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I reject your version of “real life,” and replace it with riding bikes.

Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, any opinions expressed in this column are his alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Singletracks.com. Freddie Mercury of Queen put it best in the opening lines of Bohemian Rhapsody: Is this the …

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Trail Variety Is the Spice of Biking Life: Why All Trail Types and Configurations Have Their Place

“Variety is the spice of life” goes the old cliché. It is not just the spice of life in an overall sense, but also the spice of various elements of life, mountain biking being one of them. Variety in trail types is a sure-fire route to keeping your ride spicy. When I chose to settle …

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Over a Beer: Fear Is a Manipulative Bastard

“Fear isn’t only a guide to keep us safe; it’s also a manipulative emotion that can trick us into living a boring life.” -Donald Miller, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years Sometimes fear is healthy, and it keeps our bodies in one piece. Choosing not to huck our meat off that 15-foot cliff (or …

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Over a Beer: The Paths We Haunt

Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, any opinions expressed in this column are his alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Singletracks.com. The mountain bike is a singular vehicle for exploration, allowing the rider to cover long distances in …

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5 Reasons Why You Should Take a Road Trip this Summer

Summer is near and those coveted weekends are precious. There’s a lot going on, and you may wonder if a mountain biking road trip is worth the time, effort, and money to go beyond your local trails. Absolutely! A road trip is more than a bike ride, it’s an experience, and one you should do at …

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