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16-year-old Competes With the Top Dogs: My True Grit Epic Race Report
Brennon Peterson is a 16-year-old racer who shares his experience racing the True Grit Epic, a 50-mile mountain bike race held in St. George, UT each year.
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Watch: Skidsville Will Definitely Make You Smile
This excellent short film from Diamondback and Mike Hopkins shows how a young rider progresses into a shredder.
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Must Listen: NICA is Guiding the Next Generation of Mountain Bikers
NICA supports middle and high school mountain bike riders all over the USA through coaching, mentoring, and racing programs.
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5 Benefits of Youth Mountain Biking Programs
Sometimes adults get so giddy over the fact that they are riding a bike, you’ll hear them exclaim “I feel like a kid again!” That’s a good thing. Riding a bike is fun. Kids like to have fun… and they love to ride bikes. It’s no wonder youth mountain biking programs have been sprouting up …
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Specialized Medicine: The Impact of Cycling on ADHD
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects people of all ages worldwide and is one of the leading disorders diagnosed in childhood. The characteristic behaviors of ADHD include varying grades of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. While these behaviors may seem normal for any school-age …
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