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The Spiritual Side of Mountain Biking in Seventeen Syllables

Every time I click my cleats into my Shimanos, I expect to have a wonderful interaction with the trail, and those expectations are almost always met. But some rides end up being more. Occasionally, the interaction between knobby and dirt gives way to the spirit absorbing the totality of one’s surroundings. In recognition of those …

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The Wild West of Mountain Biking: Los Angeles, California

The report of a gun rings out in the middle of the dusty town square as one of the bandits takes a pot shot at John Wayne’s back. Wayne (or Clint Eastwood, if you prefer) spins around, whips out his pistol, and blasts the bandit away—only for the rest of his cohorts to materialize out …

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End-of-Season Riding on the Butterknife Trail in Grand Junction

Not as well known as other trails in Grand Junction, Butterknife was a trail I definitely wanted to ride before the end of the 2012 season.  At 13.5 miles in length, 4 to 5 miles of that an end-of-the ride jeep road climb, Adelle, the boyfriend and I agreed fall would be the best time …

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Riding the Interstate: The I-70 Road Trip Edition

Stretching from Baltimore in the East to the great Southwestern plateaus, Interstate 70 spans a broad range of American geography—and provides easy access to some of our most excellent singletrack.  While the trails in this edition of Riding the Interstate aren’t as evenly spaced as those in the I-40 edition, there are more of them …

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Pioneering the Ride Along the Divide Route

Imagine yourself pedaling over rock and tundra surrounded by a dense fog.  Every breath is labored, and you feel lighter, as though your sense of gravity is fading.  In the horizon lies an endless array of snow-capped peaks.  After hours of turning gears, stand atop the fold with your all-terrain cycle, exhausted and yet euphoric.  …

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