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Podcast: Minimizing MTB Trail Damage Caused by Riding

In this episode, we talk about our personal pet peeves when it comes to preventable mountain bike trail damage. How do you determine if a trail is too wet to ride? Is skidding ok? Plus, we let you in on the secret behind some of the amazing skids and sprays of brown pow you see in online …

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Back in the Saddle Again: 4 Tips for Rekindling Your Mountain Bike Passion

I received my first mountain bike on Christmas morning 1991. It was an Iron Horse MT400R, a rigid steel frame that was a beast. I loved it. Living in the hot desert of Arizona allowed me to go for a ride on Christmas day. That day, mountain biking sparked a fire in my soul that …

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Iron Horse – A Redemption Story

  Tim started bellowing at me before the car had come to a complete stop, before his feet actually hit the ground. “Hi Tigger. When are we gonna ride? I got my bike. Are we gonna ride? Where’s Rob?” Have you ever been on a family or other camping trip in a singletrack mecca with …

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8 Key Tips for Enjoying Winter Mountain Biking

Everyone who knows me knows that I ride bikes. A lot. But when the weather turns cold and the snow starts to fall, I’m often asked if I continue my two-wheeled adventures through the depths of winter. The answer? Of course! I actually love mountain biking in the winter. Maybe this has to do with …

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7 Life Lessons About Parenting I Learned by Teaching My Kid to Ride a Bike

Ok, so I lied in the title: I didn’t actually teach my kid to ride her bike. She basically taught herself, so it seems a little dishonest to take any credit for her accomplishment. Still, I learned a number of lessons leading up to the big moment (pictured here), which I thought I’d share with …

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