Leah Barber

Leah has been mountain biking since 1997 and has worked in marketing and sales for the mountain bike industry for about two decades. She started what would eventually become Singletracks.com in the 1990s and has provided photography for hundreds of trip reports and product reviews.

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MTB Background and expertise

  • Riding experience: Trail and XC, including 24-hour racing
  • Mountain biking since: 1997
  • Current stable: Specialized Stumpjumper

Education and writing experience

  • Bachelors of Science in Engineering, Georgia Tech
  • Other publications: Panther Press (Lakeside High School - Augusta, GA), CitySearch.com
 
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A group of cyclists gathered outdoors, each with mountain bikes, wearing various helmets and cycling gear. The scene includes a mix of individuals smiling and posing for the camera, with a backdrop featuring trees and buildings, indicating a biking event or gathering.
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casey brown outsidetv mtb video
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10 Best Womens Mountain Bikes 2018
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Womens Mountain Bikes - Specialized Yeti Beti Juliana Liv
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Diamondback Release
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MTB Bridge Crossing Vallee Bras du Nord
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Mont Sainte Anne Gondola Ride
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A person biking on a narrow wooden bridge surrounded by trees in a forest. The cyclist is wearing a helmet and a backpack, with their back facing the camera. Sunlight filters through the trees, highlighting the path ahead.
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A close-up of a person's hand resting on their hip, wearing a stylish silver chain bracelet with interlocking circular links. The individual is dressed in a bright red top and denim jeans.
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A person wearing sunglasses and a dark athletic shirt stands next to a bicycle in front of a blooming pink tree. The scene captures a vibrant spring day with soft sunlight filtering through the blossoms. The individual appears relaxed, holding onto the bike while gazing contemplatively off to the side.
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A mountain biker in protective gear rides aggressively around a dirt turn on a wooded trail, with spectators watching in the background.
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