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Advanced Braking Technique
It’s my opinion that braking is probably the most important mountain biking skill to master and also the most widely misunderstood skill. Without completely understanding and executing this skill well, you will…
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Challenging Obstacle at Red Rock Crossing – MTB Clip with Simon Says
I’ve always found myself drawn to the path less traveled. This is a great example of this out here in Sedona. It’s often easier to go around the obstacles but you’re missing…
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The Worst Trail Ever?
I’ve heard this trail referred to as not just the worst mountain bike trail in Sedona but possibly the worst trail ever, I disagree. I love it! The Airport Loop Trail in…
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Kelly Pocket Sunday Ride with Simon and Friends
Juanita put together a short little video documentary of our Sunday Ride up in the pines yesterday. Kelly Pocket is located between Sedona and Flagstaff up at the top of Oak Creek…
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Rock Garden Tips
7:37p.m and 71°in Sedona, AZ Learning to ride rock gardens fluidly and gracefully at speed takes quite a bit of practice, but I believe that with the correct technique it is very…
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Braking and Stability
9:42 a.m and 67°in Sedona, AZ The art of using your brakes for more than just slowing down isn’t discussed much. Slow technical riding often includes pedaling against your very lightly applied…
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How Is Your Braking?
8:33 p.m and 61° in Sedona. Even when I was downhill racing it always surprised me how far from a given corner the braking bumps would develop. Good braking technique is one…
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The Flying Pig – Quick Tip on Hog Heaven Trail
Here is a quick tip on the Hog Heaven Trail in Sedona, AZ! We have been asked by a few viewers to do a tutorial on doing a drop and this obstacle…
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The Evolution
6:51 AM and 63° in Sedona, AZ I’ve been mountain biking in Sedona for a long time, over thirty years now. As time has passed I’ve had the good fortune to be…