Bike Hugger

Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day

by Byron Published September 28, 2020September 28, 2020

This Saturday is Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day. And, while the big events are paused for COVID-19, you can still get out with your…

Sony Alpha 7C: Compact Full-frame Power

by Byron Published September 16, 2020September 16, 2020

Back from vacation in the smoky west to news of the Sony Alpha 7C launch. The Alpha 7C (preorder from B&H) is a compact full-frame camera.…

As Summer Comes to a Close Ride More

by Byron Published September 3, 2020September 3, 2020

As summer comes to a close ride more because who knows what the fall will bring, except the rain and cold. We’re doing that in…

Toad Lake Jump

by Byron Published August 24, 2020

After a weekend of riding, was fishing at Toad Lake when this happened. The reaction from the kids is the best.

Pump Hop Popular Again

by Byron Published August 21, 2020August 21, 2020

IDK why specifically, but a 5-yr old CX video got a rush of traffic this week. Thanks bike boom! Here’s another.

Grow Cycling Foundation Launches

by Byron Published August 14, 2020August 14, 2020

The Grow Cycling Foundation launches and is the brainchild of Eliot Jackson and Katie Holden. The foundation serves to promote education, access and opportunities that…

Late Night in the Shop: SRAM AXS eTap Eagle

by Byron Published August 10, 2020August 10, 2020

Mark V explains the SRAM AXS eTap Eagle set up in Episode 4 of Late Night in the Shop. And, does so while conforming to the…

Panaracer Updates Direct to Consumer Site

by Byron Published August 7, 2020August 7, 2020

Announced earlier this week, Panaracer updates direct to consumer site and does so with a 20% off coupon. The wheels on all my bikes are…

Eddie Masters & Matt Walker Try Journalism

by Byron Published August 7, 2020

Eddie Masters & Matt Walker try journalism. With the pandemic cancelling most 2020 races, Pivot Factory Racing riders Matt Walker and Eddie Masters embark on…

New Biking Features in Google Maps

by Byron Published July 27, 2020July 27, 2020

New biking features in Google Maps are now available, ten years after they were first launched. Since February, Google said, that there’s been a 69%…