Say What?

The calendar foreword features a few terms that we did not use in the photo series but liked enough to put in print. Corny? Yes. But look at the people we worked with on this project. How can you expect us not to have a little fun? Here's a glossary of the expressions used in the foreword:

Yard Sale - A crash so bad that many, and sometimes all, of your bike’s parts end up strewn along the trail.

Brake Check - In close-quarter group road riding or racing, this technique is used to send a message to the rider trailing directly behind you. It is performed by applying a quick, but sharp, touch on your rear brake in hopes of catching your competitor off-guard. It may open a small gap or even send him to the ground. No matter the outcome, somebody will say something to someone about it. And it won’t be nice.

Chocolate Foot - A rider’s dominant, or forward, foot on the pedals as he descends or jumps.

Shinburger - The result of a slipped pedal during a technical section of mountain biking or dirt jumping. A rider’s foot slides off the pedal causing the opposite foot to rotate backwards bringing the free pedal into contact with the rider's shin as his leg falls away. For rider’s with flat pedals, using longer pins results in a higher quality burger. (Seriously, this hurts just writing about it.)

Skinnies - Elevated wood plank “trails” popularized with North Shore-style freeriding. Also referred to as stunts or structures.

Tea Party - During a group ride there are times when everyone stops and hangs out to wait for slower riders or other “reasons”. All too often, these stops drag out with no apparent explanation. After a certain point, a reference is usually made to the "ladies" to finish up the tea party and get back in the saddle. If you are the one making this pronouncement, be prepared for a hard pass on dirt or a tire-melting attack on the road.

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