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Two emergency medical service (EMS) personnel on bicycles at night. One person, wearing a helmet and a jacket with "EMS" on the back, is turned to the side while the other, also in a helmet, is sitting on their bike, engaged in conversation. Both are dressed in reflective gear for visibility. The background includes urban structures and street lighting.
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A group of mountain bikers races along a dirt trail surrounded by greenery, with a mountain peak in the background and a helicopter flying overhead under a clear blue sky.
I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else.

Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain.

Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh?

Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves?
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Line graph showing ride log data for speed over a period from January 27, 2007, to February 14, 2007. The vertical axis indicates speed in miles per hour, ranging from 6.8 to 8.9 mph, while the horizontal axis displays dates. A blue line represents the average speed of 7.61 mph. Data points are plotted to show fluctuations in speed throughout the given time period.
Three mountain bikers ride on a grassy slope with wildflowers, while a chairlift runs overhead against a backdrop of mountains and a blue sky with fluffy clouds.
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A person in a red shirt performs a jump on a bicycle over a small blue vehicle in a forested area, with trees visible in the background. A dog is seen on the ground nearby.
I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else.

Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain.

Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh?

Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves?
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A screenshot of a webpage displaying mountain bike trails in Colorado, specifically listing trails near Crested Butte. The list includes names such as "Doctor Park," "Dyke," "Farris Creek," and "Reno / Flag / Bear / Deadman," along with corresponding icons for photos and trail rankings.
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A person riding a mountain bike on a narrow, winding trail through a wooded area with bare trees and fallen leaves. The cyclist is wearing a helmet and outdoor clothing. The scene captures the natural environment of the trail, emphasizing the adventure of mountain biking.
Cover art for the video game "Downhill Domination" for PlayStation 2, featuring a mountain biker racing downhill. The background includes rugged terrain and mountains, with the game's title prominently displayed at the top. The artwork has vibrant colors, emphasizing action and excitement.
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I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else.

Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain.

Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh?

Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves?
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I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else.

Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain.

Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh?

Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves?
<div style="text-align: center;"><img id="image112" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else.

Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain.

Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh?

Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves?
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I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else.

Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain.

Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh?

Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves?
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I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else.

Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain.

Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh?

Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves?
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I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else.

Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain.

Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh?

Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves?
<div style="text-align: center;"><img id="image112" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else.

Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain.

Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh?

Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves?
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I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else.

Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain.

Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh?

Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves?
<div style="text-align: center;"><img id="image112" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else.

Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain.

Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh?

Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves?
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A wooden seesaw positioned on a grassy area, surrounded by lush green foliage. The seesaw is balanced on a central pivot with one side elevated, suggesting readiness for play.
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A person in a pink outfit performing a trick on a bicycle, launching off a ramp over water, with mountains in the background.
A unique hybrid bicycle featuring a ski in place of the front wheel and a traditional rear wheel, showcasing a bright red frame. The background is simple and light, with the text "GET ONE." positioned at the top.
A Shimano bicycle pedal featuring a silver metallic body and clip mechanism, designed for secure shoe attachment during cycling.
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Alt text: "Promotional poster for the film 'Klunkerz' featuring a group of people on mountain bikes. The poster includes the film's title, tagline 'They Re-Invented the Wheel,' and credits for contributions from various individuals in the mountain biking community, all set against a vintage-style background."
A close-up view of a bicycle wheel partially buried in snow, with black zip ties securing the tire to the rim. A wooden surface is visible in the background.
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I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else.

Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain.

Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh?

Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves?
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A bicycle frame with wheels is suspended against the trunk of a large tree in a dense forest, surrounded by evergreen trees and ivy-covered bark, creating an unusual and intriguing juxtaposition of nature and human-made object.
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I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else.

Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain.

Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh?

Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves?
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A bright orange mountain bike with blue patterned rims resting against a gray concrete wall. The bike features a sleek design with a sturdy frame and front suspension, positioned on a dark asphalt surface.
A person riding a mountain bike along a dirt trail in a wooded area, surrounded by bare trees and fallen leaves. The cyclist is wearing a pink top and a helmet.
I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else.

Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain.

Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh?

Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves?
<div style="text-align: center;"><img id="image112" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else.

Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain.

Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh?

Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves?
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A group of cyclists races along a rural road while spectators watch and take photos from the roadside. The cyclists are wearing blue and white jerseys, and one is leading the pack. In the background, there are two vehicles parked on the shoulder and rocky terrain alongside the road.
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