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Tag: Cross-Country

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    The Art of Drafting During XC Races
    Outdoor/Mountain

    For some reason, whenever drafting comes up, people act like it’s exclusive to road racing. As if wind resistance only exists on tarmac. But the truth is, drafting works anywhere there’s air and someone in front of you doing more work than you.

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    GOAT Says Goodbye: Nino Schurter Closes the World Cup Chapter
    Outdoor/Mountain

    At thirty-nine, Nino Schurter has taken his final bow from World Cup racing, closing an era that defined modern cross-country mountain biking. The stage for his farewell? None other than Lenzerheide, Switzerland – not just the site of some of his greatest triumphs, but also…

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    How to Build Stamina for Longer XC Rides?
    Health & Training

    Cross-country is undoubtedly one of the most challenging formats of mountain biking, where skills and technique meet endurance and the ability to manage your power. It’s the best cross between road cycling and MTB rides, as it offers enough of both, and you can (and…