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5 Tips for Biking with Your Dog

I don’t have dogs of my own, but every time we go hiking and many times when we’re gone biking, Adelle and I take her dogs, Autumn and Norbert with us.  I’ve also biked with other friends’ dogs, and out here in Western Colorado we regularly see people out on the trails with their four-legged …

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How to Prevent and Treat Common Cold Weather Biking Ailments

Unless you live in the Southern Hemisphere at the moment, chances are you’re going to experience some chilly riding days this year. Being prepared can mean the difference between an enjoyable ride and a miserable one. Outright negligence in cold weather can cost you a finger or a toe, or worse… your life. Most people …

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Review: Annex Quad Lock Bike Kit

Having finally purchased a phone worth using on the trails, I needed to get a case worthy of holding my Samsung S4. Annex Products has an excellent solution for my problem: the Quad Lock Bike Kit. Not only does it provide protection, but it also features a slim locking system that allows you to quickly …

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Do we take mountain biking too seriously?

The holidays have provided a great opportunity to step back from the busyness of work and the mountain bike world for a few days. Sure, I still got out on my bike, but the time off has made me feel a bit introspective lately. After thinking about the mountain biking industry and why we do …

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5 Reasons to Take a Break from Mountain Biking During the Winter

I know, I know.  Those are fightin’ words: take a break from mountain biking?  Who would?  Why would you?  Blasphemy! Except… maybe it’s not. Here are my top 5 reasons for taking a break from biking during the winter. 1.  There’s snow!  Snow!  Snow means skiing and snowboarding.  Crosscountry, downhill, snowboarding, backcountry, split boarding… pick …

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