June 28th: MEDIA Leonard Zinn's Latest Mechanical Masterpiece
Long-time VeloNews writer Lennard Zinn has taken his comprehensive bicycle bible and brought it up to date for 2006.

JUNE 8th:
Cosmic Ray's Guide to Arizona Trails
Though the trail descriptions border on too-brief, this self-published book is still the authority on Arizona's best trails.

MAY 13th:
Book Review--Fast Food Nation
Author Eric Schlosser spends time in New Jersey taste labs and at an East-German McDonald's while painting a picture of the impact fast food is having on our world.

APRIL 22nd:
Bike Repair Made Sexy?
No hucking, no wet t-shirt contests. In fact no sex at all unless you find a race mechanic with Elvis Costello glasses arousing. It's very informative though. Definitely worth watching.

Lauryn Hill's Dark Acoustic Album
Not a simple R&B or Folk or Rock album. Lauryn Hill's little-heard Unplugged 2.0 is a rare gem.

Mountain Biking the Bay Area
Most trail guides, frankly, suck. This one doesn't. Reason enough to check it out.

Fishbone Fossil Fuelin' the Fonkay
Over two hours of butt-shaking, punk-funk-ska madness. Worth every red cent. This double-disc compilation ablum give you the low-down on what is, arguably, America's best, under-appreciated band.

Lucinda Williams' Essence
Lucinda Williams' 2001 release is a much overlooked work of art. Certainly worth a spin.

Greenday's American Idiot
It's been four years since Green Day's last album of new material and American Idiot proves that it's been well worth the wait.

Bobke II
Bob Roll’s new book offers a great reminder — Professional bike racing isn’t about fame and fortune...

Who is America's Sweetheart?
6/10/04 - If that old saying "sex sells" really were true, Courtney Love would be a millionaire. Wait, I suppose she is a millionaire. Anyway, that's what her new album, America's Sweetheart, is all about--that and drugs.

The Crooked Path to Victory
6/1/04 - In today's world of doping controversy, this book is refreshing. Sure there's no shortage of drug-using tales and a needle does decorate the front cover, but The Crooked Path to Victory isn't only about doping....

Mirra Images
12/9/03 - Mirra Images is a collage of Dave Mirra's roller coaster life on and off the halfpipe. Mirra tells the story of growing up on a BMX bike and coming back from a near death hit-and-run accident to chase X Games glory.

2003 Red Bull Rampage Footage
10/23/03 - Over the course of three short years, the Red Bull Rampage has single handedly rewritten the book on mountain bike competition. Held amongst the desert cliffscapes of Virgin, Utah, this invitation-only freeride event features a unique format of judging...

NWD IV - Ride the Lightning
11/5/03 - Freeride Entertainment's newest installment of the New World Disorder series, Ride the Lightning, premiered at Interbike in Las Vegas on October 12. For those of you who didn't make it to the premiere party, here are some clips from the film...