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Nov 29, 2019
Fell Off My Bike, and Vowed Never to Get Back On
I crashed on my bike on Oct. 3 and broke my collarbone, an experience so horrific that my first impulse was to say I would never ride on...
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Nov 1, 2019
Cycling survival — what to do if a riding buddy crashes
The wet crump of a fellow rider hitting the road is one of the most horrifying sounds in cycling. What should you do if you or a riding...
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Sep 6, 2019
STOMP OR CHOMP: Standing vs Seated Climbing
Everyone has a different riding style. Even when choosing between whether to sit or stand while climbing, riding style comes into play....
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Aug 15, 2019
How mountain biking makes us smarter.
Forget Countdown, crosswords and quizzes; all we need to do is ride. Improved spatial memory, thinking skills, attention and decision...
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Jul 12, 2019
NEW TO RIDING? 10 Not-So-Obvious Tips that Every Beginner Mountain Biker Needs to Know
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I was a fortunate beginner mountain biker. I had a great teacher: he was patient and willing...
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Jul 2, 2019
Three Points of Contact - Hands, Feet & Saddle
During every ride, no matter the level of rider you are, there are 3 points of contact while on the bike. Your hands, your feet and your...
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May 1, 2019
15 things a mountain biker should have while out on the trail
Every ride has the potential danger that goes with it. it is the nature of our off road adventures. It is important to carry the correct...
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Nov 1, 2018
TRAINING - How to work the work
Google, cycling mags, cycling sites, professionals’ programs, coaches, etc, there are 1000’s of info and advice on training programs;...
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