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	"Freeride Video: Shredding A Foggy Rainforest?"
	This demonstrates and glorifies all of the worst habits of mountain bikers: riding wet trails, riding through creeks, skidding, jumping, riding over tree roots, etc. [link]... more » By Mike Vandeman - Feb 7 - 1 new of 1 message

	ANOTHER Mountain Biker Dies!
	Evolution in action! Mike [link] Bike race victim competing with son SHANE COWLISHAW Last updated 05:00 06/02/2012 A Wellington man who died of a heart attack during a mountainbike race was taking part in the event with his son.... more » By Mike Vandeman - Feb 5 - 12 new of 12 messages

	ANOTHER Criminal Mountain Biker!
	[link] Update: Police search for bank robber by Wayne Moore - Story: 70568 Feb 4, 2012 / 5:00 am The Kelowna RCMP has issued four images of the man suspected of holding up the Orchard Park ScotiaBank on Friday afternoon.... more » By Mike Vandeman - Feb 4 - 1 new of 1 message

	ANOTHER Injured Mountain Biker Airlifted (New Zealand)
	Evolution in action! Mike [link] Injured mountain biker airlifted Contributor: Voxy News Engine Saturday, 4 February, 2012 - 18:02 The Baytrust Rescue Helicopter was called to the Whakarewarewa Forest Saturday afternoon at approximately 16:25pm to assist the Rotorua St.... more » By Mike Vandeman - Feb 4 - 1 new of 1 message

	A Question Mountain Bikers Can't Answer
	"But if you can't defend mountain biking, why do you do it???" X-Apparently-To: mjva...@pacbell.net via 209.191.68.138; Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:42:27 -0800 Received-SPF: pass (domain of gmail.com designates 209.85.214.170 as permitted sender) X-YMailISG: M2uX6DgWLDtZtVREFmlgj9bOv2Q0WB .oEDcQxHraIC585dbJ... more » By Mike Vandeman - Feb 3 - 1 new of 1 message

Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain Biking

Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain Biking Michael Vandeman, Ph.D. Last Updated March 5, 2010 1. Why do people mountain bike? a. They say that using a bike allows them to get much farther, in the same amount of time, than they can by walking. They also maintain constant pressure on land managers, to open more and more trails to... more »

By Mike Vandeman - Jan 31 - 1 new of 1 message

	The Impacts of Mountain Biking on Wildlife and People -- A Review of the Literature
	The Impacts of Mountain Biking on Wildlife and People -- A Review of the Literature Michael J. Vandeman, Ph.D. July 3, 2004 "Every recreationist -- whether hiker, biker, horsepacker, or posey sniffer -- should not begin by asking, 'What's best for ME?' but rather 'What's best for the bears?'" Tom Butler... more » By Mike Vandeman - Jan 30 - 1 new of 1 message

The Psychology of Mountain Biking

The Psychology of Mountain Biking Michael J. Vandeman, Ph.D. January 24, 2000 “Violence does not live alone and is not capable of living alone: I is necessarily interwoven with falsehood. Between them lies the most intimate, the deepest of natural bonds. Violence finds its only refuge in falsehood. … Any man who has once acclaimed violence as his method... more »

By Mike Vandeman - Jan 30 - 1 new of 1 message

Ex-Mountain Biker's Children Are Now Being Taught Appreciation of Life and Nature...

Vancouver Sun January 25, 2011 Diagnosis inspires the trip of their lifetime Iâ€™ve always thought of myself as an athletic person. In 1986 I headed west from Toronto to get a taste of the ski slopes of Western Canada. It was everything I had ever imagined. The majestic peaks of the Rockies fueled my love of adrenalin by pushing my meagre skiing... more »

By Mike Vandeman - Jan 30 - 1 new of 1 message

	Neck Brace Saves Teen Mountain Biker from Paralysis
	Most mountain bikers are still in denial about the danger of mountain biking. The issue is never discussed in mountain biking forums. And humans claim to be able to think??? Mike [link] Brace saves teen mountain biking... more » By Mike Vandeman - Jan 26 - 1 new of 1 message

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