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Tire Picks by Race
Event-specific recommendations for XC & marathon courses.
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Gear Index
Everything tested and recommended — filter, search, compare.
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Guides
Bike setup, pressures, inserts, waxing, and race-day strategy.
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Checklists
Pre-race, travel, tools, and spares — so nothing gets missed.
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Deal Finder
Search trusted bike retailers, compare prices quickly, and set alerts for the gear you want.
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Course Profile Stickers
Custom elevation profile stickers for race packets. Upload GPX, get a proof. Perfect for event organizers.
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A powerful search across trusted bike retailers with no promotional nonsense to wade through, just clean results, fast price comparison, and price alerts when you want them.
Featured Gear
Raced and tested — gear that performs when it counts.
Kenda Rush Pro 2.4 SCT (120 TPI)
Fast-rolling XC tire with ample grip, superb handling, and SCT protection for rocky, technical terrain.
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Tacx Garmin Neo 2T Smart Trainer
A rock-solid direct-drive smart trainer that delivers natural feel, perfect power accuracy, and near-silent operation — without any fuss.
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Eflator Digital Tire Pump
Compact digital inflator that’s perfect for travel and daily pre-ride top-offs.
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Aerate Pro Air 3.0 Short-Sleeve Jersey
A race-cut jersey that disappears once you're riding. Tight, breathable, and built for big efforts in hot weather.
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Maxxis Rekon Race 2.4 MaxxSpeed
Review – fast rolling XC tire for dry trails. The Maxxis Rekon Race is my go-to front tire for dry, rough XC courses. See how it performs and why it’s in my rotation.
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Skratch Recovery Drink Mix
Go-to recovery shake after hard workouts and races. Carb + protein in the right ratio, mixes fast, and actually tastes good when you're cooked.
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Skratch Super High-Carb Mix
My main fueling source for training and racing. Delivers 100g carbs per bottle, no stomach issues, and pairs great with PH 1500 tablets.
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Lezyne Tubeless Pro Plug Kit
Permanent-style tubeless repair kit with mushroom plugs and rubber cement for fixing big punctures right — from the inside.
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I'm Ben — a full-time XC and endurance mountain bike racer with a deep obsession for optimizing race-day setups. Every recommendation you find here comes straight from real-world experience racing across some of the toughest XC courses in North America.
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Whether you're chasing your first finish or a new PR, my goal is to help riders choose gear that maximizes confidence on race day.
— Ben