Today's guest tells us about mountain biking and downhill riding. He also tells us a bit about mountain bikes and where to get more information about them. Adrian Johnson shares some stories with us such as choosing a mountain bike to race 60 miles with and being ejected from his bike during a downhill ride. Adrian shares his knowledge and opinion of gear during the "Suggest the Best" segment of the show.

Here are a few of the topics discussed:

Changes in wheel size from 26" to 29" on Mountain Bikes and why it's beneficial.
Where to go to find out more information on Mountain Bikes.
The difference between downhill biking and mountain biking.
Comparing mountain biking to road biking.
The best packs and shoes to wear while biking.

 

Suggest the Best:

Jacket- Pearl Izumi

Shoes- One of the 5:10 Models. One with stealth rubber on the bottom.

Pack/Backpack- Camel bak model with the water bladder that expands on the bottom. Distributes weight better. Name unknown.

Mountain Bike Riding- From easier to harder: Santa Fe Trail, Kip's Loop, Spruce Mountain.

Food while Biking- Gummy chews. Electrolyte tabs for water.

Place to eat after a long day biking: Il vicino, Wahoo, Tokyo Joe's, Mod Market.

Advice: "Find a buddy to ride with."

 

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