http://mountainbike.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-15T13:33:46Z Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:33:46 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2012/02/21/how-to-choose-a-mountain-bike-helmet.htm <div class="right" style="width: 150px;"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/mountainbike/1/0/2/9/helmet1.jpg" alt="" width="150" /><br /> <cite>&#169;fancycanoe via Flickr</cite></div> <p>Did you know that you should replace your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://mountainbike.about.com/od/mountainbikeglossary/g/What-Is-A-Bike-Helmet.htm">helmet</a> any time you and your helmet are involved in a bike crash? It's also advised to purchase a replacement after five years--even if you've never been in a crash.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2012/02/21/how-to-choose-a-mountain-bike-helmet.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2012/02/21/how-to-choose-a-mountain-bike-helmet.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:39:21 +0000 2012-02-21T17:39:21Z http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2012/02/15/top-places-to-ride-in-winter.htm <div class="right" style="width: 150px;"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/mountainbike/1/0/5/7/arizona-homepage.jpg" alt="" width="150" /><br /> <cite>&#169; <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.flickr.com/people/enigmachck/">enigmachck1</a> via Flickr</cite></div> <p>Need a change of pace from these dreary winter days? Tell me about it! If you, like me, live somewhere the sun refuses to shine this time of year, it's time to start planning your sunny escape now.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2012/02/15/top-places-to-ride-in-winter.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2012/02/15/top-places-to-ride-in-winter.htm Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:33:46 +0000 2012-02-15T13:33:46Z http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2012/01/31/ketchikan-beyond-biking.htm <p>Cited once as one of America's Top 100 Small Arts Communities, there are plenty of activities and attractions in addition to biking in Ketchikan. </p> <p>Plan a trip to the Southeastern community and <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://mountainbike.about.com/od/eventstravel/a/Ketchikan-Beyond-Biking.htm">see for yourself</a> what the Salmon Capital of the World has to offer!</p> http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2012/01/31/ketchikan-beyond-biking.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:17:13 +0000 2012-01-31T23:17:13Z http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2012/01/31/alaskas-marine-highway-system.htm <p>This past summer I toured Southeast Alaska by bike. It was one of the best adventures I've ever experienced--and one that too few people have taken part in. But with the proper planning and mode of transportation to take you and your two-wheeled vehicle island hopping, it's a piece of cake. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2012/01/31/alaskas-marine-highway-system.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2012/01/31/alaskas-marine-highway-system.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:56:38 +0000 2012-01-31T22:56:38Z http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2012/01/31/2012-olympic-mountain-biking-guide.htm <p>The London 2012 Olympic Games are almost here! Brush up on your knowledge with this comprehensive mountain biking guide. </p> <p>From U.S. Olympic mountain bike athlete bios to mountain bike slang, you'll be well preparedwhen the big event gets underway. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2012/01/31/2012-olympic-mountain-biking-guide.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2012/01/31/2012-olympic-mountain-biking-guide.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:18:07 +0000 2012-01-31T22:18:07Z http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2012/01/31/review-patagonia-capilene-2-lightweight-crew.htm <div class="right" style="width: 150px;"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/mountainbike/1/0/z/8/cap-2.jpg" alt="" width="150" /><br /> <cite>&#169;Patagonia</cite></div> <p>This year's warmer-than-usual New England winter has seriously <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2011/12/12/extended-riding-season.htm">extended my riding season</a>. With little snow on the ground, mountain bikers, including myself, have been taking advantage of the frozen trails around here.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2012/01/31/review-patagonia-capilene-2-lightweight-crew.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2012/01/31/review-patagonia-capilene-2-lightweight-crew.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:26:44 +0000 2012-01-31T15:26:44Z http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2012/01/30/review-helly-hansen-w-pace-ss.htm <div class="right" style="width: 150px;"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/mountainbike/1/0/y/8/helly.jpg" alt="" width="150" /><br /> <cite>&#169;Helly Hansen</cite></div> <p>Fashion meets function in Helly Hansen's "W Pace SS" athletic top. Featuring lightweight fabric that wicks away sweat, it's my shirt of choice for warm weather bike rides or indoor workouts. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2012/01/30/review-helly-hansen-w-pace-ss.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2012/01/30/review-helly-hansen-w-pace-ss.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:35:47 +0000 2012-01-30T22:35:47Z http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2012/01/30/258927.htm <div class="right" style="width: 150px;"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/mountainbike/1/0/v/8/407887139_531cc02605_m.jpg" alt="" width="150" /><br /> <cite>&#169; <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.flickr.com/photos/coreforce/">CoreForce</a> via Flickr</cite></div> <p>Pinkbike.com recently published an article with the title, "<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Swiss-canton-of-Bern-proposes-banning-mountain-biking-2012.html">Swiss canton of Bern proposes banning mountain-biking</a>."</p> <p>Here's what's up:</p> <p>Allegedly, landowning groups in the Swiss canton of Bern have recommended forbidding mountain biking on singletrack trails, limiting riding to <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://mountainbike.about.com/od/mountainbikeglossary/g/What-Is-A-Fire-Road.htm">fire roads</a> and a small number of select trails.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2012/01/30/258927.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2012/01/30/258927.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:04:03 +0000 2012-01-30T13:04:03Z http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2012/01/25/resolve-to-be-a-better-mountain-biker.htm <div class="right" style="width: 150px;"><img width="150" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/mountainbike/1/0/z/5/sunny.jpg" alt="" /><br /> <cite>&#169; <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.flickr.com/photos/philxthomas/">habi</a> via Flickr</cite></div> <p>I've done my fair share of making and breaking New Year's resolutions in the past. This year, I want to buck the trend. So, instead of my predictable, unattainable goals, I've set realistic ones.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2012/01/25/resolve-to-be-a-better-mountain-biker.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2012/01/25/resolve-to-be-a-better-mountain-biker.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:11:56 +0000 2012-01-25T17:11:56Z http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2011/12/31/womens-u-s-olympic-mtb-long-team.htm <div class="right" style="width: 150px;"><img width="150" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/mountainbike/1/0/w/8/5595812635_b88fa41537_m.jpg" alt="" /><br /> <cite>&#169; <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.flickr.com/photos/bensutherland/">Ben Sutherland</a> via Flickr</cite></div> <p>Did you know professional mountain biker Lea Davison would have pursued downhill ski racing as a career if she wasn't racing mountain bikes? Or that Mary McConneloug earned a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance?</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2011/12/31/womens-u-s-olympic-mtb-long-team.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://mountainbike.about.com/b/2011/12/31/womens-u-s-olympic-mtb-long-team.htm Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:26:37 +0000 2011-12-31T20:26:37Z