MTB News Recap: Mechanical Doping, New Santa Cruz Hightower, Fat Bike World Champs [Podcast #35]

This week we discuss the mechanical doping scandal, Santa Cruz's new Hightower 29er/27.5+ bike, and the Fat Bike World Championship in Crested Butte.
By Jeff Barber
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photo: Scott Anderson
photo: Scott Anderson

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In this episode we talk about this week’s mountain bike news including the mechanical doping scandal, the new Hightower 29er/27.5+ bike from Santa Cruz, and the Fat Bike World Championship race in Crested Butte.

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