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Before we talk about how to manual, let’s discuss what a manual is. Frequently confused with a wheelie, a manual involves balancing on the rear wheel of your bicycle using only your body weight and brakes to stay upright. It differs from a wheelie in that a wheelie uses the force of pedaling to lift the front wheel and keep it up.

Jamis Bikes has partnered with POC, Blackburn, Osprey, Gemini, Eureka! and Jetboil to offer one adventurous couple the ultimate bikepacking prize package worth an estimated $5000 (See contest rules for details).

JAMIS Bikes is pleased to introduce its 2017 Pro Mountain Bike Team and athletes. The five-person line-up is a diverse roster of men and women that cover all disciplines of the sport.

IMBA announces title sponsorship of new National Enduro Series that was coordinated by Macky.

Because burritos make the ultimate ride fuel

It’s daylight savings time, which means more night time rides. So turn back your clocks and join Macky & Syd as they take full advantage of how early it gets dark. Packed with their Gemini Lights it’s time to get in some fun night rides.

On Sunday night in the United States (except Arizona), we will all set our clocks back one hour. We get an extra hour of sleep on one night, but pay a hefty price for it over the next four months with cold mornings and early sunsets. I may be biased, but as you can tell I’m not a big fan of fewer daylight hours and early sunsets. On the flip side, evenings are still reasonably warm or pleasantly brisk right now, meaning it’s a great time to strap on some lights and ride at night!

The 2016 Big Mountain Enduro Finals were held this past weekend in one of the birthplaces of mountain biking, Crested Butte, Colorado. The Gunnison Valley is surrounded by 750+ miles of the most incredible trails in the country, from downhill tracks at Evolution Bike Park to endless singletrack in the alpine.

ANGEL FIRE, NM – Pro enduro racer and Taos native Macky Franklin is living what many of would call “The Dream.” He travels full time and rides his bike for a living. According to Franklin, movement is key, whether on his bike or in his lifestyle. “I’m the happiest when I’m moving,” he says in the video. “I think we lose that as we start getting older.” Watch below as he talks movement and shreds Angel Fire Bike Park.

8th video listed. Macky Talks Movement and Shreds Angel Fire: Pro enduro racer Macky Franklin, talks about the importance of movement in his life. Video: Alex Popowych.

The SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria launched its final race of the season at a new location, Deer Valley Resort in Park City, UT. The three stage race drew more than 230 athletes to the Wasatch backcountry for a challenging season finale. The results from the day awarded the top five of each category as well as the overall series champions.

Down-to-earth New Mexico native gets back to roots on home trails

Wandering enduro ripper, Macky Franklin, reflects on life on the road and his need to move while blasting the trails of Angel Fire Bike Park.

Pro enduro racer, Macky Franklin, talks about the importance of movement in his life while riding Angel Fire Resort in New Mexico, really fast.

Macky Franklin talks movement and shreds the Angel Fire Bike Park.

The question we are all asking is who will take it all home after the Deer Valley race? Here’s a look at the current season standings…

The third annual Los Alamos EnduroFest went down this past weekend at Pajarito Ski Mountain outside of Los Alamos, New Mexico. A relative new-comer to the lift-access mountain bike scene, Pajarito Mountain boasts an impressive arsenal of volunteer built and maintained trails, as well as local backcountry options that have been around for decades.
Read more at http://www.mountainflyermagazine.com/view.php/third-annual-los-alamos-enduro-fest.html#2gPr0bCB0TckY3Gs.99

Since we got back from South America in early April, Syd and I have been living in Great White the Adventure Van, our 1998 Ford E-250 cargo van. She’s old, with lots of miles (183,000) and plenty of rust, but she runs and has taken us to some cool places! For those of you who are into van life (and admit it, who isn’t?), here are some detail shots and a video tour so you can see what our setup looks like.

Vittoria rider Syd Schulz is a New Mexico and loves to ride the Angel Fire Bike Park, the second stop of the 2016 SCOTT Enduro Cup by Vittoria. Above you can ride with Syd as she previews the course.

Stan Jorgensen and Joanna Petterson win Sun Valley race

Macky Franklin and his girlfriend Syd Schulz are not only professional mountain bikers, but expert dirtbaggers. Like so many of us, living the dream only happens when you figure out how to live on a budget, and so Macky is sharing their incredible feat of putting together a pro-level #vanlife setup for under $6,000… van included. Badass!

Local rider Chris Boice and veteran competitor Kelli Emmett win Angel Fire race

Pro mountain bikers Macky Franklin and Syd Schulz are proving that living on the road full time doesn’t have to cost a fortune

Course info and preview video featuring Syd Schulz.

Syd Schulz checks in from her home mountain in Angel Fire, NM. The trails are in primo condition as she prepares for Round 2 of the SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria going down this weekend, June 11-12 at Angel Fire Resort.

Macky Franklin & Syd Schulz are the dynamic duo that ride for Jamis/Vittoria and travel the world racing the Enduro World Cup Series. Some people think the discipline of enduro is all about the downhill and requires little pedaling, while others believe it’s all about the uphill section. Whatever side you’re on, we can tell you Macky & Syd rely on Stages Power to increase their efficiency when training to win.

After racing the Andes-Pacifico Enduro in Santiago, Syd and I headed farther south and spent a month training in Nevados de Chillan, Chile until the first round of the Enduro World Series.

The above video Macky Franklin‘s winning run at last stage of the the first round of the US Enduro Cup series in Moab. Macky ended up finish 2nd for the weekend.

