http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/Mountain-Bike-Diaries-blog.html en-us mountain bike Mon, 14 May 2012 04:28:27 GMT Mon, 14 May 2012 04:28:27 GMT mountain-bike-diaries.com http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/big-sur-no-sir.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/big-sur-no-sir.html In 1995, my husband and I decided to buy a couple of mountain bikes so that we could enjoy an activity together. We didn't want to get cheap, uncomfortable Mon, 14 May 2012 04:28:22 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/bears-best.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/bears-best.html Bear's Best, just outside of Las Vegas, is the best little 12-mile desert loop I have ridden. Wed, 02 May 2012 06:15:06 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/blue-diamond-page-2.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/blue-diamond-page-2.html Mountain Biking Blue Diamond? I almost ran head-on into a Bighorn Ram! Saw 4 wild Burros out on a trail and Bonnie and Clyde's car! All this while riding some excellent singletrack! Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:27:05 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/blue-diamond.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/blue-diamond.html Mountain Biking Blue Diamond? I almost ran head-on into a Bighorn Ram! Saw 4 wild Burros out on a trail and Bonnie and Clyde's car! All this while riding some excellent singletrack! Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:30:46 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/las-vegas-mountain-biking.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/las-vegas-mountain-biking.html Las Vegas Mountain Biking? There are some excellent trails around the city. Get out of that casino and try them! Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:21:26 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/nevada-mountain-biking.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/nevada-mountain-biking.html Nevada Mountain Biking? I had never even thought about it until my buddy told me about a small, unusual town, 18 miles west of Las Vegas. Now I have a page of rides in the Silver State. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:14:08 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/mountain-biking-videos.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/mountain-biking-videos.html Come watch our mountain biking videos. Let me teach you some things I've learned about cameras, and how to take mountain biking video. Sat, 28 Apr 2012 05:41:12 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/wasatch-crest-trail-page-1.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/wasatch-crest-trail-page-1.html I mountain biked the Wasatch Crest Trail ... took 135 photos and 2 hours of video, still couldn't capture this EPIC ride. Sat, 28 Apr 2012 05:41:05 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/mountain-bike-shirt.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/mountain-bike-shirt.html You can win a mountain bike shirt ... just sign up for our news letter to be eligible! Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:35:45 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/crash-front-disc-brake-locking.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/crash-front-disc-brake-locking.html Hi, last year I had a really bad accident mainly due to lack of concentration for a split second and my front disk brakes being too effective and abrupt. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:17:16 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/frames.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/frames.html Hey Joe, I bought a trek fuel 70 a little while back and my frame cracked! Apparently it's a pretty common fault with that model. The warranty is void Mon, 02 Apr 2012 03:35:39 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/how-is-big-bear.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/how-is-big-bear.html Hey Joe, it's Zak Salmon. Hope all is well. I will be at my parents' cabin in Big Bear a lot from April thru August. Are there any good mountain bike Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:55:39 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/red-mountain.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/red-mountain.html If you like desert mountain biking ... Red Mountain is the place to ride. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:28:28 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/spruce-mountain.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/spruce-mountain.html I would have to say Spruce Mountain is two-thirds of a fun packed ride...and 1/3...not so great. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:28:24 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/slab-city.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/slab-city.html Slab City offers many different activities, including ... Mountain Biking! Wed, 07 Mar 2012 06:13:59 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/canal-loop-page-3.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/canal-loop-page-3.html The Canal Loop starts in Slab City ... follows the Coachella Canal ... snakes down an incredible sand and mud wash ...and much more. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:42:49 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/canal-loop-page-2.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/canal-loop-page-2.html The Canal Loop starts in Slab City ... follows the Coachella Canal ... snakes down an incredible sand and mud wash ...and much more. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:31:42 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/canal-loop-page-1.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/canal-loop-page-1.html The Canal Loop starts in Slab City ... follows the Coachella Canal ... snakes down an incredible sand and mud wash ...and much more. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:02:00 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/utah-mountain-biking.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/utah-mountain-biking.html Utah Mountain Biking ... from desert to mountain forest ... a gteat diversity of trails! Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:17:17 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/colorado-mountain-biking.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/colorado-mountain-biking.html Colorado Mountain Biking ... I do not claim to be an expert on all of Colorado's regions and rides ... yet, the many trails I have explored I provide maps, stories, photos,and videos. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:20:56 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/california-mountain-biking.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/california-mountain-biking.html California Mountain Biking ... I do not claim to be an expert on all of California's regions and rides ... yet, the many trails I have explored I know pretty well. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:16:00 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/sunset-trail.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/sunset-trail.html The Sunset Trail proved to be just about as good as Cosmic Ray claimed in his legendary field manual Cosmic Ray's Trails and Tales-Arizona Mountain Bike Trail Guide. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:51:36 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/mountain-bike-news.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/mountain-bike-news.html Get the latest mountain bike news about Mountain Bike Diaries ... what is going on around here ... projects just completed ... upcoming events ... and plans for the future of MBD. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:21:49 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/mountain-bike-helmets.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/mountain-bike-helmets.html Are all mountain bike helmets created equal? Get information here about this most important mountain bike accessory. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:17:57 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/how-to-buy-a-mountain-bike.