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africa, bikepacking, desert, Fat Bike, namib, namibia, ride report, Trails - April 28, 2015

Expedition Report: Fat Biking the Namib Desert

Though I wish I could say that this is a personal account of an incredible trip, the following is a story about one man’s quest to find uncharted territory with his bike. During our downtime, many of us create grandiose plans to travel to faraway lands and dream about the subsequent adventures that would follow …

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Five2Ride: Mountain Bike Trails in Washington

Washington state is chock full of amazing mountain bike trails, though unfortunately (or fortunately, if you’re a local) Washington’s northern neighbor British Columbia seems to get all the mountain bike tourism love. But travelers would be wise to consider all the excellent mountain biking opportunities Washington has to offer, including two IMBA Epics (Skookum Flats …

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POV Video Captures Intense Exposure on the Hangover Trail, Sedona, AZ

Hangover trail in Sedona, so many things make this trail amazing! First try with my new Shimano Sport Camera still need… Posted by Josh Tostado on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 It’s hard to fully capture the intense exposure of the Hangover Trail in Sedona, Arizona… but this video sure comes close!

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First Year-Round, Dedicated DH Bike Park in North America Slated to Open in Western North Carolina

Whoa, that title was a mouthful–they had my attention at DH bike park! Bailey Mountain Bike Park, located just 20 minutes outside Asheville, NC, is slated to open this June with what they claim is the first year-round, dedicated downhill mountain bike park in North America. The park will initially open with a shuttle service …

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Advocacy, montana, News, Trails, wilderness - April 20, 2015

Advocacy Alert: Petition for Access to Wilderness Study Areas

In 2009, Wilderness advocates brought a suit before federal court to force the United States Forest Service (USFS) to change how they were managing the Hyalite Porcupine Buffalo Horn (HPBH) Wilderness Study Area (WSA). The basis of the litigation was that the USFS wasn’t doing enough to preserve the “wilderness character” of the area. Judge …

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