Rarefied mountain air sucks past my dried out epiglottis, tunneling down into every available alveoli in my lungs as I struggle for breath up yet another sharp crest of the fire trail. I gush out …

Background
The Anderson’s and Oaks fire trails are both classic Blue Mountains rides, and the Oaks is a particularly popular ride for beginners and experienced riders alike. Both rides involve catching a train up into the …

Okay, I know what you’re thinking, why would anyone bother with a 2×9 set up on a mountain bike, after all, aren’t they supposed to have a granny ring? Well yeah, but there are some …

Since the weather’s turned nasty, maintenance on bikes has become somethingmother than blowing dust off them. One of the ways to improve shifting/braking [1] performance is to keep your cables clean. While cleaning and lubing …