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5 Courtesy Tips For Conflict Free Mountain Biking This Summer

Warmer temperatures, beautiful views, clear skies, and dry trails make summer the best time to be on a bike.  After ripping a few evening hot laps, I was reminded of some things we could all do to be better trail users before things get out of hand… Be a good pet owner. I love biking with dogs, but they do […]

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Mike Lavery | June 3, 2022
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How To: Properly Adjust Your Bike Shifting. It’s Super Easy.

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Nothing can make a long day on the trails less fun than a poorly shifting bike. Adjusting things on your own is super simple. Front derailleurs are all but dead on mountain bikes, so I’m going to focus on adjusting the rear. First off, an anatomy lesson. For a simple shift adjust, all you need to worry about is the two […]

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Mike Lavery | July 5, 2021
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Terror On The Trails. Can’t We All Just Play Nice?

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Like sunny days and warm temperatures, summertime is the season for mountain bikers getting injured by booby-trapped trails. It’s sad and scary that it has become a common occurrence. Whether these are childish pranks or true attempts to injure others, does it really have to come down to this? Wire snares, spike strips, barbed wire, blockades, and even Punji Stake […]

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Mike Lavery | June 8, 2021
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VIDEO: Footage of Freeride Mountain Biker Kilian Bron’s Most Insane POV Lines

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CycleBrains | May 26, 2021
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Soldier Mountain, ID To Open Brand-New Mountain Bike Park Friday

Article shared courtesy of Soldier Mountain and Ski Idaho FAIRFIELD, Idaho (May 19, 2021) — Soldier Mountain is opening its new mountain bike park for the summer this Friday, May 21, after the Phillips Fire prevented the resort from opening it last summer. It will be open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, as well as Memorial Day and Labor Day, through the end […]

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CycleBrains | May 20, 2021
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More Than Just a Climber – Honnold and Company Embark on Massive Mt. Bike Ride Around Lake Tahoe, CA

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Alex Honnold never ceases to impress and amaze with his incredible feats of athletic endeavor. Honnold is widely known in the climbing community (and now pop culture) for his vertical accomplishments like setting the speed record on the Nose of El Capitan, and for his debut of the anxiety-inducing film “Free Solo”. While Honnold still crushes in the vertical realm, […]

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Spencer Cox | September 12, 2020
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Popular Tahoe Downhill MTB Trail is About to Get a Whole Lot Better

Autumn is arguably one of the best times to be in Tahoe- summer crowds begin to fade, leaves transition to an assortment of vibrant colors, and temps are ideal to hop on a mountain bike and hit the trails. In addition to these wonderful conditions, the Tahoe MTB community has one more thing to look forward to- the reconstruction of […]

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Spencer Cox | August 19, 2020
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Invasion of the E-Bikes. Coming to a Trail Near You, Maybe.

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E-bikes are the fastest-growing segment in the cycling industry today. Some companies are reporting that e-bikes account for up to 25% of their annual sales. That’s huge for a category that has really only taken off in the past few years. The bike industry as a whole is struggling, but people really, really want electric bikes. Out for a ride last […]

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Mike Lavery | July 19, 2019
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