USA Cycling on Friday unveiled its 2013 national championship calendar, highlighted by several new locations for events.
“We are excited about all of our national championships venues,†Vice President of National Events Micah Rice said. “Our new locations in Tennessee, Pennsylvania and North Carolina have really stepped up and we’re looking forward to great events for our members. What’s also exciting is that our relationships with our existing venues continue to get stronger and those events will continue to grow.â€
The marquee event for cycling’s national governing body, the 2013  … More
A lot of Americans are struggling to lose a whole lot of weight, and they try all kinds of crazy things.
Ernest Gagnon — a man from Billerica, Mass. — decided to shed pounds by getting into the often intense, high-adrenaline sport of cyclocross: racing road bikes on obstacle courses.
Two years ago, Gagnon tipped the scales at 570 pounds. He was depressed and embarrassed to leave the house.
“Being as big as I was, I really felt like I didn’t belong anywhere  … More
Over the past 20 years, Critical Mass has become a city ritual.
On the last Friday of every month, cyclists by the hundreds or thousands gather at Justin Herman Plaza at the foot of Market Street. Then they wind through downtown and the neighborhoods. The seemingly impromptu route may take you from the Bay Bridge to Ocean Beach, from the waterfront to the top of Twin Peaks.
The event is part statement and part celebration of   … More
To many people in the mountain biking industry, Sterling Lorence is known simply as “Sterl.” He’s been a fixture in the scene for years and his photos have appeared just about everywhere. In fact, he currently has the cover of Bike Magazine’s Photo Annual. I met up with Sterl at the holy land of mountain biking, Whistler mountain, where he was shredding trails with a backpack full of photo gear. He agreed to share some of his wisdom when it comes to capturing mountain bikers in their native habitat.
What are some common mistakes people make when shooting mountain biking photos?
Biking can look very stagnant, so it’s important to make sure your photo has an element of action. Concentrate on … More