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Crash Stories: One Serious Injury Prevented by a Hydration Pack, Another by Full Face Helmet

Two stories of mountain bikers who were saved thanks to protective equipment.

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Watch: Christina Chappetta is One Fast, Gutsy Rider

Remy, along with Competitive Cyclist, helps Christina get set up with gear, and the two riders hit the massive slab on In and Out Burger in Squamish.

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Watch: Dirt is Soft – Getting Back on the Bike After Injury

Getting hurt is, unfortunately, an eventuality with mountain biking. But if the worst thing about getting hurt is the time away from our bikes that we’ll never get back, then the silver lining is that feeling when we finally get back on the horse.

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Need a Reason to Wear Pads When Mountain Biking? Here are 9

We asked readers if they have ever had a ride, or maybe a knee, saved by wearing pads, and they had some insightful dirtnap narratives to share.

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Trent’s Story: One Rider’s Journey Back To Mountain Biking After A Serious MTB Injury

The inspiring story of a passionate mountain biker who struggled to ride again after a serious injury.

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