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‘Aren’t You Going to Get Scars? And Won’t That Ruin Your Looks?’

Alin's friends and relatives voiced concern when she told them of her plans to give mountain biking a try as a student in Arizona.

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Diversity in Mountain Biking with Mark Torsius, General Manager of IMBA Europe

"This young generation has way more diversity in it than our current mountain bike community so I have high hopes that we are going to witness a whole different MTB community in about 10 years. "

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Roadblocks to Becoming the First Pro, Female African American Downhill Racer

Donna Iannicelli's struggle to become the first African American female downhill racer shows that we can do more to make mountain biking better for everyone.

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Newsflash: The Sport of Mountain Biking Lacks Diversity

Sure, mountain biking is full of diversity: we have guys who shave their legs and race lightweight XC bikes, bros who shred DH bikes in full face helmets, and men with beards who ride fat bikes in the snow. But wait a minute–these are all men! And if you’re like me, you probably also imagined each of these guys …

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Good Shop, Bad Shop: What Makes or Breaks an LBS, Part 2

In the previous installment, I addressed a few quality characteristics that I recommend looking for in a local bike shop, based on several personal experiences. Here are several more things that riders may consider important when searching for a trustworthy LBS: Group rides Also high on my personal list for selecting a good bike shop, …

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