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World Cup Downhill MTB Athletes are Considering a Union. Here’s Why, and How it Might Work
Some professional downhill mountain bikers are calling for a riders' union to address course and track safety concerns.
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MTB Trail Building: How to Work Around Chainsaws and Power Tools Safely
Mike and Leigh take us through all the necessary safety tips for working around chainsaws and trimmers, and explain what it means to swamp for a saw operator.
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Comfortable Security with the Bluegrass Seamless Lite D3O MTB Back Protector [Review]
The Bluegrass engineers aimed to create a unisex-fit mountain bike torso sleeve that's as comfortable and breathable as possible. The result: The Bluegrass Seamless Lite D3O back protector.
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A North Carolina County Will Micro-Manage a Bike Park and Modify Trails Because There Have Been too Many Crashes
A county manager in Lee County, North Carolina has closed the San-Lee Gravity Bike Park in the town of Sanford due to multiple injuries. County leaders plan to bring in experts to recommend safety modifications.
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The Thin Line Separating Safety and Vandalism: A New Fence Planted on a Colorado Trail Divides Thought
A fence was recently installed at a popular trail near Denver ostensibly in the name of safety. Vandals promptly removed it.
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