Bikes Aren't Retro, They Seem To Be Timeless
When I was a kid there were few things more important to me than my bike, and there were few things I'd rather be doing than riding my bike. Just up the road from me was an empty dirt lot known as "the Jumps". All the kids in the neighborhood went to the Jumps to jump our bikes. The local streets and driveways were where we attempted the tricks we saw on TV and in freestyling magazines. This was when freestyling was just getting popular, before the modern era of X Games and multi-million dollar stunt riders. The names of pros were known only to the dedicated few who spent their allowances on freestyling and BMX magazines.I remember there was an older kid a few blocks over who was the hero of all the...
Regardless of where you live, you can find a place to ride your bmx and mountain bike. Dirt jumps, freeride drops and bridges, mountain bike trails and bmx tracks are all great places to ride. If you don't have any trails or jumps, you can build them. All you have to do is find the right spot and get to work.If you are fortunate, your city may have trails or parks developed specifically for riding. Many times the city or county can provide you with access to land if they do not. You just have to use a little tact in getting this done. If you don't have any luck this way, there is always your backyard or you may be able to find an empty lot or some woods near by. Many trails have been made on...
Bikes Aren't Retro, They Seem To Be Timeless
When I was a kid there were few things more important to me than my bike, and there were few things I'd rather be doing than riding my bike. Just up the road from me was an empty dirt lot known as "the Jumps". All the kids in the neighborhood went to the Jumps to jump our bikes. The local streets and driveways were where we attempted the tricks we saw on TV and in freestyling magazines. This was when freestyling was just getting popular, before the modern era of X Games and multi-million dollar stunt riders. The names of pros were known only to the dedicated few who spent their allowances on freestyling and BMX magazines.I remember there was an older kid a few blocks over who was the hero of all the...
Safety Equipment for Easy BMX Tricks
If you have just bought a BMX bike then it is a really good idea to try to learn some easy BMX tricks, but you should really learn on a proper course. It is quite easy to hurt yourself if you do not know what you are doing so you also need to get some proper safety equipment. It is very easy if you are not an experienced rider to fall off even doing easy BMX tricks and it can be very easy to hurt yourself. The main thing that you need to buy is a proper helmet. If you injure your head it can be very dangerous and a good helmet that is actually made for BMX riding is one of the first things that you should buy. The next things that you should buy are elbow and knee protectors. They are the...
BMX Extreme Bicycle Design
Needless to say that at the very beginning of the BMX racing / riding era there were no bikes constructed quite like the BMX Bike . Usually, kids would simply modify their Schwinn Sting Ray bicycles by adding knobby tires and motocross handlebars. Additionally, they would modify the frames in order to gain performance, stability and strength. Later on, the first bicycles that where specifically pumped out of the factory for the purpose of BMX riding where first introduced.Some of the very first BMX bicycle builders such as R&R racing products, Webco, RedLine and Mongoose focused on creating bicycles that would be specifically crafted for the sport. Out of the first BMX models, the one produced by...
"BMX Bikes" - What a Ride
Remember not so long ago, when a bike was simply a frame and fork assembly with two wheels and a seat. Boy, have bikes come a long way since those days. One of the latest additions is the BMX bike.These beauties evolved from the old stingray bikes of past. With a little smaller frame than other bikes, many additional features can be added for doing all kinds of different stunts. With the addition of foot pegs to the front and rear axles, one can actually stand on these and perform different maneuvers and tricks. Some of the stunts are relatively simple while others take a lot of time, practice and patience to perfect. Standing on the front pegs and spinning the rest of the bike frame around or going...
Safety Equipment for Easy BMX Tricks
If you have just bought a BMX bike then it is a really good idea to try to learn some easy BMX tricks, but you should really learn on a proper course. It is quite easy to hurt yourself if you do not know what you are doing so you also need to get some proper safety equipment. It is very easy if you are not an experienced rider to fall off even doing easy BMX tricks and it can be very easy to hurt yourself. The main thing that you need to buy is a proper helmet. If you injure your head it can be very dangerous and a good helmet that is actually made for BMX riding is one of the first things that you should buy. The next things that you should buy are elbow and knee protectors. They are the...
