Pearl Izumi X Alp Summit MTB shoes

The X-Alp Summit MTB Shoes Have Blown Me Away!  But They Don’t Come Without Downsides

I’ve been riding in the Pearl Izumi X Alp Summit MTB shoes for over a year, testing them in the toughest terrain and conditions around me, and I have been blown away! But I did run into some minor durability issues which we will cover as well. Regardless, I would have no problems recommending this … Continue reading The X-Alp Summit MTB Shoes Have Blown Me Away!  But They Don’t Come Without Downsides

Sedona Bike Skills Park

Vortex Flow Trail: Full Breakdown of the Intermediate Jump Line – Sedona Bike Park

The Vortex trail is the premiere intermediate jump line at Sedona Bike Park. Check out how we break down the trail section by section and session the gap jumps before putting it together for one full run at the end. So much fun! https://youtu.be/FxpA9EbpYHc Trail Details:It’s hard to believe that this trail is labeled “blue” … Continue reading Vortex Flow Trail: Full Breakdown of the Intermediate Jump Line – Sedona Bike Park

2025 Specialized Turbo Levo 4

The New 2025 Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Killed It at Mt Penn – More Power, More Fun!

We took the new Specialized Turbo Levo 4s to Mt Penn and thrashed them on some gnarly tech and sessioned some awesome jump lines. The stronger motor, bigger battery and all the new customization points were noticeable, and I feel make this the ultimate eMTB. https://youtu.be/h5eo6j4o4vU Huge thank you to Keswick Cycles in Paoli for … Continue reading The New 2025 Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Killed It at Mt Penn – More Power, More Fun!

MTB Camp Evans NJ

Progressive MTB Jumps and Ramped Gaps with a Great Crew – Just Ride Ep. 39

Hitting progressive mountain bike jump lines and ramped gaps with a great crew, needless to say the stoke was through the roof on this one! https://youtu.be/FtPJiHlIOnQ This place is special! After a long winter layoff with no jumping, I had no idea how much I would be able to do. But when you have a … Continue reading Progressive MTB Jumps and Ramped Gaps with a Great Crew – Just Ride Ep. 39

2025 Birdsboro Enduro Race

2025 Birdsboro Enduro MTB Race – Presented by Berks Trail Works

Another banger in the books! The 2025 Birdsboro Enduro went off without a hitch and did not disappoint. This was the second enduro MTB race held at Birdsboro Preserve in PA, and even though we got a little rain, that did not stop the riders from absolutely shredding the course. https://youtu.be/7V3jdhkbFTg The race included 5 … Continue reading 2025 Birdsboro Enduro MTB Race – Presented by Berks Trail Works

Stumpjumper 15 on Skyline Trail at Mt Penn

It’s So Planted! – Final Thoughts on The Specialized Stumpjumper 15

I was able to demo the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Expert for three weeks and got to test it on some big jumps and gnarly tech. I was blown away with how well this bike handled everything. The new Stumpy felt incredibly planted and inspired confidence on the trails! https://youtu.be/DA2WWv2s8JI Conditions weren’t optimal, but that allowed … Continue reading It’s So Planted! – Final Thoughts on The Specialized Stumpjumper 15

Big MTB Gaps and Unlimited Stoke! Cold Weather Won’t Keep Us from Jumping - TrailSage

Big MTB Gaps and Unlimited Stoke!  Cold Weather Won’t Keep Us from Jumping – Just Ride Ep. 37

Sending big gap jumps on the mountain bike with the crew at Ceres Park in NJ.  A little cold weather and snow wasn’t going to hold these boys back, they absolutely shredded these trails! https://youtu.be/OcgBx29HVPA When you get an invite to ride with Nik and Steve @BentSpokesMTB at Ceres it doesn’t matter how cold it … Continue reading Big MTB Gaps and Unlimited Stoke!  Cold Weather Won’t Keep Us from Jumping – Just Ride Ep. 37

Mountain Biking The Steepest Slabs at Natalie – Roaring Creek, PA

Riding The Steepest Gnarliest Slabs at Natalie on My MTB – Roaring Creek, PA – Just Ride Ep. 36

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

MTB Ceres Park, NJ

Airtime and Big Sends, Advanced MTB Progression Playground! – Ceres Park, NJ – Just Ride Ep. 35

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

Final thoughts on the Specialized Turbo Levo Pro and my ebike experience

Levo Up Your Game! – Final thoughts on the Specialized Turbo Levo Pro and my ebike experience

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