Singletracks Mountain Bike Podcast
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Podcast host Jeff Barber, Editor-in-Chief at Singletracks.com, aims to inform and inspire with topics and interviews from the mountain bike world. Since 2015, we have been sharing weekly stories from under the helmets of the most inspiring and influential mountain bikers.
Join us as we learn from top athletes, product designers, trail builders, coaches, mechanics, artists, and leaders in the mountain biking community.
Join us as we learn from top athletes, product designers, trail builders, coaches, mechanics, artists, and leaders in the mountain biking community.
Episodes
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Sep 12, 2016 • 30min
Tips for Responsible Mountain Biking
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron and I offer tips for responsible mountain biking. Bottom line: you can still have plenty of fun while being a responsible trail user.
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Sep 5, 2016 • 40min
Singletracks’ Tips for Beginners and Friends of Beginners
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we talk about some of the barriers to getting started with mountain biking and share specific ideas for improving fitness and technical skills. And if you’ve been riding for a long time, you won’t want to miss our tips for taking friends out for their first ride.
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Aug 29, 2016 • 24min
Is There a Trail Terrorism Epidemic?
It seems the topic of trail booby trapping, AKA trail terrorism, has been in the news a lot lately. We sat down to discuss just what the heck is going on out there.
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Aug 22, 2016 • 37min
Do Electronics Belong on MTB Trail Rides?
Technology is creeping into our everyday lives, and that includes mountain biking. In this episode we discuss the use of electronics on the trail, everything from GPS to cameras, smartphones to music. Where do you draw the tech line on your rides?
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Aug 16, 2016 • 41min
The Potentially Serious Consequences of Mountain Biking in the Heat
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, I talk about an extremely hot mountain biking ride from a few years ago that could have ended in disaster, if not for a trailside call to 911 and a rescue from the local volunteer fire department. Aaron also talks about his own heat-related emergency during this year’s Off Road Assault on Mount Mitchell mountain bike race.
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Aug 8, 2016 • 34min
Bikes We’re Testing, Summer Travel, and What’s Grinding our Gears
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we talk about some of the bikes we have in for testing and preview some of the destinations we’re visiting this summer. We also talk about new and updated bikes from Niner, Santa Cruz, and Trek. Plus: what’s grinding our gears and stoking our spokes.
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Aug 1, 2016 • 39min
10 of the Best Enduro Bikes of 2016
In this episode, we talk about each bike in our list of the top 10 enduro bikes of 2016. Still not sure what enduro even means? Then you definitely don’t want to miss this episode!
Jul 25, 2016 • 30min
Top 10 USA Mountain Bike Destinations
In this episode we talk about our top 10 USA mountain bike destinations. We discuss our personal experiences riding each of these places and also dive into why the places we chose made the list.
Jul 18, 2016 • 22min
Let’s Talk Dropper Posts! How They Work and Why You Need One
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we talk about dropper posts: how they work and why you need one. We also give specific recommendations if you’re looking to purchase a new post this year.
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Jul 11, 2016 • 25min
Nate Hills Talks Enduro, Bikepacking Above 15,000 Feet in Boliva, and Follow Cam Friday
Today we talk with Nate Hills, pro enduro racer and the man behind the popular YouTube series, Follow Cam Friday. Nate fills us in on his recent win at the Scott Enduro Cup in Moab and tells us what it’s like to bikepack above 15,000 feet in Bolivia.
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