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When the MTB Coach Becomes the Student [Cartoon]

It's just unfair how some mountain bikers progress faster than others.

By Jeff Barber
September 11, 2020 Last Updated: January 27, 2022

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It’s just unfair how some mountain bikers progress faster than others.

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Jeff Barber

Jeff Barber has been mountain biking since 1992 and has tested hundreds of mountain bikes and components. He is the co-founder of Singletracks and serves as Editor in Chief. Contact him at [email protected].

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First published September 11, 2020 @ 3:16:00