Perspectives
Here’s one way to prepare for an upcoming bike trials competition
Since the Bentonville Bike Fest was just around the corner, Jim brought colored tape to make gates for four mock bike trials competition sections in the woods.
Perspectives
Do Hard Things!
I just read “The Case for Doing Hard Sh*t: Why doing hard things is necessary for health and fulfillment” on Two Percent. This sums up in part why I ride trials: it’s hard!
News and Opinion
Springtime Project: Upgrading My Backyard Trials Area
With winter here, I’m already thinking about upgrades to my backyard bike trials area for the coming spring.
Competitions
I’m Planning An Indoor Trials Jam!
This year I’m planning what is hopefully the first of an annual series of indoor winter bike trials events that are fun for trials and non-trials riders alike.
Perspectives
Reflections On Learning Trials Basics: Trackstands
Tom Dillon’s post offers insightful reflections on his experiences in learning trackstands. This seemingly simple skill is critical to learning bike trials, and is more challenging to lock-in than one might expect.
Announcements
Looking To Expand And Might Need Help
We’re looking to expand our content offerings across our different channels. We’re probably going to need some help from partners and volunteers to do it.
Announcements
Experimenting With Crowdfunding
My vision is to build this brand for you and with you, the fans. In order to do all of the things I’d like to do, I’ll need to figure out how to fund it.
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.
Announcements
New Bike Trials Events Calendar
In an effort to consolidate various sources of information related to bike trials competitions and other events, we’ve created a new trials events calendar.
News
The Peace Dale Ramp Room Is Open!
The Peace Dale Ramp Room, an indoor bike park in Wakefield, RI, is now open to the public. Stay tuned for future indoors bike trials events!