Safety Equipment for Easy BMX Tricks
If you have just bought a BMX bike then it is a really good idea to try to learn some easy BMX tricks, but you should really learn on a proper course. It is quite easy to hurt yourself if you do not know what you are doing so you also need to get some proper safety equipment. It is very easy if you are not an experienced rider to fall off even doing easy BMX tricks and it can be very easy to hurt yourself. The main thing that you need to buy is a proper helmet. If you injure your head it can be very dangerous and a good helmet that is actually made for BMX riding is one of the first things that you should buy. The next things that you should buy are elbow and knee protectors. They are the...
Birthday Party Themes -- the road less traveled?
Is party theme planning dead?...as the smoke cleared the child asked:"What did you wish for this time Mommy?"And the reply: "The same thing each year darling, the same thing"Little did she know her Mother was crying out for a themed birthday party. She wanted a party she didn't have to plan herself!"I wished for a well planned birthday for me!"The problem...In a time poor world you can hear the sharp intake of breath as people steel themselves against a question as old as time:"What are we going to do for her birthday?"The question of a theme will inevitably get asked and if the Planning Person is not lush with time or flush with cash it might usher in card-cake-gift time.No plan. Just reaction.But...
"BMX Bikes" - What a Ride
Remember not so long ago, when a bike was simply a frame and fork assembly with two wheels and a seat. Boy, have bikes come a long way since those days. One of the latest additions is the BMX bike.These beauties evolved from the old stingray bikes of past. With a little smaller frame than other bikes, many additional features can be added for doing all kinds of different stunts. With the addition of foot pegs to the front and rear axles, one can actually stand on these and perform different maneuvers and tricks. Some of the stunts are relatively simple while others take a lot of time, practice and patience to perfect. Standing on the front pegs and spinning the rest of the bike frame around or going...
Bikes Aren't Retro, They Seem To Be Timeless
When I was a kid there were few things more important to me than my bike, and there were few things I'd rather be doing than riding my bike. Just up the road from me was an empty dirt lot known as "the Jumps". All the kids in the neighborhood went to the Jumps to jump our bikes. The local streets and driveways were where we attempted the tricks we saw on TV and in freestyling magazines. This was when freestyling was just getting popular, before the modern era of X Games and multi-million dollar stunt riders. The names of pros were known only to the dedicated few who spent their allowances on freestyling and BMX magazines.I remember there was an older kid a few blocks over who was the hero of all the...
Bicycle is one of the oldest vehicles used by man. It consists of a light casing built over two wheels (one following the other, with each of them being pierced with wire), a seat, handlebars (which are counterpart of steering wheel), brakes, and a couple of pedals or a small motor to propel the bicycle...
Bicycles - Your First Vehicle
Most of us got one when we were kids. Five years old seems about the age when kids are ready for their first ride. Getting your first bike is really a time of excitement. Most kids probably had training wheels on their first bike, these were used to keep the bike from falling down, while the kid was still on it. That was the trick with the bicycle, before you could learn to ride, you had to learn how to not fall off the seat. Once you learned how to ride, having your bike became a very liberating experience. It was probably your first taste of independence; you could just get on your bike and ride without needing help.The bicycle has to be listed as one of the greatest inventions ever. No...
When I was a kid there were few things more important to me than my bike, and there were few things I'd rather be doing than riding my bike. Just up the road from me was an empty dirt lot known as "the Jumps". All the kids in the neighborhood went to the Jumps to jump our bikes. The local streets and driveways were where we attempted the tricks we saw on TV and in freestyling magazines. This was when freestyling was just getting popular, before the modern era of X Games and multi-million dollar stunt riders. The names of pros were known only to the dedicated few who spent their allowances on freestyling and BMX magazines.I remember there was an older kid a few blocks over who was the hero of all the...
Cool Recreational Toys - Past, Present &...
Being a baby boomer, it hasn't been that long ago at least in my mind, that I was a kid and I think back to all the things that we had in the lines of recreation and fun. Boy, I remember waiting for school to get over for the year so we could get into some summer time fun.The first thing that comes to mind in the lines of early recreation was of course the bike. This for all practical purposes was really the only other form of transportation besides walking that we had as kids in order to get to where we wanted to go. Do you remember those days? Bikes back then were pretty simple with only one speed and the ole back peddle braking system. They did eventually come out with the 3 speed which was...
How Do You Decide That A Particular Sport Is An...
