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8 Reasons to Ditch the Trainer and Ride Outside This Winter

As we recently witnessed the first snow of the season here in Pennsylvania, my mountain biking friends and acquaintances seem to be dividing into two camps–those that love winter and embrace the white stuff with open arms, and those that relegate themselves to indoor workouts on the trainer until spring, claiming that below-freezing temperatures are no …

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Editor’s Choice: The 13 Most Meaningful Articles Published on Singletracks in 2016

I may get flack for saying this, but I’m sick of the annual bicycle industry product release cycle. Every year most brands–especially the big ones–remake their lineups, releasing new for 2017 (or are we looking at 2018 products already?) bike models that are constantly offering the latest and greatest components and technology. Oftentimes, that tech makes …

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My 10 Best Trail “Discoveries” of 2016

After a big, geographically-diverse year in 2015 with tons of new trails explored and an easy task of coming up with a top 15 for 2015, 2016 proved to be far more challenging.  A combination of professional and family commitments, along with some health-related struggles, all conspired to limit both my travel and riding time.  …

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How To Know When It’s Time to Buy a New Mountain Bike VS Upgrading Your Old One

At some point, all of us will be faced with this question: “Should I upgrade the parts on my old mountain bike or just buy a whole new rig?” It’s not always an easy or clear decision, but if any of the following scenarios apply to you, it might just be time to buy a new bike. Your bike doesn’t fit …

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Podcast: Our Favorite Trails and MTB Destinations of 2016

In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron, Greg, and I talk about some of the most memorable trails and destinations we explored in 2016. If you want photos or more info about any of the destinations or trails we talk about in the show, be sure to check out the following articles. The Pyrenees Are Massively …

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