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Bike Setup
Flat-Proofing Your Mountain Bike for Desert Trails
Goatheads, cactus, and sharp rock: how to set up your tires and what to carry so a flat doesn't end your ride.
Practical articles on race prep, gear, and riding skills. No fluff, just information that's useful before you head out.
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Goatheads, cactus, and sharp rock: how to set up your tires and what to carry so a flat doesn't end your ride.
Key dates, the race weekend schedule, camping rules, and the race rules that catch people out, for February 12–14, 2027.
Why a few PSI makes a big difference, front vs rear, tubeless vs tubes, and how to tell if you're running too much or too little air.
Everything you need to know before toeing the line at a 24-hour endurance MTB relay — bike setup, night riding, nutrition, and camp logistics.