From around the webosphere of mountain biking related news and things of simlar interest, the January roundup includes:
The Radavist has a new series they’re calling Shock Value: A Series About Suspension. I usually check things like I do with a tire squeeze and say, yeah, that’s probably good enough. Maybe I’ll follow along on this one to learn some things, or maybe my eyes will gloss over and I’ll say, tooooo much technical information.
https://theradavist.com/shock-value-a-series-about-suspension/
The Berkshires in Western Massachusetts might become a new destination place for riding. Someone had $2.5 million laying around and was convinced by local efforts that building MTB trails would be a good way for that person to offload their riches. There are some lessons in there for other orgs around the country, lessons in how to smooth talk, perhaps.
Light & Motion is closing up shop after 35 years. The CEO had a little something to say about made in the USA.
From NSMB out of Canada, a report about research/data and MTB injuries, specific to BC and basically, specific to Whistler. The point? DH is dangerous, perhaps even more so if you are a male in your 30s.
https://nsmb.com/articles/consequences-to-our-actions/
A film that I’d say is uplifting, is a good way to end this post. Rider Resilience reminds us of some of the many reasons we throw a leg over the bike and pedal away, and that along the way, maybe there’s more to biking than the actual pedaling.
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Purchased my first new bike in 22 years yesterday. Trek Checkpoint ALR 5, 2023 model, at the Outlet. My 2003 Trek 4900 MTB, that I bought at age 50, had too many issues to keep throwing money at. My rides are now trails with some occasional light gravel. This will be my last bike purchase, I'm pretty sure. Not a fan of electric assist. Would rather hike or walk.
Cool news about Shaker Ridge. I have friends up that way and have been meaning to try the trails.