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Mountain Bike Trails
Vail Resorts settled one strike in Park City. Will they face another one this summer?
Park City Mountain Resort’s summer workers say they deserve a living wage. Vail says they’re not even a bike park.
by Greg Heil and Travis Reill
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MTB Tips
Which foot do you tend to lead with for mountain biking?
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Tire Sealants
A few of these tubeless tire sealant injectors really suck!
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Motors
If your eMTB has one of these motors, a new software update will make it more powerful

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An arrangement of outdoor gear and apparel including a green kayak, a red tent, a lime green cap, a blue-handled knife, a mountain bike tire, denim overalls, a tan mountain bike frame, and a serrated knife, with the "Backcountry" logo displayed prominently in the center against a gradient orange background.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
The Backcountry Semi-Annual Sale includes gear we aren't used to seeing on discount
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California
A massive 51-mile MTB trail network is under construction in Northern California. But there's a problem
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Dropper Posts
I only have one complaint after testing the OneUp V3 dropper post for a year
A mountain biker performs a jump in mid-air against a backdrop of urban buildings and a clear blue sky, with the sun shining brightly overhead.
MTB Tips
With no jump trails nearby, he started selling portable bike ramps for practicing anywhere
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California
SoCal isn't very welcoming to mountain bikers. This city is investing $7.4 million to change that
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A mountain biker performing a jump off a dirt ramp, set against a clear blue sky. In the foreground, sagebrush and other vegetation are visible, while the ramp and jump area are prominently featured.
New Mexico
This tiny Pueblo of 300 people just built "the gnarliest bike park in the Southwest"
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MTB Tips
Which foot do you tend to lead with for mountain biking?
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A person wearing a helmet and a patterned shirt rides a mountain bike along a dirt trail surrounded by lush green trees and ferns in a forest setting.
Maryland
This corner of Maryland is filled with rocks. Now, there are some smooth trails for beginners to learn on, too
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Mountain Bikes and Gear
Patagonia has some of their bestsellers on sale, including puffy jackets and vests (!)

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