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Culture, dog, dogs, excuses - June 2, 2016

Why Dogs are the Best MTB Companions: Team No Excuses

I don’t know about you, but when I commit to a mountain bike ride I consider it a sacred trust. If I can crawl out of bed, I am going to be at the trailhead, and usually on time. In my 31 years of mountain biking I have had a few biking buddies that also …

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The Quickest Way To Ruin a Great Ride: Listening To a Complainer

I’ve done a lot of group rides over the years. Sometimes I’m among the faster people, and sometimes I’m the one everybody’s waiting for at the designated stops. When you’re the slow person, the conversation is always the same. You smile and say, “you don’t have to wait for me.” To which everyone replies, “no, …

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cars, conflict, Culture, cycling, road biking - April 12, 2016

Opinion: Don’t Permit Instances of Anti-Cyclist Rage

Editor’s Note: Walter Rhein is a cyclist who rides road bikes, mountain bikes, and everything in between. He’s also a father, a husband, a son, and a friend. The opinions expressed in this commentary are Walter’s alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Singletracks.com. Spring can be infuriating for cyclists. The minute it …

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Chris’s Overzealous Riding Goals for 2016

Although it was an extremely ride-productive year for me, looking back on 2015, I really fell short in the pre-season planning department. In fact, out of three goals I had set for myself and submitted to you, I only completed one! Granted, many, many other worthwhile opportunities for adventure presented themselves upon which I capitalized, however, it would simply …

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Opinion: The Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Shop at Your Local Bike Shop

Editor’s Note: Rovo Johnson has been cycling for 20 years, and he’s started a website designed to help people who want to save money when buying a bike online: RovoBikeReviews.com. That said, he still recommends buying from a local shop, and thinks there are some really good reasons to do so. The opinions expressed in this commentary are …

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