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Dirt bike racer riding down the trail and hanging off the bike.
Where have all the Tough Enduro’s gone?
November 2, 2021

The 2021 Shady Burro Enduro is a long, grueling two days on your dirt bike. It has the spirit of a hard enduro, with the organization of a Reliability Enduro.

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Dirt Bike rider riding between tight trees on a piece of singletrack.
RESET : Getting Back on the Bike after Time Off
July 20, 2021

When you’re riding your bike after time off, you need to have a reset. You need to have a mindset shift that allows you to prioritize the reasons you’re riding and not trying to be the person you were before you stopped riding.

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Mountain bike enduro racers all smiles on the trail.
I Ride For the Fun Times with Friends
April 1, 2021

When I was in school, I thought I was going to become a physical therapist, not be racing bikes in Italy. It’s wild to think about.

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GasGas, Make Way for the Other Red Meat
April 1, 2021

GasGas has defied all odds, and Japanese corporate procrastinators, to become the world’s number 1 selling red dirt bike.

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Dirt bike racer starring down the trail.
Why I Ride Stories: Josh Rempel
March 25, 2021

The feeling of hitting flowing singletrack after a rain, through the aspen trees that are just starting to change colors, the smell of the woods, and the perfect dirt that is like riding on rails. I live for it.

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Dirt bike rider riding on red clay through the trees.
Why I Ride Stories: Wardell Bennett
March 18, 2021

Riding motorcycles continues to positively influence me and those around me and makes family bonds even tighter.

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Kris Vermillion's son looking at the view while riding his mountain bike.
Why I Ride Stories: Kris Vermillion
March 12, 2021

Riding allows me to sort through personal or work issues, build relationships with family and friends, and push myself to do more than I think I can.

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Vanessa Ruck sharing her Why I Ride story.
Why I Ride Stories: Vanessa Ruck | The Girl on a Bike
March 4, 2021

Road riding on my Harley-Davidson had me loving bikes; however, I wanted more fun and adrenaline-filled.

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A lonely motorcycle sitting in a field.
Why I Ride Stories: Eddie Marak
February 25, 2021

My Favorite place to ride on earth would have to be Colorado. It’s the total package: great riding, incredible scenery, and good weather. It’s an adventure, and it’s something that I don’t get to experience often.

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Todd 'The Cowboy' Slavik shredding on his BMX bike,
Why I Ride Stories: Todd Slavik
February 18, 2021

I joke around with friends that “I do it for my fans.” I’ve spent my life entertaining others. No matter if it’s racing, jumping, or just going out for a freeride with friends.

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