New pumptrack in Germantown, Maryland

I am one lucky guy! MORE (Mid Atlantic Off Road Enthusiasts) has just worked with the Montgomery County Parks and Rec to get a pumptrack up and running.

Thanks to all the volunteers who put countless hours in to dial this thing in. The features are big and the shaping must have taken a lot of sweat equity. It was all worth it as many people have been keen on it and it has really brought together a lot of riders that wouldn't have had it not been there. I really hope this is just the beginning for public supported bike facilitates in the name of recreation and getting more people on bikes.

The design for the track (on the next page) was done by Lee McCormack , of www.leelikesbikes.com, whom I interviewed awhile back. He did a great job on this as I can tell you from hours of personal experience riding this thing that there are tons of lines to keep you having fun and challenging yourself.

Read on for a helmet cam video of the track!

Bolivia shredding with Megavalanche uber champion Rene Wildhaber

I don't think there is anyone I am more jealous of on a  regular basis than Rene Wildhaber. He is always starring in some of the most epic backcountry and high altitude shots. I'm all about big descents and this guy bags them all on his super slick Trek all mountain bike.

Check out the photos and video of his most recent trip to Bolivia.

Steve Smith throwing it down

The ever stylish Steve Smith throwing it down at the 2010 US Open at Diablo.

 

Danny Hart gettin' loose!

Photo Courtesy of Ian MacLennan

Dumonde Tech

I am what you would call a “bike geek” and my geekiness extends to all parts of the bicycle realm: new parts, gear ratios, going crazy about saving 1 ounce and also lubrication. It seems that most bicycle lubes do the trick for a single ride but few, however, do a great job all around. To me, keeping the bike quiet for 2 hours is just the beginning. A lube should also aid your shifting and keep your drivetrain fresher and if it keeps things clean, even better.