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Over a Beer: Mountain Towns Don’t Always Welcome Mountain Bikers

Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, any opinions expressed in this column are his alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Singletracks.com. The title statement may seem obvious to some people, but I think it’s a good reminder …

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How Hillary Clinton’s Outdoor Plan Might Impact Mountain Bikers

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Why Do Local MTB Clubs Exist?

In this interview with Salida Mountain Trails club president Andrew Koransky, we talk about what local mountain bike clubs do, how they’re funded, and why they matter to our sport.

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Interview With Ethan Quehl: Pro Downhill Racer, Trailbuilder

In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we talk to pro downhill racer Ethan Quehl about riding fast on big bikes and his gig as a trail builder. Plus, Ethan fills us in on the burgeoning market for building personal pump tracks in peoples’ yards.

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Sign Up for Trail Work on National Trails Day, June 4, 2016

National Trails Day is coming up here in the USA, officially slated for next weekend, June 4, 2016. The event is marketed by the American Hiking Society, but many of the events involve all trail users, from mountain bikers to hikers and equestrians. To find an event in your area, check this map. Locally we’re promoting …

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