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Ride Report: The Singletracks #BrutalLoop in North Georgia
I recently had the opportunity to travel to Georgia for the Maxxis Appalachian Summit to test out some tires, check out the local trails, and hang out with others in the mountain bike industry world at Mulberry Gap Mountain Bike Getaway. Aaron and I were both representing Singletracks at this press camp, and I felt really lucky …
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Five2Ride: The 5 Best Mountain Bike Trails in New Zealand
New Zealand should need no introduction as a mountain biking destination. If it does, then you really haven’t been paying attention. Picture this: two islands in the Pacific Ocean, that are essentially both massive mountain ranges. Rising straight out of the ocean, these jagged peaks soar to a max elevation of 12,316 feet, making …
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Riding After Rain: Advice for New Riders
This time of year, mud, snow, and ice cover trails across the continent, and sunshine is in short supply. Most mountain bikers acknowledge that riding soft trails can accelerate erosion and widen precious singletrack into jeep roads. But sometimes, it’s tough to know if trails are dry enough to ride. “It is something that takes some experience,” said …
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10 Bikes for 10 Trails
2015 was an amazing year in many ways, but especially in the world of mountain bikes. Over the course of the year, I got to put in double-digit miles on almost two dozen marvelous new bikes, not a dog in the bunch, and most of which I’d be happy to ride on just about any …
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Trail Report: Fat Biking Buffalo Creek, Colorado, in the Winter
Is it just me, or did the “Godzilla El Nino” not get the memo? It’s winter, or at least it should be for a few more weeks. Both winter and spring in Colorado are actually great opportunities to ride fat bikes, especially in the high country. Though this season has seen somewhat variable snow conditions (read: disappointing), …
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