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
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
If you’re looking to progress your mountain biking skills, or a fun activity to do with the whole family check out the Phoenixville Bike Park. With the cooperation of the Phoenixville Borough, the folks at “More Kids On Bikes” teamed up with Dirt Sculpt to create an awesome bike park at Reservoir Park featuring beginner, … Continue reading Progress your mountain biking skills at the Phoenixville Bike Park
This place blew my mind! If you love riding big slabs and technical terrain then Debacle, On Your Marc, and Myx Monster, at Blue Mountain Reserve in New York has you covered. https://youtu.be/mPmXrCP11HI Located in Peekskill NY, this park boasts 28 miles of great MTB trails surrounded by massive glacial formations. And while there are … Continue reading The most intense slabs in New York! Mountain biking Blue Mountain Reserve – Just Ride Ep. 27
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?
Glen Park in Stroudsburg, PA is a favorite riding spot among many enduro mountain bike racers. As one of the stops on the Maxxis Eastern States Cup, there were a few riders pre-riding the course. Having never ridden there before, Dan and I ran into two guys, Evan and Sean, who were gracious enough to … Continue reading Met some fast guys while mountain biking at Glen Park and struggled to keep up – Just Ride Ep. 24
With killer tech lines, exhilarating downhills and challenging features, Rocky Ridge Park in York PA is one of my new favorite mountain bike destinations. https://youtu.be/4ub_zvT3cn4 Although this is a relatively small park it packs a serious punch. You can expect to get about 12 to 15 miles and 2200 ft of climbing. Dan and I … Continue reading The hits keep coming! Mountain biking at Rocky Ridge Park in York, Pennsylvania – Just Ride Ep. 23
If you ever wanted to get someone excited about mountain biking this is the place to do it. Located on the outskirts of Scottsdale AZ, this trail network is part of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. These multi-use trails cater to riders of all skills levels making it fun for families and intermediate riders. But there … Continue reading Brown’s Ranch has something for mountain bikers of all skill levels – Just Ride Ep. 21
Here are 10 essential items every mountain biker should carry on a ride. I also included 8 non-essential favorites for longer rides. Now to be fair, the complete list of things that I carry varies on where I’m riding, and how long I will be out for. But the 10 products listed below are always … Continue reading 10 things you shouldn’t mountain bike without, plus a few of my favorites
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