Thoughts

General thoughts on mountain biking.

Last Minute Gift Ideas

So…You have someone special that needs a gift for the holidays, or you are getting drilled for gift ideas from your loved ones. Here is a list to help you out with the perfect holiday gift ideas for that cyclist in your life!

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Things To Do In The Off Season

The winter months are always difficult for riders. The days are shorter, the weather is colder, the weather is more unpredictable…and when you add all of these factors together…that equals less riding. A rider that is not able to ride…is not happy.

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Time To Give Thanks…

It is Thanksgiving over here in the states, so it is time to give thanks for all of the great gifts in our lives. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you guys for supporting MTB by 198 in its first year or opporation. A website is nothing but text in space without its readers.

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EVERYONE is Doping

There I said it so everyone can calm down because quite frankly…I am sick of hearing about it. News hit yesterday that Austria’s Bernhard Kohl failed is drug test due to the use of a blood booster called CERA. Do I care? No and here is why…

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Top 6 Ways To Geek Out Your Bike

Check out these top 12 ways to completely geek out your bike. Disclaimer – Beware…this list will bring out the pocket protector, high water pant, calculator toting person in all of us. I claim no responsibility to what happens to you have you read this list. Proceed with caution.

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The Cycling Community

On my ride to work today, a thought occurred to me…”There is no other group of people like the cycling community.” This very tight knit group has very diverse backgrounds, views, opinions and ages but in the end…they all get along great together with their common passion…biking. Every weekend there are large numbers of these groups getting together and sharing their love of the outdoors and their hobby.

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"Four Wheels Move Your Body…

When I first heard this quote out of a motorcyclist’s mouth, I could immediately relate. There is something about two-wheeled motion that truly moves something inside of you. Those that don’t participate in this open wheeled bliss…just don’t understand.

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