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The Morzine and Les Gets area is best-known for their bike park trails and the extreme freeride lines tucked away beneath the towering pine trees that cover the mountainsides. As my guide for the weekend, Jo Pauly of RideAbility, commented, “if you live in Morzine and don’t need a DH bike to ride the trails …

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I first skied down a snowy slope at the age of 8 or 9 and from that point on, I’ve been addicted to flying down mountains at top-speed. I grew up reading all the skiing rags about the epic terrain, endless chairlifts, and deep powder found in the Alps. Ever since I was a pre-teen, …

The post Exploring France’s Legendary Lift System by Mountain Bike appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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The Alps are easily one of the most legendary mountain ranges on the entire planet. Even if you’ve never been there, simply uttering the name brings to mind jagged, rocky peaks, glaciated couloirs, scree-filled slopes, and innumerable miles of rugged singletrack. Ever since I was a child I’ve dreamt of visiting the Alps, and this summer I …

The post 11 Ways Mountain Biking the Alps Is Different from Riding the Rockies appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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“#1 Qualifier, Martin Soderstrom, takes you on the quick lap of the Crankworx Les Gets Dual Speed and Style course.”

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“#1 Qualifier, Martin Soderstrom, takes you on the quick lap of the Crankworx Les Gets Dual Speed and Style course.”

The post POV Video: Crankworx Les Gets Dual Speed and Style appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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