Mountain Flyer Magazine

12 Hours of Mesa Verde

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:10:06 -0600

Ample good times equals 12 hours of racing around the legendary Phil's World trails.

(May 12, 2012) CORTEZ, Colo.—The sixth annual 12 Hours of Mesa Verde by all accounts was another huge success.

Tested: Mavic Crossmax SX Wheelset

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:11:55 -0600

Mavics durable all-mountain wheels provide an upgrade for capable trail bikes.

Pairing XC weight with downhill durability can be a difficult formula, but the redesigned 2012 Crossmax SX steps to the plate with its trail/enduro specific improvements. For 2012, the SX sees subtle yet strategic changes throughout the wheel, but together they create a lighter, stronger, and more versatile wheelset.

Video: A Taste of Flagstaff

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:15:06 -0600

Flagstaffs blossoming cycling community offers up all types of trails for cycling enthusiasts.

Flagstaff, Arizona is a great vacation spot for cyclists with its lush pine forests and rock filled trails, mountain biker and road bikers alike will enjoy the diversity of terrain and low key lifestyle Flagstaff has to offer.

Eszter Horanyi's Tour Divide: The Power of Research

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:04:36 -0600

With a month until go time, it's time to actually take a look at the route, and more importantly, where and what I can eat and drink on the route, because in the end, it's a matter of keepin' on eatin', keepin' on drinkin', and keepin' on peddlin'.

Inside the Gila with Bontrager/Livestrong - Day 5

Wed, 09 May 2012 09:33:49 -0600

Gila Day 5

Bontrager/Livestrong Boys take 1,2 in Gila Monster Stage

(May 6, 2012) Pinos Altos NM- The final Stage of this years Tour of the Gila was, as always, the infamous Gila Monster Road Race. With five KOM’s and nearly 10,000ft. of climbing, this is the day that can make or break the tour for any team or rider. For the Bontrager/Livestrong Team, it could have gone either way, but the team was coming into the final stage of the tour with plenty of momentum.

SRAM Tour of the Gila: Gila Monster Road Race

Tue, 08 May 2012 20:22:44 -0600

Craddock and Armstrong have great climbing legs for solid stage wins in final day of racing.

(May 6, 2012) SILVER CITY, NM.—The 26th annual Tour of the Gila stage race comes to a close with the running of the queen stage which sent the pro men out for 170km.

Andrew Wilz Overland Blog Post 8: Spanish Fork

Mon, 07 May 2012 16:30:26 -0600

Spanish Fork may perhaps not be best-known for its trail-riding in the mountain bike community, with iconic destinations such as Moab and the Wasatch Crest network stealing pretty much all the Utah thunder.

Update: Mountain Flyer Fruita Spring Challenge on STRAVA

Mon, 07 May 2012 06:45:55 -0600

Weddle still leads, Shakeup in the Top 5

We've had some good action over the weekend out there on Horsetheif Bench. The Mountain Flyer Fruita Spring Challenge is underway. Current leaders are as follows:

Andrew Wilz Overland Blog Post 7: Interstate Blues

Sun, 06 May 2012 16:11:18 -0600

Overland and interstate travel is awesome right? Well... not always. Over the course of our adventure, travel's served a purpose of connecting ride-destinations.

Inside the Gila with Bontrager/Livestrong - Day 4

Sat, 05 May 2012 20:55:28 -0600

The Bontrager Boys are Ready To Rumble

(May 5, 2012) Silver City NM-Day four of the 2012 Tour of the Gila is always a favorite as the Silver City Crit brings out lots of local folks, arts and crafts booths, food courts, and a beer garden right at the finish line. After the Bontrager Livestrong Teams strong perfomance so far, the main goal of todays crit was to stay safe and hold their positions. Mission accomplished. Everybody finished in the pack and no one went down. The stage is set for a big time throw down on the final stage, with Joe dombrowski poised to take a spot on the podium. The team is behind him and ready to do everything they can to launch him in that direction.

SRAM Tour of the Gila: Dowtown Silver City Criterium

Sat, 05 May 2012 00:09:09 -0600

Alejandro Barrajo and Loren Rowney both win with a fast kick to out sprint the field.

(May 5, 2012) SILVER CITY, NM.—Downtown Silver City was the place to be for a full day of criterium racing that was capped off with the pro women’s and men’s racing in the afternoon

Inside the Gila with Bontrager/Livestrong - Day 3

Fri, 04 May 2012 18:12:44 -0600

Living Large

(May 4, 2012) Tyrone NM-It was a big day for the Bontrager Livestrong Team. The ITT out of Tyrone is always a good window into how each rider is really feeling; just the road and the clock. No teamwork, no drafting, no excuses.