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Dirt church is built upon a singular entity: the trails we ride. To the mindful many, desecration of the very substance that keeps us engaged with the present and motivated to improve in life is sacrilege. It goes back to why we choose to mountain bike in the first place: the challenge, the freedom, the personal …

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Y’all know what I’m talking about. Those “rare birds” on the trail, well… just taking up the trail, suspiciously lazy with no matchy-matchy attire. Terrible at their sport (and likely questionable at daily life duties), they are the Ronnie Mac’s of mtb, goonin’ all day long. No one understands why these exaggeratingly awkward riders exist, but when encountered, they possess …

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In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron and I offer tips for responsible mountain biking. Bottom line: you can still have plenty of fun while being a responsible trail user.

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I have a confession and apology to make: I was the jerk on the trail today. While I had a pleasant ride, the unlucky few to encounter me likely had a less than enjoyable experience. And for that, I apologize. I apologize for cutting off the guy for going too slow on the descent. For …

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We live on an increasingly crowded planet and trails, whether we hike or ride them, are a refuge from the daily grind. And while these wonderful strips of bare ground in our open spaces help us escape from civilization, it often seems like the rest of civilization is escaping on them at the same time, …

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