What are the determining factors in naming a sport extreme? There are many sports considered to be extreme sports today but how did they become to be known as such? Some came from seemingly benign beginnings and have evolved to more dangerous sports. The addiction to these sports it seems comes from the associated adrenaline rush that comes from the participation in them. Let's look at some examples of extreme sports.Skateboarding is considered the best known of extreme sports and was actually started in the sixties by bored surfers looking for a way to get exercise and cross train when the surf wasn't up. The sport took on a life of its own and soon national competitions were being held bringing...
Go-Getters In Vintage Movies: The Card (1952)...
The Card (also known as The Promoter in US) 1952 UK black and white, 85 minutes runtimeGo-Getters In Vintage Movies: Review by Esmerelda JonesAdapted from the novel by Arnold BennettOriginal Music by William AlwynAlec Guinness as Edward Henry 'Denry' MachinGlynis Johns as Ruth EarpValerie Hobson as Countess of ChellPetula Clark as Nellie CotterillEdward Chapman as Mr. DuncalfVeronica Turleigh as Mrs. MachinGeorge Devine as Mr. CalvertJoan Hickson as Mrs. CodleynSet in the 1880's in the five-towns Potteries of North Staffordshire, England.With a tagline "He's the cheekiest man in town!" The Card (Alec...
When I was a kid there were few things more important to me than my bike, and there were few things I'd rather be doing than riding my bike. Just up the road from me was an empty dirt lot known as "the Jumps". All the kids in the neighborhood went to the Jumps to jump our bikes. The local streets and driveways were where we attempted the tricks we saw on TV and in freestyling magazines. This was when freestyling was just getting popular, before the modern era of X Games and multi-million dollar stunt riders. The names of pros were known only to the dedicated few who spent their allowances on freestyling and BMX magazines.I remember there was an older kid a few blocks over who was the hero of all the...
Bmx Bikes
BMX Bikes are bicycles designed specially for racing on hilly and sandy tracks. Apart from racing on undulating terrains, bikers also perform tricks on flat grounds, trails and wooden ramps. Not too long ago, bikes were manufactured with an assembled frame and fork, with two wheels and a seat. BMX bicycles originated in the state of California in the late 60's, but it was not before the beginning of 1961, that the bikes achieved popularity, and the manufacturers began to produce bicycles frequently. BMX stunts and tricks are presently extremely popular among teenagers. There is a plethora of clubs and organizations where people can come and try their hands out on the BMX bicycles and practice the...
Bikes Aren't Retro, They Seem To Be Timeless
When I was a kid there were few things more important to me than my bike, and there were few things I'd rather be doing than riding my bike. Just up the road from me was an empty dirt lot known as "the Jumps". All the kids in the neighborhood went to the Jumps to jump our bikes. The local streets and driveways were where we attempted the tricks we saw on TV and in freestyling magazines. This was when freestyling was just getting popular, before the modern era of X Games and multi-million dollar stunt riders. The names of pros were known only to the dedicated few who spent their allowances on freestyling and BMX magazines.I remember there was an older kid a few blocks over who was the hero of all the...
"BMX Bikes" - What a Ride
Remember not so long ago, when a bike was simply a frame and fork assembly with two wheels and a seat. Boy, have bikes come a long way since those days. One of the latest additions is the BMX bike.These beauties evolved from the old stingray bikes of past. With a little smaller frame than other bikes, many additional features can be added for doing all kinds of different stunts. With the addition of foot pegs to the front and rear axles, one can actually stand on these and perform different maneuvers and tricks. Some of the stunts are relatively simple while others take a lot of time, practice and patience to perfect. Standing on the front pegs and spinning the rest of the bike frame around or going...
Freestyle BMX otherwise also known as Bike Stunt is actually the trick of maneuvering bicycles. Well, these bicycles are not your ordinary ones and they come with 20" wheelbase that are originally meant for races. Started in the late 70s and the early 80s, bike stunt reached the pinnacle of its popularity in the 80s decade but was soon robbed of it in the 90s. However, this temporary decline in popularity brought to the market rider-owned bicycle companies, which gave a fresh lease of life to the bicycles. The Bike Stunt is divided into five major genres, namely Street, Skateparks, Vert, Trails and Flatland riding. Street riding is exactly what it sounds like, the players use anything on the street...
