Pro Rider Eric Porter Talks MTB Competition and Being a Rad Dad [Podcast #165]

Eric Porter is a professional mountain biker has done it all from slopestyle competition to epic bikepacking adventures. Follow Eric on Instagram @portermtb.
By Jeff Barber
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Eric Porter talks about how he was able to progress from XC racer to winning slopestyle mountain biker over his career as a professional rider. We ask Eric how he’s dealt with concussions and head injuries over the years, and what it takes to be a rad Dad to two young boys.

Follow Eric on Instagram @portermtb or his Youtube channel

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