When is a slab just a cliff? We checked out some of the steepest slabs at Natalie on our mountain bikes and were blown away!! Huge thank you to Aaron and his crew for showing us around. https://youtu.be/Q_gveSOeqY4 Mountain biking in Pennsylvania just got a whole lot more exciting. If you like tech lines, big … Continue reading Riding The Steepest Gnarliest Slabs at Natalie on My MTB – Roaring Creek, PA – Just Ride Ep. 36
If you’re looking for some airtime and big sends check out Ceres Park in New Jersey. With gaps jumps and drops this place is an advanced mountain bike progression playground! https://youtu.be/F_XlAxV_9Jw What an amazing ride! We were lucky enough to have two amazing tour guides in Brian from @brian_on_a_bike, and Steve from @BentSpokesMTB, to show … Continue reading Airtime and Big Sends, Advanced MTB Progression Playground! – Ceres Park, NJ – Just Ride Ep. 35
The Tectonite is another great aggressive trail tire from American Classic that won’t break the bank! The ramped center knobs and deep shoulder lugs gives this tire a nice presence on the trail and inspires confidence when the terrain gets spicy. I would have no problem recommending it to anyone looking for a front specific … Continue reading Tectonite – Another great sub $50 aggressive trail tire from American Classic
I got a chance to demo the Specialized Turbo Levo Pro for 3 days and I was completely blown away! This was my first experience with an electric mountain bike and I was excited to see what all the hype was about and it did not disappoint. https://youtu.be/4rupO3KSMHg On Day 1 Dan and I took … Continue reading Levo Up Your Game! – Final thoughts on the Specialized Turbo Levo Pro and my ebike experience
Mt Penn in Reading PA continues to impress and amaze! Our Sunday mountain bike ride took us through some of our favorite features and a few new ones including 1 in 10, Sam Malone, Rock Bridge, John’s Rock, Coach, and the Scorpion and Dee Snider skinnies. Most of these features are rated black and should … Continue reading This mountain is amazing!!! Stoke level was through the roof – MTB Mt Penn [FTR Series]
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
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