If you are looking for fast flowy mountain bike trails, West End Regional Park (WERP) in Saylorsburg PA has the goods. Although it’s not considered a technical place to ride, the faster you go the harder, and more fun, it gets. I had a blast on my single speed following Dan Brodeen from Speakeasy Bikes. … Continue reading WERP speed: Finding the flow in flat turns – West End Regional Park, PA – Just Ride Ep. 34
If you are looking for progressive MTB jump lines and miles of smiles, then Allaire State Park in New Jersey has you covered. All of the trail side features are optional which makes this place ideal for riders of all skill levels. And the terrain is a mix of sand and dirt so it will … Continue reading Jump lines and fist bumps, so much fun – Allaire State Park, NJ – Just Ride Ep. 33
Nothing is worse than coming back from a ride only to find out that wind noise has rendered your footage unusable. As a mountain bike content creator, I rely heavily on POV and action cam footage. And after experimenting with a few options, I found the Rycote Micro Windjammer to be extremely effective at reducing … Continue reading Stop wind noise from ruining your POV action cam footage with the Rycote Windjammer
Dan and I took a ride to see all the new skinnies on a trail called Twisted Sister at Mt Penn in Reading PA. The difficulty level ranged from beginner to expert, including one that was over 30 ft long, 3 ft off the ground, with a high consequence teeter totter built in. https://youtu.be/uasNAMRzy1A I’m … Continue reading Tips to help you conquer difficult skinnies on your MTB – Featuring Twisted Sister on Mt Penn
Little Gunpowder Falls is how Maryland does mountain bike flow! The fast single track will have you smiling from ear to ear. And if you need a little more spice there are plenty of trail side features throughout to keep you on your toes. In fact, I think this place will be ideal for riders … Continue reading How Maryland does mountain bike flow – Little Gunpowder Falls – Just Ride Ep. 32
Dan and I are excited to announce a new mountain bike podcast called “Ride and Laugh” where we discuss all things mountain biking, including tips, mindset, nutrition, fitness, and a whole lot more. It’s a MTB podcast created by mountain bikers, for mountain bikers! https://www.youtube.com/@RideLaughPodcast This project has been many years in the making. Find … Continue reading Ride and Laugh Mountain Bike Podcast
This place just keeps getting better and better! We joined up with Josh from Slanted Ground for an epic day of mountain biking at Rocky Ridge Park in York PA. https://youtu.be/lpkcX1k14ck This ride had everything from gnarly downhills, big drops, and techy slabs. I even found a lot of new stuff to play on thanks … Continue reading Slanted GroundIt keeps getting better! Slanted Ground group ride at Rocky Ridge Park – Just Ride Ep. 31
Mountain biking and trail running in 2023 has been awesome, but it also had its challenges. Let’s give out some awards, reflect on the past, and talk about what’s coming up in the future for the channel. Finally, we’ll close it out with some of this year’s best outtakes and bloopers. https://youtu.be/kbwm6B0pYOQ This video, and … Continue reading TrailSage 2023 Traily Awards & Bloopers – Plus a full recap and future goals
The Salomon Pulsar Trail is a playful and responsive neutral running shoe that I think will work well for most trail runners. I spent the last few months testing these shoes on the technical terrain I love to run on and put them through my usual battery of test. https://youtu.be/tWfIwO-tu3g The lightweight and fit make … Continue reading The Salomon Pulsar Trail is a playful responsive shoe that will work well for most trail runners
Four parks in one ride! In true Connecticut form this ride had everything from big rocks to techy gardens. But be prepared to work hard on your MTB because they make you earn every feature. Starting from Hemlock Hills and Bennett’s Pond we used Lebowitz-Knapp Preserve to reach Seth Low in Pierrepont State Park. Check … Continue reading Connecticut Rocks! Hemlock Hills to Seth Low – Mountain Bike CT – Just Ride Ep. 30
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