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There's a new mountain bike trail on Mt. Wellington in Tasmania (Australia) and according to legendary trail designer Glen Jacobs, "this is an amazing piece of hand-built engineering of unequalled workmanship." If you don't know him, Jacobs is to mountain bike trails what Jack Nicklaus is to golf courses and his work includes the 2000 Sydney Olympic MTB course plus hundreds of trails in 19 countries. <a href="http://www.news.com.au/mercury/story/0,22884,23772636-921,00.html">An article in the Mercury</a> describes the trail as 3km long and is "one of the world's best tracks", "good enough to attract riders from around the world." Pretty impressive, though it would have to be an especially magical trail for me to travel around the world for a ride that's currently less than 2 miles long. This short-but-sweet track even took two and a half YEARS to construct - almost one year per thousand meters of trail! Put another way, that's just shy of 11 feet of trail constructed per day. Guess you can't rush quality ;) Unfortunately the article didn't share any photos or really describe what the trail is about (freeride? downhill? cross country?). If you've had the chance to check out the new 'wonder trail,' send us some pics - we're dying to see what the hype is about!
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This must be one hell of a mountain bike track!
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Mountain bike gadgets and tech
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There's a new mountain bike trail on Mt. Wellington in Tasmania (Australia) and according to legendary trail designer Glen Jacobs, "this is an amazing piece of hand-built engineering of unequalled workmanship." If you don't know him, Jacobs is to mountain bike trails what Jack Nicklaus is to golf courses and his work includes the 2000 Sydney Olympic MTB course plus hundreds of trails in 19 countries. <a href="http://www.news.com.au/mercury/story/0,22884,23772636-921,00.html">An article in the Mercury</a> describes the trail as 3km long and is "one of the world's best tracks", "good enough to attract riders from around the world." Pretty impressive, though it would have to be an especially magical trail for me to travel around the world for a ride that's currently less than 2 miles long. This short-but-sweet track even took two and a half YEARS to construct - almost one year per thousand meters of trail! Put another way, that's just shy of 11 feet of trail constructed per day. Guess you can't rush quality ;) Unfortunately the article didn't share any photos or really describe what the trail is about (freeride? downhill? cross country?). If you've had the chance to check out the new 'wonder trail,' send us some pics - we're dying to see what the hype is about!
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May 21, 2008
There's a new mountain bike trail on Mt. Wellington in Tasmania (Australia) and according to legendary trail designer Glen Jacobs, "this is an amazing piece of hand-built engineering of unequalled workmanship." If you don't know him, Jacobs is to mountain bike trails what Jack Nicklaus is to golf courses and his work includes the 2000 Sydney Olympic MTB course plus hundreds of trails in 19 countries. <a href="http://www.news.com.au/mercury/story/0,22884,23772636-921,00.html">An article in the Mercury</a> describes the trail as 3km long and is "one of the world's best tracks", "good enough to attract riders from around the world." Pretty impressive, though it would have to be an especially magical trail for me to travel around the world for a ride that's currently less than 2 miles long. This short-but-sweet track even took two and a half YEARS to construct - almost one year per thousand meters of trail! Put another way, that's just shy of 11 feet of trail constructed per day. Guess you can't rush quality ;) Unfortunately the article didn't share any photos or really describe what the trail is about (freeride? downhill? cross country?). If you've had the chance to check out the new 'wonder trail,' send us some pics - we're dying to see what the hype is about!
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MTB documentary about blind DH racer
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There's a new mountain bike trail on Mt. Wellington in Tasmania (Australia) and according to legendary trail designer Glen Jacobs, "this is an amazing piece of hand-built engineering of unequalled workmanship." If you don't know him, Jacobs is to mountain bike trails what Jack Nicklaus is to golf courses and his work includes the 2000 Sydney Olympic MTB course plus hundreds of trails in 19 countries. <a href="http://www.news.com.au/mercury/story/0,22884,23772636-921,00.html">An article in the Mercury</a> describes the trail as 3km long and is "one of the world's best tracks", "good enough to attract riders from around the world." Pretty impressive, though it would have to be an especially magical trail for me to travel around the world for a ride that's currently less than 2 miles long. This short-but-sweet track even took two and a half YEARS to construct - almost one year per thousand meters of trail! Put another way, that's just shy of 11 feet of trail constructed per day. Guess you can't rush quality ;) Unfortunately the article didn't share any photos or really describe what the trail is about (freeride? downhill? cross country?). If you've had the chance to check out the new 'wonder trail,' send us some pics - we're dying to see what the hype is about!
