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February 19th, 2015 (11:36AM) Cold snow and ice was caked in between my helmet and goggles. Ears ringing; dazed and dizzy. I had just taken the hardest crash of my life while downhill skiing in Utah. 58MPH into a hidden, icey mogul field. My life was about to change dramatically. But I didn’t realize it, …

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After sustaining a life changing injury in 2013, Martyn Ashton, mountain bike and Road Bike Party legend, is Back On Track! Honestly I (Greg) can’t believe the determination that Martyn has exhibited by getting back on the bike and riding despite such a devastating injury. Hats off, Martyn! Behind the Scenes: Want some behind-the-scenes info …

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A new iPhone app named ActivBeacon is designed to automatically send for help if you crash. Check out this video for a quick introduction to this interesting concept: (Watch the video here.) While this is an extremely interesting product, this still isn’t a substitute for accepting the risks, being self sufficient, and riding in control. After perusing …

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“Hmm, that doesn’t look good,” I thought to myself as I examined my face in the bathroom mirror. A dark red scrape oozed blood above my right eye, just below the visor of my helmet. My head throbbed a little, but the scrape seemed most important. I prodded it with my finger. It was definitely …

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“Hmm, that doesn’t look good,” I thought to myself as I examined my face in the bathroom mirror. A dark red scrape oozed blood above my right eye, just below the visor of my helmet. My head throbbed a little, but the scrape seemed most important. I prodded it with my finger. It was definitely …

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