Tag: mountain biking

Watched DOWNHILL Vs DOGS from YouTube

This is a compilation I edited of many videos that can be found on YouTube & Pinkbike . It is for entertainment purposes only. I don' t. take any credit for the original footage, as I only edited the footage. All original footage credit goes to the filmers and owners.

Music : Foster the People - Pumped Up Kicks

Possibly twice as long as it ought to be, but entertaining. The dogs manage to bite it more than their riding companions.

👓 Riding the Locals’ Favorite: El Prieto, Altadena, California | Singletracks Mountain Bike News

Read Riding the Locals’ Favorite: El Prieto, Altadena, California by Greg Heil (Singletracks.com)
El Prieto has been hailed by many as one of the best singletrack rides in the Los Angeles area. After hearing such accolades, I just had to check it out! And let me tell you: the reputation is not unfounded. To start the ride, park at the lot and head past the upper yellow gate on the paved road. Af...
It’s been a few years since I’ve ridden this trail, and I remember the trail itself being excellent, but don’t remember the ride up being as nice as described here–at least not in the open fire roads during the high heat of the day.

👓 Mountain bikers in fatal cougar attack did everything right, authorities say | The Guardian

Read Mountain bikers in fatal cougar attack did everything right, authorities say (the Guardian)
Surviving cyclist in satisfactory condition in hospital as official says bikers tried to scare the mountain lion and then hit it
A good reminder of how to react to some wildlife encounters while mountain biking or hiking.