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Passion Play - Eureka Springs, AR
Yes, Eureka Springs is a bit out of the way if you are staying in Bentonville, but Passion Play makes it well worth the drive. About an hour east of Bentonville is the town of Eureka Springs, home to great trails and a ton of fun. If you play your cards right you can get in two trails in a day, but be warned, you will be spent. If you want to just go all out, Passion Play has all of the features, jumps and gaps that will wear you down and have you begging for mercy by the end of the ride.
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- Category: Arkansas
Suburban Ninja - Cedar Park
With close proximity to Brushy Creek, Suburban Ninja is both an add-on to the Brushy Creek trails as well as a destination on its own. There is significant work that continues to be done and the trails continue to expand, so keep an eye on Ninja as it continues to evolve. It's a fast, flowy trail with a brewery and a bike shop at the trail head, what more could you ask for?
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- Category: North of Austin
Palos Forest Preserve - Willow Springs, IL
Palos Forest Preserve is pretty much the only real mountain biking in the Chicago area. If you are up there for any reason, it's worth taking some time to slip a ride in while you are there. It's located on the south side and has plenty of good swoopy singletrack and even some DH features. You'll see weekend warriors and people with full face helmets because there is a wide variety of trail to ride there. Local bike rentals are close enough that you can rent bikes and literally ride to the trail head.
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- Category: United States
Upgrading to Shimano XT Brakes
I generally have a fear of things like hydraulics because I worry about failures from my shoddy work. I had relied on shops to handle brake bleeds and installs in the past, but after successfully bleeding my Shimano XTR brakes, when it came to upgrading my old Hope brakes to new Shimano XT brakes, I figured it was worth learning. Spoiler alert: it's really easy and anyone can do it.
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- Category: Repairs
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