Tag: singletrack tourism

Going the Distance

Going the Distance

No matter what we did all weekend, we always seemed to have a lot of fun. As one of the key ingredients to building great trail communities, RAT is already wise beyond their years. Our visit was nicely wrapped inside the inaugural, and certain to be legendary, RAT-fest. Festivities included bike demos, live music and auction, kid’s clinic, and group rides. This is just the kind of fun thatt RAT can use to bring new people into the fold, build relationships, and create future leaders.

 

Views from the Upper Deck

Views from the Upper Deck

With only two visits to go we achieved another milestone in our Trail Care Crew travels – the highest visit. At 10,200 feet, Leadville Colorado is in the heart of the Rockies and home to the Cloud City Wheelers.

 

Santa Fe, NM: The Little Things

Santa Fe, NM: The Little Things

After a Trail Care Crew in 2010, a group of dedicated fat tire enthusiasts set out to make an already successful trails community even better. It’s no surprise that TCC Lommele ( go Steve and Morgan!) did their little things well and inspired the formation of the Santa Fe Fat Tire Society. Since last July SFFTS has been following their vision and working towards putting Santa Fe on the mountain bike map.

 

Prescott, Arizona: Bucket List

Prescott, Arizona: Bucket List

During the rest of our time in Prescott we focused on Trails and Rides/Social. We rolled into town early to attend Pint Nite, PMBA’s 2nd annual fundraiser (remember, they formed last spring…). It was great to kick back and hang with a very energized and friendly mountain bike community. It was all about being together and celebrating trails. This fall they are hosting The WonderSchlutt, a festival full of riding Prescott’s outstanding trails.

 

Spring in the Sierras

Spring in the Sierras

We rolled into the Tahoe Area on the heels of a very successful MTB Trails Conference that took place last October. It was an event that brought together the mountain bike community, the US Forest Service, and many other interested and dedicated parties. One significant outcome was the resurgence of TAMBA, the Tahoe Area Mountain Bike Association. We were happy to spend our final weekend in California helping everyone keep the momentum going.

 

Palm Springs, CA: Join the Parade!

Palm Springs, CA: Join the Parade!

During the most recent visit on our southern California tour we worked with BLM, City of Palm Desert and local advocates in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. It was a great opportunity to team up with a federal land agency that is very open to providing quality mountain bike experiences.

 

Ride Log: Santos Trails

Ride Log: Santos Trails

Overview: The Santos Trail System is surprisingly diverse and a must-see for any mountain biker. There are plenty of fun and swoopy trails; there is also …

 

Anniston, Alabama: World-Class in Your Backyard

Anniston, Alabama: World-Class in Your Backyard

Vistas aren’t Coldwater’s greatest asset; it’s the proximity to Anniston’s diverse population is what will make the project phenomenal. Several neighborhoods adjacent to the mountain will have access to a multitude of trail experiences. Imagine a group of kids and adults alike who will have world-class trails out their backdoor…

 

Great Places to Ride: Mulberry Gap

Great Places to Ride: Mulberry Gap

We spent two days exploring the Pinhoti Trail (1,2, and 3). It was awesome and found a place on our list of favorite places to ride. For those non-believers out West, there are real mountains here and they are filled with the kind of riding that you love; long climbs and longer descents on tight, flowy, fun singletrack. In our three rides we only scratched the surface of what’s available.

 

Frederick, MD: The Future of Mountain Biking

Frederick, MD: The Future of Mountain Biking

Predicting the future of mountain biking is both exciting and challenging. It’s a sport that has many opportunities. For us, the future means more people on two wheels, riding on natural surface trails…Our visit to Frederick was a glimpse into the future as we might see it unfold. Like our visit to Duluth, we had the opportunity to use our full complement of TCC ‘tools’…