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By edlops on 8/9/2007 on edlops's blog
Big ride @ Brian Head, UT was on the plans for June 23rd. Got all prep up for the 12 mile trail but at the last minute decided to ride on a lighter load & left my extra tube, patch kit, & pump since I didn't even used them on the last ride. Of course to make the ride interesting, I got a total of 4 snake bite flats on that trip, 1 flat cause me to crash & tuck n roll over a rock garden. We even had to buy a tube from some rider in the middle of nowhere. |
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Brain Head, UT MTB Ride - June 07
In Search of Adventure in Egypt
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By Pumpkin Pants on 2/17/2007 on Pumpkin Pants's blog
Recently I traveled thru Egypt investigating the whereabouts of alleged mountain bike trails in this desert land, and checking out the sites along the way. I promised to give Walker Thompson, enthusiast in chief, as well as all of you, a full report. While visiting the temple of Hatsepsut (pronounced as if to say “hot chicken soup” really fast), who was the only woman ever to have ruled Egypt as a Pharaoh, I made my way thru the swarms of tourists, and spied some trails that looked mighty fine on the foothills of the adjacent red rocks (refer to picture 1). However when I asked my guide about details; he informed me that those trails led to 2000- 3000 year old tombs in the mountainsides. That could be kinda cool, I thought. What was not as cool is when he added that has never seen a bike ridden randomly on hillsides or trails unless that was your only option in transporting goods from point A to point B in all of Egypt; others concurred. And women on bikes, forget it! Think long pants, long sleeves, and headscarf to add to the list of “what to pack” with your bike gear when headed outside the cities. Then you have to think about ditching the delicate women’s scarves for the more rugged men’s version – luckily someone showed me how to wear one, should I find a bike, and then an area in which to ride. |
New contest: What did you do on your MTB vacation?
(We've extended the deadline on this contest until September 16, 2006.) THE CONTEST: Lots of you have taken mountain biking vacations this summer. Tell us about your trip! Just share a few words about where you went, what trails you rode, what adventures and/or mishaps you had. Your entry can be short -- no need to write a long essay, unless you want to. Add photos if you like. We'll reward the most interesting and creative entry. THE PRIZE: We've got a really cool prize for the winner: 3 pairs of Spenco Cycling's MTB Series mountain biking gloves. Your hands will be covered for all seasons: Heat Wave gloves for hot days; Trail Pro for most of your riding; and Cold Snap for chilly riding days. RULES: Just share your biking vacation by posting a few words to YourMTB.com's MTB Stories area. Deadline: September 16, 2006. We'll select the best story and award the trio of gloves. You must be at least 13 years old to be eligible for the prize. Your physical address must be included in your YourMTB.com user profile (otherwise we won't be able to ship it to you!). Story must belong to you and be original. Judges' selection of the winner is final. Please review our official contest rules. HOW TO ENTER: Submit your best vacation story to the MTB Stories area. We'll pick out the winner from among stories posted. Deadline: September 16, 2006. (Note: If you're not yet registered to submit content to YourMTB.com, you'll need to register first. It's fast, painless, and you'll get a free "Eat. Sleep. Mountain Bike." bumper sticker for the bother.) |
