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1. Brett Rheeder (CAN) 2. Brandon Semenuk (CAN) 3. Jaxson Riddle (USA)

1- Brandon Semenuk 2- Brage Vestavik 3- Carson Storch

All manufacturers needs to be doing this and the sale of their bikes should include a fee on the front end to pay for it.

@MikeyMT: I agree...but the polar opposite can be true as well. Do we have to stop every 5 seconds to take a photo or video...more often than not they don't turn out that great...and I just want to ride.

I certainly understand where you are coming from and have experienced this too. I don't own an ebike, but can see the appeal, and can see myself getting one some day when they sort out some of the issues. Having an ebike allows you to side step some aspects of the learning process if you are new to the sport. I have been passed on a climb by an ebike only to pass them later when the trail became technical and they had no idea how to actual ride their bike. It allows people access to areas that, in the past, you would have needed to build up your fitness and skills to access. I'm not an ebike hater, I'm just not ready to convert, and hope the trail access issue can get sorted out.

I have to agree. I think it is great that more people are getting outside, experiencing nature, exercising, finding something to be passionate about, etc. I can't imagine life without mountain biking and I hope more people get to experience everything it has to offer. However, it does bother me too when I come across people that are new to the sport and they have no respect for the trails or etiquette. My personal favorite is the group with no helmets, bombing down trails out of control (beyond their skill level), and just expect everyone (hikers and bikers) to clear the way. I am open to educating people if the opportunity presents itself, but that is easier said than done, and sometimes people aren't open to feedback. A basic video is a great idea, but the real challenge is getting the people who really need the information, to actually watch it.

Too bad my Fenix 5 watch crapped out after 18 months, which is out of warranty. A little questionable for a watch over $500 in my opinion. For $150 Garmin would send me a refurbished model with an even shorter warranty period...I think 30-90 days. No thanks. Bummer...seems like a cool feature.

@mikelevy: I like the looks of Ibis bikes, and I am biased as an owner of a V1 Ripmo, but that porkchop bag is something only a mother could love. It isn't just sexy...it's functional too! Reminds me of a fanny pack for some reason. I opted for a frame strap to hold a tube along with a OneUp setup.

Trying to donate but Medicine Wheel in COS does not have a PayPal account setup???

@jmhills: I couldn't agree more. I went through a racing phase and it sucked the life and fun out of riding. When you ride because you feel you have too, rather than wanting to, it takes on a new experience. Fortunately, I didn't quit riding, I just quit racing. In reality, even at my peak, I wasnt that fast. I think going to remote locations to shoot a video would be fun, but racing at an elite level in EWS or world cup racing is a job and a grind.