Helena Kotala

SRAM Returns to Dirt Fest PA as Sponsor of Women’s Clinics and Rides

January 25, 2017 Helena Kotala 0

Dirt Rag Dirt Fest Pennsylvania has a renewed focus on getting new riders into the sport of mountain biking, and we are very happy to once again partner with SRAM, who have been a huge supporter

Our 2016 Year-End Survey Results

January 24, 2017 Helena Kotala 0

Thank you to everyone who participated in the year-end survey this past December! We figured maybe some of our readers would be curious about who some of our other readers are, and lots of people

Save the Date for the 7th Annual Ride Sun Valley Bike Festival

January 23, 2017 Helena Kotala 0

The Sun Valley Bike Festival will be taking place June 29-July 2 in Sun Valley, Idaho. It’s a celebration of life on two wheels, including races, group rides, clinics, and demos. There will also be live

Registration Now Open for 8th Annual Yeti Beti Bike Bash

January 20, 2017 Helena Kotala 0

For its eighth year, the event will be returning to its original location, Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood, Colorado. The main highlight of the weekend is a women’s-only race that caters to every skill and

Pivot Returns as Presenting Sponsor of Dirt Fest for Third Year

January 18, 2017 Helena Kotala 0

This May, Dirt Rag Dirt Fest will be celebrating its eighth year, and Pivot Cycles will be returning for its third year as presenting sponsor. “Dirt Fest is an amazing weekend that truly offers the

Video: My Kona — Angi Weston

January 18, 2017 Helena Kotala 0

“The world needs more people, especially women and girls, who have more faith in their abilities, on a bike and in life,” says Angi. In this inspiring video, Angi shares her passion as a coach

Anne-Caroline Chausson Returns to Commencal

January 16, 2017 Helena Kotala 0

She’ll still be riding, but as she puts it, now she “just wants to have fun and share her passion with as many people as possible.” Anne-Caroline Chausson, aka Anne-Caro, or simply ACC, has been

Video: Chris Akrigg — As It Lies + Behind the Scenes

January 13, 2017 Helena Kotala 0

Chris Akrigg’s latest video, As It Lies, is just what the name implies. He doesn’t build features to ride; rather, he uses what is in the natural environment to show off his trials skills. As

Rotating Mass Media Hires Helena Kotala as Social Media and Web Coordinator

January 13, 2017 Helena Kotala 0

She will oversee the online platforms for both Dirt Rag and Bicycle Times magazines and their growing portfolio of events. Kotala has a degree in Geography, but as a senior in college, she decided to

Canfield Brothers Updates Carbon EPO

January 12, 2017 Helena Kotala 0

“As our first carbon fiber frame, the EPO continues our tradition of making bikes that we want to ride,” said Lance Canfield, co-owner and designer. “And that includes hardtail 29ers that are as much fun

2017 Ladies AllRide MTB Skills Camp Registration Now Open

January 11, 2017 Helena Kotala 0

The mission of the LadiesAllRide program is to grow the presence of women in mountain bike communities across the nation (and world) through fun, educational skills camps. Bringing ladies together to enhance their mountain bike