downhill ← I could sew do that!

I Finally Made the Cut 1

Jun

2012

Look Mom, I made my first downhill video. I’m not even falling down or embarassing myself. Hell, I don’t even look that slow. Can you tell I’m excited? Ok, watch me head down through the rock garden at 1:16 in my black Eternal Roots practice jersey. W00t! GES #1 at Mountain Creek bike park. ...

Downhill Season Begins!

Apr

2012

On Sunday I finally made it out on the big bike. I’ve ridden it once in the last 6 months and not at all so far this year. Not good considering that the first race is only a few weeks away. However, I met up with my friends and fellow teammates and had a blast. ...

My First Downhill Mountain Bike Series: The Gravity East 1

Aug

2011

If you have read my blog posts over the years you may (or may not) have notice my increasing involvement in mountain biking. Three years ago I purchased my first bicycle as an adult and learned how to ride (sort of). I grew up in the country, St. Mary’s County, Maryland where we had plenty ...

Tune In, Tune Up and Put the Hammer Down

Apr

2011

Ah, Spring! It’s time to get out the bikes, unpack the padded shorts and shine up those clipless shoes. Mr. Jones and I will ready ourselves for race season. That means that I’ll stand around asking dumb questions while he puts the bikes up on the stand and clucks about the damage that I’ve inflicted ...