanks for this. Any idea, what is the max width rear tire you can use with this design?
Manual machine is a great idea! How about a bunny hop version that allows rear wheel to travel vertically but constrains lateral and fore/aft movement?
I have been doing this with an indoor trainer. No strap. The con to doing this on an indoor trainer is it gets loose at the skewer.
I like the strap idea, and I will add that to mine. As for the rest I am too lazy, and will continue to deal with the skewer loosening up. I still dont have my manuals performed naturally yet.
Thanks for posting, keep sharing.
exactly! and i agree, the front wheel strap is a good addition.
A small indoor trainer works well to get a feel for the body position and the leg motion but it doesn't help with balancing side to side or feathering the brake. its also better to allow the rear wheel to spin so you can readjust the pedals properly. I can do a good wheelie but still the manual eludes me because i always grab too much brake. i think i need some kind of extra wide wheelie bar attached to my bike so it stops me from falling over sideways and backward but leaves enough "play" to learn the balance. Im going to set mine up again today and add the front wheel strap. good luck all.
In order to do a real manual vs. a wheelie, you have to take the chain off the chainring. With the back wheel locked down, your foot pressure on the pedals drives the front of the bike up and makes it much easier to balance. Try it both ways to see what I mean.
Thanks, that makes sense. I did see another manual machine demonstrated with the chain off and wondered about that.
Links are to a nonexistent website. It is currently on Kickstarter with only $2000+ of the $18,000 goal. $230 retail for an oversized caddy does not seem worth it, not to mention the space it will take up compared to a large messenger bag which I have been using to fit all of my gear.
Hi HBD!
We appreciate your comments. We initially thought Kickstarter would be the best option for us as we launched our business and The Bullfrog into full production. But after many messages and comments, we've listened and learned our fans would prefer to connect with us directly. On Monday we transitioned our website to an online store, which is why the site was down for a few hours. It's back up now. I'm sorry you experienced a not-so-great first impression!
We understand your comments about price. With Kickstarter's fees and having to include shipping, we were in a corner and had to list much higher than what we intended. Yet another reason why we've invested in the new website and connect with people directly.
As far as the size goes, we worked for years trying to determine the perfect size. We think the current size is ideal for most gear, even accomodating a full face helmet. We understand some people won't have a need for that but it's nice to have the room when traveling on longer, overnight trips.
To help with space and storage, we've integrated a storage loop on the back to help get your gear up and out of the way. You can even tuck the mesh top in on itself. I ride a lot straight from my house. My Bullfrog is hanging on the wall and acts like a gear shelving unit. Then when I need to, I take it down, zip the top up and throw it in the car.
I will share that we are planning to launch our online store Labor Day Weekend. We'll be offering a 20% discount to The Ninja crew off of the $139.99 online price.
Thanks again for the comments! Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any other questions or comments at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Where can I get a Terra Gear Bullfrog?? Their web domain is a dead end.
Looks like a great product. Can I get one without joining the kickstarter??
Hi Mark! Thanks so much for your comment. We're in process of improving our website, which will include an online store. Unfortunately, the site will be down for a few hours today while everything gets done. As soon as it's back up, I'll message you. Thanks again!
I had posted a comment a couple days ago but it seems to have been deleted. I guess positive comments only or else they get deleted.
Hi Mark,
Quick update; the new website is up and running. I'm excited to share we will be launching our online store Labor Day weekend! We've got a special 20% off code for the Ninja Crew. I'll be sending over details to Richard so he can make a site wide announcement. Please email me at mike@terragear if you have any questions.
Assessment is key, crashing can dump major adrenaline and you really gotta take an extra half minute to make sure arms still bend, shoulders mobile and hands still grip. Stand up if you are up bend knees, ankles.
If there is a injury you should know by now, check the bike.
Seated climbing can be more dynamic with the addition of a firm push forward on the grips. Time them with the weak part of the pedal stroke.
I originally saw elite cross country riders on a furious pace on steep hills, they were so smooth at it I could hardly tell what they were doing.
I have the hardest time keeping the finger on the brake lever.
I even have the reach adjusted, my preference is to let em run and brake as late as possible.
Launching and manuals seem to flow better too. It took a long time getting accustomed to not using the brakes all the time on descents. Like skiing, there are counter-intuitive techniques and letting them run is not what a sane person does.
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I signed up for the 2 day Santa Cruz adventure class and I have a question. I've been a roadie for 20+ years and now about 6 mos of MtB riding in at mostly blue square level. Are there any skills I should work on in advance to best take advantage of the sessions. Looking forward to it.
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Trying to reach Karen. I work at Black Mountain Bicycles and am a member of Linked cycling San Diego. i had planned to come and help but am having an outpatient procedure on Thursday. I would still like to help as best I can. I was thinking about bringing a stand and tools and help if anyone needs last minute repairs. if I feel well enough I may also bring a bike and help in the way also. Please let me know.
Damon Poor
Please know REI started this because they
1) don't offer "black Friday" specials and always had A LOT of people asking what the specials were. Customers were, more often than not, irritated that REI didn't have specials…which led to unhappy customers…
2) business was always slow on "black Friday"
So from this number cruncher, it was/is cheaper for REI to close. AND it's a marketing strategy for them to close and avoid have angry customers who were search for discounts…
This is what led to the creation of #optoutside…
It would be a sincere effort if it had been prompted by a PURE altruistic thought, versus a marketing strategy to save $$ by marketing. Those are the two issues, $$ and marketing, closing is supposed to be standing against :/
I submitted an email inquiry – so stoked to hear more about any opportunities you have in my area.
Shawn Gentry 213-999-6173
Great demo, Hannah!
Cool article . Very helpful:)
Where can I download a copy of the blueprints?
i admit it. i am a so called "brake hog" i love to use the brakes to adjust my speed whenever going down hill but is mostly do to my fear of running into another rider. i will try to practice with this. thanks for the tip
All good points! I'd add that practicing track stands is a good skill for when it's time for Skinnies. This way you can come to a full stop if you need to, correct your steering and continue on. Practice Practice Practice is absolutely correct!
hey, not sure I understand step #3. It seems to state that the wheel is 45 degrees in the direction of your front foot. But, both pictures show the wheel pointed "away" from your front foot.
love the video! it really shows how good form helps keep your head so still!
sign up for a clinic. ez pz!
Interested, do you allow class 1 ebikes?
Cory appears to be too high and too far forward. Hannah did it perfectly!
Step 8, rail your corners whenever possible. Riding across the carpark while your buddy fidgets with her bike, straight shots back from the trail and going around corners in the neighborhood all offer opportunity to practice.
Interested in skills camp for my 13yo son. He just finished his first season with NICA/Cape Fear Fins and is looking forward to next year already. Can you please add us to your email list.
If anything opens up please let me know
In the good old days of 26″ wheels and clicked in pedals bunnyhops were stupid easy with the ability to lift the feet and the bike.
Now on a modern steed with flats, this is a good way to put a knee into the rear tire (I have a scar from this). I have been working on a proper bunnyhop.
