Man, I haven't done a Shop Visit in some time. Thinking back at a few local bike shops I've been to in the past few months, two of my favorites were MTB shops. One of which was Topanga Creek Bicycles (which FYXO shot some great photos of) - I didn't have my cameras and another, very different shop was My Mountain Melbourne. As someone who's recently rediscovered his love for XC and trail ripping, My Mountain was an all-you-can-eat buffet of radness. Well, as long as your wallet has enough clout. The owner, Tim, is not messing around. It was…
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Join me on this episode as I share "My Mountain Moment" and a conversation that changed my perspective on the way society values mothers
Barbara Brown blog about life in the Third Third: empty nest, retirement, de-cluttering, adventures, crashes, New Things, all with art and humor.
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Every summer, I like to bring my kids back to the place where I spent so many special months when I was growing up: the mountains of Sun Valley, Idaho. Not only is it a nice little break from the city, but it’s a chance for them to get back to the earth and to feel like kids again, with a lot less TV and device time and a whole lot more time spent in the great outdoors. As you probably know by now, I receive so much from retreating back into nature. Whether it’s a hike, or a daily run, it’s my way to turn off and tune in. I must admit, I do love a bit of city hustle, but, after a year of launches and list building, I’m looking forward to silencing my phone and going off the grid. For me, going into the mountains means no cell service – literally – which brings more connection time with my husband, my kids, and my inner being that’s been gently pleading for a break. That said, a trip off the grid also requires some prep work: making sure that I’ll have all of my essentials at arm’s […]
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If you're not into plain old potted plants, there are plenty of alternative ways to exercise your green thumb! One ultra-cool example is this modern planter that makes it possible to create and manage your own micro-geothermal mini mountain. It's called the Smart Mountain and it utilizes a few neat tricks to keep your plants
Should you position a mountain bike seat higher than the handlebar, or vice versa? We explain the 4 advantages of these two setups, how to achieve them, as well as the 7 steps to change your handlebar.
When it comes to a blue book for bikes, high brands will have a better resale value as compared to the others but still depreciate. If you replace the parts with the new ones, the overall blue book of the bike value goes down.
Lilly is sleeping on the couch.
Displaying four of the largest mountains in Britain. Pen Y Fan, Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Yr Wyddfa.
I've decided to convert my hardtail mountain bike into a singlespeed. I've seen some pretty cheap kits on JensonUSA, but I'm seeing a lot of mixed reviews...
This is a trip we took to Schuyler, Virginia April, 2009 to see the Waltons Mountain Museum. If you are a Walton fan, you will like it. The museum is inside ...
