Don't believe everything you read. I've ridden on both and for our local trails FH, BW, MR/WC the Ignitors "Lust" rock! Fast rolling, smooth handling excellnt...
Ive never tried the Maxxis, but I'm sure they get it done. I have tried the Panaracers and for the price and performance I get out of them, I picked up several...
Buyer beware. Panaracer Fire XC are great but there are two versions on the US market. The Japanese version is what gets the great reviews - lighter/better...
Right, the 'good' Panaracers are 127tpi (thread count) vs 60tpi for the cheaper version. I'm running the 127s tubeless (Stan's conversion by Phil/Spinners)...
If I can interrupt this tire discussion for a second I would just like to warn anyone riding at Fairhill, specifically Southpark, to be careful of hazards on...
Anyone have any nutrition advice for the morning of race days? This will be my first season racing and am looking for some ideas/advice on what to eat and what...
Bacon and peanut butter on a whole grain/wheat bagel. And as for all advice, please don't wait until race day to try it out. Whatever you pick, vary the...
Creatine bulids musles mass. so don't use it .You need speed not mass. It takes 2 hours for food to be processed into body ,short race or long ,there differnt...
I agree with what has been said. Here is a link to sports nutrition summary for endurance athletes at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute. It has a very good...
IÂ enjoy 2 donuts and a cup of coffee before a race. Â from time to time I'll mix it up with a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich, and a cup of coffee. Â I like...
A friend of mine ONCE tried a kielbasa sandwich 2 hours before start time. He puked within 30 minutes of the start and still finished 3rd. The only way to...
Looks like the trails at FH are wet but not muddy and a good combination of selected trails are OK to ride today. (Per Barney) Leave at 5:30 PM from North...
As a swimmer my whole life and now doing triathlons, the first thing to make sure you do is be awake 3 hours before competing... As for meals, I've always...
Better to be "washed up" than never washed at all Possum rider ... From: marc vettori <mlvettori@...> Subject: Re: [TrailSpinners] pre race fuel To:...
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Sounds like a LOT of riders are planning group rides or this weekend, and they're going to be checking bvmtb.com for the trail conditions report before they...
How about wet??? It rained a LOT today. IMO: The sun is now out, so if it is dry and windy tomorrow as forecast, Sunday may be ok. But really, what's the...
I laugh at these posts all the time... it's been pouring rain and people ask how the trails are... lol... anyhow... the other one that makes me laugh is when...
I'm seeking information regarding organized beginner rides that are going on through the spring. I've come across a lot of new riders who are getting out for...
I figured the trails were shot today. But what I need some help with is an update as they begin to dry out tomorrow. People are planning rides for Sunday, and...
... OK, how about, it's not ! You have less weight spread out over more surface area when you are walking. If you do leave a print it is only a footprint,...
... How about this: Wet enough that I will be in the parking lots at White Clay and Middle Run guilting those with bikes into not riding (in a nice way, of...
... The Tuesday nite Trailspinners ride at Fair Hill is "beginner" ride. Beginner in quotes because it is suitable for people who have at least been on a...
If a biker leaves a footprint in the woods can you blame it on bikers? ... From: "lovestocave" <lovestocave@...> To: trailspinners@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
No! That's why I wear my Bear paw shaped running shoes. Jersey has bears why can't we? Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile ... From: stevenmatsen@... ...
All, I cruised by the WCC/MR parking lots with the intent of asking people not to ride; however, a quick glance of the trails indicates they are actually in...
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Fair Hilll  looked almost ridable at 2 pm today. Should be good by tomorrow. ... From: tacofel@... To: trailspinners@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday,...