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
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
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 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…
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
With tire prices sky rocketing over the last couple years I started looking for a less expensive option. I found these on Amazon and decided to give them a shot, and I gotta tell you these tires are awesome! They perform just as good, if not better than my Continental Der Baron's I was running … Continue reading The American Classic Basanite is a great $50 MTB tire! But are they worth the wait?
It's the video you didn't know you needed! There are so many videos on MTB technique, but not that much on mindset. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you achieve that flowsate when tackling big features like jumps, drops, slabs and skinnies. https://youtu.be/1izecvPmnj4 Progression is something we all strive for, and the … Continue reading Mountain Bike Mindset: Full Commit! Tips to tackle technical trails, drops, slabs and skinnies
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