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		<title>Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski: One of America&#8217;s Greatest XC Racers</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Ker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:01:09 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski, seen here racing in Granby, Colorado in 2010, was America’s top cross-country racer in America for a total of five years. JHK won the U.S. National cross-country title in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005  and 2009. Jeremy also competed in the 2004 Olympics, finishing 21st in that event. Only Ned Overend, who won the [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mbaction.com/jeremy-horgan-kobelski-one-of-americas-greatest-xc-racers/" data-wpel-link="internal">Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski: One of America&#8217;s Greatest XC Racers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mbaction.com" data-wpel-link="internal">Mountain Bike Action Magazine</a>.</p>
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		<title>Video: Raw Freeriding from Day One of the Cam Zink Invitational</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nic Hilton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 05:07:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Carson Storch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eddie Reynolds]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Jaxson Riddle]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1920" height="1080" src="https://mbaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Zink-Thumbnail.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://mbaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Zink-Thumbnail.jpg 1920w, https://mbaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Zink-Thumbnail-300x169.jpg 300w, https://mbaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Zink-Thumbnail-768x432.jpg 768w, https://mbaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Zink-Thumbnail-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://mbaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Zink-Thumbnail-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></div>
<p>Cam Zink's annual freeride invitational event, hosted just outside of Reno, Nevada, is going down right now. Riders are already riding most of the jumps and sending big tricks, but it's just getting started.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mbaction.com/video-raw-freeriding-from-day-one-of-the-cam-zink-invitational/" data-wpel-link="internal">Video: Raw Freeriding from Day One of the Cam Zink Invitational</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mbaction.com" data-wpel-link="internal">Mountain Bike Action Magazine</a>.</p>
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		<title>Lance Armstrong Is Helping With The Design and Build of the LA28 Olympic Mountain Bike Course</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Ker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:34:49 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Lance Armstrong recently shared on his Instagram page that he&#8217;s been meeting with the crew that&#8217;s building the 2028 Olympic mountain bike course near Los Angeles, California. Here&#8217;s a screenshot of the post that Lance shared on his Instagram page: Below is a bigger version of the main photo, with Lance wearing the black sweatshirt [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mbaction.com/lance-armstrong-is-helping-withthe-design-of-the-2028-olympic-mountain-bike-course/" data-wpel-link="internal">Lance Armstrong Is Helping With The Design and Build of the LA28 Olympic Mountain Bike Course</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mbaction.com" data-wpel-link="internal">Mountain Bike Action Magazine</a>.</p>
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		<title>BC Bike Race Just Made a Big Change for 2027</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ron Koch]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:28:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Squamish]]></category>
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<p>BC Bike Race 2027 introduces a new five-day format, a dedicated enduro race category, the return to Squamish, and early registration pricing starting at $1,799 CAD.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mbaction.com/bc-bike-race-2027-registration/" data-wpel-link="internal">BC Bike Race Just Made a Big Change for 2027</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mbaction.com" data-wpel-link="internal">Mountain Bike Action Magazine</a>.</p>
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		<title>Loon Bike Park Will Be Offering Free Downhill Lessons for Kids</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Ker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:15:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="597" src="https://mbaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/LoonBikePark-6.jpeg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://mbaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/LoonBikePark-6.jpeg 1200w, https://mbaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/LoonBikePark-6-300x149.jpeg 300w, https://mbaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/LoonBikePark-6-768x382.jpeg 768w, https://mbaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/LoonBikePark-6-600x299.jpeg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></div>
<p>As Loon’s Bike Park opens for Memorial Day weekend, the resort is once again offering free introductory lessons for guests interested in learning to ride downhill mountain bike park trails.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mbaction.com/bike-park-will-be-offering-free-downhill-lessons-for-kids/" data-wpel-link="internal">Loon Bike Park Will Be Offering Free Downhill Lessons for Kids</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mbaction.com" data-wpel-link="internal">Mountain Bike Action Magazine</a>.</p>
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		<title>Riders Are Spending $119 on Brake Levers. Are They Worth It?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ron Koch]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:21:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://mbaction.com/?p=331796</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="930" height="521" src="https://mbaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-15-081633.png" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://mbaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-15-081633.png 930w, https://mbaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-15-081633-300x168.png 300w, https://mbaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-15-081633-768x430.png 768w, https://mbaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-15-081633-600x336.png 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px" /></div>
<p>We break down the pros and cons of aftermarket brake levers for TRP DH-R EVO brakes, including options from Freedom Coast Cycling and Oak Components.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mbaction.com/aftermarket-brake-levers-worth-it/" data-wpel-link="internal">Riders Are Spending $119 on Brake Levers. Are They Worth It?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mbaction.com" data-wpel-link="internal">Mountain Bike Action Magazine</a>.</p>
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		<title>Why Riders Are Loving the Wave Thruster Hip Pack</title>
		<link>https://mbaction.com/wave-thruster-mtb-fanny-pack-review/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ron Koch]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:02:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="600" height="400" src="https://mbaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/M7_Dozen_Wave1_e-copy-e1778770935189.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></div>
<p>Read our review of the Wave Thruster MTB fanny pack featuring smart organization, removable bottle holders, and all-day trail comfort.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mbaction.com/wave-thruster-mtb-fanny-pack-review/" data-wpel-link="internal">Why Riders Are Loving the Wave Thruster Hip Pack</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mbaction.com" data-wpel-link="internal">Mountain Bike Action Magazine</a>.</p>
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		<title>Mountain Bike Action: 38 Years Ago</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Ker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Throwback Thursday: The Kestrel Nitro full-suspension bike was a prototype that graced the cover of our May 1988 issue of Mountain Bike Action. At that time, almost everybody in the sport was riding fully rigid mountain bikes, so this Kestrel Nitro was completely different than what the mountain bike world was used to seeing. It [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mbaction.com/mountain-bike-action-38-years-ago/" data-wpel-link="internal">Mountain Bike Action: 38 Years Ago</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mbaction.com" data-wpel-link="internal">Mountain Bike Action Magazine</a>.</p>
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		<title>Weird Old Bikes And Mini-Reverse Mullets</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Ker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:07:02 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>While checking up on the current whereabouts of a rider that we photographed about 30 years ago (Michael Patrick Smith), we found his Facebook page and saw a post from another Facebook page that shared lots of photos of weird bikes. The Facebook page is called Super Cool Vintage Bikes. Here are some of the [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mbaction.com/weird-old-bikes/" data-wpel-link="internal">Weird Old Bikes And Mini-Reverse Mullets</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mbaction.com" data-wpel-link="internal">Mountain Bike Action Magazine</a>.</p>
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		<title>Pivot Shuttle SL/AM Review: Playful, Powerful and Precise</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[nelson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:18:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="800" src="https://mbaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/M10Pivot-4.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://mbaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/M10Pivot-4.jpg 1200w, https://mbaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/M10Pivot-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https://mbaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/M10Pivot-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https://mbaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/M10Pivot-4-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></div>
<p>The Pivot Shuttle SL/AM pairs Bosch’s updated Performance Line SX motor with 150mm of rear travel and lightweight handling for an impressively playful all-mountain eMTB.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mbaction.com/pivot-shuttle-sl-am-review/" data-wpel-link="internal">Pivot Shuttle SL/AM Review: Playful, Powerful and Precise</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mbaction.com" data-wpel-link="internal">Mountain Bike Action Magazine</a>.</p>
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