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Mountain Bikers: We Like Beer

Mountain bikers love them some craft beer! At least, that’s the rather unsurprising conclusion our survey on mountain bikers’ favorite beer found. For many of us, mountain biking is about connecting with unique places and enjoying locally-brewed beer is, in many ways, very similar. Judging by the big breweries and well-known beers listed above, you …

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6 Ways Mountain Biking Has Improved My Life

I got back into mountain biking a little over two years ago after a 10-year hiatus. My return to the sport began because I thought fat bikes looked interesting, and I wanted to give it a try. I never thought that one early morning ride through the snow in the middle of winter would lead …

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Infographic: MTB Enduro by the Numbers

Over the past few years the term “enduro” has been infiltrating the mountain bike lexicon, quickly moving from adjective to verb as more and more riders identify with the term. But what does enduro really mean and how is it shaping mountain biking in 2015? We decided to find out with a recent survey of …

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3 Under the Radar Cycling Adventure Books

When it comes to the arts, cycling is underrepresented. Sometimes I get so bored re-watching American Flyers and Breaking Away, that I actually dust off my Quicksilver or Rad VHS cassettes. That’s why if a book or film is released that in any way features a bicycle, I feel it’s my duty to support the …

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Specialized Medicine: The Impact of Cycling on ADHD

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects people of all ages worldwide and is one of the leading disorders diagnosed in childhood. The characteristic behaviors of ADHD include varying grades of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. While these behaviors may seem normal for any school-age …

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