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snow, video, Videos, winter - January 30, 2017

POV Video: How To Ride in the Snow with Nico Vink

For a lot of people, winter means ski season. The skis come out and and bikes are stored in a cold garage waiting for it to be summer again. We, however, think it’s a bit sad that our faithful companions are put aside just because the trails are covered in snow. We love winter laps …

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Watch: Wearable DSLR with Stabilizer on the MTB Trail

By now, most of you guys know what a wearable gimbal is. It’s an electronic stabilizer that holds a GoPro, and gives you really smooth footage. They’re great for first person video, but arguably even better for filming other riders. A shot of someone riding in front of you could look almost like it was …

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brake, how-to, stop, stop faster, video, Videos - January 29, 2017

Watch: MTB Braking Technique – How To Stop Faster

Braking technique and how to stop faster is a vital skill to learn. Braking as late as possible and keeping traction will make you a lot faster out on the trails. Body, position, brake position and modulation are important features to help you brake as effectively as possible.

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Watch: How To Set Up A New Mountain Bike

Have you just gotten a new mountain bike? Well follow Neil’s tips on how to set up your new pride and joy mountain bike–from setting tire pressures and setting sag, to brakes and setting up the cockpit. Your new mountain bike will be running sick after this full check.

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Watch: Gullyver’s Travels, Episode 1 – The Alps

Geoff Gulevich has crisscrossed the globe as a competitor for many years, but he’s rarely ventured beyond the mountain resorts that contests are held in. The premise behind Gullyver’s Travels is to motivate everyone to step outside of their comfort zone and explore new places. “Episode One takes place in the French Alps and features …

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