It’s All Uphill from Here

The carefree Cuban beat of Ibrahim Ferrer wafts through the room as I bask in the fresh memory of yet another satisfying mountain bike adventure with friends. Stress over what tomorrow’s uncertainty may bring cannot weigh me down yet, because my mind is still on the trail. With each passing week, our bike rides become [...]

‘Twas Nice While it Lasted

We were teased with a taste of springlike weather last week, and I enjoyed every second of it. Our winter came early this season, so this was a well deserved break….a chance for us to gather our wits and brace ourselves for the next round of yucky ole winter.
Still riding on a high from [...]

Mountain Bike Stimulus Package

It seems not one person has been left untouched in the midst of these difficult times in which we live, including me and my dear cycling friends. During the week, we are bombarded with the ugly reminders of reality, so by the time the weekend rolls around we are in great need of a [...]

Al-apalooza Ride

So far the theme for every weekend ride of 2009 has been A Birthday Ride, and this weekend was no exception! Al wanted to celebrate his special day with a mountain bike ride in Chattanooga at Raccoon Mtn on Sunday. The ride was posted on the Sorba forum and it looked like all of Georgia [...]