MTB Month 6: The Month of Gravity (And Why It Always Wins)
In Month 6 of the Newbie Mountain Biker Chronicles, we hit the Berkshires and Vermont. From the “Champagne Dirt” of Thunder Mountain to the rocky reality of Bolton Valley, learn the hard way why “one more run” is a dangerous lie and why following a coaching system matters.
Chronicles of a Newbie Mountain Biker, Month 5: The Magic of Finding Your Flow
Welcome back, fellow neophytes. I’m happy to report that Month 5 feels like I might have finally found the magic. The secret sauce. That certain “je ne sais quoi.” (Remember I lived in France for a year before moving back so look at me being awesome using some of that French). And let’s shoot straight. […]
Chronicles of a Newbie: Month 4 – Overconfidence and a Crash Course in Humility
Month four was a wild ride, literally. After a break from the trails, I returned to Pennsylvania with a big dose of overconfidence. A near-disastrous ride taught me about humility, the importance of planning, and the magic of finding your own flow.
Chronicles of a Newbie: Month 3 – The Highs, the Humbling, and the Dirt-Eating Grin.
Month three as a mountain biker. I’ve had lessons, hit trails, and even faced my first bike parks. The verdict? I’m better, but still a beginner. Read on for the full story of exhilaration, overconfidence, and a whole lot of dirt.
My Mountain Biking Journey: Month Two – Where the Rubber Meets the Trail (and Sometimes the Dirt)
Welcome back, fellow sufferers of mid-life crises! Or, as I prefer to call them, “adventure awakenings.” In my last installment of my series Chronicles of a Newbie Mountain Biker a/k/a “Ty Makes a Fool of Himself Publicly: Part One,” I regaled you with tales of my initial two-wheeled mishaps. We covered why I’m doing this (masochism? […]
My Epic (and Muddy) First Month Learning to Mountain Bike for Beginners (Van Life Edition!)
New to mountain biking? So am I! Follow my hilarious first month as a 40-something beginner navigating trails, mud, and the MTB learning curve, all while living the van life. Perfect for aspiring riders!