Bikes Aren't Retro, They Seem To Be Timeless
When I was a kid there were few things more important to me than my bike, and there were few things I'd rather be doing than riding my bike. Just up the road from me was an empty dirt lot known as "the Jumps". All the kids in the neighborhood went to the Jumps to jump our bikes. The local streets and driveways were where we attempted the tricks we saw on TV and in freestyling magazines. This was when freestyling was just getting popular, before the modern era of X Games and multi-million dollar stunt riders. The names of pros were known only to the dedicated few who spent their allowances on freestyling and BMX magazines.I remember there was an older kid a few blocks over who was the hero of all the...
Business Team Building Strategy In The Jungle
"Tak kenak! Tak kenak!" "Adak Orang sanak!............"The quiet jungle has suddenly become noisy with intruders. Strange voices and shouting seemed to appear all around us. They were definitely foreign. We were being attacked!We had been expecting an attack, but we did not expect it so soon. We did everything possible to protect ourselves, but the only cover we had were some bushes, tree trunks, leaves and the natural foliage. If we protect ourselves from the front, we could not cover our backs. Such was the defense we managed to set up.Our casualty was very high. Nobody could escape the onslaught.Luckily, this was not real and nobody died.This was just a Wargame and the weapons were...
BMX Bikes Are For Those Who Like To Live On The...
BMX Bikes are specially designed bicycles for racing on sandy and hilly tracks. Apart from racing on hilly terrains, bikers also perform tricks on flat grounds, wooden ramps and trails. Earlier, bikes were manufactured with an assembled frame and fork, with two wheels and a seat. BMX bicycles originated in the state of California in the late 60s, but it was not until the beginning of 1961 that the bikes achieved great popularity. The manufacturers then began to produce these bicycles frequently. BMX tricks and stunts are now very popular among the teenagers. There are numerous clubs and organizations where people can come to try their hands out on the BMX bicycles and practice the skills and...
"BMX Bikes" - What a Ride
Remember not so long ago, when a bike was simply a frame and fork assembly with two wheels and a seat. Boy, have bikes come a long way since those days. One of the latest additions is the BMX bike.These beauties evolved from the old stingray bikes of past. With a little smaller frame than other bikes, many additional features can be added for doing all kinds of different stunts. With the addition of foot pegs to the front and rear axles, one can actually stand on these and perform different maneuvers and tricks. Some of the stunts are relatively simple while others take a lot of time, practice and patience to perfect. Standing on the front pegs and spinning the rest of the bike frame around or going...
When I was a kid there were few things more important to me than my bike, and there were few things I'd rather be doing than riding my bike. Just up the road from me was an empty dirt lot known as "the Jumps". All the kids in the neighborhood went to the Jumps to jump our bikes. The local streets and driveways were where we attempted the tricks we saw on TV and in freestyling magazines. This was when freestyling was just getting popular, before the modern era of X Games and multi-million dollar stunt riders. The names of pros were known only to the dedicated few who spent their allowances on freestyling and BMX magazines.I remember there was an older kid a few blocks over who was the hero of all the...
"BMX Bikes" - What a Ride
Remember not so long ago, when a bike was simply a frame and fork assembly with two wheels and a seat. Boy, have bikes come a long way since those days. One of the latest additions is the BMX bike.These beauties evolved from the old stingray bikes of past. With a little smaller frame than other bikes, many additional features can be added for doing all kinds of different stunts. With the addition of foot pegs to the front and rear axles, one can actually stand on these and perform different maneuvers and tricks. Some of the stunts are relatively simple while others take a lot of time, practice and patience to perfect. Standing on the front pegs and spinning the rest of the bike frame around or going...
Choosing The Right Bmx - Ripping Up Trails,...
So, you wanna buy a BMX bike hey? Good for you! What are you gonna do with your bike? Are you gonna rip along dirt trails or race your friends on the BMX track? Are you gonna show off, doin' some serious stunts on the streets of your neighborhood or down at the local skate park? Or are you searching for some big air, jumping ramps in the backyard? "Why does it matter?", you ask. Well, you want to buy the right bike, don't you? Yes, that's right. BMX bikes come in different styles for different uses. Generally you can put them into three classes: Your everyday racing BMX Freestyling BMX bikes Dirt jump BMX bikes. The racing style BMX is probably the most common BMX bike. These bikes are great for...
