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Nuvali, Nuvali batchu! Double date ride!

Published on Fri, Feb 19, 2010 By Francis Arellano

This was on Valentine’s Day 2010, the first time my wife, Jam, tried mountain biking (on a loaned mountain bike; thanks Bong!). With us on this ride were Ian (fellow Backout Boys member) and his wife.
Ian knew we had to adjust to make this day’s ride enjoyable for my wife. Lei, his wife, was just [...]

A Guide to Beginner Mountain Biking

Published on Wed, Jan 21, 2009 By Francis Arellano

By Rachel Spohn
Mountain biking can be an expensive hobby to get into and maintain, but enthusiasts agree: The thrill is well worth the price. But expert bikers will also tell you that their favorite sport is a lot more work that taking a few laps around the neighborhood. You encounter unforeseen obstacles and challenges that, [...]