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Two Is Better Than One: 4 Big Benefits of Mountain Biking With a Partner
It's tempting to ride solo, but mountain biking with a partner is incredibly beneficial.
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Listen: How to Lead a Group Mountain Bike Ride
Aaron, Greg, and I have led our fair share of group mountain bike rides, and in this episode we share our tips for making your ride a success. We’ll talk route selection, communication, logistics, and what to do if you lose someone on the trail.
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Riding With Dudes (Or Anyone Faster Than You): A Lady’s Guide to Getting Dropped
Let’s face it. More guys ride than gals. For ladies who love mountain biking, this means you’re gonna ride with guys unless you contort yourself into some kind of masochistic pretzel to avoid it. And why would you? Guys are fun, and they make up almost half of the planet’s population. But for some women, …
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I Ride Alone: The Origin, Evolution, and Devolution of a Solitary Mountain Biker
I RIDE ALONE I am new to mountain biking. I am neither fit nor skilled. I am slow. I walk many obstacles. I crash. It seems I spend more time off the bike than on it. I am proud; I don’t want to be seen failing. I don’t like seeing only the backsides of other …
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The Quickest Way To Ruin a Great Ride: Listening To a Complainer
I’ve done a lot of group rides over the years. Sometimes I’m among the faster people, and sometimes I’m the one everybody’s waiting for at the designated stops. When you’re the slow person, the conversation is always the same. You smile and say, “you don’t have to wait for me.” To which everyone replies, “no, …
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