The main driver for amplitude is in your step 3 involving thrusting the hips forward more than bringing the bars towards the chest.
Your instructions appear to be more of a punch technique that I can perform easier than a full hip thrust. Those require far more core strength to explode forward than my fat old body can effectively muster. This looks similar but is much different when installing into muscle memory.
This is the most excellent pointer regarding the front brake that I have ever seen.
Can you do this if you don't have disc brakes? Does it work with the cantelever brakes?
Took the Knoxville fundamentals clinic. The teachers were excellent. They tailored the session to the ability of the group. I've been MTBing for 5 years. Learned a lot. Plenty of critically important skills that I needed to correct. Great experience. Well worth the time and cost.
The only improvement I would suggest would be to send the participants home with written key points of what was learned.
Awesome- couldn't help but laugh at a few of these- pretty much have heard some of this advise coming out of my mouth……ouch!! Way to bring it home!
Sunshine Cycles in Athens, GA is amazing. Jimmy, the owner, always goes above and beyond. I drive by 10 other shops, and travel over an hour to have my bike worked on by him.
Thanks for this great post. While Outerbike is like a festival (yes we have food, beer & guided rides) we still keep the bike demo experience as the #1 priority of the weekend. some balk at the $240 price to get in, but if you try to rent/demo a high end bike in Moab these days it's at least $90/ day. Plus shuttles to Mag 7, plus food, etc. If you're serious about testing bikes it's hard to beat the experience of all those brands and getting to try them back to back to back. For 2019 here's our dates:
Sun Valley June 21-23, 2019
CB August 16-18, 2019
Moab October 4-6, 2019
Bentonville October 25-27, 2019
If you add volume spaces…do you go back to step 1?
You are missing the most important point: your cockpit. Handlebar, stem, fork steerer connections. And everything on the handlebar: grips, shifter bolt, brake bolts.
2. "…loosing the wheelie"? Is that the opposite of tightening the wheelie?
This past spring, at (a very athletic) 55 yrs old I gave it a try. I wheelied across a car park for about 80 ft when I leaned a bit far back.
As I went to put my feet down I realized I WAS IN MY CLIPLESS pedals!
I couldn't escape and as I fell backwards I saw the blue sky. I landed with a very audible thud on my spine.
My back slammed into the ground. I thought I'd broken my back.
I still did my 20 km Fat Bike ride and in 3 days I'd recovered 🙂
I did a 40 mile ride and at the end, I pulled a wheelie on my road bike while clipped in. I went too far and landed on my back. I fractured my T4 vertebrae. Had to sit out the entire summer. Fortunately no surgery was needed. Now I only do wheelies on my mountain bikes with flat pedals. I was 51 at the time, and in very good shape.
Lots of great tips thanks!
Totally disagree with 1 and 3. First off your bike does want to just roll over stuff. It is our hesitation and inoppurtune rider inputs that stymie your bike's natural tendencies.
Second, riders who are faster than you are often more skillful too. Following them often allows one to see the better more efficient line. However remember that you do not possess all their skills yet so don't abandon good judgment. On the other hand riding lines slowly to figure out lines is good also but slow. Combining the two is the ticket.
I agree with Walt, at least concerning point 3.
It depends on how those "better riders" guide you.
By following their line you just might be able to get that tricky descent or climb. If they do not guide you, or take notice of tou capability then point 3 is correct, if they take you capability in to account then you will defenitly learn!
I agree mostly with Walt but some things are better ridden over faster. Your tires will roll over gaps with a bit of speed but drop in and get stuck while going slow.
Hi I'm going over some jumps that have a downward slope landing but my front wheel is hitting the ground way before my second wheel. What advice could you suggest please?
I love my cargo pants
I sure don't, but bring back the halter tops …
Great Article and even Better MTB Relationship Advice! Only think you forgot is the Mid Ride Excursion to a Lake, Ocean Side or Mountain Top View. Our personal favorite was any Swimming Hole or Lake. In my previous life, MTBiking made for a greater relationship.
It never ends well, when training & exercise is the goal. Another's significant other rarely match for rides. That said, realize that one of you will be sacrificing a normal ride day for a more social one. And even there appeasing those others may not go well. Wait until ASO sandbags the ride far enough away from home by wearing long blue jeans pants, has to stop every mile for hydration, has to choose the eating spot. Some are needier than others. Doesn't matter if you simply gave up any say in any of it. Even what time the ride happens on their schedule. Hey, you know I'm just keeping it real.
It's really great. Thanks
Get in the moment, don't feel like you should or need to stay on each others' wheel and shut up and ride!
All good points, but why are there 6 points when the title says 5?
I have an ohlins coil spring fork, the travel is 150 mm. I believe that the spring may be to heavy for my weight, even on heavy hits there is still at least 30%travel left?
Yes, sounds like your spring is way too stiff for your weight. On the biggest hits you should use 90-95% of your travel.
You say the shock loses air when removing the shock pump. I believe the article is wrong – the shock only loses air when attaching the pump. So, in short, you don't need to add extra air before removing the pump.
Sorry, but I totally disagree with you guys about index finger braking. Using your middle finger gives you a wider grip on the bars and thus, more control, and allows you to shift with the index finger while braking if needed. That tendon thing you describe has nothing to do with this. With the middle finger on the brake lever the ring finger still has full grip power. Try this: Put you middle finger out and see if you can still grip the bar with your ring finger, yes, you can!
After braking with just my middle finger for 6 years now, I read through this article thinking that there was no way it would change me. Then I did the little 'middle finger on the table experiment' and instantly thought: "that's it…I am going to change my riding style tomorrow"…then I read this comment and thought: "yeah…wait, he's right: I CAN grip my bar with my other 3 fingers just fine"
So…thank you Mark…You restored my faith in my own goofy riding style!
Cheers mate!
I had on-going issues with "tennis elbow" that seemed to be related to my riding. When I switched to single finger braking using my index fingers, the elbow pain went away and has never returned.
Great article. As a "beginner" these really help me a lot. I do question "being stronger" with elbows out. The further from your body a "joint" gets (elbow) the weaker you become. I do agree that you have more control with elbows out. More planes of movement, but not stronger. Love your articles! Can't wait till spring. Built a Knolly Fugitvive late last fall, super excited about the upcoming season. Keep up the great work!
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I always get a little anxiety when I show up to ride with a new group. Good article Hannah.
This is very well written, thank you! You've done a great job of simplifying a complex topic. You might just want to re-read and replace "dampening" with "damping." I don't think you meant to say that you were getting the suspension a little soggy 🙂 And for people learning suspension theory, seeing two different words for the same thing can be confusing.
Pretty good article, although I do see a technical error.
It has been shown that if your shock pump and valve interface are working properly you DO NOT lose any air pressure when removing your hose, you lose air pressure when CONNECTING the hose.
When you figure out what pressure yo need, just remember when you RE-CONNECT the hose it will drop and show (maybe 8-10 lbs) less than what was actually in the shock or fork.