Veteran riders Nate Hills and Katie Compton dominate Klondike Bluffs

The Scott Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria launched its first race of the season at the Klondike Bluffs Trail System in Moab, UT. The sold-out event drew 250 athletes to the desert for a day of enduro mountain bike racing, a tailgate barbecue, awards, and raffle. Results are in with Nate Hills and two-time champion, Katie Compton claiming the fastest times overall for the men and women’s pro/open category respectively.

Mountain bikers will have an opportunity to ride with professionals on Friday, May 6, in a free clinic offered by organizers of the Enduro Cup race that takes place in Moab the following day.

The 2016 SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria is returning to the Klondike Bluffs venue in Moab. Jamis and Vittoria Pro rider Macky Franklin tests the course and lets it rip on the fast and flowy slickrock.

Syd Schulz and Macky Franklin shred the insanely dusty trails of Chile this winter, enjoying the bike bum lifestyle while chasing fast finishes on the Enduro World Series. Looks fun as hell!

There are good trails everywhere these days. But some places are different — so unique, so distinct from the type of mountain biking you’re used to that they draw you in with a sort of magnetic pull. Nevados de Chillan, Chile is one of those places.

Macky and Syd take on the trails of Nevados de Chillan, Chile on the Jamis DEFCON.

Macky Franklin and Syd Schulz get dusty in Chile

Team Jamis Vittoria riders, Macky Franklin and Syd Schulz, trail riding in Nevados de Chillán, Chile on their Jamis DEFCON 1 Enduro Bikes.

Team Jamis Vittoria riders, Macky Franklin and Syd Schulz, trail riding in Nevados de Chillán, Chile on their Jamis DEFCON 1 Enduro Bikes.

First race of the season – in Santiago, Chile!

The days leading up to our trip to Chile were full of lists: lists of to-do items (“suspend Verizon service”, “build race bikes”, “freeze car registration”), lists of things to pack (“tripod”, “spare goggles”, “shampoo and conditioner”), lists of packages we were praying would arrive before we left (“MRP guides”, “TRX suspension trainer”, “Seasucker bike racks”). There were some close calls, like how we had to…

Enduro racers and lifestyle proponents Macky Franklin and Syd Schulz have just signed a contract with Jamis Bicycles for 2016. Not purely down to speed and podium positions, the couple also represent a lifestyle that couldn’t be better suited to the US bike market according to Jamis. It’s refreshing to see that sometimes success is not measured solely by victories!

Happy New Year! Now that it’s 2016, I have some exciting news that I can finally share.

Jamis Bicycles announces the signing of Macky Franklin and Syd Schulz to compete aboard all new Jamis Defcon Series enduro bikes.

Join enduro rider Macky Franklin on his rollercoaster ride during Stages 3 and Stage 4 of 2015 Enduro Worlds. Below you can experience what it’s like to be in the saddle via Macky’s onboard camera, accompanied by his real-time Stages Power files. It’s incredible to not just how often he pedals, but the massive power he puts out when he spins.

As a mountain bike racer, winter can be hard. It’s cold and wet, but training continues to be extremely important as the base you build in the winter has a big impact on how you perform during the season. Over the years I’ve figured out some tricks to make winter training more bearable (even fun). So here you go:

Here’s my list of hydration pack tool kit essentials.

Tucked away in the northeast corner of New Mexico is an area known as the Enchanted Circle. Within this area are two of New Mexico’s primary mountain bike destinations, Taos and Angel Fire.

Tucked in the north-eastern corner of New Mexico is an area known as the Enchanted Circle. Within this area are two of New Mexico’s primary mountain bike destinations, Taos and Angel Fire. Connecting these two towns is the must-ride trail of the area, South Boundary. I grew up in Taos and many of my early mountain bike adventures were on the South Boundary Trail — cracked helmets, finishing my rides in the dark, getting stuck above tree line in lightning storms. These were the moments that taught me to respect and love the sport of mountain biking. Although I have now been racing professionally for almost 10 years, I continue to return to this trail for new adventures, new challenges and a renewed appreciation for the sport I love.

We spent a long weekend exploring the spectacular singletrack on the Hopewell Lake section of the Continental Divide Trail.

The final stop of the 2015 SCOTT Enduro Cup by Vittoria took place on Aug. 15. After stops in Moab, UT, Sun Valley, ID, and Canyons Resort, UT, an overall winner was crowned in each category.

Macky Franklin and Teal Stetson-Lee Hold the First Place Positions Entering the Last Race

A return to high speed racing and trails with sharp rocks was just what Macky Franklin needed. After spending the past few weeks in Europe, the Taos native marked his return back to New Mexico with his second straight victory at the Two Day Double Down Enduro at Angel Fire Bike Park this weekend.

The SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria launched the first competition of the season on the Klondike Bluffs trail system on May 9 in Moab, UT. At the end of the day, Macky Franklin and Katie Compton claimed the fastest times overall for men and women.

The SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria launched the first competition of the season on the Klondike Bluffs trail system in Moab, Utah, as a sold out race. At the end of the day, Macky Franklin and Katie Compton claimed the fastest times overall for men and women.

Mountain bike couple Macky Franklin and Syd Schulz have never been that into Valentine’s day. Why spend money on roses and chocolate when you really just need new brake rotors? And why waste time on candlelit dinners when you could be spending the afternoon ripping down pristine New Zealand singletrack? This video is their ideal date – a little romance and a lot of shred, kneepads and roses.