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Tomomi Nishikubo in Ride to Survive [Video]

Stranded on a deserted island, Tomomi Nishikubo finds he must Ride to Survive.

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Stop and Smell the Stinging Nettle: Silicate Needles Can Pump Chemicals into Bikers’ Skin, but the Plant is Also Super Useful

When not eating or steeping nettle, humans have used its fibrous stalks to make ship sails, ropes, nets, and nearly anything else that we have employed hemp fibers for.

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First Aid Tips For Mountain Bikers

It's important for all mountain bikers to possess basic first aid skills to be prepared for trail emergencies.

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How to Treat Mountain Bike Injuries

Learn from the experts how to treat common mountain bike injuries like a broken arm when you're far from home.

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9 Lightweight, Inexpensive MTB Survival Items You Probably Don’t Have in Your Pack Yet

For mountain biking in the backcountry, 9 lightweight, inexpensive survival items that you probably don't have in your pack yet (but should) include a water filter, emergency bivvy or blanket, a dialed first aid kit, tape and zip ties, navigation tools, a spare battery pack, lights, a whistle, and fire starter and dryer lint.

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