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How the US Border Patrol is Using Mountain Bikes to Secure the Border

Border security has been a controversial topic in the US recently, specifically regarding building a wall along our southern border with Mexico. While it’s unclear how effective such a wall might be, it turns out the US Border Patrol is already using something way more awesome than a wall to enforce our borders: mountain bikes. The US Customs and Border Protection website says, …

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Mean Green: Life on the Line. Bike Patrol on the Border

Editor’s note: This article was written by Leon Baker of the US Border Patrol, El Paso Sector. It originally appeared in the International Police Mountain Bike Association newsletter, and has been republished here by permission. Mosquitoes buzz in my ears, seemingly immune to the gallons of toxic DEET sprayed over every inch of me. They probably …

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Mean Green: Life on the Line. Bike Patrol on the Border

Editor’s note: This article was written by Leon Baker of the US Border Patrol, El Paso Sector. It originally appeared in the International Police Mountain Bike Association newsletter, and has been republished here by permission. Mosquitoes buzz in my ears, seemingly immune to the gallons of toxic DEET sprayed over every inch of me. They probably …

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The 10 Habits of Highly Effective Mountain Bikers

Have you ever read the best-selling book with a very similar title and three less habits? Neither have I, but the title alone peaked my interest enough to generate some thought on what might be some common characteristics among mountain bikers that are motivated, productive, and highly effective. Rather than a list of how to …

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20 Rad Airbnbs for Your Next MTB Vacation

Find a rad Air BNB to book for your next trip to a top mountain biking destination.

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