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Tips – Riding Through Tricky Terrain

When I first started riding mountain bikes and doing cross-country rides there were a lot of little things I didn’t know. These little things would end up making my ride feel a bit harder or tire me out a little quicker during the ride. In the beginning if I saw an obstacle like a pile of rocks or maybe a deep rut I would start to get really nervous. In my experience, the first thing you do when… »
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Trail Tips - The Ride Essentials

This Blog will be dedicated to some of the basics of mountain biking. I was going to start out with riding tips, but I thought I’d begin out with some tips on “ride essentials” before I get into the nuts and bolts of how to ride. The Essential Tool I thought I’d start off by going over the basic tools you’ll need to tighten all the parts on your bike before you head out. Luckily, this isn’t… »
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The Perfect Bike is Just the Beginning…

You've done it! You've found a bike that you love, that feels and looks great, and now you want to start riding. The community element of cycling is one of the biggest joys of the sport. It helps to instruct, foster lasting friendships, challenge and open the doors to exploration. However, unless you're very lucky, you won't find a ready-made network right outside your front door. A cycling community… »
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Get the Most Out of Your Ride

Getting the most of your new bike, and ultimately your ride, begins with a proper fit. Sounds simple right? Besides how much different can it be from buying a pair of running shoes you might think? First you choose a general category – say for example Road. Then you pick a more focused segment—Sport. Great, you’ve narrowed down your decision to a Giant OCR 3 w. So far, so good. And while both… »
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