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SoCal V NorCal Clinics and Bikeskills/WTB Contest #3

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While there’s really no contest going on between our SoCal and NorCal clinics, we thought it would be interesting to point out the differences between the clinics, SoCal instructor Joe Lawwill and NorCal’s Jiro Nakamura, the locations, etc. We’ll tell you what question will decide who’s clinic you take, as well give you another chance to win some great FREE stuff from Bikeskills in Bikeskills Contest #3. So on to the constrants and comparisons, aided by video, and information on how to win big… [Read more…]

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Bikeskills is Now Tweeting on Twitter

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What is Twitter?Bikeskills is now part of the fastest growing communication system on the planet. If you don’t know about Twitter, but want to learn about what’s going on there and how to follow Bikeskills, go to www.twitter.com  To follow and receive the lastest messaging from Bikeskills, simply go to www.twitter.com/bikeskills

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Taming Rock Gardens with World Clampion, Brian Lopes, and Jiro Nakamura

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World class technique can tame just about any rock garden. Taking a Bikeskills SESSIONS clinic that focuses on roots, rocks and ruts can help even the beginner feel comfortable en las rocas. Above, Jiro, flat out flying… make that skimming over, a Rockville Bike Park rock garden.

Rock Gardens are what to mountain biking what moguls are to skiing: fun if you have the skills, not so much if you don’t. A few weeks we noticed a long, long chain of forum entries in a popular cycling site discussing how to deal with rock gardens. Not surprisingly, several people wrote in telling people to “check out the Bikeskills video on rock gardens with Brian Lopes…” We thought with so much interest in this essential skill, we’d post the video and add a little more detail in that old fashioned method called “text.” So here you go…

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Reminder: Bikeskills Clinics in NorCal and SoCal This Weekend!

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 Joe Lawwill wowing the crowd with an epic J-Hop at Aliso Woods. On the right, the Mellifluous One, Jiro Nakamura, watches a student conquer one of the many tricky rock chutes at the Rockville Bike Park.

Whether you’re in the 714, or the 415, we’ve got you covered this weekend. On Saturday, Jiro Nakarmura will be conducting one of the new Bikeskills SESSIONS clinics at the Rockville Bike Park. On Sunday, Good Ole Joe Lawwill will be leading the classic Bikeskills classic Trail Riding clinic at Aliso Woods. To learn a little more about the clinics, check out some pictures and video action….

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Bikeskills Takes a Break This Past Week, But Skiskills Goes Off!

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Skiskills’ Dr. Robb Gaffney MD is all smiles before an epic conditions Skiskills Squallywood ski clinic. After several weeks of relatively horrible conditions in Tahoe, mother nature came through and Robb delivered the skills for thrills while Jason Abraham captured the images and Duane Kubschista got it on video. For more images and the story… [Read more…]

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Making of a New Seat and Bikeskills Contest #2

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WTB’s Mark Slate fashioning a new seat out of… a block of wood… There are many ways (including clay molds/models, and stereolithogaphy) but the old fashioned way, whittling one out of a block of wood, has many advantages.  However, the most important ingredient is not the wood or even splinter-proof shorts, but a craftsman… a rare and endangered species these days.

In addition to learning about how a new seat design is created, we’ve got another Bikeskills Contest for you!  Our first contest was based on a  “where is this?” (and won by Gary Souza of Pacifica). This contest is a  “what is this?” and to win what it is, you’ll have to read on…

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Camp Tamarancho Photoshoot Action and Photography Tips

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On the left, that sign we love so much here in NorCal: “Bicycles Must Stay on Singletrack” and on the right, professional action sports photographer, Colin Meagher shooting Max Plaxton riding the new carbon Santa Cruz Blur XC sporting WTB’s hot new Wolverine tires

We tagged along on a WTB photo shoot yesterday to give you some more “Getting The Shot” info, this time from world class action sports photographer, Colin  Meagher Check out the action

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Help Us Go The Distance

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Clockwise From Top Left: Inside a medical evacuation aircraft returning Bob Woodruff and others from Iraq. Bob Woodruff and Christina Vargas after Bob’s return to ABC. The Waller family welcomes Jay home after months of traumatic brain injury related hospitalization. Miles to go during the 2008 Lake Tahoe Crossing (the event raised funds for the Woodruff Foundation.)

With the economy in a tailspin, it’s no surprise that Epic Way Sports is having a difficult time securing funding to continuing research, filming, and production of our documentary on Traumatic Brain Injury, Going The Distance. But that is not stopping us!  Over the past couple of months we have self-funded the project and have added three more advisors to our board as well as filmed three more compelling traumatic brain injury survivors.  To keep moving forward, we have some ways that you can help yet doesn’t cost you a penny! [Read more…]

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Special Weather Statement: Get Out and Ride!

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Jiro leads an all-star epic ride. Jiro, Jon and Max Sigerman, and Nathaniel Knopf treked all the way from downtown Mill Valley to the mid-point of Rail Road Grade in a 1.2 mile ride that climbed over 200 feet of elevation. Famished, the crew stopped off at CiCi’s Organic Gelato shop to refuel.

From the sounds of things, there’s another series of storms headed to the west coast that will then head east. But in the meantime – as from now until this Saturday night – there’s some great riding to be had. It’s still a bit wet out there, which means to make sure and follow our Wet Riding Recommendations when you go.

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New: Contests and Clinics…and more. Stay Tuned!

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Bikeskills Contest #1: This is Marin County as seen on a ride 7 February 2009. Here’s the question: from what trail is this shot taken and what is the body of water in the photo? Be the first to get it right and we’ll send you a set of WTB Prowler XTs. And if you can correctly give us Joe Lawwill’s middle name, we’ll toss in a set of tubes as well. Send your answers to: jiro@bikeskills.com  To claim your prize, you MUST be a Bikeskills YouTube Channel subscriber: www.youtube.com/user/bikeskills. It’s FREE!

Stay tuned for complete details on a NEW Bikeskills contest with lots of FREE stuff being awarded. In the mean time, a word to the wise (and those who like FREE stuff):  sign up for the Bikeskills Channel at YouTube (www.youtube.com/user/bikeskills), and, out newsletter at Bikeskills.com!

We’ve scheduled more clinics, including our red hot new SESSIONS clinics. We’ll also be announcing a new Bikeskills location very soon. Last but not least, we’ll give you some 411 about our newest Bikeskills board member, UCLA medical school professor and Chief Neurosurgeon, Dr. Michael Levy MD PhD.

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