"You will probably notice that some air escapes as you remove the pump, this will mean that your air pressure may now be slightly less than what you recorded it as"
That air you hear "escaping" is just from the pump. Not the actual shock. The Schrader valve does not allow any air to escape. The reason you see less PSI when you reattached the pump is from the air in the shock filling the pump to that pressure. This is a common misconception we should try and clear up. Good article overall.
Just finished my second lesson with Gail Schaffer, she is amazing! I ask a LOT of questions and she is always happy to answer them. She is great at breaking down the process and techniques so you have a full understanding of what is going to happen. Then how to do it; and even redo it , haha. She has been integral at me becoming a stronger downhill rider and now I can fly through rock gardens with confidence and correct TECHNIQUE! I don't have to hike-a-bike each drop anymore or those silly switchbacks. THANKS GAIL and NINJA BIKE.
How about #8, sign up for some spring trail maintenance days? This time of year they are hugely important and serve as the best way to educate riders on how to be good trail users and stewards. They will also learn the how to best decide when to ride and when to stay home (or do a trail walk and clean up deadfall, spot drainage problems, and any other light work that is permitted).
One of the best and easy to follow suspension setup articles I have read. Good job Richard!
I've read a lot of pages about suspension setup and I also think that this one is really nice: clear and simple yet complete…
I have 2 questions:
I'm a pretty heavy rider (240 pounds with all my gears) but I don't really jump anything big. I just ride in trails. When you say that 90-95% of the shock should be used, is it for the agressive rider that do bigger features and then I could say that maybe for me it should be about maybe 80% of the travel or it just doesn't work this way?
Also, I removed all the spacers in my fork suspension even if I'm the heavy side of a rider and I find it better this way… If so, does it mean that it should be the same with the back suspension ( there is no spacer there right now) or should I experiment as the back suspension seems to be more sollicitated and I found it less plush than the front. I already use less pressure that recommended on trek website ( fuel ex 9.8). 20% less up front and 8% less in the back… Thanks!
I think I'd kill someone because I suck at riding on the road never mind rocks. Went mountain one time and crashed 6 times in 3 miles; scared to bring my body out again never mind someone else. Obviously I need a lesson on how to ride a bike through wet rocks and roots where I'd actually go faster dismounting and portaging the bike. It wasn't fun at all and depressing getting 3 miles behind me and no real progress, scenery (got lost to boot). Heck, I need to get up an work for a living; hard to do with broken bones (from experience road cycling) and this 50 year old bod doesn't heal quite like it used to. I don't care who's the better biker, if you really want to enjoy each others company and return in one piece HIKE! It's just as healthy, gets you to more cool places than a bike, and allows for more conversation/togetherness time while not completely out of breath. We both want to end up happy and bloodless if possible. I find that on a bike regardless of most riding environments; I paying to much attention to the road conditions, traffic, etc to be able to ride with someone as a leisure pursuit. When I see people riding together (not a training pack) they tend to be all over the place and not paying attention to others riders because they're having a converstion and pointing out the "sights". Maybe when I find someone who sucks as much as I do we can both fall off immediately and share an ambulance ride.
I Just read this article. It's written really well and much easier to understand. I really liked how you even went as far as talking about the colors of the switches. In the past I've read a lot of articles and even watched some youtube videos on how to setup a full suspension bike. I just didn't feel like I understood or retained all the info when trying to do the tasks. BUT now, I have a much better understanding all due to this article. Thanks for the science.
If I may, I'd like to add a couple of tips to "riding in sand". I live on the coast north of Perth, Western Australia and although I actively hunt out the firmer patches, I still have to deal with a lot of soft sand. I use 2.25 & 2.3 tyres @ 17-19psi.
1- Keep your weight right back on the saddle. Your front wheel should be as light as possible to stop it from digging in, which is the source of all the problems when riding sand. In this position, you can actually enter sand patches (traps) at speed without any problem.
2- Stay flexible at the waist. As your front wheel encounters irregularities in the sand surface (wheel ruts, foot prints…) and the resistance they create, fluctuates, it will cause your back wheel to lose traction and squirm around. Untrained riders see this as requiring corrective action, usually backing off on the pedals, which only ends up bringing them to a full stop. The best way is to ignore the squirming, keep your waist flexible, let your bum follow your back wheel as it wanders around while your upper body keeps the front wheel pointed in the right direction. Maintain a smooth cadence and you'll find your rear wheel naturally comes back in line with your front wheel. Feathering your rear brake will help your back wheel maintain traction, if necessary.
I hope this helps.
I always think of the bike as pivoting below the rider. It rotates, the rider doesn't.
Well written, Jeremiah! From one of our former students.
Good, advise. You can add ebike in there. It really is all about fun.
OK – fun, but on 14 roadies have us beat, and I do not want to be branded that way.
it looks like you skipped the transition from stair to level ground? that usually causes me some issues.
Most helpful and especially useful for pre-ride. Well done, lad…Pedro in PA
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I made one of these, and I am happy to report that I am making progress
#10 – Be prepared to get your butt whipped by the little shredders you have created. They learn quickly, recover faster and seem to have endless energy.
Great insight, Teri!
Good practical advice………especially the post crash assessment.
Regarding "positive thought":
I find those strategies most useful which do not set the mind against itself…..which means that, rather than pretending that the situation is OK — when obviously it's not, because you crashed, you build on your Step #2 — figure out where you went wrong, but then also figure out a mini training schedule to teach you how to do it successfully. This will probably involve doing a lot of repetitions, building back up to where you wanted to be when you crashed.
With some perseverance, all those reps should have replaced the memory of the crash with solid, real evidence that you can now pull off the trick.
Thanks for the good tips……
With bikes evolving with slacker and slacker head angles, the 'ready position' seems to have also evolved with more elbow bend, to get the torso more over the front wheel. This seems to help with front wheel washouts. I also seem to like a stem one size longer and a seat slid forward the same amount. Some newer bike designs, like the new Ripley 4, are steepening the seat angle and lengthening the top tube [even more] to help the front tire bite better and also aid climbing.
One more comment about extreme elbows out – makes it more difficult to prevent the shoulders from rolling forward. If you've ever had rotator cuff issues, this will resonate…
This is amazing!
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#5 is dead on! I even have my kids trained to find the lines when we hike.
Lol.. Love it. All spot on, except for the hair for me. But I will wear the trucker hat.
#17: "You consider plaid a neutral."
It isn't?
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Nailed it, Hannah! Solo rides are the frosting on the cake that is mountain-biking. Thanks for the article… @thomastownusa (instagram)
I love to ride solo! But number 2 is so important. Had a bad fall a few years back and broke my sternum. Couldn't ride out and had to life flighted. Now, I never ride solo without telling someone my expected itinerary!
what happens when you need a new tire?? you donotbhave it!!!
you have derailler hanger, you might never need, extra gloves, really, but much more likely you could cut your tires and you nneed a piece of gorila tape to be able to go on. Riding solo is about common sense first place and a real life experiances you do not have yet. Maybe later in your life…plus since your advise is to stay close to your car, kind of, minimalistic preparations is fine.
I keep several wraps of Gorilla tape on my handlebar.
