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Winter Indoor Training

Article: T.Stone
Workout: Tommy Behan II
Over the last couple of weeks I have been talking a lot about how much training we have been doing to get ready for this upcoming race season. A couple of hours on the trainer here and there just isn’t going to cut it. In order to get ready both physically [...]

Clean It Up

Written By: Will Baker
It’s 2010 and I have a resolution for everyone out there, It’s time to simplify and clean up your nutrition. I know you have heard “Food is your Fuel” before and probably don’t pay a whole lot of attention but it couldn’t be more accurate. This change should be fun, not a [...]

Mountain Bike Racing For One And All

All over the mountain biking community there are average everyday folks that just love to ride. Present company included.
Twisted Stone is about bringing mountain biking into the mainstream which includes your average Joe and Joanne’s of the world.
Not very long ago I thought that mountain biking was just a sport that was for the elite [...]

4 Components of Physical Fitness On The Bike

For the last couple of months we have been working on some pretty heavy-duty training plans to get us going throughout the winter and have us ready to go earlier than ever for next season. This week we will be covering some terms that may be new to you, but are very [...]

Let Us Know What You Think

First of all, I just wanted to say thanks for all of the support, the follows on Twitter and the fans on FaceBook. We have been really proud of our quick success thus far. Our “Twisted Stone” brand is getting out there slowly but surely and pretty soon “Twisted Stone” will be a household name. [...]

Winter Indoor Training

Posted by T.Stone on February 8th, 2010

Article: T.Stone
Workout: Tommy Behan II

Over the last couple of weeks I have been talking a lot about how much training we have been doing to get ready for this upcoming race season. A couple of hours on the trainer here and there just isn’t going to cut it. In order to get ready both physically and mentally you really have to have a good training schedule set up so that you can track your performance and work on your strengths and most of all work really hard on your weaknesses. Over the last several weeks we have been working on our base building to get our legs, lungs, heart and brain ready to get beat down and then get built back up. Read more »

Clean It Up

Posted by T.Stone on January 31st, 2010

Written By: Will Baker
It’s 2010 and I have a resolution for everyone out there, It’s time to simplify and clean up your nutrition. I know you have heard “Food is your Fuel” before and probably don’t pay a whole lot of attention but it couldn’t be more accurate. This change should be fun, not a sacrifice. Food will taste better, you will learn how cook a little differently, the environment will be happier, and you will be FASTER. Read more »

Mountain Bike Racing For One And All

Posted by T.Stone on January 12th, 2010

All over the mountain biking community there are average everyday folks that just love to ride. Present company included.
Twisted Stone is about bringing mountain biking into the mainstream which includes your average Joe and Joanne’s of the world.

Not very long ago I thought that mountain biking was just a sport that was for the elite riders, and the expert riders of the world. Turns out, there are many,many more of us Average Joe’s, than there are of them. Granted, the elite and expert riders still corner the market on winning the big races, but who cares. We are all out here to have fun and get in shape, so what better way then to mountain bike. Read more »

4 Components of Physical Fitness On The Bike

Posted by T.Stone on December 27th, 2009

For the last couple of months we have been working on some pretty heavy-duty training plans to get us going throughout the winter and have us ready to go earlier than ever for next season. This week we will be covering some terms that may be new to you, but are very important if you want to get the most effect from your efforts on the bike. Read more »

Let Us Know What You Think

Posted by T.Stone on December 11th, 2009

First of all, I just wanted to say thanks for all of the support, the follows on Twitter and the fans on FaceBook. We have been really proud of our quick success thus far. Our “Twisted Stone” brand is getting out there slowly but surely and pretty soon “Twisted Stone” will be a household name. Well, at least in this household. So, thanks.

Winter Mountain Biking Tips

Posted by T.Stone on December 2nd, 2009

Although every season is most likely more ideal for mountain biking than winter, there is really no reason not to ride your bike through the coldest season of the year. Mountain biking in cold weather has always been a challenge, but for the adventurous at heart it certainly has its place. For many people winter brings with it, high winds, wet trails and in many cases a lot of snow. For the most part, the last place you want to be, especially in a northern winter, is outside and on your bike. Read more »

Winter Training

Posted by T.Stone on November 11th, 2009

So the end of the season is close at hand, at least for us up here in the frozen tundra, and I still can’t help but think about going out for another ride. I could have maybe gone out tonight, but work got in the way and night time sneaks up very early these days. So it turns out I’m back to being a weekend warrior for a while until the weather gets downright combative.

Iceman Cometh and Iceman Goeth

Posted by T.Stone on November 9th, 2009

Written by: Will Baker

The 20th ICEMAN took off Saturday under some of the best conditions possible. Temps were 50’s in the morning and 60’s by the afternoon Pro start. This was great weather for racing, spectating, and beer drinking.

In years past the race has been delayed due to blizzards, raced in sleet, rain, and 15″ of snow, giving this years race the nickname “Niceman”.

Bigger Wheels Are Prevailing in Mountain Biking

Posted by T.Stone on October 30th, 2009

By: Chris Morris

Mountain bike traditionalists have had a hard time accepting the 29er. The 29er rolls big over the trail and makes going over rocky and rooty terrain much easier than a regular sized mountain bike. What may take a good deal of finesse to make it over difficult terrain on regular mountain bike is made much easier on a 29er.

The Frozen Trails of Winter

Posted by T.Stone on October 28th, 2009

As I sit here watching our mountain bike season come to a close I realize that things are going to get tougher and tougher as the winter goes on. Days are going to get shorter and riding a couple of hours a day on the trainer is not my idea of a fun filled afternoon. I understand that training all winter indoors is a major part of the sport, I’m just saying that I’m not looking forward to it.

It’s All Downhill From Here

Posted by T.Stone on October 14th, 2009

As you all may know or not know, I am from an area in Northern Michigan that is highly admired for it’s display of natural grace and beauty. Surrounded by fresh water lakes and acres of forests, this small town can hold its own against any resort area in this country and beyond. However, hundreds of miles of shorelines and all of the picturesque vistas are no match for the hundreds of miles of trails and natural preserve we have up here.

Race Day

Posted by T.Stone on October 5th, 2009

As expected the weather was not going to be our friend today. I woke up early enough to make sure I was able to get down to the mountain in time to register, set up, check my bike and warm up before the race. When I left the house at zero dark thirty, I knew the day was going to be wet, cold and down right miserable, with a side of “Meatballs”. (meatballs not included)