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Opinion: 24-Hour Racing Alive and Well

Despite news of many major 24-hour races being canceled, not everyone agrees 24 hour racing is dead. If you listen to Tommy Bryant talk for a half an hour, you’ll start believing that while a transition is indeed taking place in 24-hour racing, the format is still thriving. Shortly after I published the article about 24 Hours …

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Opinion: Wet Weather Racing and Trail Protection Policies, Part 2

This is the second half of an article examining the effects of wet weather racing and the policies that need to be in place to protect trails from extensive damage.  Read Part 1 right here.  Plan B – The Other Plan If the trails are too wet to handle the abuse from a race, Plan B is …

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Opinion: Wet Weather Racing and Trail Protection Policies

Mountain bike racing is a ton of fun: it’s one of many great aspects of our sport. Races offer a chance to line up against your buddies, or strangers, and see how you stack up.  They’re an opportunity to push yourself harder and further than you ever have before, and have a little support while …

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