John Shafer, a.k.a. Photo-John, is a photographer, cyclist, skier and general outdoor lover. He’s happiest when he’s on his bike or skis, taking pictures in the backcountry. He’s been on the Mtbr team since 1999 running PhotographyREVIEW.com as well as contributing photos and articles on Mtbr. John has been taking pictures since college and believes everyone can be a good photographer if they just learn a few simple rules. He loves big mountains, rocky singletrack, powder days, 6-inch trail bikes, coffee and tacos. Look for him pushing his bike uphill, carrying an inappropriate amount of camera gear in an overloaded backpack.
Trailside Bike Park Opens In Park City, Utah
By John Shafer June 20, 2011
Feature Articles
This weekend I had the pleasure of attending the official opening of the new Trailside Bike Park in Park City, Utah. It is spectacular – especially considering it was paid for with local tax dollars and it’s free to the public. It has a 5000 sq ft. pump track, a 1500 ft beginner “flow style”
Read More »2010 Red Bull Rampage Photos & Coverage!
By John Shafer October 03, 2010
Race Coverage
The finals for the 2010 Red Bull Rampage mountain bike freeride competition are being held today on the redrock cliffs in Virgin, Utah. On Friday, twenty-five riders who weren’t pre-qualified got the chance to show their stuff and the top ten and moved on to the finals, along with the fifteen who were pre-selected to
Read More »2010 Press Camp At Deer Valley Gallery
By John Shafer July 08, 2010
Bike Press Camp Ride Reports
The second annual Press Camp was held at Deer Valley Ski Resort in Park City, a couple of weeks ago. Exhibitors included, Scott, Orbea, WTB, Mongoose, Race Face, Fox, and Cannondale. Since I live about 45 minutes away in Salt Lake City, I felt it was my moral duty to drive up, ride the Deer
Read More »Top Five Mountain Bike Digital Cameras
By John Shafer December 09, 2009
Buyer's Guides Top Ten - Top Five
Most mountain bikers I know ride with a digital camera. If they don’t, they should. We get to play in such beautiful places and have such a good time riding that every ride needs to be documented. But how do you choose an mtb-worthy digital camera? A camera that would be fine for the average
Read More »I Heart The SF Bike Expo – Event Report
By John Shafer November 24, 2009
Press and News Race Coverage
I accidentally – and happily – ended up at the SF Bike Expo this weekend. I thought I was just going to a cyclocross race at the Cow Palace, but when I got there I discovered the race was only one part of the SF Bike Expo. This is the second year of the SF
Read More »Sneak Peak – Canfield Nimble 9 29er
By John Shafer September 10, 2009
Press and News Product Launch Product Spotlight
Canfield isn’t the first name you think of when it comes to 29ers or cross country bikes. Bikes for chucking off red cliffs, maybe – but 29ers? They’ve been talking about it for a while and those who had heard the rumors have been waiting. But this will be a surprise to most mountain bikers.
Read More »Specialized 2010 Global Press Launch
By John Shafer June 29, 2009
Press and News Product Launch
I am up at Snowbird Ski and Summer resort for the 2010 Specialized Global Press Launch mountain bike presentation. Yesterday I saw the new Stumpjumper, the new Epic 29er, the new Safire and era women’s bikes, and the new 27 pound S-Works Enduro. I also got to ride the carbon S-Works Stumpjumper and the Epic
Read More »Red Bull Rampage Rain Delay
By John Shafer October 04, 2008
Press and News Race Coverage
The 2008 Red Bull Rampage qualifying is postponed due to stormy weather.
Read More »Red Bull Rampage 2008 – The Evolution
By John Shafer October 04, 2008
Race Coverage
The Red Bull Rampage is back and Mtbr is covering the event! The last Red Bull Rampage took place in Virgin, Utah in 2004. It was the premiere mountain bike freeride competition at the time and is probably most responsible for the slopestyle competitions that exists now. It looked like the 2004 event was going
Read More »2008 Deer Valley National
By John Shafer June 28, 2008
Press and News Race Coverage
2008 Deer Valley National June 26-29, 2008 The US National Mountain Bike Series (NMBS) makes its fourth stop this season at the Deer Valley ski resort in Park City Utah. Events include Dual Slalom, Downhill, Cross Country, and Super D. Pro Cross Country finals and pro Dual Slalom finals take place on Saturday and pro
Read More »Marzocchi 2008 Forks
By John Shafer June 16, 2007
Pro Reviews
Marzocchi 2008 Fork Lineup This is the first of three articles on the 2008 Marzocchi suspension product lineup. It goes over the highlights of Marzocchi’s 2008 fork introductions. I will cover a few products, some new features and changes, and then at the end of the article you’ll find links to specific fork images and
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