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Harmony at the Race Start
I used to get nervous at the start of races. The night prior to an event, I’d toss and turn and fret over how a lack of sleep might affect my performance. In the morning I’d choke down whatever I could, and then suffer exponentially until the starting gun commanded nervous energy to transform into …
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10 Bikepacking Races to Put on Your Calendar
Many of us riders love a good competition every now and then, but for some of us who may or may not have a few screws loose, a 100k race just isn’t enough. Bikepacking events have been gaining popularity lately with those who want to cover more ground and be self-supported while doing so. Here’s …
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Ride Report: Preriding the Singletracks #BrutalLoop
The idea behind the Singletracks Brutal Loop was to put together a long route that hit as much great North Georgia singletrack as possible. When most people visit Ellijay, they typically ride Bear Creek and sections 1 and 2 of the Pinhoti Trail. Another excellent but less ridden trail is Mountaintown Creek. Mountaintown is tough to …
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April Fools’: UCI Announces Downhill World Cup Participants Must Wear Skinsuits Starting in 2015
The Union Cycliste Internationale, world governing body that sanctions the Downhill World Cup — also known as the UCI — has announced that starting with the 2015 World Cup all participants must wear the same form-fitting skinsuits worn by road and track racers for decreased wind resistance. The news comes as a shock to current …
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Race Report: The 2015 Talkeetna Trio
I would like to thank the organizers of the Talkeetna Trio for the following: 1. Hosting a great event in an awesome town where a cat is the mayor. 2. Doing a great job designing and marking the trail. 3. Setting the start/finish line at the home of Denali Brewing Company. With that out of …
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