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Videos
5 days ago
Watch: How to Ride A Mountain Bike With A Paralyzed Arm - The Tom Wheeler Documentary
by Video Share
Check out Tom Wheeler's story of adaptive mountain biking, after a bad crash paralyzed his right arm.
Interviews
1 week ago
Artist Rudi Jung of Black Magic Paint Shares His Story of Painting Bikes and Adaptive Riding
by Brian Gerow
Rudi's story is one of creativity and adaptation that can teach all of us something about ourselves and about life....
Gear
2 weeks ago
Crash Stories: One Serious Injury Prevented by a Hydration Pack, Another by Full Face Helmet
by Brian Gerow
Two stories of mountain bikers who were saved thanks to protective equipment.
Beginners
on Nov 4, 2019
5 Reasons I'm Grateful I Sustained An MTB Injury
by Richard Shoop
Mountain bike injuries can be devastating, both physically and mentally. Yet, there often is a bright side.
Videos
on Oct 29, 2019
Watch: While We're Here - Featuring Jeff Throop and Rachel Strait
by Video Share
Check out Jeff Throop's story of going from a moto crash that doctors thought would kill him, to riding with...
Videos
on Oct 25, 2019
Watch: Dirt is Soft - Getting Back on the Bike After Injury
by Video Share
Getting hurt is, unfortunately, an eventuality with mountain biking. But if the worst thing about getting hurt is the time...
Culture
on Oct 22, 2019
Need a Reason to Wear Pads When Mountain Biking? Here are 9
by Brian Gerow
We asked readers if they have ever had a ride, or maybe a knee, saved by wearing pads, and they...
Videos
on Oct 17, 2019
Watch: These 3 Mountain Bikers are Truly "Resilient" in the Face of Life-Changing Injury
by Video Share
Jerad Fischer, Lindsey Runkel, and Dan Soller are "Resilient" mountain bikers.
Culture
on Oct 14, 2019
Trent's Story: One Rider's Journey Back To Mountain Biking After A Serious MTB Injury
by Richard Shoop
The inspiring story of a passionate mountain biker who struggled to ride again after a serious injury.
News
on Sep 17, 2019
New Insurance Product Launches to Cover Your MTB Injuries
by Jeff Barber
A novel insurance offering launches today to cover medical expenses -- up to $20,000 out-of-pocket -- related to mountain biking...
Videos
on Jul 15, 2019
Watch: What I Learned from Crashing on Big Jumps
by Seth's Bike Hacks
This video from Seth is a story about how your mental state can get you hurt on a mountain bike....
Gear
on Jul 14, 2019
Survey: Which Body Part do You Tend to Injure When Mountain Biking?
by Jeff Barber
Mountain biking can be a rough sport. Tell us about your go-to injury spots, and the types of injuries you've...
News
on Jun 26, 2019
Current EWS Series Leader, Martin Maes, Receives a 90 Day Ban After Testing Positive for Banned Substance
by Brian Gerow
Medication administered by an emergency doctor for a life-threatening infection will cost Maes the rest of his season, as its...
News
on Jun 12, 2019
World's Largest Medical Study of Mountain Biker Health and Injury Commissioned by The Enduro World Series
by Brian Gerow
Over the past three years, researchers from Napier University have been conducting a massive research project with Enduro World Series...
Videos
on May 7, 2019
Watch: Emil Johansson Gets Dialed for Crankworx, But Crashes on a Final Practice Run
by Video Share
Maxxis' Rubber Side Down series returns for 2019, starting with Emil Johansson's story. Poised for a big comeback in 2019,...
Videos
on May 6, 2019
Watch: Getting Back On The Bike | How To Recover From Injury With Neil Donoghue
by Global Mountain Bike Net
Check out Neil's story of recovery after a big crash at the Andes Pacifico race in Chile.
News
on Apr 8, 2019
Trail Trap Found in San Diego, Another One Injures Rider in Colorado Springs
by Matt Miller
A San Diego mountain biker finds a barbed wire trail trap and a rider in Colorado leaves the scene of...
News
on Mar 4, 2019
Phoenix Mountain Biker Rides on in Search of Help After Rattlesnake Bite
by Matt Miller
A Phoenix mountain biker gets bitten by a rattlesnake and rides 30 minutes back to the trailhead before calling poison...
Beginners
on Feb 5, 2019
4 Simple Things You Can Do To Reduce Your Risk Of Injuries From MTB Crashes
by Richard Shoop
4 tips for reducing the risk of injury associated with mountain biking.
Culture
on Jan 30, 2019
Trailside Triage: Enduro Racing Through the Eyes of an On-Trail Paramedic
by Brian Gerow
On-site medics are the unsung heroes of mountain bike racing. David Cohen talks about the job, shares injury stories, and...
Forum
on Jan 27, 2019
Recovery time for bruised rib (costochondritis)
started by karlosb10
Last reply on Jan 27, 2019
I went down a week ago riding a trail called The Grudge in Simi Valley and bruised my rib cage...
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Opinion
on Jan 23, 2019
Ride at Your Own Risk in BC Bike Parks - Liability for Commercial Trail Operations in BC
by Lee Lau
An analysis of a pivotal lawsuit against Whislter Bike Park, and what it means for those who agree to liability...
Videos
on Dec 4, 2018
Watch: The Broken Mountain Biker
by Seth's Bike Hacks
Seth offers tips for staying sane while spending time off the bike so you can return to the trails a...
Culture
on Nov 8, 2018
First Aid Tips For Mountain Bikers
by Brian Gerow
It's important for all mountain bikers to possess basic first aid skills to be prepared for trail emergencies.
Forum
on Aug 31, 2018
Bad crash
started by Jeff Barber
Last reply on Aug 31, 2018
In case you missed it, check out this video of pro rider Rachelle Boobar smacking a tree with her face....
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