Most of my rides are solo. The youngins are too fast and the greybeards and silver ladies are way too sedate.
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I don't think this is good advice. Stretching before exercise decreases your power output and strength. Best to stretch after your ride. You still need to warm up though.
First rider too slow
These are some great points.
I get so frustrated with many MTB Youtubers (who are honestly 10x worse at riding than they think they are) who spout nonsense about "overcoming their fear" and "just sending it."
Every year when the Whistler videos come out, you know a handful of clowns will start making videos of themselves stiff-arming some big jumps, praying they make it through without crashing. And of course making the obligatory "I/my friend crashed on the first turn!" video, downplaying their awful form while concluding they "just needed more speed." The worst part is many of these guys have 100,000+ subscribers, breeding a new generation of terrible, reckless riders who are too impatient to ride within their skill zone.
I sure don't miss cargo pants, but bring back the halter tops …
Recently attended the two-day course in Bentonville, AR with Matt Beall and Cory Rimmer as the instructors. Awesome class! Learned a lot of techniques and skills that I would have never figured out on my own. The instructors obviously new their craft and would push you but never beyond your comfort level. Tried things I probably would have never tried on my own but with their tips and instructions these things were doable. Thanks again!
If your using clipless and lifting with your feet than it's not a bunny hop. It's mostly an upper body move.
Well, it's Cory, Hannah, Bernadette and Shanna in order of appearance.
Cool tip I'm trying this today
Good article. I used to wash my bike after very ride. Now I only wash it every 3-4 weeks. For the frame, I use Muc-Off. It works great and gives my bike a showroom shine. For the drivetrain, I use Simple Green. It's environmentally friendly and is citrus based. To dry off my bike, I use a soft chamois. Nice to know I'm not the only person bouncing their bike to get the extra water out!
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use leaf blower to get rid of water. easier and no knuckle scuffs
Since I've lived in a townhouse community, that's the only thing I use my "leaf blower" for :-). Not only no scraped knuckles, but blows water from areas you can't reach with a chamois.
Also: great article!
What's the product in the photo where the fork is being sprayed? All I see in the text is "silicone-based spray."
I appreciate the regular communication relative to tips on better
Mountain Bike Riding.
I once mentioned to your org. that if you could add Tucson, AZ to your course schedule; I would definitely attend a class.
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I believe that step 4 should start with:
Right as your front wheel passes the obstacle
not "as your back wheel passes".
Wow, this sounds like a lot of work. Here's my routine:
Bounce bike a few times to remove loose mud or dirt.
Wipe off seat post and fork stanchions.
Wipe chain thoroughly.
Lube chain (I recommend chain lube).
Wipe chain thoroughly.
Perhaps Emily Batty needs the input of your wealth of experience.
Very well explained. My cornering has been crap lately, this sounds, um, unintuitively right. Thank you.
I just finished a 2-day clinic with Susan and Brian (at Kingdom Trails, VT), and they were great. They both have the ability to break down a skill into smaller more manageable components that you can practice individually before trying to integrate them all together as a more complex skill.
I took this clinic because I wanted to be able to do small drops and jumps properly, and I really feel like I got that. Understanding why you do something a certain way and having a skilled rider/instructor demo it and then watch you try and critique what you just did is absolutely invaluable.
Susan and Brian were just super nice people. They created a learning environment where everyone felt comfortable and we all just had a really great time.
(I also have to thank Patrick for turning me on to Ninja MTB in the first place!!!)
How nice article this is! I am a bike lover. Your valuable tips and suggestions is very wrathful for me to bring my biking skills one step ahead. Keep posting new tips with us..
Great stuff! Just hard to remember it all when going downhill at 25MPH
Great read!
True on every reason! Keep up the great work!
This is such a handy informative article. Thanks for your valuable suggestions. It is really important to know as dirt-bike riders. Keep sharing your suggestions with us.
My reasons for not riding.
Some of the people that I was riding with pissed me off so much that it was more grief than glory.
The trails are closed because of weather.
Hi, Thank you for the information. I have a Query about the bicycle.
Which bicycle is the best for the mountains ?
Somebody should really check her exercises and their appropriateness for intermediate athletes.Clam shells are a closed chain exercises – the feet remain together the knees are bent and only the knees separate. She is demonstrating a side leg lift, which is open chain and put a tremendous amount of pressure on the hip joint -Especially with a band.
The single leg knee squats below 90° are also only for people who have progressed to that level of difficulty- Could really blow someone's knee out. Then it just gets worse..
Great topic. But her solutions are way off base for functional exercise and safety and progression. That's just my opinion:)
I love the pics where the clinicians are standing at the ready to help the rider around or over the path. I'd like that to try to learn how to ride switchbacks and over small logs.. would def take a class next summer if this were the case!
Really enjoy the articles, pics, & dreaming!
Hi, Thank you for the information. I have a query about the bicycle.
Which bicycle is the best for the mountains ?
Useless article. 27 years ago I read a GOOD one in some bicycling mag which laid out a SPECIFIC 3 month plan which rotated between low reps, medium reps, and high reps. I followed the plan and had EXCELLENT results. I still have it stashed away somewhere – think I'll go look for it.
Carlos- if you find the workout, can you share it?
100 % concur with above comments!!
I find it difficult to understand how a person "credentialed" as she claims , would post such difficult and potentially injurious exercises to an general audience.
Hi, thank you for the feedback! I use both these exercises regularly with my clients who are beginner, intermediate, and advanced cyclists and I've seen great results. The pistol squat is definitely an advanced exercise when done unsupported, which is why the article offer progressions. Side lying leg lifts and clamshells do a great job at activating the glutes both to increase strength and turn on those muscles prior to squatting. There are many exercises that folks can do to increase single leg strength and stability. The purpose of the article was to provide two options, and have one with a progression (pistol squats). Do you have exercises you prefer to use for single leg strength and stability?
Greetings Amy, I appreciate your article and the guidance that it gives. So many are caught in a routine which really should be updated for those who truly wish to improve their performance.
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"If you walk into a shop and don't get a good vibe then take your business elsewhere." I agree with that bit of advice. And I've walked out of several bike shops that opened the sales process with this attitude: "Just come in knowing your budget and what you want to do on your new bike. You don't need to come to our store prepared with more than that,"
I don't keep up with all the latest MTB trends, so when I go to buy a new bike, I bring in my bike and ask, "How are the new bikes better than my current bike?" Of course we talk about what trails I like, but also what trails I don't like and why. This is where I decide if the salesperson is a 'go' or 'no-go'. Any discussion of budget at this point turns the discussion into a 'no-go'.
Assuming 'go', the first decision should be which frame that would best suit me. Then we start talking about what my dollars are buying. I won't divulge a budget. I ask. "In your opinion, which component level is the best value?" Then I ask about the performance difference of that model vs. one level down and then vs. one level up. If I judge one of the bikes is a better value than the original recommendation, I repeat the question with the next next level until I find the right balance of $ vs. benefits, for me. If the salesman can't inform me in a knowledgeable yet patient manner, I'm out the door. If he can, I need to be able to demo the bike on a trail of my choice.