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/how-to-buy-a-mountain-bike.html On this page I will teach you How to Buy a Mountain Bike. I have used this same strategy to get great deals on all our automobiles over the years. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:07:33 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/best-mountain-bike.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/best-mountain-bike.html This page is to help find the best mountain bike for you ... determine which features you might want. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:01:05 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/mountain-bike-beginners.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/mountain-bike-beginners.html Much can be learned from this page spcically designed for Mountain Bike Beginners ... even if you are not new to the sport! Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:52:36 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/church-rocks-trail-page-2.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/church-rocks-trail-page-2.html Church Rocks Trail ... A Beautiful Path Through Red Rock Utah. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:58:44 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/church-rocks-trail.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/church-rocks-trail.html The Church Rocks Trail ... A Beautiful Path Through Red Rock near Saint George, Utah Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:47:45 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/pipeline-trail.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/pipeline-trail.html From a wet, thick forest to a flat, dry desert ... I tried the Pipeline Trail. Come learn about this fun little singletrack! Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:54:13 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/mill-creek-canyon.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/mill-creek-canyon.html Mill Creek Canyon, a lush ravine, runs northwest to the desert of Salt Lake City. But you can only mountain bike there on even numbered days. Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:47:02 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/wasatch-crest-trail-page-3.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/wasatch-crest-trail-page-3.html I mountain biked the Wasatch Crest Trail ... took 135 photos and 2 hours of video, still couldn't capture this EPIC ride. Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:44:39 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/wasatch-crest-trail-page-2.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/wasatch-crest-trail-page-2.html I mountain biked the Wasatch Crest Trail ... took 135 photos and 2 hours of video, still couldn't capture this EPIC ride. Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:34:41 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/comstock-mine-road.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/comstock-mine-road.html The Comstock Mine Road passes by humongous piles of mine tailings ... an old, weathered ore mill... ski lifts ...and a sparkling alpine lake! Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:18:38 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/spiro-trail.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/spiro-trail.html Follow me up the Spiro Trail ... as I begin an Epic Bike Ride in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah! Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:08:43 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/flying-dog-trail-page-2.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/flying-dog-trail-page-2.html Come with me as I mountain bike the Flying Dog Trail ... a fun 15+ mile ride just outside Park City, Utah. Sun, 11 Dec 2011 06:44:43 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/flying-dog-trail.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/flying-dog-trail.html Come with me as I mountain bike the Flying Dog Trail ... a fun 15+ mile ride just outside Park City, Utah. Sun, 11 Dec 2011 06:38:32 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/mid-mountain-trail-page-3.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/mid-mountain-trail-page-3.html Come with me as I ride on the Mid Mountain Trail ... an incredible 22.6 mile trek in the mountains above Park City, Utah. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:48:01 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/mid-mountain-trail.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/mid-mountain-trail.html Come with me as I ride on the Mid Mountain Trail ... an incredible 22.6 mile trek in the mountains above Park City, Utah. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:19:46 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/thunder-mountain-trail-page-3.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/thunder-mountain-trail-page-3.html Biking trails in Bryce Canyon Park is forbidden ... the Thunder Mountain Trail descends through red rock and hoodoos much like those in the park. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:59:53 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/thunder-mountain-trail-page-2.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/thunder-mountain-trail-page-2.html Biking trails in Bryce Canyon Park is forbidden ... the Thunder Mountain Trail descends through red rock and hoodoos much like those in the park. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:49:21 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/thunder-mountain-trail.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/thunder-mountain-trail.html Biking on trails in Bryce Canyon Park is forbidden ... The Thunder Mountain Trail descends through red rock and hoodoos much like those in the park. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:42:56 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/video-with-no-sound.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/video-with-no-sound.html I was looking at your YouTube channel and tried the video called the Bones Trail. I was not able to hear any sound. Did you really make the video with Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:51:25 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/dark-hollow-trail-page-2.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/dark-hollow-trail-page-2.html I had much better luck the second time I attempted to mountain bike the Dark Hollow Trail. Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:14:01 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/dark-hollow-trail.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/dark-hollow-trail.html The Dark Hollow Trail was ... very dark ... as it drops into a north facing ravine, crosses a few aspen shrouded meadows, then hits Second Left Hand Canyon Road. Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:59:55 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/blowhard-trail-page-2.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/blowhard-trail-page-2.html Page 2 of my story about mountain biking the Blowhard Trail, complete with a trail map, and many pictures from my ride. Sun, 23 Oct 2011 06:30:50 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/three-peaks.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/three-peaks.html Three Peaks Recreational Area ... I went to check out Big Hole, and ended up on the strangest trail I've ever ridden. Sun, 16 Oct 2011 05:40:20 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/mountain-bike-questions.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/mountain-bike-questions.html This is the place to ask Joe your Mountain Bike Questions! Sat, 15 Oct 2011 05:35:05 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/cascade-falls-(page-1).html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/cascade-falls-(page-1).html Cascade Falls ... a river shooting straight out from the side of a canyon wall ... a must see attraction. Sat, 15 Oct 2011 03:08:33 GMT http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/cascade-falls-page-3.html http://www.mountain-bike-diaries.com/cascade-falls-page-3.html Cascade Falls ... a river shooting straight out from the side of a canyon wall ... a must see attraction. Sat, 15 Oct 2011 02:54:42 GMT