Tag: single speed

by James Murren 25 September 2019 Number of comments0
California MTB

San Diego Single Speed Adventures in Bicyclist Magazine

Out now in Bicyclist Magazine, an article celebrating shorter-length trail systems that put smiles on our faces, with perhaps aContinue Reading

by James Murren 05 June 2018 Number of comments0
California Mountains MTB

Solo Ride Becomes Group Ride

I was going through the final this and that and locking up the car when a truck pulled in behindContinue 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 15 February 2016 Number of comments0
California MTB Poetry

Pen and Paper…Thanks to US Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera

Every now and then, a damn good day falls into my lap, causing me to take pause and give thanks.Continue Reading

by James Murren 08 February 2016 Number of comments0
California MTB

Agave and One Gear

The weather this week has turned quickly to spring/summer, with abundant sunshine and temps in the low 80s.  The agaveContinue Reading

by James Murren 19 August 2015 3
MTB

An Accidental Single Speeder

I was looking for a bike that was different than what I had, which was 26 inch wheels and 27 gears withContinue Reading

by James Murren 13 August 2015 Number of comments0
MTB

Ridin’ the Pine

no, not like in team sports where some members sit on the bench, instead it is solo riding a mileContinue Reading

by James Murren 05 August 2015 Number of comments0
MTB

Roadrunner Glides

heat rises from the dirt drops, sweat, drip from my brow, a roadrunner glides down the bank smooth and effortless,Continue Reading

by James Murren 19 June 2015 Number of comments0
MTB

Summer Time, Play Time

Temps were in the high 80s up on the mountain. Pedaling around the pines and meadows, I was reminded ofContinue Reading

by James Murren 05 May 2015 1
MTB

Thoughts on Single Speed MTB: Big Deal

Bike shop staff look at you differently than when you enter with your geared bike. Wheels are trued right away,Continue Reading

by James Murren 06 March 2015 2
California MTB

Florida Canyon, San Diego: MTB Single Speed

Florida Canyon in San Diego’s Balboa Park has a fun, little network of trails for mountain biking, trail running andContinue Reading

by James Murren 11 February 2015 Number of comments0
California MTB

Poppy Shine

Delicate has many definitions. Here’s one!

by James Murren 03 February 2015 1
California Mountains MTB

Desert Bikepacking

It was a perfect weekend for a desert getaway on two wheels. Water was available in Cougar and Sheep Canyons,Continue Reading

by James Murren 24 December 2014 Number of comments0
California MTB

Cheers to Even Better Days in 2015!

by James Murren 25 September 2013 Number of comments0
Libations

Stoned and Confused, but HOPEFUL!

100 60s hand-turns on dirt on 29s at 32×17 = 2ble 2ble IPAs after the sweating.  The winds are kickingContinue Reading