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Sorry….. but gotta call you out. Here goes:
No explanation of why it works? Well, the first turn is unnecessary; just set-up wide and make the smoothest possible arc through the corner. That's what's working—the wider arc. Also, you shouldn't drop both feet—you really shouldn't turn twice. No real rider drops a left foot, turns right, then drops a right foot around the left corner (if the foot needs to drop around the left—the real corner—for the correct reasons, that's ok).
Can you show me someone doing this in high level DH or Enduro racing? Answer: no. Also, teaching beginners, intermediated, etc., this will create bad habits and is dangerous (pedal strikes and just bad technique).
Also, you won't be able to brake well at all if you're putting a turn before your turn—especially if you're dropping a foot. And, this "technique" will be nearly impossible to do with any speed on any steep or difficult trail.
I'm not trying to be a jerk, but this isn't a technique that is used by decent riders (set up wide? Sure. But the "two turn" thing? You won't see it)
This bums me out because teaching this kind of BS is bad for the business of mtb coaching. There are all kinds of real and relevant cornering techniques you could teach. Please stick to those. This "two turn" deal is the kind of thing that turns people away from mtb coaching. And that upsets me and takes away from my business.
If you're coaching good stuff that ALL riders can benefit from, cool. There's plenty to go around. But this sort of 2-turn thing is pretty kooky, people will get that and now, collectively, mtb coaching takes a hit.
Sorry. But I have a tough time letting stuff like this slide…
"…just set-up wide and make the smoothest possible arc through the corner."
Yes – the pre-turn is a way to "just set-up wide", which then allows you more space to make the "smoothest possible arc through the corner" and allows you the ability to make adjustments as needed due to terrain.
This video is very basic and the movements exaggerated. As an experienced coach I am sure that you are well aware that you need to exaggerate your demos so your students do at least half of what you are teaching/showing them. Also, the pre-turn can later lead to more aggressive forms of opening up turns and controlling the arc/radius, which is something seen in many pro races – both DH and Enduro, heck even in cyclocross we use this move sometimes. I am not saying that this is for every turn, but it is a great piece of knowledge and a skill to have in your toolbox.
It is even helpful on up hill switchbacks when you need to avoid obstacles. It is useful anytime that you need to control arcs that your wheels track around corners.
What is a Pre-turn? | Mountain bike skills with Simon Lawton from Fluidride https://youtu.be/4t5-IYpVIe4
How To Ride Tight & Steep Switchback Corners On Your Mountain Bike https://youtu.be/3Q_yJHwLJ_A?t=258
Sam Hill Takes On The Hot Lap Challenge | Pinkbike Hot Laps https://youtu.be/VcsHib1ovs4?t=275
How To Ride Blind Corners | Mountain Bike Skills https://youtu.be/9O-hgnV9zVY?t=120
How To Ride Tight Corners – Trail Tips with Nathan McComb – Ep2 https://youtu.be/FbJpsoeC_T0?t=122
How To Ride The High Line | MTB Skills https://youtu.be/3Bst1uxSS80?t=211
EWS 7: A French Classic. Valberg-Guillaume's Highlights, France https://youtu.be/1IiLhIekHZE?t=1066 (Nicolas Vouilloz – 10 time Downhill Mountain Bike World Champ)
ENDURO WORLD SERIES VITAL RAW – Getting Buck Wild in France! https://youtu.be/L1TI0Uw9-48?t=300 (Ritchie Rude pre-turn to open up the corner)
How to improve your line choice https://youtu.be/JPcmATYqop0
Hanna – so very well said.
I also pass along many of these golden nuggets to fellow trail riders. Hopefully one or two of these 'stick', and get used out on the trail. Many seem to have respect at their core, a concept that seems often challenged aT time in our Coulter, and on our trails. Grateful you taking the time to write these up so nicely, and making a positive impact.
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I just completed the Sedona 2-day Adventure clinic with Phil and Joanna Yates that included a day of advanced training with jumps, drops, and high-speed turning on Sedona's epic trail system. It was amazing! I have done my share of coaching, and I can say that Phil and Joanna are top-notch professional trainers! They ramp up the skills training from fundamentals to advanced riding techniques over two days. Their coaching styles are complimentary as they target each rider's desired areas of improvement. Both Phil and Joanna have a calm and reassuring manner of instruction that helped build my confidence over the two-day clinic. I highly recommend Phil and Joanna's Sedona clinics.
I really love this post! I'm a former roadie turned MTB'er and gravel racer. I love my Lycra even a bit more than my baggies, so It's good to be accepted regardless of what you where to the trailhead. As long as you have a helmet, you're good to go! I can't wait for my next Ninja clinic in Vermont, this coming Spring!
Great post! I give a wholehearted "YES, PLEASE!" to all three of the revised questions!
I ride in lycra because it is cooler. Temperature not style. I ride clips because I have been riding clips for 30 years and it is too late to switch now. I do not use a dropper because I started riding long before they were invented (ignoring the Hite-Rite). At that time you learned to bend your arms to lower your shoulders to lower your center of gravity. That being said baggies, flats and droppers all work great if that is the way you like it. I own a 26, a 27.5 and a 29er. All do their own thing. Tight quick twisties is the 26. Stable cruising is the 29er. Most of the time the 27.5 covers everything.
I fantasized about a dropper post for years before I found the first primitive 2-position, bounce-on-it (Gravity Dropper I think) for sale…and haven't had a bike without one for 15+ years. Ditto for full suspension (20 years) and 29ers (first time I tried either I knew I was never going back!). And I've never liked spandex – and let's just say that it doesn't flatter my physique – so have been riding in baggy whatever-shorts/shirts ever since my first MTB. But….haven't switched out from SPDs since ditching the toe-clips back in the dark ages.
While I dont care much for being trendy, advancing technology has been a great thing for the sport and my enjoyment of it………..who knows, I might even think about an E-BIKE sometime after I enter my 8th decade….
I ride road, gravel, and MTB. Lycra is always my first choice for comfort and efficiency. Good bibs and a long sleeve jersey (sun protection) with pockets. Clipless and flat for the MTB. I change pedals/shoes for different rides. I could live without a dropper post, but it happens to be on my current ride. I've always been a land steward for my "local spot," first as a rider and then as a member of a local land trust. If you want more people to enter the sport, dare I ask to welcome people on Class 1 e-bikes?
…so much for inclusivity #e-bikes. How about you selecting trails where e-bikes are permitted?
Hey, let's include Ebikers; otherwise we are excluding MANY who we may likely have no awareness of
Thank you
Not sure if you've done an article on this, but I'd like to hear one about riding in wet conditions be it rain or puddle or mud. What are the risks to yourself and your bike?
Riding in wet conditions is fun, but is it worth it?
Great article!
It would be great to see the actual speed as well as the slow-motion cut.
Thanks for the great content – I look forward to my first clinic with you guys in May.
Agree with KidX. Full speed and then slow mo back to back would have been awesome.
That manual was awesome. I never do those. Also thanks for adding the slow mo. Looking forward to two of your clinics in North Carolina this year.
