http://www.spokeapparel.com Spoke Apparel is a mountain biking focused clothing company specializing in T-shirt fashion. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:50:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en NAHBS 2010 took place in Richmond, VA this weekend at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. For those that aren't familiar with this industry event, it's basically the Interbike for handmade bike frames, parts, and even gear. Everything from wooden bikes to leather riding shoes and custom designed / machined parts ... http://www.spokeapparel.com/2010/pictures/north-american-handmade-bike-show-2010/ When Is My Child Old Enough To Ride? Ask any bike shop and they will most likely tell you it's never too soon. The sooner a child starts to learn how to balance, the better. I have heard parents tell stories of helping their children begin to learn balance by using ... http://www.spokeapparel.com/2010/mtb-reviews/review-specialized-hot-rock-12-toddler-bike/ Tons of stories, video, and stills have been shot on Ray's Indoor Mountain Bike Park. So after a recent trip to Ray's with my boys, I decided to tell keep this post real simple by telling you the 10 things you would probably only find out by going to Ray's. ... http://www.spokeapparel.com/2010/thoughts/15-things-to-know-about-rays-indoor-mtb-park/ Check out these photos on Ray’s Indoor Mountain Bike Park. If you're interested in reading 10 Things to Know About Ray's, click here. The Main Skills Area The Rhythm Room The Rider's Lounge Dropping In On The Pump Track Main Room Freeride Course The Front Counter The Beginner's Room The Freestyle Room & Foam Pit http://www.spokeapparel.com/2010/pictures/pictures-from-rays-mountain-bike-park/ I've been riding a 2006 Moment for three years now. The quality of the bike and the level of responsiveness in the suspension is simply amazing. Over the course of those three years, I have developed some relationships over at Ellsworth Cycles primarily due to my boy Donald going to ... http://www.spokeapparel.com/2010/pictures/the-spoke-apparel-ellsworth-moment/ Why I Needed a Chris King Bottom Bracket I  ride mainly in and around Baltimore, Maryland. East Coast riding is often wet and muddy. You have to wash your bike a lot during the year if you expect to keep a drive train in working order. As we all know, it's ... http://www.spokeapparel.com/2010/mtb-reviews/chris-king-bottom-bracket-warranty-review/ What Do Motorcycles Have To Do With Bicycles? Nothing...other than the fact that they roll on two wheels and are cool too. But I'm not writing this post because motos are cool. I'm writing this post because what I experienced at this Orange County Choppers unveiling for the Monster Diesel custom build ... http://www.spokeapparel.com/2010/thoughts/orange-county-choppers-paul-teutul-sr-bombs/ Ok I couldn't help myself on this one. It was hilarious. Especially when the waiter comes in and hands him a pair of Tai Tongs. The cake was a waxy mess and his fingers were burnt to a crisp. World famous Baltimore trials rider Vaughn Micciche turns 27 and his lovely ... http://www.spokeapparel.com/2009/thoughts/vaughn-micchies-27th-birthday/ Click Here to Watch the Second Part of the Meeting The Outcome We're going to get our MTB access back. It is just going to be a matter of time. There is a public hearing scheduled for February at City Hall where we will all get to voice our opinions. We need ... http://www.spokeapparel.com/2009/from-the-trails/loch-raven-mountain-bike-access-public-meeting/ Update to this story and details on the public meeting held at REI on Monday, Dec. 14th located here Loch Raven Reservoir is one of two major destination locations for mountain biking, hiking, fishing, and outdoor life in and around Baltimore City. There's been a back-and-fourth going on for a couple ... http://www.spokeapparel.com/2009/featured/save-loch-raven-reservoir-watershed/