Wandering Justin at his comeback race - the Kona 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo.
I’ve been having a great time over the past few years writing for Mountain Flyer magazine. The editors are awesome, and the photography and layout are outstanding.
But I’m still disappointed that the bigger local publications act as if mountain biking doesn’t exist. To judge from our local newspapers, there’s nothing to do in the Phoenix area but watch American Idol, play golf and shop. It amazes me because mountain bikers have disposable income. They read. They would attract advertisers – if a local publication gave them some real, authoritative mountain bike news and a central forum to interact.
And this area just has some truly mind-blowing mountain biking, and a climate that permits it year-round (well, if you don’t mind riding at night in the summer).
Plus, our mountain bike scene is getting even better, as Mountain Flyer readers will find out in the upcoming issue. This area will have more trails and amenities than ever before.
This gets ignored by the local media. There’s really no central place where cyclists can get relevant local information – until now. I started writing content for Examiner.com as it’s Phoenix Mountain Biking Examiner.
I need subscribers. Every subscriber is leverage for better and more attention to mountain biking.
I also need story ideas (about your bike shop, your favorite trail, your favorite local racer, your last ride). If you have a bike-related Web site and need content, link to my stories.
Check it out. Get in touch with me. Bring some attention to mountain biking.
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