I was considering buying a dropper post but that means I will not be able to use a rear mud guard. I'm usually in wet and/or muddy places so the mud guard saves me from having a huge splurge of dirty water and mud up my back after each ride. Is it possible to have a dropper post but yet have a rear mud guard as well?
yes get one that fits on the top tubes of your rear triangle
Or choose a dropper length that leaves an inch of post that does not move exposed above the seat tube, and attached the rear fender to that section of post.
nice job really helped
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This is brilliant!
This was actually one of the coolest "tips on how to stay at home" e-mails I've gotten yet!
Very well done and very useful! Thank you!
I got so into heavy heels I find scooping the back wheel up refreshing.
All worthwhile but should include the lateral bunny hop (though some might argue that jumping sideways up onto a curb is a more urban survival skill).
Me too a dirt lover! 🙂 Amazing content, keep it up!! Much love from team Geekwake.!
Hahaha. I've only been riding for a year, but I'm hooked. I realized I was a mtb when my friend said, "that's a Santa Cruz Tallboy" when we were looking at bikes in a parking lot. I said "no, they didn't make the Tallboy in that color in 2019, that's a High Tower".
I would like to second CyclinAl,
I ride a lot of sand in Nor Cal in the summer time from the beaches to the Sierra Mountains, we encounter sand often in low sections of the trails. My first tip to riders who struggle to stay balanced in the loose stuff, is to sit on that back wheel. I agree with the keep your head up and that helps shift the weight, but butt heavy back and arms straight and keep the speed. If you can keep your front wheel floating on the sand you have it made. Slow down, brake, or try to avoid an obstacle and you are doomed on anything other than a fat bike! Make it fun not a fight.
Keep up the great positive articles!
I've been riding MTB for 24 years and feel like I just now learned how to brake properly. Thanks Singletracks!


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Located right on Lake Ontario, Oakville offers an unlimited amount of recreational and cultural opportunities. One man-made and two natural harbours, provide lots of spots for sail and power boats. Downtown Oakville and the village of Bronte offer fabulous shopping and high end restaurants as well a Performing Arts Centre that attracts many big name performers every year. The historical centre of Oakville, along with the Historical Society and the Erchless Museum provides plenty of opportunities to explore Oakville's heritage. Annual events like the Oakville Jazz Festival and Midnight Madness events are always very well attended. Located 30 minutes from Toronto by train and one hour from Niagara Falls by car, Oakville's surrounding area offers a wide range of activities within easy reach. Several first class golf courses are located in and around town, including the well known Glen Abbey Golf Course, home of the Canadian Open. To accommodate Oakville's growing population and its many young families, the town also offers state of the art recreation centres and many parks and sport facilities.
Town of Oakville:www.oakville.ca
Oakville Calendar: http://www.opl.on.ca/programs/events
Oakville Parks: http://www.oakville.ca/parksrec.htm
Oakville Centre: http://www.oakvillecentre.ca/
Oakville Galleries: http://www.oakvillegalleries.com/
Oakville Museum: http://www.oakvillemuseum.ca/
Oakville Library: http://www.opl.on.ca/
Oakville Transit: http://www.oakvilletransit.ca/
Oakville Council: http://www.oakville.ca/calendar/council/
Oakville Tourism: http://www.oakvilletourism.ca/
Oakville Trails: http://www.oakvilletrails.ca/
Downtown, Old Oakville, Eastlake, and the Lakeshore corridor are among the most sought after, and expensive, residential areas with many custom built, multi-million dollar, luxury homes, as well historical, protected properties. Increasingly, many luxury condos and townhouses are also being built in this area. The middle part of town clustered around the QEW features established neighbourhoods with well maintained properties. In the north and west part of Oakville, extensive building has created family friendly new subdivisions, however, prices are still high. The central core around Trafalgar Road is seeing an increased emphasis on high density housing with easy transit access to the QEW and the Go train into Toronto. North Oakville East, north of Dundas Street East, has started to build new housing and continues to expand rapidly


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fretboard - Black dot inlay
fret - Medium frets
number of frets - 22
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UFC on Fox 7 Preview
Henderson vs. Melendez
Benson Henderson is undefeated since entering the UFC. | Photo: Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Getty Images
Who does not love a fight card with a distinct theme? For its seventh appearance on Fox, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has put together an event featuring eight bouts pitting Octagon veterans against Strikeforce imports, including all four conflicts set to appear on the main draw.
Gilbert Melendez's promotional debut is of significant interest, as the former Strikeforce 155-pound king has long yearned to prove himself against the best the UFC has to offer. He will get that chance against reigning lightweight champion Benson Henderson in the UFC on Fox 7 headliner. Additionally, Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix winner Daniel Cormier locks horns with former UFC heavyweight titlist Frank Mir in the co-main event.
Here is a closer look at the UFC on Fox 7 card, with analysis and picks:
Sherdog Fantasy MMA: UFC on Fox 7 Free Fan Pick'Em
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Melendez has won seven straight.
UFC Lightweight Championship
Benson Henderson (18-2, 6-0 UFC) vs. Gilbert Melendez (21-2, 0-0 UFC)
The Matchup: If two closely contested bouts with Frankie Edgar left some question regarding Henderson's long-term viability as 155-pound king, "Smooth" emphatically erased those doubts with a dominant performance against Nate Diaz at UFC on Fox 5 in December. The champion slowed Diaz with leg kicks, overpowered him in the clinch and even rocked the Stockton, Calif., native with power punches on a couple of occasions. Henderson has compiled an impressive resume in an ultra-competitive division, besting Mark Bocek, Jim Miller, Clay Guida, Edgar (twice) and Diaz since arriving from World Extreme Cagefighting.
Melendez has long been recognized as one of the top lightweights and pound-for-pound fighters in the world, and now the former Strikeforce champion finally gets the opportunity he has desired for so long: to compete against the UFC's best. "El Nino" put together a remarkable run in Strikeforce, winning his last seven fights; he has not lost since dropping a unanimous decision to Josh Thomson in 2008, and Melendez has since bested Thomson twice. Melendez survived a closer-than-expected third bout with "The Punk" in his most recent outing -- an effort that the Californian said might have resulted from a lack of motivation. That should not be a problem this time around.
These two lightweights are built for five-round fights. Each of Henderson's three title bouts have gone the distance, while four of Melendez's last five appearances have required the entire 25 minutes. Much of Melendez's success is predicated upon his ability to outpace his opponents, both on the feet and in scrambles and transitions on the mat, but he will find it difficult to wear down the well-conditioned Henderson in the championship frames.
Melendez's improvement in the striking department over the years will be his best asset. He generally out-lands his foes at a greater rate than Henderson, and he has proven himself capable of landing multi-punch combinations in the pocket in recent bouts. However, Henderson was able to keep Diaz -- a volume-based striker -- off-balance thanks to a steady diet of leg kicks and takedowns. As a result, Diaz never got into a rhythm and was ultimately out-landed by a lopsided margin.
