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5 Reasons I’m Grateful I Sustained An MTB Injury

I injured myself riding last New Year’s Eve when I did something I wasn’t mentally committed to doing.  The result was a nasty fall off a wooden feature. To make matters worse, I stretched out my arms instead of tucking and rolling. My right arm and shoulder hit the ground with my full body weight …

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Learning to Ride DH at Killington Bike Park in Vermont

Killington Bike Park in Vermont makes it easy to try DH mountain biking for the first time with a learning package that includes a lift ticket, bike and gear rental, and professional instruction.

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5 Valuable Mountain Biking Lessons I Learned The Hard Way

Avoid learning these 5 important mountain bike lessons the hard (and painful) way.

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Don’t Mountain Bike… Unless You Have Full Confidence in Your Equipment

If your mountain bike isn't in top condition, it's often be a good idea to call off the ride. A lack of confidence in equipment can result in injury.

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