News & Events
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Tracy Paradise, From OTM wants YOU to ride Monarch!
Monarch Singletrack In Victoria, MN has been getting a lot of attention! See why this trail has quickly become a Twin Cities Favorite!More...
Manuals: Going Up!
Manuals are one of the most exciting, fun, and useful techniques in mountain biking. Not only does a manual look cool and make you feel...
Switchbacks: Downhill Cornering
Steep switchbacks can be some of the most challenging mountain bike riding. They can also be some of the most fun and hold the potential...
Choose Your Ride: Different Bikes for Different Trails
Hardtails, 29ers, full-sus, fatties… There are different types of mountain bikes for virtually every type of riding. The massive variety...
Wear What You Want
What do you wear when you ride your bike? This is a question that can cause anxiety for everyone from diehard cyclists to first-time...
Mountain Biking Tips for Beginners
With the season in full swing, one thing is clear: It’s time to ride. Whether you’ve been mountain biking for years or are about to hit...
Growing Up On The Trail
I’ll humbly admit that local McCall Idaho trail days were simply a source of socialization when I was younger. My 8-year-old self wasn’t a...
Trail Etiquette
Mountain biking is pure heart-pounding, adrenaline-pumping fun. There’s no greater feeling of freedom than when you’re out there ripping...
Fat’s Where It’s At: 5 Reasons Why We Love Fat Biking
Since 2005 when Surly Bikes debuted the Pugsley, the first mass-produced fat bike, fat biking has grown exponentially in our home state of...
Winter Training: Skills
To round out our four-part series on winter training, it’s time to dig into skills! We’ve covered endurance training and strength work to...
Winter Training: Strength
In our last OTM blog we looked at cardiovascular training for your winter program. Next up we’ll be considering a strength program to help...
Winter Training: Endurance & Cardio
In my first blog I wrote about three areas of reflection and possible improvement for the winter: Endurance, Strength, and Skills. So,...
Winter Training: Why Should I?
Summer and fall are well in the rear-view mirror, and we’re smack dab in the depths of winter. Daylight is in short supply, so why not...
Winter Bike Storage
Follow these steps to make sure your bike has a cozy hibernation and is ready to rip come springtime:
Building More Than Trails
Our hope is that youth participating in OTM programs gain leadership skills and come to understand the power of teamwork and creative problem solving, and that they are moved by a sense of pride and accomplishment in seeing large projects through to completion.
Thankful For The Trail
2020... Safe to say we’ll remember this one. With all of the political, pandemic, and economic crises that have left their mark on pretty...
Bikes Mean Business: Duluth
As Interstate 35 makes its way into Northern Minnesota, the pavement bends to the east and crests a hill that offers one of the most...
The Art of Trail Building
Each of our mountain bike trail projects comes to life through the vision and skill of expert trail builders. Over the past few years, we’ve been fortunate enough to work with Progressive Trail Design on builds across the country.
What to Pack For Mountain Biking
Different mountain biking adventures call for different essential items. Our goal with this list is to start you off with a solid foundation that will make any ride as smooth as possible.
Three Ways to Support Local Mountain Bike Trails
Whether you live near established trail systems or don’t have any trails close to home yet, you have the power to support the sport and expand opportunities in your community. Here are three ways you can start supporting mountain bike trails today…

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