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Creative MTB trail features
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There's a new mountain bike trail on Mt. Wellington in Tasmania (Australia) and according to legendary trail designer Glen Jacobs, "this is an amazing piece of hand-built engineering of unequalled workmanship." If you don't know him, Jacobs is to mountain bike trails what Jack Nicklaus is to golf courses and his work includes the 2000 Sydney Olympic MTB course plus hundreds of trails in 19 countries. <a href="http://www.news.com.au/mercury/story/0,22884,23772636-921,00.html">An article in the Mercury</a> describes the trail as 3km long and is "one of the world's best tracks", "good enough to attract riders from around the world." Pretty impressive, though it would have to be an especially magical trail for me to travel around the world for a ride that's currently less than 2 miles long. This short-but-sweet track even took two and a half YEARS to construct - almost one year per thousand meters of trail! Put another way, that's just shy of 11 feet of trail constructed per day. Guess you can't rush quality ;) Unfortunately the article didn't share any photos or really describe what the trail is about (freeride? downhill? cross country?). If you've had the chance to check out the new 'wonder trail,' send us some pics - we're dying to see what the hype is about!
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Betrayal? A mountain biker argues against trail access
May 5, 2008
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Garmin Edge 605 GPS device displaying a map with speed and heading information.
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Mountain bike trail maps on your Garmin Edge 605 / 705 GPS
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MTB Wallet: The JIMI
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A cyclist in a racing jersey with the number 59 is falling off their bike while riding on a snowy slope. Snow is flying up around them as the bike flips over. In the background, there are snow-covered hills and a clear blue sky. Red and white tape is visible marking the course.
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A mountain biker in mid-air performs a jump over a rugged canyon, with spectators watching from both sides. The scene is set in a natural landscape featuring green hills in the background. At the top of the image, there is a memorial text honoring Mark Reynolds, listing his birth and death dates.
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Mark Arthur Reynolds Memorial Fund and Race Event
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There's a new mountain bike trail on Mt. Wellington in Tasmania (Australia) and according to legendary trail designer Glen Jacobs, "this is an amazing piece of hand-built engineering of unequalled workmanship." If you don't know him, Jacobs is to mountain bike trails what Jack Nicklaus is to golf courses and his work includes the 2000 Sydney Olympic MTB course plus hundreds of trails in 19 countries. <a href="http://www.news.com.au/mercury/story/0,22884,23772636-921,00.html">An article in the Mercury</a> describes the trail as 3km long and is "one of the world's best tracks", "good enough to attract riders from around the world." Pretty impressive, though it would have to be an especially magical trail for me to travel around the world for a ride that's currently less than 2 miles long. This short-but-sweet track even took two and a half YEARS to construct - almost one year per thousand meters of trail! Put another way, that's just shy of 11 feet of trail constructed per day. Guess you can't rush quality ;) Unfortunately the article didn't share any photos or really describe what the trail is about (freeride? downhill? cross country?). If you've had the chance to check out the new 'wonder trail,' send us some pics - we're dying to see what the hype is about!
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There's a new mountain bike trail on Mt. Wellington in Tasmania (Australia) and according to legendary trail designer Glen Jacobs, "this is an amazing piece of hand-built engineering of unequalled workmanship." If you don't know him, Jacobs is to mountain bike trails what Jack Nicklaus is to golf courses and his work includes the 2000 Sydney Olympic MTB course plus hundreds of trails in 19 countries. <a href="http://www.news.com.au/mercury/story/0,22884,23772636-921,00.html">An article in the Mercury</a> describes the trail as 3km long and is "one of the world's best tracks", "good enough to attract riders from around the world." Pretty impressive, though it would have to be an especially magical trail for me to travel around the world for a ride that's currently less than 2 miles long. This short-but-sweet track even took two and a half YEARS to construct - almost one year per thousand meters of trail! Put another way, that's just shy of 11 feet of trail constructed per day. Guess you can't rush quality ;) Unfortunately the article didn't share any photos or really describe what the trail is about (freeride? downhill? cross country?). If you've had the chance to check out the new 'wonder trail,' send us some pics - we're dying to see what the hype is about!
