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Commencal Grassroots Program Accepting Resumes
Commencal is looking for talented riders for their grassroots program. The company is now accepting resumes for 2010 sponsorship.
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Forest Service Issues Decision on Continental Divide Trail
The updated Forest Service management plan states that mountain biking is an acceptable use of the trail, and emphasizes that forest service offices should formulate strategies appropriate for their districts. More...
2009 Punk Bike Enduro Announced
punk bike enduro The 20th annual Dirt Rag Punk Bike Enduro is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. sharp on Sunday, December 6th, 2009 at the Pittsburgh Harlequins Rugby Club.
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Cold Weather Riding Tips
cold bridge A recap of 2008's seven-part blog series in which the Dirt Rag staff shared some valuable tips, tricks and experiences to keep you riding through the cold weather. A wealth of information, as well as motivation, for facing winter's unique challenges.
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Pittsburgh's Dirty Dozen
dirty dozen Since 1983 the Dirty Dozen bicycle race/ride has been serving up the 13 steepest hills in Pittsburgh, amidst 50 miles of pedaling, as a sure-fire recipe for burning off Thanksgiving calories.
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On Test: Rocky Mountain Altitude 29
altitude-290008.jpg Rocky Mountain is getting serious about the 29 inch wheelsize. Check out some first impressions and pictures of the 120mm-travel 2010 Altitude 29.
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Iron Cross, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Long
abe-at-ic.jpg A brief history and racer's eye view of the Iron Cross by the legendary Gunnar Shogren. More than an epic cyclocross race, the Iron Cross is a great, rootsy, weekend of fun on a bike.
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Dirt Rag & IMBA Advocacy Action Pack
advocacy action pack t-shirt Announcing the Advocacy Action Pack! Help IMBA build, protect, and advocate trails in your area while Dirt Rag keeps you informed and inspired to ride.
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Dirt Rag Mega Sweeps
It's that time of year again! You answer some simple questions, and you're automatically entered to win some awesome stuff from the likes of Surly, Sette, Fox, Mavic, Gore, Cane Creek, Uvex, WTB, Cygolite, Bebop, Salsa, and Panaracer. Check it out now! More...
Chris Cocalis Interview
chris cocalis Chris Cocalis, the man behind Pivot Cycles, recently visited Dirt Rag headquarters. In addition to answering our questions about the Mach 5 review bike that we had just received, Chris walked us through all the details that make a Pivot a Pivot.
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Dirt Rag Wool Swobo Jerseys on Sale
Dirt Rag Wool Swobo Jerseys on Sale Just in time for cooler weather, we've reduced the price on Dirt Rag's cozy and stylish Swobo wool jerseys to $85, for a limited time. Visit our merch area to check them out.
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2010 USA Cycling National Championship Calendar
USA Cycling has announced the dates and locations for the majority of its 2010 National Championship events where Stars-and-Stripes jerseys will be up for grabs.
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Igleheart Traditional New England Segmented Fork
by Adam Lipinski
The specially made True Temper OX Gold heat-treated blades of this fork were hard at work smoothing out the ride underneath me. The accuracy and precise feel of the trail this fork translates is mind-blowing. More...

FROM OUR ARCHIVES
Issue 89
10.01.2001

How On Earth?
by Bill Ketzer
Classic Ketzer. If you liked "The Quitter," "Felony Flight" and "The Smaller Hours," you'll love this piece. Bill's experience with the neighborhood kids is intermixed with some personal history, social commentary and More...

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  • Unicycling in Panama
  • Skills Series: Cornering
  • Tested: Giant XTC 29er, Carver Killer B
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