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Events, grassroots, organizing, race, races, racing - April 22, 2016

How To Organize A Grassroots MTB Race

Have you ever participated in a mountain bike race that was poorly run and frustrating? On the flipside, are there races that have had a great vibe and went off without a hitch that you invited all your friends to come out to? It turns out there’s a lot involved in organizing a mountain bike race …

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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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event, Events, race, races, refunds - March 31, 2016

“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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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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Racing 75 miles in -20 Degree Weather at the Tuscobia 75

In cold weather endurance riding, survival is the chief concern. In the midst of the 2016 Tuscobia 75, Dallas Wynne, cyclist and member of the Woolly Bicycle Club, arrived at Ed’s pit stop in Birchwood, grateful for the chance to warm up and refuel. A tough three-hour ride from the previous checkpoint meant his body had …

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