BMX Extreme Bicycle Design
Needless to say that at the very beginning of the BMX racing / riding era there were no bikes constructed quite like the BMX Bike . Usually, kids would simply modify their Schwinn Sting Ray bicycles by adding knobby tires and motocross handlebars. Additionally, they would modify the frames in order to gain performance, stability and strength. Later on, the first bicycles that where specifically pumped out of the factory for the purpose of BMX riding where first introduced.Some of the very first BMX bicycle builders such as R&R racing products, Webco, RedLine and Mongoose focused on creating bicycles that would be specifically crafted for the sport. Out of the first BMX models, the one produced by...
Sonic VS Mario VS Crash Bandicoot
A superspeed Hedgehog, a fireball-throwing, flying fat plumber and a Anthropomorphic bandicoot. The battle has been debated for years. Who is the strongest?Note: This debate is not biased. I am not in favour for just 1 of them. I own all their games and like them equally.Sure, Mario has been around for longer. His first debate on the arcade game Donkey Kong, and then his first proper hit in Super Mario Bros. Since then he has gained new features and abilities. Such as the feather, cape, his pal Yoshi, coloured caps, flowers, suits and mushrooms. Clearly with all these features, Mario is undoubtably invincible.But mainly from 1991 onwards, he had heavier competition. The name: Sonic the Hedgehog...
Custom Bicycles and Lowriders
Custom bicycles and lowriders have been around for a long time, but they seem to be back in fashion again. They were first popular in the 60's and 70's but in the year 2000 they started to be popular again. These bikes usually have a long seat and high curved handed bars. The riding position is usually fairly laid back. They were originally fashioned on the chopper motorbikes that were popular at that time. They often have a lot of accessories on them and are not just built for riding.There is now a thriving industry in these bikes that until recently had been thought of as a novelty. The bikes that they are making now, although they draw their inspiration form their earlier models are much more...
The 50cc Pocket Bike , Ride Along And Enjoy...
The 50cc pocket bike is actually designed to look like a mini motorcycle. They are usually made of steel or aluminum and are sleek and small. These bikes do not have much speed but are a lot of fun in riding over the hills. Pocket bikes are very popular nowadays as they give you the same kind of sensation as when you ride a motorcycle but only they are little slower. You should buy a pocket bike according to your size and weight. Different varieties are available with a host of dealers and you should be able to find a bike, which suits your style. The different types of Pocket bikes Pocket bikes may be run either on gas or electricity. Pocket bikes that are run on gasoline will be cost effective as...
Safety Equipment for Easy BMX Tricks
If you have just bought a BMX bike then it is a really good idea to try to learn some easy BMX tricks, but you should really learn on a proper course. It is quite easy to hurt yourself if you do not know what you are doing so you also need to get some proper safety equipment. It is very easy if you are not an experienced rider to fall off even doing easy BMX tricks and it can be very easy to hurt yourself. The main thing that you need to buy is a proper helmet. If you injure your head it can be very dangerous and a good helmet that is actually made for BMX riding is one of the first things that you should buy. The next things that you should buy are elbow and knee protectors. They are the...
"BMX Bikes" - What a Ride
Remember not so long ago, when a bike was simply a frame and fork assembly with two wheels and a seat. Boy, have bikes come a long way since those days. One of the latest additions is the BMX bike.These beauties evolved from the old stingray bikes of past. With a little smaller frame than other bikes, many additional features can be added for doing all kinds of different stunts. With the addition of foot pegs to the front and rear axles, one can actually stand on these and perform different maneuvers and tricks. Some of the stunts are relatively simple while others take a lot of time, practice and patience to perfect. Standing on the front pegs and spinning the rest of the bike frame around or going...
BMX extreme bicycle design
Needless to say that at the very beginning of the BMX racing / riding era there were no bikes constructed quite like the BMX Bike . Usually, kids would simply modify their Schwinn Sting Ray bicycles by adding knobby tires and motocross handlebars. Additionally, they would modify the frames in order to gain performance, stability and strength. Later on, the first bicycles that where specifically pumped out of the factory for the purpose of BMX riding where first introduced. Some of the very first BMX bicycle builders such as R&R racing products, Webco, RedLine and Mongoose focused on creating bicycles that would be specifically crafted for the sport. Out of the first BMX models, the one produced by...
