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Lankycrank Liked a comment about Press Release 2023 Maxxis Eastern States Cup Season Preview

3/8/2023 4:43am

The ESC is probably in the top 3 list of things that I direly miss, having moved to Germany 2 years ago. There are Enduro races here, but the level of comradery and good vibes from riders and organizers alike, definitely sets the ESC series apart from other races. (IMHO) I'm glad to see the series is still going strong, with well known sponsors and a big field of riders.

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Mtbbeta Added a reply to 2023 Eastern States Cup Team Rumors

1/30/2023 7:38am

Anyone know of any riders looking for a team?

steve.thephotographer Liked a reply to forum topic 2023 Eastern States Cup Team Rumors

11/28/2022 2:27pm

My timing for this thread couldn't be better - an actual team move happened this morning! KMS rider Lucy Atterbury to cycling powerhouse Colorado Mesa University.

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thomaskraus Liked a reply to forum topic 2023 Eastern States Cup Team Rumors

11/28/2022 4:23am

Im starting a rumor that Brian Pleva comes out of retirement and wins the Dad class overall.

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Mtbbeta Added a reply to 2023 Eastern States Cup Team Rumors

11/28/2022 4:23am

Nothing to add (yet) but I love this!!!

repackreminisces Liked a reply to forum topic What happened to neck braces in DH?

8/16/2022 9:29am

I currently do not wear one but I should. A Leatt brace saved my life after a Kona dh bike (Operator) snapped, I almost broke my neck. I was lucky enough to receive only 2 fractured vertebrae. The doctor said without the leatt brace, I would have snapped my neck and potentially been paralyzed. Now I’m the jack ass like everyone else wanting comfort. I have forgone wearing a leatt I will prob start wearing it again.

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MTBrider64 Liked a reply to forum topic What happened to neck braces in DH?

8/16/2022 9:28am

This article caught my eye real quick. I'm 7 weeks post C6/C7 fusion surgery from an OTB riding my DH bike doing simple bike park laps back in June. Has me wondering if I would've had one on would I still be riding instead of all buddies out having fun? It was the type of crash I've had a ton of times over the 35+ years of riding moto and MTB. I tried one back when they first came out riding moto and like many it felt restrictive and kept hitting the back of my helmet and drove me crazy...

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Lucent Liked a reply to forum topic What happened to neck braces in DH?

8/16/2022 9:27am

yeah I'm sure most WC DH guys are confident in their riding and also want the most comfort/freedom when seconds are on the line. My days of placing 5th at a NORBA National Sport class race are well behind me, and now that I have kids and run my own business (which can't have me out with severe injury) I'm ok with sacrificing a bit of comfort for safety at this point.

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DirtyHal Liked a reply to forum topic What happened to neck braces in DH?

8/16/2022 9:26am

I started wearing one last year after listening to an interview with Dr. Leatt. I had been on the fence before that. The science behind the brace and the reduced chance of a collar bone break make it a no brainer IMO. I race and ride as a hobby and I know its a matter of when I crash not if so I make a point to always wear a good helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, neck brace and spine/chest protector. I want to be injury free so I can keep biking. When I started wearing the brace I made...

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