Tag: mountain biking

Sunrise to Sunset Park City Adventures on the Summer Solstice

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The summer solstice, the longest day of the year, the beginning of the summer season, but most importantly 15 hours and 5 minutes of daylight! For the first time in my life I finally accomplished a goal I had in the back of my head. That goal was to be outside, in the mountains, from sun-up to sun-down, utilizing every minute of daylight that I long for in those cold, dark winter months. This stemmed from a video I saw, many years ago, of someone surfing at sunrise on the Oregon coast, then followed by some biking, and eventually a …

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Visiting the Bentonville, Arkansas Mountain Biking Mecca

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An amusement park for mountain bikers! That is the best way I can describe my visit to Bentonville, Arkansas. With millions of dollars being funded to develop mountain biking trails and accommodations for bike access, this place is catering to the adventure seeking tourists, as well as real mountain bikers alike. On my first ride here, I looked down at my computer after hitting a few trails, out of breath, and an ear to ear smile, and realized I had only been riding for 13 minutes. With the minimal public space and forests they have near town, Friends of Arkansas …

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6 Hours in Frog Hollow // First Endurance Mountain Bike Race

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When your buddy, Nate, asks you to sign up for a spring-time 6 Hour endurance mountain bike race in the Southwestern Utah Desert, you recall the minimal amount of miles you’ve ridden this winter and say, “No.” But then, you rethink about it, and misunderstand the request because obviously he inferred we’d be racing as a team, so only required to race for half the time. This gets you more interested, starting to put more miles in on the bike in winter, and even a little excited. Only for him to slam that door and let me know that we’re …

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Finally Finished My Adventure Map

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Inspired by RoadTripRyan’s adventure map, detailing the locations of all of his experiences in the greater Utah area. I finally decided compile all 400+ posts into a map of my own. For the past ten years, it’s shocking to see all the places I’ve written about in that time. Looking back at my first posts detailing trip to New Orleans and EDM concerts that I’d travel to, all the way to the countless adventures in the mountains around the world. From reviews of hostels in Iceland to reviews of my favorite backcountry skis, the BD Helios 105s. I’d like to …

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Endless Pursuit of Trying Everything Once

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We only get to live this one, short life. Right? Being realistic with myself, even at the less-than ripe young age of 33, I won’t be able to do everything I want, nor see every place in the world. It’s a sad realization, but an honest one at that. Will I climb Mount Everest, race the Leadville 100, or sail around the world? Who knows. Even though I won’t be able to check off all my goals in life, I am damn sure going to try to cross off as many things as possible. As my grandfather used to tell …

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South Lake Tahoe // Can’t Decide if Summer or Winter is Better for Outdoor Activities

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California is many things, and ugly is not one of them. Over the past 6 years we’ve found ourselves driving Westward for at least one trip a year. Barely scratching the surface, I’d say we’ve seen a ton for someone who doesn’t live there. Been up and down the coast visiting the beautiful beaches, walked through the giant Redwoods, rock climbed the boulders in Joshua Tree National Park, and wandered the mountain towns in Northern California. Though we haven’t checked off Yosemite, I think one destination has got to be near the top spot in California. And that is Lake …

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Endless Adventure Opportunities in Hood River, Oregon

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I first visited Hood River 4 years ago on a road trip through Oregon with our friends during the summer of 2020, and it was such an eye opening experience. I had never seen anything like it. Hood River wasn’t a beach town, it wasn’t a mountain town, it wasn’t a populated city center, it was somewhere mixed in between all of them. A place that wind sport lovers flock to in droves during the warmer months of the calendar. Better still, on the outskirts of town, Hood River has that perfect Pacific Northwest mountain biking scene and volcano skiing. …

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Ultimate Guide for Racing the Downieville Classic Mountain Bike Race | All Mountain

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The Downieville Classic offers a unique mountain biking experience with a challenging Cross-Country race followed by a thrilling Downhill race, all set in a charming small town. Participants enjoy a lively post-race party, camping options, and a vibrant local atmosphere. The weekend promises adventure, fun, and lasting memories for all riders.

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For the Love of Gravel Biking

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I’ll never forget the conversation I had with my friend Bill, shortly after getting my first gravel bike. It was the Trek 920, and I fell in love with how I could ride from my place, on the road, to any trail system in town, and go for a mountain bike ride as well! I told him, “This bike is amazing, without the suspension, it makes even the easiest of trails fun and exciting!” He responded, bluntly, with, “Yeah, its’s nothing new. Gravel bikes are exactly like the mountain bikes of the 90s, which were already awesome!” He had a …

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Salt Lake vs Park City | Where to Live for the Best Outdoor Adventures | Mountain Biking + Downhill MTB (Part 3)

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Trying to compare the opportunities to go mountain biking in Salt Lake City versus Park City! Either way, there are endless opportunities, but there is a clear winner here! People that live in Salt Lake City believe that Park City is just another suburb of Salt Lake. The locals that live in Park City know that’s simply not true. And so it goes, the endless debate (and rivalry) on which town/city is better to live in. Either Park City, where the mountains are at your fingertips because you live in the mountains, or Salt Lake City that sits right at …

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