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| Dirt Rag Reader Submitted Tattoo Gallery | |
Amanda Zimmerman Back in issue #137 we asked Dirt Rag readers to share their tattoos, and the response was overwhelming. We ended up with more photos than we had room to print in issue #139, so we’ve posted a more extensive online gallery for your enjoyment. View photos…. |
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| Ray’s Mountain Bike Park Inside Out | |
Shannon Mominee The day after Halloween turned out to be both tricks and treats as riders competed in the Red Bull Inside Out Event at Ray’s Indoor Mountain Bike Park, while spectators feasted on pizza and drinks. More…. |
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| EWR Bikes OWB29er: First Impressions | |
Karl Rosengarth The gorgeous fall riding weather has provided me the opportunity to bust out some solid rides atop the EWR OWB29er test bike. One of the lessons that I’ve learned over my 15 years of bike testing is that it may take a while for my mind an body to adapt to the particular characteristics of any new bike. I am coming off a several-year-long string of riding 26″ full-suspension test bikes, and now I’ve got a hardtail 29er between my legs. It’s adaptation time, folks. More…. |
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| Showdown at Nine Mile: Uncut | |
Karl Rosengarth The exciting race for the 24-Hour National championship boiled down to a two-man battle between Josh Tostado, privateer and up-and-coming endurance racer, and seasoned veteran Chris Eatough, five-time National Champion and member of the Trek/VW powerhouse. We’ve got the inside story, including the uncut interviews with the contestants. More…. |
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| 2008 World Cup DH Final | |
Fraser Britton For the final round of the 2008 World Cup downhill season, the circus made its way to the Planai ski resort in the small town of Schladming, Austria. The overall series standings had been closer for both the men and women than any year in recent memory. More…. |
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| November Merch Special: Dirt Rag Pint Glasses | |
Minion of Merch I’m sure to make the Grinch mad when he finds out that I’ve marked down our entire stock of Dirt Rag pint glasses from $6 to a mere $4 each. With three styles to choose from, Dirt Rag pints are sure to please any bizzle-bink rider on your shopping list. Sacred and strong, enduring and ever-lasting, our Sacred Heart pint glass fuses the imagery of the Sacred Heart with the pastime of adventurous mortals. The Voodoo pint glass features our “Get Out and Ride” voodoo doll with remote control logo. The 20th Anniversary glass sports a special logo that celebrates Dirt Rag turning 20 years old. Hurry Whoville—this is a limited time special. Shop now…. |
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| 2008 Collegiate MTB Champions Crowned | |
Karl Rosengarth The 2008 USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships at Banner Elk, NC came down to the wire, with both The Division I and Division II team omnium battles proving nail-biting drama throughout the XC, Short Track, Downhill and DS action. More…. |
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| Mavic Caliper Adjusters | |
Andrew Crumpler A few years ago, I wanted to turn my old 26″ wheeled mountain bike into a 700c wheeled cross racing machine. The transformation was only possible thanks to a great, slightly unknown product from Mavic: The Mavic caliper adjuster. How to…. |
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| 2008 Punk Bike Enduro | |
Karl Rosengarth Outlaws. Come to the 19th annual Punk Bike Enduro. December 14th, 2008 in Dorseyville, PA. That’s right, one week later than usual. More…. |
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| Dirt Rag #137 Cover Art Posters For Sale | |
Karl Rosengarth By popular demand, we’ve produced a beautiful full-color poster of the Dirt Rag #137 cover art. Order your very own 18″x24″ inch poster of “Freezing Rain” by the talented artist Dan Lawlis, who has worked for Marvel and DC Comics. More info…. |
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| From the Dirt Rag Archives: US vs UK | |
Chipps Chippendale I’ll wager that the word “gnarly” did not appear in the vocabulary of the English cyclist until at least 1990. Neither did “roost”, “gonzo”, “moto”, “burly” or “biff” appear in conversation when discussing cycling. Your country (and its mountain bike magazines) have a lot to answer for. Continued…. |
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| That Dam Ride | |
Karl Rosengarth In this week’s Brain Fart blog contribution, Karl shares a photo-journal of his 138-mile rail-trail weekend, and explains why the Rails to Trails Act of 1983 may rank as the best thing to happen to American cycling in the last 25 years. More…. |
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| Project SingleSpeed Racer: Race Report 6 – Season Finals | |
Lath Carlson Timely recovery from a knee injury allows for one last race in the Mid Atlantic Super Series season finals. At the “Summer Showdown” at Bear Creek, PA the only singlespeed rider manages a solid finish. Read it…. |
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| Dirt Rag Mega Event Schedule | |
Karl Rosengarth Summer is but a memory, and with the cooler fall temperatures comes hot cyclocross racing action. Not to mention late-season mountain bike racing. It’s the perfect time strap on a number plate and throw down. Click on the Dirt Rag Mega Event Schedule to find an event near you. |
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| NEMBA Access Raffle 2008 | |
Karl Rosengarth The New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) is holding their annual raffle, which offers a chance to win some awesome prizes, with the proceeds going to NEMBA’s Trail Grant Program and ongoing advocacy efforts. Grand prize is a Giant Trance XO mountain bike. Tickets are available online for $10 each. More…. |
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| USA Cycling 2009 MTB National Calendars Unveiled | |
| Karl RosengarthUSA Cycling has announced their 2009 Cross Country, Gravity and Ultra-Endurance National Calendars. During the season, athletes will have the opportunity to earn ranking points towards overall titles in men’s and women’s individual and team categories. More…. | |
| Conventions Bike Project a Roaring Success | |
| Karl RosengarthBikes Belong provided 7,523 bike rides covering 41,724 miles via their loaner bikes at the Democratic and Republican national conventions. The events generated 2,304 print clippings and over 180 million media impressions for bicycling. More…. | |
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