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Mountain Bike Trails
Georgia International Horse Park: Site of 1996 Olympics MTB
Aug 27, 2007
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This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Mountain Bike Trails
Epic trail construction: Israel
Aug 24, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Culture
MTB News Round Up: August 23, 2007
Aug 23, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Mountain Bike Trails
Too good to be true: Free lift-serviced downhill!
Aug 22, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Mountain Bike Trails
What makes a mountain bike trail difficult?
Aug 21, 2007
  3
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Mountain Bike Trails
Yellow River and missing socks
Aug 20, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Mountain Bike Trails
New MTB trails could be coming to your area: Speak up!
Aug 17, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Culture
MTB gear evolution with Lennard Zinn
Aug 16, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Culture
Mountain bike deaths
Aug 15, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Culture
Landis takes 2nd at Leadville
Aug 14, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Culture
Armstrong flakes on Leadville (again)
Aug 9, 2007
min
A black and blue CamelBak backpack designed for outdoor activities, featuring a hydration reservoir and a drinking tube, padded shoulder straps, and multiple compartments for gear storage.
Culture
When biking, heat stroke is no joke
Aug 8, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Culture
Mountain Bike News
Aug 7, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Community
Mountain Bike Oregon
Jul 31, 2007
  4
A motorcyclist performing a jump over a muddy water puddle in a snowy forest setting, surrounded by tall pine trees.
Culture
Share the Trail: With Motorcycles?
Jul 30, 2007
min
A smiling man wearing a colorful floral shirt and a blue bucket hat stands with his arms crossed on a dirt path. He is surrounded by a scenic landscape with rolling hills and clear blue skies in the background.
Culture
Gary Fisher: Founding Father of Mountain Bikes
Jul 26, 2007
min
Map of the Colorado Trail highlighting the route of the first mountain bike race, starting in Denver and finishing in Durango. The map indicates several wilderness areas along the 535-mile route, including the Holy Cross, Mount Massive, Collegiate Peaks, Lost Creek, La Garita, and Weminuche Wilderness.
Community
First Ever Colorado Trail Race
Jul 25, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Culture
Dangers of Mountain Biking in Canada
Jul 24, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Culture
MTB News Round Up
Jul 23, 2007
min
A group of cyclists racing along a roadside, with onlookers in the background taking photos. The cyclists are wearing colorful racing jerseys and helmets, and there are cars parked alongside the road. The backdrop features a rocky hillside and trees.
Community
Armstrong vs. Landis at Leadville: On again?
Jul 20, 2007
min
A close-up view of a bicycle with a focus on the leg of a cyclist wearing a prosthetic limb, highlighting the adaptive equipment and footwear. The background features a dirt path, indicating an outdoor cycling environment.
Community
O&P Extremity Games Start Today
Jul 19, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Culture
Want to guide a MTB tour of France? Not unless you're French
Jul 18, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Community
Team IMBA: 24 Hours of Moab
Jul 16, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Expanding our mountain bike reviews
Jul 13, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Culture
New look, same great taste
Jul 12, 2007
min
A green mountain bike with yellow suspension forks leaning against a white wooden wall, surrounded by fallen leaves and green ivy.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Are you old school too?
Jul 11, 2007
min
A winding dirt path through a lush green meadow, surrounded by mountains under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
Mountain Bike Trails
Favorite Mountain Bike Rides in Colorado
Jul 10, 2007
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This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Community
World Mountain Biking Bog Snorkelling Championship
Jul 9, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Culture
Wipe off that water bottle: 200 mountain bikers vomit
Jul 6, 2007
  2
A narrow dirt path surrounded by lush green trees, leading through a wooded area. The sunlight filters through the foliage, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere.
Mountain Bike Trails
What makes a trail a trail? Part II.
Jul 5, 2007
  4
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Mountain Bike Trails
Continental Divide Trail at risk
Jul 4, 2007
  2
A narrow dirt path winding through a lush green forest, surrounded by tall trees and dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves. The ground is covered with fallen leaves and small rocks, creating a natural, serene atmosphere.
Culture
FATS is PHAT!
Jul 3, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Mountain Bike Trails
Top 100 MTB Trails in the World
Jun 29, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Culture
Adaptive mountain biking festival at Keystone last weekend
Jun 28, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Mountain Bike Trails
What makes a trail a trail?
Jun 27, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Culture
IMBA: Support Mountain Biking at TVA Sites (Southeast)
Jun 26, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Community
Mountain bike valet
Jun 25, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Community
Mountain bike orienteering (MTBO)
Jun 21, 2007
min
A winding dirt path surrounded by green grass and forested hills under a blue sky with scattered clouds. A person is biking along the trail, which forks in the distance.
Mountain Bike Trails
New DH trails at Keystone this summer
Jun 20, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Mountain Bike Trails
Money talks, hikers walk
Jun 19, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Community
Singletracks is moving
Jun 15, 2007
min
A modern bicycle featuring a unique bamboo frame design with a sleek, minimalist aesthetic. The bike has two black wheels, white spokes, and is equipped with green handles. It is positioned on a reflective surface, emphasizing its contemporary style.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
A wooden mountain bike?
Jun 15, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Culture
Mountain biking is dead
Jun 14, 2007
  6
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Community
Lory State Park adds MTB Park
Jun 13, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Culture
Mountain bike weddings
Jun 13, 2007
min
Community
Mountain bike limbo
Jun 12, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Mountain Bike Trails
New singletrack in Savage, MN
Jun 6, 2007
min
This weekend mudhunny and I rode at the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=580">Georgia International Horse Park</a> (GIHP) trails in Conyers, GA (ya know, the 1996 Olympic mountain bike course) and had a blast. The trails weren't what I expected at all but I'm glad we made it out. <img width="250" height="186" id="image386" alt="img_6307.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6307.jpg" /> <img width="250" height="187" id="image388" alt="img_6303.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/img_6303.jpg" /> When we arrived Sunday morning we were surprised to see that the parking area was fairly busy. It turns out there was some kind of cyclocross clinic happening and the trails themselves were actually pretty deserted. Riders have to purchase a permit to use the trails and at 5 bucks a person it ain't cheap. I mean, this is mountain biking after all, not golf and the GIHP is no country club. Makes a singletracks annual subscription seem like a bargain ;) After paying $10 for the two of us to ride we at least expected to see evidence of recent trail maintenance but instead we found patchy "skid holes" on the steep descents and poor signage at the trailhead area. There were no maps (posted or otherwise) and we got horribly lost (along with another group of riders) trying to find the trails on the other side of the parkway. The GIHP is a great place to hold races and 24 hour events so the trails do get abused a bit but I'd suggest taxing the race organizers (and ultimately event participants) rather than small groups of weekend riders like us. Aside from the management of the trail I gotta say this place rocks (literally). The trails were much more challenging than I imagined they would be but that shouldn't be surprising since they were the site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition. Steep climbs and off-camber granite descents make this a challenging course even for the world's best mountain bikers. For those of you keeping track it's also the setting for the heart pounding final race in <a href="http://www.24-solo.com/">24 Solo</a>. Yep, these trails are on hallowed ground and you can almost feel the pain radiating from the granite under tire. GIHP is just one of those places you gotta ride at least once to see what it's about. There's really nothing like it in the state and I'd venture to say it's pretty unique to the entire east coast. If you have a singletracks subscription and decide to head out at least you'll be prepared with a map!
Community
Triangle Off Road Cyclists (TORC) Fat Tire Festival: June 9
Jun 6, 2007
min