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There's a new mountain bike trail on Mt. Wellington in Tasmania (Australia) and according to legendary trail designer Glen Jacobs, "this is an amazing piece of hand-built engineering of unequalled workmanship." If you don't know him, Jacobs is to mountain bike trails what Jack Nicklaus is to golf courses and his work includes the 2000 Sydney Olympic MTB course plus hundreds of trails in 19 countries. <a href="http://www.news.com.au/mercury/story/0,22884,23772636-921,00.html">An article in the Mercury</a> describes the trail as 3km long and is "one of the world's best tracks", "good enough to attract riders from around the world." Pretty impressive, though it would have to be an especially magical trail for me to travel around the world for a ride that's currently less than 2 miles long. This short-but-sweet track even took two and a half YEARS to construct - almost one year per thousand meters of trail! Put another way, that's just shy of 11 feet of trail constructed per day. Guess you can't rush quality ;) Unfortunately the article didn't share any photos or really describe what the trail is about (freeride? downhill? cross country?). If you've had the chance to check out the new 'wonder trail,' send us some pics - we're dying to see what the hype is about!
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There's a new mountain bike trail on Mt. Wellington in Tasmania (Australia) and according to legendary trail designer Glen Jacobs, "this is an amazing piece of hand-built engineering of unequalled workmanship." If you don't know him, Jacobs is to mountain bike trails what Jack Nicklaus is to golf courses and his work includes the 2000 Sydney Olympic MTB course plus hundreds of trails in 19 countries. <a href="http://www.news.com.au/mercury/story/0,22884,23772636-921,00.html">An article in the Mercury</a> describes the trail as 3km long and is "one of the world's best tracks", "good enough to attract riders from around the world." Pretty impressive, though it would have to be an especially magical trail for me to travel around the world for a ride that's currently less than 2 miles long. This short-but-sweet track even took two and a half YEARS to construct - almost one year per thousand meters of trail! Put another way, that's just shy of 11 feet of trail constructed per day. Guess you can't rush quality ;) Unfortunately the article didn't share any photos or really describe what the trail is about (freeride? downhill? cross country?). If you've had the chance to check out the new 'wonder trail,' send us some pics - we're dying to see what the hype is about!
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A cyclist wearing a helmet leans into a turn on a wooden bike trail located beneath an overpass. The photo captures the dynamic movement and skill involved in biking on a sculpted surface made of wood and dirt.
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Bike Fest Jump Jam 2008: Santa Cruz, CA
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Alt text: A promotional flyer for the Atlanta movie premiere of "Seasons," a mountain bike film by The Collective. The event is hosted at Sweetwater Brewery on Monday, May 12th, from 8 PM to 12 AM, with the movie starting at 9 PM. Tickets are priced at $15 in advance or $20 at the door, and include free beer, live music by Greg Mike, and chances for prizes. The rain date is set for May 15th.
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There's a new mountain bike trail on Mt. Wellington in Tasmania (Australia) and according to legendary trail designer Glen Jacobs, "this is an amazing piece of hand-built engineering of unequalled workmanship." If you don't know him, Jacobs is to mountain bike trails what Jack Nicklaus is to golf courses and his work includes the 2000 Sydney Olympic MTB course plus hundreds of trails in 19 countries. <a href="http://www.news.com.au/mercury/story/0,22884,23772636-921,00.html">An article in the Mercury</a> describes the trail as 3km long and is "one of the world's best tracks", "good enough to attract riders from around the world." Pretty impressive, though it would have to be an especially magical trail for me to travel around the world for a ride that's currently less than 2 miles long. This short-but-sweet track even took two and a half YEARS to construct - almost one year per thousand meters of trail! Put another way, that's just shy of 11 feet of trail constructed per day. Guess you can't rush quality ;) Unfortunately the article didn't share any photos or really describe what the trail is about (freeride? downhill? cross country?). If you've had the chance to check out the new 'wonder trail,' send us some pics - we're dying to see what the hype is about!
