Archive for July, 2011


Americans take second and fourth at Olympic MTB Test Event

Georgia Gould earned the silver medal in the official Olympic Mountain Bike Test Event on the new purpose-built Olympic course at Hadleigh Farms in the U.K. on Sunday. American compatriot Jeremiah Bishop just missed the podium against some of the worldandrsquo;s best on the menandrsquo;s side, finishing fourth.

Public skills clinics at Valmont Bike park in August

I’m offering six public clinics at Valmont Bike Park in August. This is an awesome, cost effective way to dial in your skills. Classes are limited to six riders each. Cost is $90 and includes the opportunity to purchase the book Mastering Mountain Bike Skills or Pro BMX Skills for a discounted $20. We will […]

Registration for Mountain Bike Gravity Nationals now open

Registration for the 2011 USA Cycling Mountain Bike Gravity National Championships is now open. This yearand#39;s event will take place in Beech Mountain, North Carolina, from September 23 through 25. Competition will include downhill and dual slalom racing.

MTB: Davison and Plaxton top final Pro XCT standings

Max Plaxton and Lea Davison top the final Pro Cross-Country Tour standings. Pua Mata and Manuel Prado top the current Pro Ultra-Endurance Tour standings after a hectic week on the Pro Mountain Bike Tours.

Help, there’s gravel on my pump track

Lee, The local pump track here was built with bad dirt and it has a lot of gravel in it. As the dirt erodes away the track fills up with gravel and it becomes tough to ride. Do you have any advice on how to help this situation? I have thought about taking a push […]

Change a Bicycle Pedal

Learn how to change a bicycle pedal with this step-by-step guide!

Building the pump track in Saginaw, MI

Today was long, hot and awesome at Haithco Recreation Area. Dirt is placed and ready for Friday and Saturday’s volunteer dig days. We’ll be working all day both days. Can’t wait to ride this track—and swim in the lake afterward. I’m posting photos and updates on Lee Likes Bikes @ Facebook (See Facebook box at […]

Change a Bicycle Pedal

Learn how to change a bicycle pedal with this step-by-step guide!

Off-camber turns for a BMXer

Hey Lee, Although I have been racing BMX for about 6 years and consider myself competent at the downhill aspect of mountain biking, I have trouble pulling G’s out of off-camber turns. I think my lean angle is pretty good, but I am unsure as to how my pedals should be positioned. In berms, I […]

Registration for MTB Marathon Nationals now open

Online registration for the 2011 USA Cycling Mountain Bike Marathon National Championships is now open. This yearand#39;s event will take place in Bend, Oregon, on September 17.