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6 Ways To Keep Yourself Busy While You’re Recovering from an Injury

Well, now you’ve done it. Overcooked a switchback, misjudged an off-camber turn, or just plain crashed — hard. Not just “ring-your-bell-so-you-can’t-remember-your-own-zip-code” hard, but “ligament-tearing, bone shattering, time-to-go-to-the-ER…NOW!” hard. Or, it could be that several “minor” get-offs have resulted in a chronic condition that makes getting on the bike less and less appealing with every passing …

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My Downieville Downfall

Who among us doesn’t have a story, about ourselves or a friend—that badass guy or gal who flings themselves over gap jumps, nose wheelies this or that, then breaks their femur tripping on their PJ’s falling down the stairs? Fractures their foot taking out the recycling? Well I don’t gap jump, and most wouldn’t label …

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Mountain Biker’s Neck Sliced by Barbed Wire Strung Across Trail in Alberta, According to Reports

A mountain biker’s neck was sliced open by a string of barbed wire that was tied across a mountain bike trail at West Bragg Creek Provincial Park in Alberta, multiple sources report. According to CBC.ca, the rider’s neck was sliced open from side-to-side, “more than half a centimetre deep in places.” Update July 11, 2017, 10:25am MDT: Reports …

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Making the Same Mistake Twice – Never a Good thing!

We’ve all heard it before: “It’s okay to make a mistake, so long as you don’t make the same mistake twice.” Simple as it is, there’s much wisdom in that statement. As a corollary, I’ve always tried to live by the mantra that mistakes are okay so long as they don’t negatively impact others. But …

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911: A Near Death Experience, Courtesy of Mountain Biking

“Don’t move,” said a stranger with a look of concern. “The ambulance is on its way.” My ears heard the words. I saw the faces. But, like a tired rider climbing a long hill, I was lagging far behind. “Yeah, stay very still,” said another. “Don’t move your neck or head. Don’t move at all.” …

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6 Ways To Keep Yourself Busy While You’re Recovering from an Injury

My Downieville Downfall

Mountain Biker’s Neck Sliced by Barbed Wire Strung Across Trail in Alberta, According to Reports

Making the Same Mistake Twice – Never a Good thing!

911: A Near Death Experience, Courtesy of Mountain Biking

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