"BMX Bikes" - What a Ride
Remember not so long ago, when a bike was simply a frame and fork assembly with two wheels and a seat. Boy, have bikes come a long way since those days. One of the latest additions is the BMX bike.These beauties evolved from the old stingray bikes of past. With a little smaller frame than other bikes, many additional features can be added for doing all kinds of different stunts. With the addition of foot pegs to the front and rear axles, one can actually stand on these and perform different maneuvers and tricks. Some of the stunts are relatively simple while others take a lot of time, practice and patience to perfect. Standing on the front pegs and spinning the rest of the bike frame around or going...
Materials Needed:3/8" X 4' X 8' sheets of plywood 8' 2x4's electric, handheld or bench saws handsaw hammer & nails electric sander/sandpaper drafting compass string & chalk garden hose sawhorses nail punch ink pen wood screws 3/8" PVC pipe pushpin1) Decide on the type of ramp(s) you want to build, sketch out the design and dimensions on paper.2) Acquire the materials required, and as much wood as you can get your hands on3) Find a work space to use (garage, backyard, etc.) and lay out your supplies. If you're planning to build a fairly large structure (permanent) try to build it on site.4) For ramps with curved transitions, you will need to use the string-and-compass method*.5) Once...
How Do You Decide That A Particular Sport Is An...
What are the determining factors in naming a sport extreme? There are many sports considered to be extreme sports today but how did they become to be known as such? Some came from seemingly benign beginnings and have evolved to more dangerous sports. The addiction to these sports it seems comes from the associated adrenaline rush that comes from the participation in them. Let's look at some examples of extreme sports.Skateboarding is considered the best known of extreme sports and was actually started in the sixties by bored surfers looking for a way to get exercise and cross train when the surf wasn't up. The sport took on a life of its own and soon national competitions were being held bringing...
There are some great bikes around, but you need to be able to find the best deal so that you can get the bike that you want. If you cannot find the bike that you want at a good price at you local bike store then you might have to look further afield. Some of the major bike stores that are in the bigger cities have some very good prices.But if you are not near to somewhere that they have a store then you still might be able to benefit from their cost savings. Many of the major retailers, as well as having their large stores, also have a catalog that you can buy from at home. Obviously it is better to buy from somewhere that you can test the bike, but if you know what you want then it might be a way...
Nine Types Of Mountain Biking
Did you know that there are nine categories that mountain biking can be split into? Each category offers the rider a different experience either as a hobby or as a sport. The different mountain bike reviews are broken down into these categories: 1. Dirt Jumping This style of mountain biking is known for the high jumps over manmade dirt hills. While in the air, tricks are done on the bike. Six or more jumps are usually done in one run and the jumps are close together so that the biker can get a flow going with their trick riding. 2. Cross country In this style of mountain biking, you ride your bike up and down hills. It is not the most extreme form in the mountain biking world, but most of...
When I was a kid there were few things more important to me than my bike, and there were few things I'd rather be doing than riding my bike. Just up the road from me was an empty dirt lot known as "the Jumps". All the kids in the neighborhood went to the Jumps to jump our bikes. The local streets and driveways were where we attempted the tricks we saw on TV and in freestyling magazines. This was when freestyling was just getting popular, before the modern era of X Games and multi-million dollar stunt riders. The names of pros were known only to the dedicated few who spent their allowances on freestyling and BMX magazines.I remember there was an older kid a few blocks over who was the hero of all the...
Cool Recreational Toys - Past, Present &...
Being a baby boomer, it hasn't been that long ago at least in my mind, that I was a kid and I think back to all the things that we had in the lines of recreation and fun. Boy, I remember waiting for school to get over for the year so we could get into some summer time fun.The first thing that comes to mind in the lines of early recreation was of course the bike. This for all practical purposes was really the only other form of transportation besides walking that we had as kids in order to get to where we wanted to go. Do you remember those days? Bikes back then were pretty simple with only one speed and the ole back peddle braking system. They did eventually come out with the 3 speed which was...
There is a lot of history and information out there in regards to the history and origins of mountain biking, with some being recognized and some that depends on who has the best firm of public relations. Some say that mountain biking began with the Buffalo Soldiers, which was a turn of the century infantry who customized bikes to carry gear over the rough and tough terrain. They began in August of 1896, over the course of 800 miles. Their mission was simple - to test bikes for military use in the toughest of terrain. Others say it was the Velo Cross Club of France that started mountain biking. The club was comprised of 20 young bikers from Paris, who between 1951 and 1956 developed a sport that...
