Tales from the Trails
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I stood for a moment in the sunshine, heart slamming against each individual rib as I tried to get myself back under control.
My senses abnormally sharp with adrenaline, I slowly came back to the present moment. The creek splashed merrily at my side, fiery paintbrush and wild tiger lilies leaning over the sparkling water. Trilling birdsong from the forest laid a comforting hand on my cheek.
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It was hot and dusty and I was out of water at this point. The one thing I will remember from this ride is that Nason keeps going, and going, and going, and going. Then it keeps going again.
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A contest to tell the best mountain bike story from the PNW High Country. Your tale must be based on an actual experience, but we encourage creativity. Submissions due by May 15, 2024.
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Here we go for the last round of Tales from the Trails for the year, this time for the ultimate winter riding spot, Tokul Creek. Get your tale in to us by November 19 to enter.
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A contest to tell the craziest story from the riding zone we specify, this time for Raging River. The winner will receive a prize package from PNW Components, Abit Gear and Dirco. Congrats to our winner, Xuân Mai Võ! Read her winning tale, Raging Against the Machine: Down in the Dirt
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A contest to tell the craziest story from the riding zone we specify, starting with Tiger Mountain. Congratulations to our winner, José Ramírez! Read his winning tale: Against the Odds, Against the Beast.