“Ungodly Expensive and Loaded for Bear!”
That was the reaction from Bob Osborne, editor of Bicycle Motocross Action when he visited Fairfax in late 1979. This was actually the first article about mountain biking in the BMX press, beating out Dean Bradley in the next month’s issue of BMX Plus!
“This month’s 26-inch test bike is called a Mountain Bike. Chances are you have never heard of it before, but believe me, you will be hearing a lot about this revolutionary bike in the future.” Dean Bradley, BMX Plus!, February 1980
Cindy Whitehead had one of the most epic rides in the history of mountain biking, winning a 50 mile race with no saddle on her bike.
Jacquie Phelan is beyond unique. She has been the queen of fat tires now for over 40 years.