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EWR OWB29er: Parting Thoughts
As I put the finishing touches on my EWR OWB29er review for Dirt Rag Issue #140, I want to share some final thoughts on my test-riding experience.
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Filmed by Bike Calls for Entries
Filmed by Bike Calls for Entries Portland's annual film festival featuring bike-themed shorts is accepting entries through February 15th, 2009. The seventh annual Filmed by Bike festival takes place the April 17th-23rd, 2009 at the Clinton Street Theater in Portland, OR.
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NEPMTBA Biker Build Off 2009
Enter your custom bike in NEPMTBA Biker Build Off 2009 and ride it in Scranton, Pennsylvania's St. Patrick's Day parade. More...
Cold Weather Riding #7: Physical Considerations
car_tracks_snow.jpg There is a panoply of excuses we can choose from when wimping out of cold weather riding. Some of them have more validity than others, but that doesn't mean that they can't be overcome.
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Museum of Mountain Bike Art and Technology Opening
salsa The recently opened Museum of Mountain Bike Art & Technology preserves and chronicles the evolution of the sport of mountain biking, it's personalities and products. The museum's online counterpart is chock full of goodies too.
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National Bike Summit 2009
national bike summit Join cycling advocates and industry leaders in Washington, DC, as they make their voices heard for expanding federal support for bicycling. The Summit agenda will also include educational seminars and networking opportunities. Act now and save $100 via early bird registration.
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Punk Bike Enduro Video
punk crash Experience the thrills, chills and spills from the Downhill of Doom on stage #1 of the 2008 Punk Bike Enduro. Snow plus mud equals fun!
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Cold Weather Riding #6: Snot
Glove Wipe The Dirt Rag Cold Weather Riding blog continues with the latest installment focused on a clean face. Read more for tips on keeping your face warm and clean during your winter riding sessions.
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New Featured Artist Gallery Posted
1_pwphilwoodbb.jpg Philip Williamson's watercolors are light and vibrant, sometimes quirky, and always treats to enjoy, but he really shines with his sculpture. More...
Take Action to Open National Parks to Mountain Biking
The U.S. National Park Service has proposed an important rule change that will make it easier for parks to open trails to mountain biking. Cyclists now have a 60-day comment period to contact the NPS in favor of expanded bicycling opportunities. More...
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Readings: Ray's Indoor MTB Park
Entering his 5th season, Ray and his crew have expanded the park to 103,000 sq.ft. and have made some of the biggest changes and improvements to the park's features to date. More...

Literature Contest Runner-Up: Where the Bicycle is King
Just another grueling day as a bike messenger, just another routine delivery. But the address doesn't exist and the house can only be seen in a mirror...and our messenger finds his way to an alternate universe. More...

National Forest Success in Vermont
Because of the hard work of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association, riders will soon be riding legal singletrack in Vermont's largest parcel of public land, the Green Mountain National Forest. More...

Pivot Mach 429
by Justin Steiner
Chris Cocalis of PIvot said that his goal was to build a bike that is stiff, responsive, and handles really well. And, I have to say, he certainly hit the mark with the Mach 429. More...

Specialized Stumpjumper Pro
by Karen Brooks
It was a real blast to rail down more open, loose, rocky trails, and this is where the suspension gained that sought-after bottomless feeling, and the bike came closest to greatness. More...

Yuba Mundo
by Harry Geyer
The Mundo cargo/utility bike has a gross capacity of 440lbs. and a well-positioned rack, making it easy to properly distribute the load for optimal handling. More...

DT Swiss 340XC 29er Wheels
by Eric McKeegan
This $799 wheelset installed quickly and went about its business without complaint. Trail rides, a bit of commuting and a 100-mile off-road race all passed by with no fiddling or fussing. More...

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