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Five2Ride: Mountain Bike Trails in South Dakota
“Mountain biking in South Dakota?” you might say. “Really??” Answer: Yes, really. However, the 5 highest-rated South Dakota trails on Singletracks are all located in western South Dakota, which is actually quite hilly. Perhaps you’ve heard of this area before: the famous Black Hills. The top South Dakota trails are split pretty evenly between two …
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10 Reasons to Explore a New Trail
I think exploration is the true embodiment of the mountain bike experience. But these days, so many riders cheat themselves out of a unique adventure by refusing to truly explore. When some riders go to check out new trails, they’ll ride with someone who’s been there before, or hire a guide to show them around. …
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Great Beginner Trails: Definition and 10 Examples
Trails. It’s all about the trails. Especially for beginners. While advanced riders may think they “need” gnarly trails, that’s not so much a “need” as it is a “want.” However, for the new rider, having access to suitable trails is positively essential for both their enjoyment and their ability to grow in the sport. So …
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Five2Ride: Mountain Bike Trails in Texas
The Lone Star State is fiercely independent, and that independence, coupled with its massive size, almost makes it a country in its own right. In fact, as the second-largest state in the United States (after Alaska), it’s bigger than many countries: for instance, Texas is bigger than France, about the size of Afghanistan, and smaller …
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Ride Report: Lying Low in Flagstaff
I had been through Flagstaff many times before, but I had never ridden there, despite having heard great things about the mountain biking. But on each previous pass through, I was either time-pressed or it was the wrong time of year as I headed to Sedona, Phoenix, or Tucson–warmer climes where I could feed my …
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