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Get a sneak peak of what the 2016 Trans-Sylvania Epic has in store

Before racing in the Trans-Sylvania Epic (TSE) last year, I had never ridden my bike in Pennsylvania. To say that I was impressed with the trails there and the overall quality of the event would be an understatement. Central PA is a beautiful region and what it lacks in elevation, it makes up for with its technical …

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“No Refunds” – Why Races Can’t Return Your Money

Mountain biking events have a very unique business-to-customer relationship. While it’s true that athletes that participate in a given event are “customers” of that event, purchasing a race entry is not like purchasing some furniture at IKEA. It’s difficult to predict customer satisfaction when you’re essentially selling a few hours of torment. I’ve been to events …

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An Indecent Proposal (The TransAlp Race)

My boyfriend proposed. It was really sweet how he was all shy and nervous. Here’s how it went down. Him: {shuffles, clears throat, looks down} “Hey, so, um….we’ve been spending a lot of time together, and well, I guess I wanted to ask you something?” Me: “Oh yeah? What’s on your mind?” Him: {clears throat, …

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Why Mountain Bikers Race Plus Race Formats Explained

In this episode we talk about why racing is important to the sport of mountain biking and explain some of the more popular MTB race formats. We also talk about our first and most memorable MTB race experiences.

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Get a Sneak Peak of What the 2016 Pisgah Stage Race Has in Store

While some of you are no doubt still buried in snow, that doesn’t mean you can’t start making riding plans for 2016! If you’re looking to challenge yourself this year on some of the best trails in the US, check out Blue Ridge Adventure’s Pisgah Stage Race. This year, the five-stage race will take place …

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