What a great day at Mountain Creek Bike Park in Vernon NJ. It was just our luck that late in the afternoon they finally opened the Lower Tempest jump line. It’s been a long time coming, but I am glad it is finally done. We got to put down some of the first tracks and … Continue reading Lower Tempest Revealed “So New, It’s Got Grass!” – Just Ride Ep. 8
With the edition of Upper Empire Blue Mountain in Palmerton PA officially has an advanced level jump/flowline from top to bottom. In this episode of Just Ride, Dan and I headed to Blue Mt in Palmerton, PA to check out the newly created Upper Empire. It did not disappoint! Sure it was still the same … Continue reading Blue Mountain Bike Park: Upper Empire put this place back on the map! – Just Ride Ep 7
As my skill level progressed and my riding style improved the types of trails I began seeking out also changed. And while the trail kings were great for cross-country style trails and intermediate tech, I found they weren’t able to keep up in the heavy gnar and bigger features. So I made the switch to … Continue reading Continental Der Baron: Enduro tires that deliver at a high level on a consistent bases!
The Shimano AM9 is a lightweight, comfortable, enduro style mountain bike shoe, that will take on anything you throw at it. If you liked the original Shimano AM901 I am happy to report they have not changed much in the new Shimano AM902. The updates include a few design tweaks to the toe box, lace … Continue reading Shimano AM9: The Best Enduro MTB Shoes You Never Heard Of!
If you are looking for a progressive bike park in Virginia definitely check out Bryce Resort. They have runs for riders of all skill levels, from beginner friendly tables to full send drops and gaps. Welcome to another episode of Fly to ride. In this video Per and I headed down to Bryce Resort, in … Continue reading Bryce Resort: My favorite Bike Park in Virginia – Fly to Ride Ep 2
A fun adventure that started with a flight to North New Jersey for an awesome mountain bike ride at Jungle Habitat. With our mountain bikes stacked in the back of Per’s V-Tail we left Brandywine Airport for a 30 min flight to Greenwood Lake Airport. The trail head was just mins from the airport making … Continue reading Welcome to the Jungle we’ve got fun and planes – Fly to ride Jungle Habitat
If you are mountain biker looking for a light weight, slim and aggressively styled helmet I would seriously consider the Impala. The adjustable visor can now accommodate goggles so this could be a great option for Enduro riders too. It works well for short punchy mtb rides, as well as long days in the saddle. … Continue reading Lazer Impala Mountain Bike & Enduro Helmet
The Whiskey Run is a great way to add a few more miles of flowy singletrack to Smedley Park, in Springfield PA. There have been some changes in the last year, and I will cover the new detour in this video. So pour yourself a hot cup of coffee, sit back in your favorite chair … Continue reading MTB Smedley Park: Whiskey Run “2021 Bootleggers” – Just Ride Ep 5
Many of you already know about the mountain biking at Smedley Park in Springfield PA, but did you know there are tons of trails right next door in Crum Woods? I will be highlighting “Rebel Yale” in this video. So pour yourself a hot cup of coffee, sit back in your favorite chair and enjoy. … Continue reading Crum Woods: The Yale Trails “The Smedley you didn’t know” – Just Ride Ep 4
This place has it all! Big rock rollers, challenging skinnies and features to test your grit. So pour yourself a hot cup of coffee and come along on another Sunday ride with my buddies and me at Mount Penn in Reading PA. In this episode of the mtbing “Just Ride Series” I take my Carver … Continue reading Janky MTB Goodness at Mt Penn – Just Ride Ep 2
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