AngryMountainBiker Show

Garrett joins me to talk about the biggest technical advancement in mountainbiking in 10 years, how to develop a relationship with a bike shop, and why cross country racers are now moving to dropper posts too!

Today I break down a listener response to the Bikes in Wilderness Senate bill, then I pitch the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition's remaining 4 trail work days for 2016. Finally, I tell you what you need to know to do a comprehensive but quick bike safety and mechanical check of your mountain bike so you don't face disaster on the trail.

Link to Wilderness Act Status and Text

Link to Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition

Today Garrett Hubbard visits the studio. We discussed the new Senate bill that would allow bikes in federally owned Wilderness Areas and why it is good news for bikers, give you a killer tech tip that will keep your bike intact in a crash, and we also break down the trend toward wide rims, what sizes are available, why they are better, and why you shouldn't be a weight weenie at the expense of stability and handling--it can actually cost you speed!

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NY Times article link on Wilderness Bill

Today I break down a Singletrack.com survey infographic and what it says about mountainbikers. I also describe how to learn the track stand, which is where you balance your bike without moving, and why it is a useful skill.  We did a trail work day at Lake Fairfax also, and I lay out why you need to get out and do some trail work too.

Singletracks.com Infographic

More info from more-mtb.org

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Today I discuss the different types of mountainbiking crashes you might experience, including the Slap Shot, the Double Shot, and the Slow Moe Uh Oh.  I also relate some horror stories from the backcountry, including the time I dropped a rock that sliced open my then girlfriend's neck. You should avoid doing that!

I discuss the inspiring story of Grace Ragland, a biking coach with multiple sclerosis, and a startling UK legal case where a mountain bike instructor was successfully sued for 4m pounds, the upcoming trail work days in our area, and the tragic increase in highway deaths this year.

UK Instructor Sued

Grace Ragland, NICA coach

I do a breakdown of mountain bike flat pedals posted on VitalMTB.com and also rant about how to use the various lanes of traffic on our nations highways.  I also answer some listener email dealing with trail right of way.

I may not have counted correctly but I'm sure there are at least a dozen good reasons to get a dropper post for your mountain bike. Go ahead and do that today.  A decent dropper post can be had for less than $200 dollars and the reliability and competition is at previously unforeseen levels.

Today I relate difficulty in bouldering to how we think of hard mountain biking.  I also rant about trail etiquette, because you need to hear it.

In studio with me today is Garrett Hubbard, a local downhill rider who started riding in 1996 and raced in college for UC Santa Barbara in the late 90's. We chat about trail styles, bike geometry, and what it's like to be a team rider.

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