Tag: biking

by James Murren 01 May 2017 2
California MTB

It’s Time

I’m fortunate.  As this moment, I have 4 articles in 4 different magazines sitting in newsstands, spaces by the toilet,Continue Reading

by James Murren 30 April 2017 Number of comments0
California MTB

Lost Borders

In the June 2017 issue of Bike Magazine, on newsstands now, is an article I wrote on riding the highContinue Reading

by James Murren 25 April 2017 Number of comments0
Kenya MTB

Nairobi’s Cycloville

In the current issue of Mountain Flyer Magazine (#52) is an advocacy piece I wrote on Nairobi’s Cycloville, a localContinue Reading

by James Murren 24 April 2017 Number of comments0
MTB

Rhabdomyolysis and MTB

Coming out in the next issue of Dirt Rag (#198) is my account (Almost Dead!) of experiencing Rhabdomyolysis while mountainContinue Reading

by James Murren 10 April 2017 Number of comments0
California Mountains MTB

Early Spring in the Lagunas

I got up to the Lagunas for an outing, working my around Chico and Red Tail and that nice pieceContinue Reading

by James Murren 07 April 2017 Number of comments0
California Mountains MTB

Out There in the In-Between

out there in the in-between where pine forest and desert come together in a beautiful dance, we kick up ourContinue Reading

by James Murren 03 April 2017 Number of comments0
MTB

Update: Surly Marge Lite/Nate Tubeless Conversion

More than a year later, and having only added new sealant, the Marges/Nates combo with Clown Shoes rim strip isContinue Reading

by James Murren 27 March 2017 Number of comments0
MTB

1 Gear is Preferred

Six years later, and my accidental single speed riding life is still going strong.  I ride this bike way moreContinue Reading

by James Murren 24 March 2017 Number of comments0
California Libations

Pick a Cause, and Have a Drink!

Blind Lady Ale House and Tiger! Tiger! in San Diego, CA are  consistently listed in top beer bars lists ofContinue Reading

by James Murren 16 March 2017 Number of comments0
California Mountains Photos Poetry

Beavertail Cactus Blooms

there you were, off to the side dressed all fancy for the morning you got me off my seat walkingContinue Reading

by James Murren 14 March 2017 Number of comments0
California Mountains

It’s a Verdant Desert Super Bloom

While all of the hype is about the wildflowers, and rightfully so, another component of the desert super bloom isContinue Reading

by James Murren 13 March 2017 6
California Mountains

Desert Wildflower Super Bloom: Sheep and Cougar Canyons

After reaching Sheep Canyon, one of my favorite places on planet Earth (!), I began my pedal-trip back the wayContinue Reading

by James Murren 12 March 2017 Number of comments0
California Mountains

Anza-Borrego Wildflower Super Bloom: Agaves on the Way to Sheep Canyon

Some agave plants called me over, asking for their photo to be taken and shared with you.

by James Murren 06 March 2017 Number of comments0
Mountains MTB

More From Sedona: We’re Floating Together

The point of going was to simply get away and have a little one-on-one time with myself. Wake up andContinue Reading

by James Murren 27 February 2017 2
MTB

Sedona’s “West Side Tour” and a Little More

I was up and on the road at 3:30 AM local time, hoping to be at the trail head andContinue Reading

by James Murren 13 February 2017 Number of comments0
California MTB

Lotsa Water(falls) in the Cuyamacas

We got a ride in last weekend in our local Cuyamaca Mountains.  I’ve not seen so much water in theContinue Reading

by James Murren 12 February 2017 Number of comments0
Libations MTB

History Lesson: Biking Forest Paths and Beer

Out now in Issue 8 of Cranked is a piece I wrote on how mountain bicycling and beer share aContinue Reading

by James Murren 07 February 2017 Number of comments0
Say Something

Travel Tip and Blog Update: No Ads and No Social Media

For several years, this site has been free of advertisements.  Now, I have gone social media-free, too.  What does thatContinue Reading