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eric hites, mongoose blackcomb, News, Training, usa, weight loss - August 4, 2015

Biking for Weight Loss: 560lb Man Sets Off on Ride Across America

Eric Hites is a man on a mission: he’s riding his bike across the USA in a quest to prove his love for his wife and to take back his health. This 40-year-old, self-professed “fat guy” from Indiana started in Falmouth, MA on a $300 Mongoose Blackcomb mountain bike in June, and his goal is …

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News: Cannondale Annouces New Trail Bike: The Habit

Cannondale has an all-new bike, the Habit. It’s a 120mm-travel full suspension rig with 27.5″ wheels. Numerous spec levels are available, from the entry-level aluminum Habit 6 ($1,950) to the no-expense-spared Habit Carbon Black Inc. That bike comes with a Shimano XTR Di2 drivetrain and ENVE wheels and will set you back $12,250. The Habit …

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News: Memorial Ride Held in Crested Butte in Honor of Will Olson

The Enduro World Series (EWS) stop in Crested Butte, Colorado had been canceled, yet hundreds of racers, spectators, locals, journalists, mechanics, and more still gathered under dark, stormy skies at the race village on Sunday, August 2. Brandon Ontiveros of Big Mountain Enduro (BME) and Chris Ball of EWS spoke to us from the stage, …

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Press Release: Enduro World Series Stop in Crested Butte Canceled Due to Fatality

We’ve received official confirmation from Enduro World Series that there was a fatality during the today’s first stage here in Crested Butte, Colorado. The official release from EWS follows: It is with the deepest regret that Big Mountain Enduro and the Enduro World Series announce that there was a serious accident during Stage 3, the …

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Vote for the 2015 MTB Hall of Fame Inductees

Each year the mountain bike hall of fame inducts individuals who have contributed to the sport of mountain biking in a big way and you can vote for favorites! This year’s nominees include an athlete, race promoter, bike designer, trail builders, magazine founder, and a video producer. Reading through the bios, it’s clear each has made …

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