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Watch: Greg Minnaar Wins Fort William World Cup DH on a 29er

South African racer Greg Minnaar won the second round of the 2017 World Cup in Fort William on Sunday, riding the new 29er version of the Santa Cruz V10. Minnaar is the winningest rider in World Cup history with an incredible 20 victories, including an astounding seven at Fort William alone. As the fastest qualifier, Minnaar …

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Inside the Pisgah Stage Race

Racing plays a major role in my life. I can’t tell you the exact number of races I’ve entered, but it’s in the hundreds. Everything from classic XC races; 3-, 6-, 12-, and 24-hour endurance events; 50+ milers; bikepacking; enduro; I’ve done them all. Even friendly rides often turn into unofficial races, since my friends …

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“A Good Day on the Bike” – Racing the Grand Junction Off-Road

I heard the collective gasp of the crowd before I saw it. Rose Grant, the favorite to win, slid sideways across the pavement. Her bike struck the curb and then stopped, sparks flying into the evening air. For a moment, the rowdy crowd subdued.  A medic ushered Grant to the side of the course; spectators …

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Top 5 Tips for Your First Downhill Race

Every mountain biker remembers their first race vividly. For myself, it was in May of 2013 on a cold, Canadian, snowy weekend. As it was my first downhill event, I had little experience and was a loner on the hill who wound up dead last. It was a good reminder at the time, being a cocky …

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Follow the Unbeatable Rachel Atherton via GoPro

Rachel Atherton is the undisputed queen of DH racing and had what she acknowledges herself as the year of her life in 2016 when she swept the UCI World Cup series – winning every single race. She promptly backed all that up by winning the UCI World Championships to boot. Unlike the rain-affected men’s race, …

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