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What Women Want (to ride) – The bikes women are really riding

We joined a women’s ride in Scotland to check out what the ladies were riding, if they’d been attracted to ‘women’s specific’ options and what changes they’d made to their bikes.

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The Syncronicles II with Rob J – The Ramp

The roots of a dream It all started 1988. I was a 7 year old kid, when we moved from Prague, Czech Republic to Germany and I got my first BMX bike from my mom for birthday. It had lights, fenders and reflectors all over and I was the happiest child you could imagine. The park nearby was my playground to skid and race around the blocks with all the other kids. I had this BMX and I knew from all the pictures and TV that these bikes can make me fly. I started to use some old wood and built some small jumps to get a few inches airtime under my wheels. From that point I have been a daydreaming kid, drawing bmx jump-lines in my schoolbooks and imagined where I could jump around on my bike. That cycling thing got me and helped me through difficult times as my mom died of cancer a year later. I grew up in an orphanage and riding my bike has been more than just playing around. It helped me to deal with frustrations and symbolized freedom.

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Think Positive! Why we should all be a bit more like Bernd

Bernd isn’t a pro rider, he’s never won a round of the World Cup (or even come close), and he’s got neither sponsorship deals nor accolades for saving someone’s life. But he’s still someone worth looking up to. Dubious? Read on to see what his friend Kirsten has to say.

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Pro Bike Check: Lewis Buchanan’s Trek Factory Racing Slash

After a very strong start at the first two EWS rounds, the 2017 season looks very promising for young Scottish racer, Lewis Buchanan. We catch up with the Trek Factory Racing team rider to see how he sets up his Trek Slash RSL.

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The Art Of Flight: Shredding with Olly Wilkins, the original dogfighter

Olly Wilkins is old school. He doesn’t ride to win races or trophies – he rides because that’s what he’s always done. “All the craziest stuff I’ve done in my life has been with the boys in the woods… you know, no cameras.” With the Surrey Hills as our playground, it’s time to collect some air miles and find out more about the original dogfighter.

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