Niner Jet 9 RDO Review

Niner has revolutionized the 29er mountain bike world as of late. With the introduction of the Jet 9 RDO, Race Day Optimized, Niner has taken the already proven Jet 9 to a completely different level. Full carbon and stiff as can be, the RDO is comfortable in any conditions, perfect for the ultimate trail bike …

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Colder than a Well Digger’s Ascot

The day that Dan I decide to go to Pisgah for a long ride (today) just happens to also be a day that it is sub-20 degrees. Ugh. Luckily, by the time we started riding, the temp had risen to a balmy 25 degrees. Where’s my sun tan lotion? Really cool to see some of …

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2012 Team to be announced soon!!

Stay tuned, folks! We will be announcing the 2012 team very, very soon. It’s going to be an exciting year! Also coming is a bunch of race reports, product reviews and opportunities for EVERYONE to take advantage of group rides, runs, clinics and more presented by members of Team Tailwind!

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Niner Jet 9 RDO Review Colder than a Well Digger’s Ascot 2012 Team to be announced soon!!

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Colder than a Well Digger’s Ascot

A Swanky Race Report

After a fun time at the XTERRA Epic race, it was hard to believe that I would be racing another 4+ hour race a week later. My day-job calendar just wouldn’t allow me to race XTERRA Worlds, no matter how hard I tried, so the Epic was another one of those last-minute substitutions. I was …