uff® Headwear, known for their innovative, versatile and multifunctional headwear, is excited to announce the annual sponsorship of the kid’s cycling team from Kentucky, Red Zone Cycling Club and Team, starting December 12, 2008 to kick off the National Cyclocross Championships. Buff® will be providing custom Red Zone Cycling UV Buff® head and neckwear to all team members and coaches.
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.
The series “How To Become A Better Mountain Biker” has come to a close. Here is the 6 part series in summary. What have you done to “become a bette mountain biker”? I want to hear your thoughts, tips, suggestions, etc. Comment below or send me your article and I will post it on the site!
I have been looking for ways to increase functionality and usefulness of the site, and I concluded that video would be the best way to bring more interesting content to you guys. The idea is to have video footage of all of the product reviews and incorporate it into as many of the riding and maintenance tips as we can.
After some saddle time on the new 20mm thru axle Rock Shox Reba Team, I thought it was time for an update on how things are going. The overall stiffness of the Rock Shox Reba 20mm thru axle is much better than previous models.
Conquering a steep hill on your mountain bike can be extremely dangerous if you do not know what you are doing. If you come across a hill that appears to have a larger incline than 45-percent, you will need to use special riding positions to stay upright.
Mountain Biking by 198 is pleased to announce a new reviewer to the MTB by 198 staff….Chad Oliver. Chad has been riding for over a decade in the Boone, North Carolina region and now resides in North Georgia. He is constantly on the lookout for super tech riding that challenges his “no dab” style.
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.
If you know how to ride a bicycle, then you can join in on the exciting experience of mountain biking: conquering steep hills, jumping cliffs and scratching up your skin. Mountain biking is a little more risky than regular bike riding.
An often discouraging topic associated with any extreme sport is injuries. However, they do not have to be discouraging but little lessons that we can use to better ourselves and educate others wanting to conquer the mountains as well.