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Border security has been a controversial topic in the US recently, specifically regarding building a wall along our southern border with Mexico. While it’s unclear how effective such a wall might be, it turns out the US Border Patrol is already using something way more awesome than a wall to enforce our borders: mountain bikes. The US Customs and Border Protection website says, …

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Over the weekend authorities confiscated more than 45 mountain bikers’ bikes after the riders were found trespassing on Marine base property in California. The riders started out on trails in the Sycamore Canyon area and claim to have unknowingly followed trails into the off-limits area. Military officials confiscated bikes and escorted the riders off the property, leading many …

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New Belgium recently released the schedule for this year’s Tour de Fat and chances are, the festival will be landing somewhere near you! Each festival kicks off with a bike parade and includes performances, contests, and games and if you’ve never been, I personally recommend giving the Tour de Fat a go this year. The event …

The post Beer & Singletrack Pairing: 10 Trails to Hit at New Belgium Tour de Fat Stops This Summer appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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