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Ready to Ride? 3 Trail Selection Tips for Beginners

You have the bike and the gear, and you’re itching to get out and ride! But before you do, there are a few things you should know when it comes to selecting the right trails. You may think you’re in shape since you’re a pretty active person. I was always outside hiking, running, or horseback …

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10 Ways to Make Group Rides Fun for Everyone

Riding alone or with one or two close friends is fun, and definitely a valid way to enjoy our sport, but group rides are also a great option. Group rides provide a potentially larger pool of “better” riders against whom you can hone your own skills, and getting to see a bunch of different bikes …

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9 Ways to Climb Better on Your Mountain Bike

If you are gassing out too quickly when climbing, here are 9 things you can do to help you climb better on your mountain bike: 1. Pace your breathing. Race horses breathe in and out with every gallop. Focus on keeping your inhaling and exhaling at a good pace when you are exerting yourself during …

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Bike Park: Eagle Bike Park, Idaho

At over 250 acres, Eagle Bike Park is one of the largest around. Located in the town of Eagle, Idaho, a suburb of Boise, the park is packed with technical features and regular trails, the most prominent of which is the Stormin’ Mormon freeride line, measuring in at 8/10 of a mile long with about …

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Bike Parks: Plainfield, IL, Elkridge, MD, and Manhattan, NY

Check out the series pilot for more information about bike parks in general. Plainfield Bike Park, Plainfield, Illinois Designed, built, and funded by volunteers, the Plainfield Bike Park has jump lines for all skill levels, as well as a pump track and a technical skills area. Gathering 20-40 riders a day, the progressive design allows beginners to …

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