Mountain bike poetry
We love hearing from readers, especially readers who are as passionate about mountain biking as we are. Alexis, 13, of Biddeford, Maine, sent us this poem that beautifully summarizes why we do what we...
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Reader's ride: Custom modified Klein Adept 29er
Kelly Noltensmeier's Klein Adept features a custom rear triangle, modern components, and yes, 29-inch wheels.By Adam NewmanWhen Kelly Noltensmeier decided to take on longer, more endurance-oriented...
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Vicki Barclay: Thawing out as training heats up for TSE
By Vicki Barclay. Photo courtesy of Dave MacElwaine.One of the things I love about mountain biking is the way that people refer to trails as if they are living entities. I often hear local people here...
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Finding new motivation to ride
By Stephan KincaidI don't like to let people down. It's a weakness disguised as a strength that sometimes wears lycra. For those of you that don't know me, that would be 99% of you reading this, my...
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Riders hone skills at the Michaux Mountain Bike School
The author, lugging the ever-present load of camera gear, with Adam Craig looking on.By Adam Newman. Photos by Adam Newman A. E. Landes Photography.Being able to ride a bike is certainly a prerequisite...
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Riding to make new memories, cherish old ones
By Joel Kostelac.A few weeks ago I celebrated my birthday. It was a great week and day and probably fairly typical as birthdays go. I worked, enjoyed time with my family, and even managed to squeak in...
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Hell of Hunterdon + Monkey Knife Fight = Bliss
By Stephan "Geronimo" Kincaid.Over two recent weekends I rode in two different events, the Hell of Hunterdon and the Monkey Knife Fight.Neither of these are "races", but there are some people that will...
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So you decided to do a week-long bike race
By Michael WissellSo you decided to do a week- long bike race.I can’t tell you what you have to do to win the race. I imagine that it involves a lot of “training” and “hard work”. I can, however, tell...
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Racing roads to the Trans-Sylvania Epic
By Stephan Kincaid,The Tour of the Battenkill is a road race spread over an entire weekend and catering to the beginner to the Pro. Littered with a bunch of dirt road sections it's becoming a legendary...
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One day your in, the next you're out
By Vicki BarclayApproaching a big race like the Trans-Sylvania Epic, people always ask, “How you are feeling?” and “Are you ready?” I always find it a funny question to answer! The same way as when...
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