While Melendez has a solid jab, he is not as proficient a striker as Diaz. However, he is a much better wrestler, and his ability to follow punching combinations with takedown attempts could sway the fight in his favor. Henderson's athleticism and upper-body strength make him difficult to hold down, and Melendez's willingness to initiate scrambles to improve position could result in him giving up his back or being trapped in the champion's dangerous guillotine. Being nearly impossible to submit gives Henderson a freedom to be aggressive with ground-and-pound and submission attempts that few fighters are allowed.
Henderson can negate Melendez's attempts to set the pace with aggressive striking by outmuscling him in the clinch and wearing him down with dirty boxing and knees. Henderson's ability to consistently land kicks to the legs and body will also slow down the challenger as the contest advances.
The Pick: This appears to be an evenly matched fight, but Melendez is not going to offer Henderson anything he has not seen already. Unless "El Nino" can consistently utilize footwork and movement to out-strike Henderson over five rounds, the champion's strength and athleticism will allow him to gain the upper hand in wrestling, scrambles and tie-ups. Henderson retains his title by decision.
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Michiganders have good reason to say "domo arigato, Mr. Roboto!" On April 18, teams from Michigan high schools dominated the finals of the 2009 international FIRSTTM Robotics Competition in Atlanta, Ga., with Milford High School's "Heroes of Tomorrow" winning as part of the first-place three-team "alliance." Three Michigan teams comprised the runner-up alliance: the Utica Community Schools' "ThunderChickens," the Oakland County Schools' "Truck Town Thunder," and Berkley High School's "Da Bears."[1]
Considering that this year's competition began with 1,680 teams from all over the world, placing four teams in the top six qualifies as a Great Lakes State smackdown.
Contrary to what the name might suggest, the FIRST Robotics Competition has been held annually since 1992. FIRST — "For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology"[2] — is the nonprofit organization responsible for the competition. This year's FRC drew students and robots from schools around the world, including Brazil, Canada, Germany, Israel, Turkey, Mexico, the Netherlands, the United States and the United Kingdom.
The FRC has experienced meteoric growth in participation and interest. In its inaugural year, "28 teams competed in a high school gym in New Hampshire," said FIRST Communications Manager Marian Murphy. Seventeen years later, nearly 1,700 teams participated in the FRC competition, stretching from late February to mid-April. Bill Miller, director of the FIRST Robotics Competition, projects that next year's FRC will host more than 1,800 teams. This year, Michigan high schools fielded 132 teams, with 16 of them competing for the first time.
A rookie team might not seem like a serious threat in a sophisticated competition like the FRC. But the FIRST game design committee tries to level the playing field by changing the competition each year. The list of allotted materials used in building the robots is tweaked, and the rules of the game are changed.
For instance, this year's game features a slick surface for the robots to maneuver on, mimicking the gravity on the moon's surface to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing (the competition was even called "LUNACYTM" this year). In addition, the robots had to haul payload trailers, with each team's robot competing to scoop up game balls and dump them into opponents' trailers. Veteran teams that had previously perfected their robots' performance on carpet "had to go back and redesign for a slick surface and for pulling a trailer," said Miller.
Volunteers mentor each team during the FRC's design, build and competition phases. Mentors include parents, teachers, engineers, inventors and scientists. Lori Gleason, a teacher at Milford High School and a nine-year mentor to the "Heroes of Tomorrow" team, provided a window into the process: "The engineers [from the General Motors Milford Proving Grounds] give me their drawings, and I help the students in my sub-group plan the best way to machine the given part." The HOT team is provided access to three-dimensional mills and lathes in the GM Milford machine shop. Through mentorship, "[The students] get to work with world-class professionals who inspire them to achieve what they may otherwise not even dream of," explained Gleason.
"We are so blessed to have the mentors that we have," said Megan Crowley, 17, a senior at Milford High School and head of the "chairman sub-group" for the Milford HOT team.[3] "They really are able to take this experience to another level." Crowley has enjoyed a relationship with FIRST since the seventh grade, when she got involved in the FIRST LEGO® League.[4] At the time, she was recovering from a broken toe, and her mother encouraged her to join. "I didn't have much say in the matter," recalled Crowley, "but I'm really glad that it happened."
Michigan students followed a different path to the FRC championship this year. While other U.S. and international teams qualified for the finals through one of nearly 40 regional tournaments, Michigan teams were part of a FIRST pilot program that allowed them to compete against each other on weekends in March and early April. "It's like 'March Madness,' but with robots," said Crowley. After a final state tournament, Michigan's best teams qualified to go directly to the FRC Championship in Atlanta.
More than 20,000 students, mentors, spectators, event volunteers, family members, corporate sponsors and invited guests packed the Georgia Dome each of the three days of the FRC championships. The 349 qualifying teams were randomly divided into four divisions named after famous scientists: Archimedes, Curie, Galileo and Newton. Teams within each division were also randomly grouped into three-team alliances. "Just like in the real world, teams work with and compete against one another," explained Miller.
In each division, the eight individual teams with the best records each chose two other teams to be part of their alliance, and the eight resulting three-team alliances competed to determine a division champion. The four division champion alliances then competed in the championship finals.
Milford's HOT team — along with teams from Illinois and California — belonged to the last alliance standing. "The HOT team has become the most decorated team during a single season in FIRST history," said Gleason. The team has won not just the FIRST Championship, but also the Michigan State Championship, the GM Industrial Design Award (twice), the Johnson & Johnson Gracious Professionalism Award and numerous other awards and accolades.
"FIRST Robotics is ... a varsity sport for the mind," FIRST in Michigan Director Francois Castaing told WWJ Newsradio 950 on April 19.[5] "It is the only varsity sport where everybody becomes a pro."
The sports comparison seems apt, considering the FRC's competition fields, tournament-style organization, Georgia Dome venue and $9.8 million in scholarships.[6] Competitors learn cooperation, leadership, creativity and problem-solving in real-world scenarios under the supervision of veterans in the field of engineering. "The team has a hard deadline and is working with limited time, resources and money," said Miller. "There are a lot of people who think FIRST is about kids building robots. Really, it's about FIRST and robots developing leaders who will solve the technological problems of the future."
[1] All four teams have Web sites. See www2.huronvalley.k12.mi.us/schools/mhs/activity/hot_team/index1.htm; www.thunderchickens.org/; www.trucktownthunder.com/; and www.247dabears.com/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx, respectively.
[2] For more about the organization, see http://www.usfirst.org/.
[3] www2.huronvalley.k12.mi.us/schools/mhs/activity/hot_team/index1.htm.
[4] See www.usfirst.org/what/fll/default.aspx?id=390.
[5] See www.wwj.com/Michigan-Shines-In-FIRST-Robotics-Championship/4228425.


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Each fashion week I always lay out a different bag for each day and each season I never really stray away from one as it turns out to be perfect for carrying all my LFW lifesavers, which are better known as my fashion week essentials, doesn't LFW turned me into a right drama queen!!!
Last year I did a blog post on the 8 Things A Fashion Blogger Needs On-The-Go, you guys all seemed to love it, and most of the things I still really agree with – the phone is still important, fast connection is a must, never go anywhere without a pad or a proper camera, and always go for a bag that is not only roomy enough but is comfortable when it is all packed in.
