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Ugh, Humidity... How to Ride in the Heat

Recently I moved from the Bay Area of California back to the mountains of North Carolina where I grew up. I was very excited about this move for a couple of reasons, one being that the riding, mountain and road, in Western North Carolina has always held a special place in my heart. I longed for the lush spring, green summer, colorful fall, and mild winters of my childhood that kept me outside and on… »
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Ride and Retreat: Giant for Women Weekend Clinic

Need a little R n’ R? How about a weekend of riding, road or mountain (your pick!) with some of the best instructors in the world? And then quite a bit of retreat-ing, breathing the fresh air and seeing the sights of the Northstar at Tahoe resort? Join Giant for Women and our Ride Society Leaders including mountain biking champion Tara Llanes and road Olympian Mari Holden for a two day weekend of… »
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Self-Help Fix List

There are so many things that can go right on a ride – blue sky and sunshine, a tail wind, a friend to share the experience with, and feeling good from the inside. We should always take a moment to notice when nothing is going wrong! But, when something does go wrong you may find that the pleasure you were after waits just around the corner from a quick fix. The following list, comprised of common… »
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Postpartum Weight Loss Journey

As promised, here’s my progress report on my postpartum weight loss. First, let me say, I feel great! I have discovered strength training. In February, a Baby Boot Camp class started up where I live. I had heard of it shortly after Rylie was born, but the closest class was not convenient for me. If you haven’t heard of Baby Boot Camp, it’s a class for moms to get in shape using resistance training.… »
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Whiteface Mountain: Opening Weekend and Benefit for Tara!

Opening weekend highlights, including lots of fundraising for Tara Llanes: Whiteface opens for mountain biking on Friday, June 20! Cloudsplitter Gondola brings you to some of the raddest terrain in the country, or just cruise around our base area with the guidance of the crew at High Peaks Cyclery, on-site pros of the Whiteface mountain biking experience. 2nd annual Hcor Days June 21-22 with discounted… »
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At Your Own Pace

As a lot of you may know I raced mountain bikes on the professional circuit for years. Thirteen years to be exact. During those years I learned so much from other riders that had already been racing for years and even some of the of the mechanics. I was so young when I first started that I had a lot to learn and was always open to any suggestions if it would make me a better rider. I distinctly remember… »
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More great racing from Kelli Emmett!

KELLI EMMETT CLAIMS FIRST XC WIN IN NATIONAL RACE! She’s Also 2nd in Short Track! In a weekend of extreme temperatures – over 100 degrees – Kelli Emmett and Carl Decker of Giant’s Mountain Bike Team had great performances at the National Mountain Bike Series race #3 at the Chamberlain Ranch in California’s Santa Ynez Valley. On Saturday, Kelli scored her first cross country win in a national… »
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