Videos
Trials Is Both Struggle And Victory
Trials video edits often show riders executing moves and lines perfectly and effortlessly. That’s usually not how it works, for any level of trials rider.
Perspectives
North American Trials Riders, You Need To Watch This
The Shin Dig podcast interviewed Mike Friddell of North American Trials at the Bentonville Bike Fest. I got a front-row seat.
Videos
Extreme Temps Locked Up Ryan’s Brakes
It was over 90F and humid, but we went for a ride anyway. Ryan’s brakes locked up due to the heat, Tony unlocked a new cheat, and Scott nailed massive rollups.
Videos
Wicked Shinner
I was taking it pretty easy. I started slow, but was actually doing some halfway decent lines. Until a brutal shin dig sent me to the emergency room!
Videos
They Came to Heckle Us
With thunderstorms threatening, Dan, Scott, and I began our trials biking session in the woods. Tony and Jim soon arrived with beer (and no bikes) to heckle us.
Videos
Crashes, Fails & Bails Best of 2021-22
Fails and bails are an integral part of trials. To celebrate failure, I’ve begun compiling the best crashes, fails, and bails for each year starting in 2021.
Videos
Scott Flirts With Danger
Eric was today’s guest trials rider. Scott attempted to ride the narrow sea wall skinny. And Tony broke his bike chain.
Videos
A Day of Bad Riding Beats Not Riding
Jim and I rode our trials bikes on some rocks in the woods this week. I could not seem to keep my feet on the pedals and neither one of us had our mojo.
Videos
Picnic Tables & Rocks: Made for Biking
This was one of those bike trials group rides where despite being hot as heck, it actually had a good turnout.
Videos
It’s Ok To Walk Away From Scary Lines
Scott really wanted to ride the scary sea wall skinny line, but chose to walk away this time. He has the skill, but the consequence of failure is really high.
