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Mar 8, 2018
Explore Your Options: Losing Gravity
With the progression of mountain biking over the past decade, many disciplines of racing and riding have emerged. While time on the bike...
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Mar 5, 2018
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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Feb 1, 2018
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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Feb 1, 2018
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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Feb 1, 2018
SA SEEDING EXPLAINED - Keeping races safe and enjoyable
Mountain biking in South Africa really started to take off as a mass participation sport in South Africa in 2007, by 2009 races started...
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Feb 1, 2018
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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Jan 11, 2018
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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