For the autumn/winter 2014 shows I packed my loaned Russell & Bromley Gilt Edge handbag with all that and more. The major change from my blog post last year has to be the technology, I still agree with ditching the laptop, but this season I am all about the Windows Surface 2 – part tablet, part laptop – just slimmer, lighter and so perfect for putting in your handbag.
I have gushed about the Windows Surface 2 before, I am obsessed with using it while I am cooking with its hand-swipe technology, but it is also great for doing my work while I am out-and-about. Not only is it light, it also comes complete with Office – so it means I can do all my work using Word, which is so much easier than using notepad on the iPad, plus it means that there isn't a chance of sending copy that has spelling mistakes in, which is so easy to do when you are rushing about during fashion week.
The other piece of technology that has been a lifesaver is the Samsung Note 3, I spoke a little about it in an earlier style post, but I really can't stress how amazing it has been especially when it comes to editing photographs on-the-go. The camera itself is great, it has an amazing 13 MP, but it is the combination of the large 5.7″ display and S Pen that makes it great for getting the best picture ever, and the pre-loaded editing software is just as good as any of the apps you can download like VSO Cam and Snapseed.
The phone also has a Scrapbook function, I think this is available for all Samsung devices, which is great for organising photos and videos to make them easier to find. The other lifesaving function had to be the multi-window, which allows you view two different applications on the large screen – so I could look at my social media channels, while checking out my schedule for where I was suppose to be heading.
As well as technology there were three other items that I couldn't leave the house without – my fingerless gloves knitted by mum, cosy and perfect, my Lola by Marc Jacobs perfume, everyone needs to smell nice, and Soap & Glory's Kick Ass Concealer, a three-piece camouflage kit that always to perk up my make-up.
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Just a quick note from the Elita Women's Cycling Team who will be competing at the women's world cup event in Montreal this weekend. The team for this weekend will be made up of Kim Langton, 23 of Ancaster ON, Annie Gariepy, 23 of Bromont QC, Sophie St Jacques 22 of Boucherville QC, Cybil DiGustini 20 of Victoria BC, Melanie Dorion 22 of Deux Montagnes QC and Melanie Nadeau of Sherbrooke QC.
The girls have just returned from Philadelphia where they raced this past weekend and counted for 2 of the top 3 Canadians in the race. Furthermore this is Elita's 3rd world cup event this season as they were fortunate enough to compete at the event in Sydney this March. After the World Cup in Montreal the girls will be heading out to Idaho for the Hewlett Packard Women's Challenge and then to Fitchburg for the Fitchburg Longsjo Classic.
Team Elita would like to extend an invitation to all Canadian Cyclist readers who will be attending the Montreal World Cup to join us for an autograph and photo session before and after the race. Come and pick up your free ELITA waterbottles !!
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8-13-10 Progressive Field
Yet another day at Progressive Field.
When I entered the stadium I found my first ball of the day in the second row back in the second section from the visitor's bullpen.
I had to be sneaky about it because there were several people in the front row, so I casually walked over to the ball without looking at it and picked it up. Had I jogged toward it looking at it someone may have noticed and turned around and grabbed it.
(The ball extended my snagging streak to 162 games with at least one ball snagged. 162 is an important number in baseball – its the number of games each team plays total during the season.)
My second ball of the day was a ground rule double hit by Shelley Duncan. It bounced into the trees, and was waiting in Heritage Park when I got there,
Game: 6 balls ( 4 hit, 1 device, 1 found )
Season: 431 balls (221 hit, 95 thrown, 59 device, 56 found)
Balls in the month of August: 80
Games: 66 games
Average: 6.53 balls per game
2010 Game Balls: 5
Career: 1,009 balls
Streak: 162 consecutive games attended with at least 1 ball snagged.
Attendance: 26,424


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izwar brauchte ein neues Website Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
Aus 17 Designs von 6 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
We need a complete website done for our weight loss supplement. The theme should be fitness, health and geared towards women. Please read detailed description.
Change Your Body Empower Your Life
Desired Color Scheme:
Open to designers choice
Desired Style:
http://www.dualactioncleanse.com, unibodi.tv, women oriented, fitness, health
Accepted File Formats:
Layered Formats (.psd or .tiff)
Homepage should be modeled almost exactly after ww.dualeactioncleanse.com, with some differences to suit our product and layout needs.
Please open up http://www.dualactioncleanse.com as you read this description it will help you envision what we need.
Top left we put our logo and slogan, top right we emphasize 1800 number + Live Help Logo + Hackersafe
Navigation should include: Home : The Program : Ingredients: FAQ : Testimonials : Order Now.... and on far right of the nav bar a "Login Button"
Big header image should be our product, and certain points that we will provide and then a call to action with a buy now button. On the right part area, All with a nice stock photography image like dual action cleanse has
Where they currently have their video, we want a stock photo of a docotor, saying "Doctor Reccomended" with a
doctor testimonial under it that i will give below.
Underneath that, keep the testimonials with the small images and their description.
Instead of the whole "choose your cleansing program" thing we will just have 4 quadrants/ squares with their own bullets, and each one has learn more button that links to program page. (http://www.unibodi.tv) with small little images exactly like http://www.unibodi.tv
Also we need a news letter sign up graphic, fit into the layout somewhereÂ
Footer put credit card logos + hacker safe + Trust icons
Our current site if you care to take a look now is slimvia.com but pay no attention to the current look, layout or feel since it doesn't apply to what we want.
For all the copy to use please check the copy.txt file that is included in the zip file. The zip file will include
the logo in psd format, which you are free to change however you think will fit better in the site,visually and layout wise.
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The testimonial images for the homepage, and the copy that you can use for the homepage.
Also other then the homepage we will need 4 other pages but are simple because we will use the same top header just the bottom content will change such as FAQ, ingredients,order now page, testimonials. However we will choose a winner based off of the homepage design and then you can do the other 4 sub pages after we choose you as the winner.


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PAG's Watershed Planning program focuses on strategies to preserve or improve the water resources in Pima County's watersheds.
As the Designated Planning Agency under Section 208 of the federal Clean Water Act, PAG plans for areawide wastewater treatment within Pima County. In addition, the program provides planning guidance to PAG-member jurisdictions, annual stormwater pollution prevention outreach and conducts riparian assessments on one of the region's only low elevation perennial streams, Cienega Creek.
Through PAG's Watershed Planning Subcommitee and Stormwater Management Working Group, PAG members have an opportunity to gain a better understanding of complicated state regulations that govern the use and the quality of our water resources. They also can develop coordinated input on new regulatory programs and keep informed about watershed policies and issues.
Community interest in preserving and restoring riparian habitats remains strong. While the regulatory structure is in place to ensure that drinking water needs are met, the trade-off has been that groundwater depletion has seriously degraded the quality of the natural stream environment. The future looks more promising as water conservation and water harvesting systems are increasingly being employed and stormwater is increasingly viewed as a viable water resource.
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