Those who know me know that I have a deep rooted fondness for the Llama. After all, I’m from Perú, and this Andean camelid is in Perú’s national emblem (a Vicuña by the way).

Tips for getting ready and riding the MoCo Epic or any other long distance bike ride like the Tour deFall Line or Patapsco 50k

I spent the evening with Will Niccolls, host of the Angry Mountain Biker, to talk about mountain biking in the Washington DC, Maryland and Baltimore regions

I spoke to James , developer of Yazda and Trail Status, a few weeks ago to ask what prompted him to pick up and move to Colorado, all while in the process of developing his apps.

Over the past few weeks I reached out to two local photographers who specialize in Cycling Photography to talk about their craft, how they got into shooting, and what they love about documenting cycling and the athletes that practice our sport.

An interview with Jim Harman, founder of EX2 Adventures, and Holly Fisher, of SCORE, on what's in store in 2016 for adventure racing around DC.

Mountain Biking in the DC Region would not be what it is today without the efforts of MORE’s current President: Ernie Rodriguez.

Several people joined me as I gave a presentation on Mountain Biking in and around the DC Region at REI’s DC Wunder Garten at the NoMa.

A few more days mountain biking in Peru

A quick guide to the essential bike tools you need to get your home bike workshop started

A personal remembrance of Scott Scudamore, shared through photographs from memorable rides and travels, honoring friendship and time spent together.

The advent of digital photography, and the advancement of sensor technology, is making it easier for just about everyone to get high quality imagery with very affordable gear, here are some tips to make your biking and shooting more enjoyable.

A practical guide to riding bikes safely at night, covering lighting systems, visibility, and tips for road and trail riding in cold, dark conditions.

An updated guide to winter cycling, covering layering systems, cold-weather gear, and practical tips for staying warm and riding safely in frigid conditions.

The Little Bellas Camp is more than just about riding, their focus is not to churn out little racers; instead, the program is aimed at showing girls 7-14 the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, goal-setting, and building teamwork. All of it using mountain biking as the "fun" vehicle to build strong bonds with each other. Their hope is to ensure that the girls remain with the sport beyond their teenage years.

I wrote this a little over two years after a few friends and I visited Peru. I’m Revisiting and sharing it here in anticipation of an upcoming trip back to the Sacred Valley.

D.C. Area cyclists are lucky to have a new and challenging venue where to test and hone their downhill mountain biking skills. Bryce Resort in Basye, VA (just over 100 miles from Northern Virginia) recently opened and is continuing to expand a network of lift-assisted mountain bike trails that offer runs for both beginner and expert riders.

A few shots from yesterday's Wednesdays at Wakefield #W@W races.

A profile of Pete Beers and his ride in the Dirty Kanza 200 in support of World Bicycle Relief, celebrating endurance, joy, and community.

It’s hard to believe that we’re coming up on the 20th anniversary of my first book, Mountain Biking the Washington, D.C./Baltimore Area.