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We first spotted the new 27.5×2.80″ Ikon+ and Rekon+ at Interbike last fall, and the sneak peek we got had us stoked! Now these tires are coming spec’d on plus-sized trail bikes like the Rocky Mountain Pipeline, and Santa Cruz’s Hightower. And, according to Maxxis, they will be available at your local shop in a matter …

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As the resident–and likely, lone–stage racer here at Singletracks, I’m always on the look out for fun and challenging events. The Singletrack 6–formerly the Trans Rockies Challenge–has been on my wish list for a few years now. The organizers have confirmed the dates and stages for the 2016 edition. All six of the stages take place …

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Always Moving from The Coastal Crew on Vimeo. Both the rider and the camera are constantly in motion as The Coastal Crew shreds the Sunshine Coast.

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10 Years of BC Bike Race from BC Bike Race on Vimeo. A decade has gone by since the BC Bike Race began and with it dozens of communities, hundreds of trails, and thousands of kilometers of hand-built singletrack. But most importantly countless smiles, hugs, and celebrations have led us to our ten-year anniversary.

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Following on from our first clip featuring Yoann Barelli, we travelled to Canada to shoot with a young rider who has quickly carved out a reputation for himself as one of the best all-round bike handlers in the world, Mark Wallace. This series is designed to showcase mountain biking at it’s fastest, most exhilarating and exciting form. …

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