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I’ve never tried mountain bike limbo (aside from low hanging trees on trail) but it seems like a challenge, especially for a 6-footer+ like myself. It’s not an event you’ll see at most mountain bike races but it is something organizers like to bring out at Fat Tire Festivals (FTFs). This guy at this weekend’s …

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Ten miles of new singletrack has been built at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve outside Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN thanks to the Minnesota Off Road Cyclists (MORC) and the state department of natural resources. There are 3 loops for various skill levels and sustainability was a key consideration throughout the trail design and construction process. If …

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TORC is holding its annual fat tire festival this Saturday, June 9 at Lake Crabtree County Park near Morrisville. This year’s festivities include a race ($5 entry fee), demo bike test rides, demonstrations, a raffle, and “bike-related” games. Races start at 9am, get more details from TORC.

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The 2007 Bicycle Film Festival is set for June 28 – July 1 in Los Angeles and Klunkerz, the documentary about the history of mountain biking, is showing at the Vine Street Theater June 30th at 5pm. If you’re in the area I suggest you get your tickets early, this award-winning film is sure to …

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The North Shore mountain bike trail at Shawnee Mission Park near Kansas City has undergone a major transformation over the past 3 years thanks to the hard work of the Earth Riders mountain bike club. Faced with serious erosion and a confusing network of trails with more than 18 different intersections, leaders decided to start …

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