Tag: Mountain Biking
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Obsession
Click or not: ObsessionDirty words keep us laughing, they get us in trouble, and they bring us together. The inherent nature of language is to unite, and the taboo helps specifically unite subgroups. A word often subject to scrutiny and aligned with negative connotation is Obsession. People who are Obsessed are crazy, freaks, sick, in need of help,… …
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A Lesson In History
Click or not: A Lesson In HistoryIf you’re of a ‘certain vintage’ like Kathy Sessler, you probably did the kind of things with a bicycle that were unlabelled, unmarketed and unfettered by hype. We rode bikes, whatever we had, wherever we could. BMX, trail riding, downhill, dirt jumps, call it what you will, it all was included in any given ride.… …
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The Art Of Foley
Click or not: The Art Of Foley Mountain biking can teach you a lot of things; balance, strength, skill, that fluoro clothes are wrong. But this video is a lesson in Foley Art, the method of using everyday objects to create soundtracks and effects for moving pictures. There you go, we’ve all learned something today. If you, like me, appreciate the… …
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Girls On Dirt
Click or not: Girls On DirtWhat is Girls On Dirt? It’s a ‘women’s only’ enduro race. Christchurch-based mountain biker Jason Turner helped start a girls only riding group called Girls on Dirt, and saw “a bit of gap with the current enduro races and the small numbers of female riders. So I wanted to see if we could get more… …
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Shot: The Learning Curve
Click or not: Shot: The Learning CurveAlthough I take photographs, I don’t consider myself a photographer. So when I got the opportunity to do a story on a Colorado tour back in 2013, I was more than a bit sceptical as to what imagery I could come up with using my limited knowledge and camera operating skills. I was given a… …
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Tomac
Click or not: TomacMaybe you had to be there, but the early 90s is still looked upon as the ‘golden era’ of mountain biking, despite the no suspension, bad geometry and ass-backwards bikes. It was about riding, and it was about racing. To this day, the name Tomac is whispered in reverent tones when conversation turns to the… …
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Shiny New Product For Your Thoughts?
Click or not: Shiny New Product For Your Thoughts?I’ve got a big problem with product reviews these days. To me they are about 99% chaff. Seldom do I come away from one thinking it will influence my decision to buy the product. Let’s be clear, the current media/company relationship presents a terrible trap. Companies rely on media to broadcast their products. Media relies… …
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Local Dirt: Pedal Fine Alley, Christchurch
Click or not: Local Dirt: Pedal Fine Alley, ChristchurchWe are spoilt for choice when it comes to trails in this country, from north to south there are trails everywhere. From bike parks to backcountry, there is something for everyone. When it comes to picking just one favourite trail it can be hard, but we gave some people the hard word and made them… …