I originally took up mountain biking in 2000 at the age of 35 because I spent all summer whining that I couldn't ski. However, the addiction soon took over and I now ride knobbies much more than I ride sticks. I'm a classic short attention span kind of guy and would generally ride an average trail for the first time than a great trail for the second time, and I will take every opportunity I can, short of ignoring the commitments of my family and day job, to seek out new trails, which is why my trails ridden list is so long.
Deschutes National Forest is home to some of the best mountain bike trails in Central Oregon! The popular city of Bend functions as the primary hub for mountain biking in the region, with popular trails like the Phil's Area, Mount Bachelor bike park, and The Lair.
on Nov 8, 2017
The 5 best mountain bike trails in Colombia include the Choachi/Ubaque/Caqueza Loops and the Simon Bolivar Flow Trail.
on Nov 3, 2017
The Los Padres National Forest near Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo, California, offers great mountain biking on trails like West Cuesta Ridge, Little Pine Mountain, and Romero Canyon
on Oct 26, 2017
These are five of the best mountain bike trails in the country of France, ranging from the Alps, to the Pyrenees, to the island of Corsica.
on Oct 19, 2017
Father and son begin their first descent of 14,110ft Pikes Peak Along with the guiding, mentoring, nurturing, disciplining, and demanding a father does in hopes of…
on Oct 12, 2017
The Pike National Forest is home to some of the best--and most popular--mountain bike trails in Colorado.
on Oct 5, 2017
On September 14th, Tim Watkins, a popular, longstanding member of the southern Colorado mountain bike community, set out to ride one of his hometown trails near the small town of Monument, just…
on Sep 19, 2017
Discover five of the best mountain bike trails in the state of New Hampshire.
on Sep 19, 2017
Five must-ride bike trails in Maine, including the Carrabassett Valley trail system, Mt. Agamenticus, Camden Snow Bowl, and Bradbury Mountain State Park.
on Sep 15, 2017
Serious backcountry awaits on the Twentymile Creek Trail Prologue: Finding a Semi-Hidden Gem When I go on a quest to find my next mountain biking destination, I'm…
on Sep 14, 2017
Photo: j3n53r, via Flickr Creative Commons Those who have had the opportunity to visit Deutschland know the many historical and cultural treasures that lie within. From…
on Sep 7, 2017
These are five of the best mountain bike trails in Alberta, Canada. From Jasper to Canmore and from Kananaskis to Bragg Creek, these are five must-ride Rocky Mountain singletrack trails.
on Aug 29, 2017
Serious mountains make for serious riding in the Italian Alps (photo: Barbonis) Last month, we explored the variety offered by different trail surfaces and configurations, but…
on Aug 24, 2017
Over the last couple decades, I have used a variety of pedals from many manufacturers, both widely known and obscure. The one big name that has escaped my cranks until…
on Aug 22, 2017
The Santa Fe National forest is unique in the United States national forest system. It has all the things usually associated with a national forest, but it is also home to one…
on Aug 8, 2017
New legislation aims to make it easier to create National Recreation Areas like West Virginia’s Spruce Knob – Seneca Rocks (photo: Wikipedia) Recent years have seen…
on Aug 3, 2017
Quality singletrack and excellent scenery abound at Utah's Dead Horse State Park (photo: Scott Anderson) Where do you ride? I don't mean which trails, but on…
on Aug 1, 2017
photo: Mountain Biking BC British Columbia: home of the famed and fabled North Shore, freeride epicenter of the mountain biking universe. But BC is far more than just freeride heaven. The 'B'…
on Jul 27, 2017
This "middle" state is anything but middling with its fat tire offerings; here's five trails that provide an excellent cross section of Missouri mountain biking.
on Jul 20, 2017
Play It Cool, Man Some people put a lot more thought into helmet selection than others. For others, as long as there's some kind of barrier between the ol' noggin…
on Jul 19, 2017
Not long after discovering mountain biking and becoming obsessed with the sport, I learned I was to be transferred to... North Dakota! Really? Did the powers that be not realize…
on Jul 13, 2017
photo: Jason Liske I have had the good fortune of needing to travel across Kansas from time to time. I say "good fortune" because I always…
on Jul 6, 2017
No matter what you're riding on, it can be sweet! (photo: Greg Heil) "Variety is the spice of life" goes the old cliché. It is not…
on Jun 29, 2017
For such a small state, Maryland offers a good deal of geographic diversity. Housing the major metropolis of Baltimore and sitting adjacent to Washington D.C., there's lots of population and all…
on Jun 22, 2017
photo: Mark Larson. In billing itself as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," Minnesota is actually selling itself short. It turns out this very watery north country…
on Jun 13, 2017