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Mountain Bike Trails
Bull Mountain and Jones Creek Ridge
Sep 4, 2007
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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
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Interbike 2007: I'm there
Aug 31, 2007
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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
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Bad mountain bike crash at Nisene Marks
Aug 30, 2007
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GPS helps save injured mountain biker
Aug 29, 2007
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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
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To catch a bike thief
Aug 28, 2007
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Mountain Bike Trails
Georgia International Horse Park: Site of 1996 Olympics MTB
Aug 27, 2007
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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
Mountain Bike Trails
Epic trail construction: Israel
Aug 24, 2007
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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
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MTB News Round Up: August 23, 2007
Aug 23, 2007
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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
Mountain Bike Trails
Too good to be true: Free lift-serviced downhill!
Aug 22, 2007
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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
Mountain Bike Trails
What makes a mountain bike trail difficult?
Aug 21, 2007
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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
Mountain Bike Trails
Yellow River and missing socks
Aug 20, 2007
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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
Mountain Bike Trails
New MTB trails could be coming to your area: Speak up!
Aug 17, 2007
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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
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MTB gear evolution with Lennard Zinn
Aug 16, 2007
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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
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Mountain bike deaths
Aug 15, 2007
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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
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Landis takes 2nd at Leadville
Aug 14, 2007
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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
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Armstrong flakes on Leadville (again)
Aug 9, 2007
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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.
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When biking, heat stroke is no joke
Aug 8, 2007
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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
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Mountain Bike News
Aug 7, 2007
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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
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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
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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.
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First Ever Colorado Trail Race
Jul 25, 2007
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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
Culture
Dangers of Mountain Biking in Canada
Jul 24, 2007
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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
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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.
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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.
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O&P Extremity Games Start Today
Jul 19, 2007
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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
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Want to guide a MTB tour of France? Not unless you're French
Jul 18, 2007
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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
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Team IMBA: 24 Hours of Moab
Jul 16, 2007
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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Expanding our mountain bike reviews
Jul 13, 2007
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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
Culture
New look, same great taste
Jul 12, 2007
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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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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
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World Mountain Biking Bog Snorkelling Championship
Jul 9, 2007
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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
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
I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
Mountain Bike Trails
Continental Divide Trail at risk
Jul 4, 2007
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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.
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FATS is PHAT!
Jul 3, 2007
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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
Mountain Bike Trails
Top 100 MTB Trails in the World
Jun 29, 2007
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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
Culture
Adaptive mountain biking festival at Keystone last weekend
Jun 28, 2007
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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
Mountain Bike Trails
What makes a trail a trail?
Jun 27, 2007
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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
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IMBA: Support Mountain Biking at TVA Sites (Southeast)
Jun 26, 2007
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I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
Community
Mountain bike valet
Jun 25, 2007
min
I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
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
I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
Mountain Bike Trails
Money talks, hikers walk
Jun 19, 2007
min
I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
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
I've had fond memories of <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=562">Bull Mountain</a> over the past 8 years and Monday I decided to see how my memories compared to reality. We got up to the trails early and found only two other cars in the parking lot but at least there weren't any horse trailers around. Mudhunny and I have always ridden the loop clockwise so we started the climb on the washed out and eroded singletrack. <div style="text-align: center"><img style="width: 470px;height: 352px" id="image393" alt="bull.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bull.jpg" /></div> The climbing felt about the same and believe it or not the trails didn't seem to be much worse off than when we last rode them 8 years ago (not to say they aren't horribly eroded). We took the Bear Hare loop but we weren't sure if that was the right option (turns out it was) and had a nice break at the top of the climb to admire the 80s Huffy bikes hanging from the trees. The downhill was steep and challenging and we really opened things up on the overgrown roadbed descent. Down at the big creek crossing (you know the one) we were confused about which gravel road to take (hint: take the right fork after you cross the creek) and we really got lost around the cabins. It's a shame the trails aren't better marked, we found ourselves looking for bike tire tracks in the sand to find our way. After the loop we at lunch in the car then I headed out on the Jones Creek Ridge trail to check it out. The scenery was nice but once again I could have used some better signage (how the heck does trail 1J go left and right at the same intersection?). I eventually found myself making a loop using the singletrack and FR 77, not what was intended but a nice ride nonetheless. We'll definitely be back up to the Bull Mountain area soon to check out the Turner Creek loop, hopefully it will have a bit less evidence of horse use than Bull Mountain and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1965">Jones Creek Ridge</a> ;)
Culture
Mountain biking is dead
Jun 14, 2007
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