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Tracy Paradise chats with Rich Drew and talks about the process to make Paradise Playground a reality.

Imagine carving through the Twin Cities landscape, not just on a scenic path, but on a heart-pounding mountain bike adventure. This innovative free trail, brought to you by Three Rivers Park District and One Track Mind Foundation, is unlike anything you've...

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 to be an area for riders to make huge gains in speed and efficiency. If you come upon a tight switchback section with hairpin...

Hardtails, 29ers, full-sus, fatties… There are different types of mountain bikes for virtually every type of riding. The massive variety of wheel sizes, tire widths, frame materials, and suspensions is enough to make anyone’s head spin. For clarity’s sake, we’re...

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 riders. Performance or Comfort? I was asked to share my musings on cycling apparel based on my background in trail building. Maybe...

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 the trails for the first time, I wanted to run down some fundamental mountain biking techniques to help you take your riding to...

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 fan of long hot days with miles upon miles of walking, but at least my friends were there. As the years passed, my trail day...

Mountain biking is pure heart-pounding, adrenaline-pumping fun. There’s no greater feeling of freedom than when you’re out there ripping it up. It’s just you, your two wheels, and the trail. Well, sort of. Even on solo rides deep in the woods when you don’t see...