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Phoenix Mountain Biker Rides on in Search of Help After Rattlesnake Bite

A Phoenix mountain biker gets bitten by a rattlesnake and rides 30 minutes back to the trailhead before calling poison control.

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4 Simple Things You Can Do To Reduce Your Risk Of Injuries From MTB Crashes

4 tips for reducing the risk of injury associated with mountain biking.

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Trailside Triage: Enduro Racing Through the Eyes of an On-Trail Paramedic

On-site medics are the unsung heroes of mountain bike racing. David Cohen talks about the job, shares injury stories, and tells us what's inside his first-aid kit.

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Watch: The Broken Mountain Biker’s Guide to Sanity

Seth offers tips for staying sane while spending time off the bike so you can return to the trails a wiser more prepared mountain biker.

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First Aid Tips For Mountain Bikers

It's important for all mountain bikers to possess basic first aid skills to be prepared for trail emergencies.

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