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Do you need a way to transport you bike but don’t feel like shelling out hundreds of dollars for a hitch rack?  Well, look no further because I’ve got a solution for you that’s quick and requires only a few common tools.  This rack can be used in any pickup truck bed and in most …

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Back in the day strapping a piece of foam to your head looked as bad as it sounds. While the picnic cooler liner has been the bicycle helmet’s mainstay of protecting power since the mid-80s, elements of comfort, convenience, and aesthetics have come so far that today’s MTB skid lids are now as much a fashion statement …

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Remember: Blake, Neil and Chris are professionals and have spent years building their skills working up to drops like this. Never ride anything that is beyond your skill level or which you are not comfortable with. Like we said; you’ve got to know your boundaries on this one. Ride safe! Even small drops can be …

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I made a mistake 28 years ago. I told my girlfriend, Diane, who would soon be my wife, that my obsession with mountain biking would not withstand attempts at intervention. It was, I suggested, my singular path to happiness and enlightenment. Being the tough, independent-minded gal she was (and still is), it didn’t take long …

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Building your own jumps is something that everyone can do but can be a hard technique to master. So if you are looking to build a jump to practice your beginner skills then follow Blake’s tips!

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