In Kirt’s full video, Mining for Skills, we see him teach his friend Doug, how to ride better. In this series of short videos, Kirt Voreis, breaks down the basic mountain bike skills that he taught Doug. If you follow his instruction, and practice these skills, you can become a …
An avid bicycle tourist, Rick Abbott didn’t start competing on a bike until he turned 56. Now, in his 70’s, he’s a Masters World Cyclocross Champ with a Rainbow Jersey as proof. We were lucky enough to catch up with Rick to talk about his victory, how he handles training, …
After more than 20 years as a professional mountain biker, Kirt Voreis still has it. Congrats to Kirt for winning VitalMTB’s Shreddy Award for Instagram Rider of the Year. Follow Kirt on Instagram at @kirtvoreis_allride. Also, to recognize Kirt Voreis for his Shreddy Award, we created a series of articles …
PART 2 in a series about Kirt Voreis and his partnership with Niner, featuring Nate Adams, former professional mountain biker who calls Kirt a friend and a mentor. NINER: What’s your first memory of Kirt? NATE: I think it was at the Mount Snow Naked Crit. (Okay, just kidding.) Truthfully, …
Kirt Voreis and Niner started working together a little over a year ago. But Kirt started his professional career as a mountain biker back in 1994 and he’s still at it today. In that time, he’s had a number of different bike sponsors, raced downhill, dual slalom, made countless riding …
Kirt Voreis started mountain biking in 1994. We were curious about what has kept him in the game so long so we asked him a few career questions. He obliged us with a few answers. NINER: You’ve been doing this whole bike thing a long time. Why do you think …
We all know Kirt Voreis for his biking prowess. He’s ridden his bike all over the world and has become an incredible ambassador of the sport. But, did you know there’s a different side to Kirt Voreis? A creative side? Prior to a recent video shoot, Kirt sat down at …
With names like the Whiskey Off-Road, the Downieville Classic and the Iceman Cometh, the calendar for the United States of Dirt was set and Team Clif Bar was ready, willing and excited to race. They would face heat and dust, pine trees and creek crossings, and cold and snow. In …
A large schematic of an old Schwinn cruiser bike, most likely created on an old drafting table, and saved from certain destruction when the Schwinn offices were cleared out many years ago, hangs behind George Parry’s desk. A great conversation piece, it indicates just how much of a fan of …
Frame bags are nothing new, but they often attach with straps around the frame. During rides, no matter how secure the bags are, these bags move. Even securely attached, the bags and straps often slide, even just a little bit. As they slide, they rub on the frame. They also …
