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News: 24 Hours of Georgia Canceled

Posted earlier today on the official 24 Hours of Georgia Facebook page: Do [sic] to unforeseen circumstances Dirty Spokes and Chain Buster Racing will no longer be holding the 24 Hours of Georgia mountain bike race. We appreciate each and everyone one [sic] of you for your support and participation in this event. We look …

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Review: Funkier Apparel Copper-Infused Socks

While socks are definitely not the blingiest piece of cycling gear, almost every cyclist in the world wears them, so they are pretty important. One of the biggest issues with socks is the stench after sweating in them for hours (or days) on end. Several brands have tried different techniques for stink mitigation, with bamboo threads …

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Opinion: Wet Weather Racing and Trail Protection Policies, Part 2

This is the second half of an article examining the effects of wet weather racing and the policies that need to be in place to protect trails from extensive damage.  Read Part 1 right here.  Plan B – The Other Plan If the trails are too wet to handle the abuse from a race, Plan B is …

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Video: “Red Bull Berg Line 2013”

Not only did this year’s event cheat the ominous threat of bad weather, it also served up some of the best riding on one of the nicest courses that we’ve seen to date.   With Sam Pilgrim taking an early lead in his first run after throwing down a backflip off the step-down, many thought …

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Opinion: Wet Weather Racing and Trail Protection Policies

Mountain bike racing is a ton of fun: it’s one of many great aspects of our sport. Races offer a chance to line up against your buddies, or strangers, and see how you stack up.  They’re an opportunity to push yourself harder and further than you ever have before, and have a little support while …

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