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Tire Picks by Race
Event-specific recommendations for XC & marathon courses.
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Gear Index
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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 β 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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Custom elevation profile stickers for race packets. Upload GPX, get a proof. Perfect for event organizers.
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Featured Gear
Raced and tested β gear that performs when it counts.
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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Topeak SmartGauge D2 Tire Pressure Gauge
A pocket-sized digital gauge that nails MTB pressures with 1psi precision.
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Giro Aries Spherical Helmet
Lightweight, highly ventilated helmet with top-tier MIPS protection.
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Camelbak Podium Bottle
Big, insulated, and fast to drink fromβthis is the race bottle youβll keep reaching for.
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Hyperice Normatec Recovery Boots
Compression boots that help keep your legs fresh through big training blocks and back-to-back race days.
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Maxxis Aspen 2.4 MaxxSpeed
Fast dry to slightly mixed course XC tire. Lightweight and race-proven.
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Smith Pursuit ChromaPop Sunglasses
Photochromic lenses adapt to light conditions for ultimate XC performance.
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I'm Ben β 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.
β Ben