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Riding the Single Tracks

The most exciting trails for recreational riders are the single tracks, or little narrow paths that meander through the forests, deserts and open fields. Riding etiquette dictates that you must stay on the trail and avoid widening it, since bike tires accelerate erosion and it takes a long time for fragile vegetation to heal itself. Here’s a tip: avoid skidding around the switchbacks and tight turns, since locking your wheels thrashes the trail and creates needless damage. Riding a line through a turn cleanly is harder to do, but demonstrates a more advanced skill level.

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