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
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No wonder Jimmy Watkins is a fast sprinter. He’s used to running up slopes with a hose to extinguish fires.
The powerfully built Watkins, a 29-year-old firefighter from Bakersfield, Calif., can already be proud of his achievements at the Olympic Velodrome. On Sunday, he will compete in the quarterfinals of the sprint tournament, track cycling’s blue-ribbon event.
Not bad for a guy who doesn’t have a specific training program and lives 124 miles (200 kilometers) away from the closest velodrome. He keeps a bike next to his fire engine so he can train  … More
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It’s a Saturday night in Downtown LA. Music blares, lights flash and 31-year-old Cathy Chang wears the tightest, most body-conscious outfit she owns. Not because she’s about to hit the dance floor. She’s at the first legally sanctioned Midnight Bicycle Drag Race inside the 2nd Street tunnel. That’s the white-tiled aerodynamic wonder you see in every other car commercial. No cars here tonight, though.
From those bleachers about 500 people watch the race. Its sponsor is Wolfpack Hustle, a motley crew of urban cyclists from steampunk riders to hard-core racers, who once a month, maraud the streets of LA for 40-mile, late-night bike rides.
On this night, 200 people sprint in the qualifying round   … More
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