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
The Magicshine MJ-902s is a powerful all-around bike light perfect for your road and mountain bike. The two LEDs produce 3000 lumens on the brightest setting, and can last up to 14 hours. It’s also waterproof with an IPX6 rating and comes with several mounting options. https://youtu.be/6UTCUobPMUg Magicshine MJ-902shttps://amzn.to/3QVGRyK (Affiliate Link) If you want a … Continue reading A powerful light that’s great for your road or mountain bike – Magicshine MJ-902s
The Specialized 2FO Roost is a sleek lightweight enduro shoe that comes in several colors and is priced right, so I really wanted to like them. Unfortunately, during testing, I uncovered several issues that have left me feeling disappointed. For years I had been wearing the Shimano AM9s, but with the recent price increase I … Continue reading Specialized 2FO Roost Mountain Bike Shoes – I wanted to like them but…
Wet, wild and fun! A little rain couldn’t dampen the mood as the riders braced themselves for an epic day on the trails. This was the first ever enduro race held at Birdsboro Preserve in PA, presented by Berks Trail Works (BTW) with all the proceeds going to The Dirt Therapy Project. https://youtu.be/uOZTYXViNUo If you … Continue reading 2023 Birdsboro Enduro Race hosted by The Dirt Therapy Project – Presented by Berks Trail Works
This place was amazing! We were blown away by the awesome flow tech at Sterling Forest State Park in NY. From flowy fast sections and tricky rock gardens, to huge rock slabs and skinnies, New York had us feeling the stoke. https://youtu.be/KP4U5oDGmFM This place was suggested to us by serval viewers after watching my Ringwood … Continue reading Awesome flow tech right here in New York – MTB Sterling Forest – Just Ride Ep. 29
The Specialized Butcher T7 is a sub $50 dollar tire that definitely lived up to the hype! From hard pack single track, to the loose bumpy terrain at the downhill parks, these tires made me feel confident at speed. And on the slow speed tech lines that I love to ride, they gripped the rock … Continue reading Specialized Butcher T7 – Awesome $50 tire with one major flaw
Building a pump track in the backyard might not be as crazy as you think. Not only will it improve your mountain biking skills and fitness, but it is also a lot of fun for the whole family. I spoke to my friend Dan to find out what goes into taking on an endeavor like … Continue reading Backyard Pumptrack by Sticks & Stones Trailco – Everything you need to know
If you’re looking for a minimal style glove that’s durable and well thought out, I think you’ll like these Giro DNDs. I’ve been using mine for a long time on my MTB, putting them through a battery of tests on the gnarly terrain I love to ride on, and they’ve held up great. https://youtu.be/w-3MGZOU5G8 With … Continue reading Giro DND Gloves – Minimalist mountain bike gloves for enduro and all mountain riders
Looking for an old school freeride destination? Grab your mountain bike and get over to Trumbull in Fairfield County, Connecticut. This place absolutely pushed our limits and had us grinning from ear to ear. https://youtu.be/yZuKBxHBcow Also known as Pequonnock River Valley State Park, these trails boast some of the toughest slabs, drops and tech in … Continue reading Freerider’s paradise right here in Connecticut – MTB Trumbull – Just Ride Ep. 28
Baleaf cycling bib shorts are comfortable, durable, and work well for mountain biking too. And at half the cost, I don’t see myself going back to those expensive high-end bibs. https://youtu.be/KVLbYo2ovJY As a longtime cyclist and mountain biker I spend hours on the saddle every week, and having the right bib shorts is the key … Continue reading Stop paying for overpriced cycling bibs. Baleaf bib shorts are amazing!
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