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Watch: Aaron Gwin and Richie Rude Shred Trails in California

Aaron Gwin is a born racer who loves to compete. The four-time World Cup champion’s hunger for success still burns bright for what will be his 10th season on the downhill circuit. In the final episode of our Off-Season series, Gwin invites Enduro World Series racer Richie Rude to train and ride with him out …

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Why Mountain Biking Is Good for Our Youth

With nearly two-thirds of kids in the US overweight, it is more important than ever for parents to instill good lifestyle habits in their children’s day-to-day routines.  Many people incorrectly assume chronic conditions are adult-only problems, yet insulin resistance and the development of arterial plaque starts in childhood, leading to diabetes and cardiovascular disease later on. We discussed the …

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Uvex Jakkyl HDE Convertible Full Face Helmet Review

Based in Fürth, Bavaria, Uvex has been in the personal protective equipment business since 1926. Despite their well-known name in helmet manufacturing, Uvex hardly has a stronghold on the MTB helmet market. That said, I could hardly argue with the quality and craftsmanship found in the new Uvex Jakkyl HDE – a full facer with …

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Our Favorite (and Most Outrageous) Singletracks Trail Reviews

Singletracks has been collecting mountain bikers’ trail reviews for nearly two decades now, which is pretty hard to believe. Even more unbelievable are some of the things Singletracks trail reviewers are saying–just take a look at some of our favorite quotes! This hiker seems to want to pick a fight When hikers and mountain bikers share …

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Watch: Tramontana

Tramontana [tramon?ta?na] it’s a cold and dry wind blowing from the north Europe towards Italy, carrying snow and frigid temperature. In ancient times the Latin word tr?nsmont?nus (tr?ns- + mont?nus) indicated what was beyond the mountains, unknown, barbaric and dangerous. “Tramontana” is a journey through human ancestral fears and primordial virtues of the fire, the …

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