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There's a new mountain bike trail on Mt. Wellington in Tasmania (Australia) and according to legendary trail designer Glen Jacobs, "this is an amazing piece of hand-built engineering of unequalled workmanship." If you don't know him, Jacobs is to mountain bike trails what Jack Nicklaus is to golf courses and his work includes the 2000 Sydney Olympic MTB course plus hundreds of trails in 19 countries. <a href="http://www.news.com.au/mercury/story/0,22884,23772636-921,00.html">An article in the Mercury</a> describes the trail as 3km long and is "one of the world's best tracks", "good enough to attract riders from around the world." Pretty impressive, though it would have to be an especially magical trail for me to travel around the world for a ride that's currently less than 2 miles long. This short-but-sweet track even took two and a half YEARS to construct - almost one year per thousand meters of trail! Put another way, that's just shy of 11 feet of trail constructed per day. Guess you can't rush quality ;) Unfortunately the article didn't share any photos or really describe what the trail is about (freeride? downhill? cross country?). If you've had the chance to check out the new 'wonder trail,' send us some pics - we're dying to see what the hype is about!
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The 650B Rolls On....
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MTB vs. Road Bike Helmets: What's the difference?
Apr 4, 2008
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There's a new mountain bike trail on Mt. Wellington in Tasmania (Australia) and according to legendary trail designer Glen Jacobs, "this is an amazing piece of hand-built engineering of unequalled workmanship." If you don't know him, Jacobs is to mountain bike trails what Jack Nicklaus is to golf courses and his work includes the 2000 Sydney Olympic MTB course plus hundreds of trails in 19 countries. <a href="http://www.news.com.au/mercury/story/0,22884,23772636-921,00.html">An article in the Mercury</a> describes the trail as 3km long and is "one of the world's best tracks", "good enough to attract riders from around the world." Pretty impressive, though it would have to be an especially magical trail for me to travel around the world for a ride that's currently less than 2 miles long. This short-but-sweet track even took two and a half YEARS to construct - almost one year per thousand meters of trail! Put another way, that's just shy of 11 feet of trail constructed per day. Guess you can't rush quality ;) Unfortunately the article didn't share any photos or really describe what the trail is about (freeride? downhill? cross country?). If you've had the chance to check out the new 'wonder trail,' send us some pics - we're dying to see what the hype is about!
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There's a new mountain bike trail on Mt. Wellington in Tasmania (Australia) and according to legendary trail designer Glen Jacobs, "this is an amazing piece of hand-built engineering of unequalled workmanship." If you don't know him, Jacobs is to mountain bike trails what Jack Nicklaus is to golf courses and his work includes the 2000 Sydney Olympic MTB course plus hundreds of trails in 19 countries. <a href="http://www.news.com.au/mercury/story/0,22884,23772636-921,00.html">An article in the Mercury</a> describes the trail as 3km long and is "one of the world's best tracks", "good enough to attract riders from around the world." Pretty impressive, though it would have to be an especially magical trail for me to travel around the world for a ride that's currently less than 2 miles long. This short-but-sweet track even took two and a half YEARS to construct - almost one year per thousand meters of trail! Put another way, that's just shy of 11 feet of trail constructed per day. Guess you can't rush quality ;) Unfortunately the article didn't share any photos or really describe what the trail is about (freeride? downhill? cross country?). If you've had the chance to check out the new 'wonder trail,' send us some pics - we're dying to see what the hype is about!
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A mountain biker in a red outfit jumps off a steep dirt ramp, suspended mid-air against a backdrop of blue skies and fluffy clouds. Trees and rocky terrain are visible in the surrounding landscape.
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There's a new mountain bike trail on Mt. Wellington in Tasmania (Australia) and according to legendary trail designer Glen Jacobs, "this is an amazing piece of hand-built engineering of unequalled workmanship." If you don't know him, Jacobs is to mountain bike trails what Jack Nicklaus is to golf courses and his work includes the 2000 Sydney Olympic MTB course plus hundreds of trails in 19 countries. <a href="http://www.news.com.au/mercury/story/0,22884,23772636-921,00.html">An article in the Mercury</a> describes the trail as 3km long and is "one of the world's best tracks", "good enough to attract riders from around the world." Pretty impressive, though it would have to be an especially magical trail for me to travel around the world for a ride that's currently less than 2 miles long. This short-but-sweet track even took two and a half YEARS to construct - almost one year per thousand meters of trail! Put another way, that's just shy of 11 feet of trail constructed per day. Guess you can't rush quality ;) Unfortunately the article didn't share any photos or really describe what the trail is about (freeride? downhill? cross country?). If you've had the chance to check out the new 'wonder trail,' send us some pics - we're dying to see what the hype is about!
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