Haro Mountain Bike - The Dirt-Dancing Hero Bike
The Haro mountain bike equals expert dirt riding. Since Haro came on the scene in the 80's as a BMX company, they've been focused on one thing only, and that is performance in dirt riding - on the mountain trails, on the local course, or anywhere for that matter, even on your way to work across town.Dirt. That is what Haro is good at, and what they've been perfecting for decades.Over the years they've developed many different Haro mountain bikes, for a variety of situations and bikers, but always focusing on performance. Bringing the experience of their BMX past into play with each new design, pays off big-time!A case in point is the Haro Mountain Bike Extreme. With its hydro-formed top tube to...
When I was a kid there were few things more important to me than my bike, and there were few things I'd rather be doing than riding my bike. Just up the road from me was an empty dirt lot known as "the Jumps". All the kids in the neighborhood went to the Jumps to jump our bikes. The local streets and driveways were where we attempted the tricks we saw on TV and in freestyling magazines. This was when freestyling was just getting popular, before the modern era of X Games and multi-million dollar stunt riders. The names of pros were known only to the dedicated few who spent their allowances on freestyling and BMX magazines.I remember there was an older kid a few blocks over who was the hero of all the...
Dig And Build Dirt Jumps And Trails (How And...
Regardless of where you live, you can find a place to ride your bmx and mountain bike. Dirt jumps, freeride drops and bridges, mountain bike trails and bmx tracks are all great places to ride. If you don't have any trails or jumps, you can build them. All you have to do is find the right spot and get to work.If you are fortunate, your city may have trails or parks developed specifically for riding. Many times the city or county can provide you with access to land if they do not. You just have to use a little tact in getting this done. If you don't have any luck this way, there is always your backyard or you may be able to find an empty lot or some woods near by. Many trails have been made on...
Hey stupid, you ran over my kid’s Barbie..
Personal experiences at a public skatepark. Vision this. You and your friends have been riding for about an half hour on your BMX bike or skateboard at the local public skatepark and suddenly a mini van pulls into the parking lot and out of a van, kids between the ages of 3 to 7 years old come flying out the sidedoor. They run past the playground and go straight to the skatepark, half of them riding bikes with training wheels and big wheels and the other half sliding down the ramps like a slide at the playground. You go across the skatepark heading towards a quarterpipe and attempt to ice pick it and you narrowly miss one of the little ones. The freighted lad or lassie runs off to mommy or daddy who...
Bikes Aren't Retro, They Seem To Be Timeless
When I was a kid there were few things more important to me than my bike, and there were few things I'd rather be doing than riding my bike. Just up the road from me was an empty dirt lot known as "the Jumps". All the kids in the neighborhood went to the Jumps to jump our bikes. The local streets and driveways were where we attempted the tricks we saw on TV and in freestyling magazines. This was when freestyling was just getting popular, before the modern era of X Games and multi-million dollar stunt riders. The names of pros were known only to the dedicated few who spent their allowances on freestyling and BMX magazines.I remember there was an older kid a few blocks over who was the hero of all the...
New Hampshire State Fair has Many Agricultural...
Contocook, New Hampshire hosts the state fair each year as a Labor Day weekend tradition from Aug 31st to Sept. 4th and you'll find that make it an annual tradition of your own is fun and easy. The New Hampshire State Fair is also known as the Hopkinton State Fair so do remember not to get too confused if you find directions for this fair when you are actually looking for a route to the other fair, since they are one and the same.Free entertainment at the fair often includes death defying motorbike shows held during the first couple of days of the fair. Sometimes you may also find stunt bike shows with similar thrills but performed on a bicycle, check it out. This is an excellent show to catch...
Dating back to ancient Greek times, a triathlon tests the skills of athletes in a competition comprised of three different events. The most common triathlon involves swimming, cycling and running. In this order, it is the swimming portion of this competition that sets the tone for the rest of the contest. Athletes participating in modern triathlons usually tackle all three events back-to-back. The official time received by athletes is a combination of their overall performance, including clothing changes and transition times from one event to another. Training for these individual events includes learning techniques that help to preserve the energy and endurance of an athlete. There are various...