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Road Racing: How Shaving my Legs Made me a Stronger Mountain Biker
A story about the elements of road racing that help make me be a better mountain biker, and maybe a better person.
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Listen: Buying a Mountain Bike, Then Racing it 1000km Across Switzerland
Greg Jacob is a self-described “regular” guy who decided to attempt the Navad 1000, a 621-mile, single-stage mountain bike race across Switzerland with more than 100,000ft. of climbing along the way.
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Watch: Road Bike vs. Downhill MTB Jumps with Matt Jones
Matt Jones tries out a road bike on his local DH jump line and has a blast.
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Watch: Mountain Biker vs. Road Rider
Mountain biker Marc Beaumont races road rider Tobyn Horton to see who is fastest on road and dirt.
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MTB vs. Road: How Much More Effort Does Mountain Biking Take, Really?
Obstacles on the trail. The number and size of trail obstacles can vary wildly, and generally come in the form of rocks and roots. Paved roads, by comparison, are generally smooth and obstacle-free. Trail obstacles slow riders down and increase the amount of physical effort required. The trail surface itself. Dirt and vegetation slow riders down compared to solid, high-traction pavement. …
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