May 6

Tired of paved roads? Want to go where there aren’t any speed limits? If you answered yes, then your vehicle of choice could very well be a mountain bike. Ever since a group of friends took a fast-paced ride down a steep incline in Northern California, mountain biking has been an exciting challenge to off-road riders. Its inclusion as an event in the 1996 Olympics confirmed what riders already know: Mountain biking is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, both in popularity and participation. If you’ve never been on a mountain bike you might wonder what all the fuss is about. Many riders say it’s the freedom. After all, destinations are unlimited on these machines built for rough terrain. Read the rest of this entry »