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Back to the Roots A Change of Pace with Iago Garay

Iago Garay sliding through the corners above Málaga, Spain. With a season of racing cancelled and global travel off the table for the summer, Iago took to the places closer to home that tend to be overlooked.

Pedal to the People A New Wave of Americans Discover Mountain Biking

Tucked in the far northwestern corner of Washington, Bellingham has grown from a sleepy college town into a destination for mountain bikers who visit year-round to take advantage of its four-season riding amid lush terrain. Countless other communities across the U.S. are following suit by investing in new recreational trail infrastructure. Photo: Ian Terry

Vermont Travel Guide

Crossing Over A Chamonix Adaptive Adventure

Last turn in the last light. Guide Arno takes advantage of the lingering alpenglow while riding near one of the overnight huts. An illuminated Mont Blanc (out of frame) provided an exceptional sunset view for Arno as he finished the day in style.

Whistler Travel Guide

Heli-biking with AlpX Expeditions in the high alpine above Whistler. Photo: Clint Trahan
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Iago Garay sliding through the corners above Málaga, Spain. With a season of racing cancelled and global travel off the table for the summer, Iago took to the places closer to home that tend to be overlooked.

Back to the Roots A Change of Pace with Iago Garay

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Tucked in the far northwestern corner of Washington, Bellingham has grown from a sleepy college town into a destination for mountain bikers who visit year-round to take advantage of its four-season riding amid lush terrain. Countless other communities across the U.S. are following suit by investing in new recreational trail infrastructure. Photo: Ian Terry

Pedal to the People A New Wave of Americans Discover Mountain Biking

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Stephan Kincaid navigates an off-camber, chunky corner on the Good Day Sunshine trail in the Birdsboro Preserve in southeastern Pennsylvania.

Rock Farmers Southeastern Pennsylvania's Tectonic Trailbuilding Shift

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Granny's Revenge A Tale of Three Rings, Clipless Pedals and Public Humiliation

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Be it aboard 20 or 29-inch wheels, local Tom Pellet has no problem flattening one out over a hip on Slim Shady at Horns Hill Park near Newark, Ohio.

Pay Dirt The Creation of Central Ohio's Downhill Hub

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Who We Are Issue 13.3

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The first time we shot this feature, Steve had no intention of riding it that day. I was out scoping angles, and he got a good feeling that it was going to be the day. I set up my shot and filmed the first hit in pure silence. Watching him skirt the edge of a 100-foot cliff at full speed was terrifying to witness. Celebrating at the bottom, just the two of us, is something I will always remember. — Kelsey Toevs

Double Exposure In The Moment With Kelsey Toevs and Steve Vanderhoek

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The person you see on screen is the real Seth Alvo, and this is what makes the rise of his YouTube channels so compelling. Seth is completely himself in front of the camera and when he speaks, he speaks from the heart.

Realms of Reality How Seth Alvo is Harnessing a Digital Community to Build Trails

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Claire Buchar’s life, like any, has had its ups and downs, though one aspect has only improved over time: her technical riding prowess. Photo: Robin O’Neill

Finding The Light Claire Buchar's Enduring Resilience

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Second grader Nora Recker is known among fellow riders for her quiet confidence and serious skill.

Big Spirit Nora Recker and the Art of Ripping

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Vermont Travel Guide

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Last turn in the last light. Guide Arno takes advantage of the lingering alpenglow while riding near one of the overnight huts. An illuminated Mont Blanc (out of frame) provided an exceptional sunset view for Arno as he finished the day in style.

Crossing Over A Chamonix Adaptive Adventure

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Heli-biking with AlpX Expeditions in the high alpine above Whistler. Photo: Clint Trahan

Whistler Travel Guide

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Alexandera Houchin near her home within the 1854 Ceded Territory in Minnesota. Photo: Hansi Johnson

One Drop at a Time Alexandera Houchin's Steadfast Journey of Self-Discovery

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Born From Junk Trailblazers

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Rich “Shaggy” Kidd rambles his way down Plan B, an advanced trail at Marie Myers Park that locals call the Year-Round Get Down, home to some of the rockiest and rowdiest trails in Knoxville—a purposeful design element that allows for riding in wet conditions. Photo: Leslie Kehmeier

Home Of The Vols Tennessee Volunteers Rally in Knoxville Riding Boom

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    The Skiers Of Summer Sandpoint Resurfaces as a Singletrack Sanctum

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    Illuminated by the glow of his welding torch, amateur framebuilder Skylar Hinkley works on his latest creation.

    First Light A Curious Creep Down The Wormhole of Framebuilding

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    Mitch Roy and Rob Hesse descend the Maroon Mountain trail north of Terrace, British Columbia. This stout out-and-back adventure provides access to some of the region’s most pristine subalpine terrain above Kitsumkalum Lake.

    Northern Nucleus A Master Plan Materializes in Terrace

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    Angelo Washington takes the same meticulous and detail-oriented approach to downhill racing as he did in his former career as a semiprofessional baseball player. Photos: Jonathan Mehring

    Destined For Greatness Angelo Washington's Journey From The Baseball Diamond to Downhill Brilliance

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    Brett Rheeder backflip tailwhips his way to victory at the 2016 Red Bull Joyride event at Crankworx in Whistler, British Columbia.

    Waiting For The Ticket Brett Rheeder's Steady Rise to Slopestyle Stardom

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    Nigel James hits a drop toward the bottom of Sheepdog Trail during the 2021 Rezduro race held in August in Hardrock, Arizona. The event was the first enduro race hosted on Navajo Nation land.

    Essential Connection Young Riders Merge Traditions on Navajo Land

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    Steep, deep and untracked—the fertile volcanic soil of the Azores also happens to make for some ultra-loamy trail conditions. Guide and purveyor of the local bike scene, Carlos Dos Santos, leads the author through a chute while touring the trail offerings for his planned Trans-Atlantis enduro race.

    Treasures of Atlantis Exploring the Volcanic Riches of the Azores Archipelago

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    The mountains surrounding the Hakuba Valley are known as the Japanese Alps for good reason. With 10,000-foot-tall peaks, endless valleys and a handful of ski resorts, one of which is developing a bike park, there’s no shortage of opportunity for trails. The author soars through the landscape on a newly minted jump line at Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort.

    A Steady Drift Navigating Japan’s Winds of Change

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    Mert Lawwill (left) doing what he does best: keeping the throttle wide open and the bike sideways. In his 15-year racing career, he stacked up 161 AMA Grand National finishes, including 15 wins. Photo courtesy of the American Motorcyclist Association

    For the Love of Speed The Ingenious Mind of Mert Lawwill

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