Whistler’s Alpine Masterpiece: Lord of the Squirrels Trail
I’m crouched off the side of the Flank trail in Whistler, carefully moving individual sticks and leaves while scanning the ground. “Shit. Shhhhhhit! Shhhhhhiiiiiiiiiiiit!!!” I’m looking for two small, black aluminum pieces that make up part of Rocky Mountain’s Ride-9 adjustable suspension system. The bike was in the slackest position when I picked it up …
162 SHARES | 0 COMMENTS | Continue reading »Five2Ride: The Best Bike Trails near Columbus, OH
These are five must ride bike trails in the Columbus, OH area. When visiting Columbus, be sure to check out Alum Creek Phase II, Chestnut Ridge Metro Park, and Mohican State Park.
222 SHARES | 2 COMMENTS | Continue reading »The 10 Best Mountain Bike Trails in Gunnison National Forest
The Gunnison National Forest in Colorado is home to some of the best mountain bike trails in the world, including Trail 401, Doctor Park, and Mt. Crested Butte.
126 SHARES | 2 COMMENTS | Continue reading »Five2Ride: 5 of the Best MTB Trails in New Hampshire
Discover five of the best mountain bike trails in the state of New Hampshire.
47 SHARES | 1 COMMENTS | Continue reading »How to Deal with a Bike Trail Booby Trap
Learn how to identify trail traps and find out what to do if you encounter one on your next mountain bike ride.
338 SHARES | 2 COMMENTS | Continue reading »Five2Ride: 5 of the Best Mountain Bike Trails in Maine
Five must-ride bike trails in Maine, including the Carrabassett Valley trail system, Mt. Agamenticus, Camden Snow Bowl, and Bradbury Mountain State Park.
71 SHARES | 1 COMMENTS | Continue reading »Western Idaho Is McCalling You for a Ride
Prologue: Finding a Semi-Hidden Gem When I go on a quest to find my next mountain biking destination, I’m always on the lookout for a location with killer riding that’s not yet fully-known for its singletrack. The good news is our land is full of such places, places that don’t have the mountain biking rep of Moab …
278 SHARES | 13 COMMENTS | Continue reading »Five2Ride: The Best Bike Trails near St. Louis
The city of St. Louis is located on the banks of the mighty Mississippi river, dotted with rolling hills that are perfect for mountain biking, particularly on the southwest side of the metro area. The Gateway Off Road Cyclists (GORC) work tirelessly to build and maintain dozens of bike trails in the St. Louis area and beyond, giving visitors …
28 SHARES | 1 COMMENTS | Continue reading »Five2Ride: 5 of the Best Bike Trails in Germany
Those who have had the opportunity to visit Deutschland know the many historical and cultural treasures that lie within. From the cosmopolitan metropolises to the medieval walled cities to the verdant, rolling hills that seemingly have an even more magnificent cathedral or castle on every knoll, it’s impossible for even the well-organized visitor to soak …
56 SHARES | 1 COMMENTS | Continue reading »Everything You Need to Know About Mountain Biking Coconino National Forest
Arizona is rad, most mountain bikers will agree. Nothing quite compares to a desert sunset, the black silhouettes of saguaros illuminated by a full moon, or the rare sighting of a gila monster crawling over a rocky patch of decomposed granite. To complete the list of uniquely satiating attributes are a rewarding number of national forests, each …
134 SHARES | 2 COMMENTS | Continue reading »Living on the Edge and Off the Grid at Nipika Mountain Resort
“If you aren’t living on the edge, you’re taking up too much space,” our lead guide, Ryan Kikauka, quipped as we rode quite literally on the edge of a massive gorge near Nipika Mountain Resort in Canada’s Kootenay National Park. Lengthy stretches of the trail followed right along the rim of the gorge, and I …
122 SHARES | 2 COMMENTS | Continue reading »An Introduction to the Epic MTB Destination of Fernie, BC
British Columbia is filthy-rich with mountain bike destinations. One day over lunch I asked our guides, Ryan and Johanna, to tell me what they thought the best under-the-radar mountain bike destinations in BC were. As they started naming off towns left and right, they quickly reached a list of about a dozen spots that were well-worth visiting… …
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