Most peaks in Montana’s Bitterroot Range fall within the Bitterroot-Selway Wilderness boundary. Because of this, local riders rarely have the chance to experience summiting a peak. Ward Mountain, southwest of Hamilton, Mont., is an exception. Ward Mountain Trail is a six-mile out-and-back ride with nearly 5,000 feet of elevation gain and impressive views of the […]
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Mill Creek Trail is a fast, fun descent near Highway 12, south of Missoula, Mont. The four-mile trail can be shuttled or ridden as part of a 16.6-mile loop, with an optional extension up to Carlton Ridge. Mill Creek is worth checking out because although it’s easily accessed from Missoula and Lolo, the narrow trail
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Seemingly out of place amongst the sky-scraping skier’s paradise of the Canadian Purcells and Rockies, the Upper Columbia Valley of eastern British Columbia is a spring escape for Calgarians itching for early-season tee times and wine tastings. But it’s also nurturing a quietly intense mountain biking community from a base in the Bavarian-inspired tourist town
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Ride Dynamics in Spokane offers mountain biking lessons and instruction to riders of all experience and skill levels. Kyle Springer, owner and instructor of Ride Dynamics, began riding in college to get across campus faster. The challenges provided by trail riding appealed to Springer, and the hills surrounding the campus provided ample opportunity for him
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Last season I had conquered the rock rolls and jump lines at Beacon Hill, memorized every rock and root section at Mt. Spokane and ridden myself into boredom at the other local Spokane riding areas. For the trails in my immediate surroundings, I had reached a peak. I wanted a new challenge that would test
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Some of North America’s best mountain biking trails are in Rossland, B.C., with trails for all skill levels, shuttles, clinics, and tours.
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One-hundred fifty years ago, get-rich-quick schemers struck gold in what is now Helena in southwest Montana. More recently, the dry, fir-adorned foothills flanking Montana’s capital have produced riches for mountain bikers. Tucked in a “banana belt” on the dry east slope of the Continental Divide, about a five hour drive from Spokane, Helena sees a
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All the hub bub about the Spokane cycling scene seems to focus on commuting and road biking. The city may be counting cyclists at specified intersections and logging the miles on Bike to Work Week (and month) but who’s counting the downhill riders on Beacon Hill? Who’s tracking the mountain bikers sprawled across Riverside State
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The AP reported today that the Bush administration is considering a rules change that would make it easier for mountain bikers to access national park land. The IMBA is cheering the idea. An environmental group I’ve never heard of is questioning it in the AP story. What do you think? Have you ever heard of
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Parents, are you tired of letting your kids run/ride/paddle circles around you? Then take a hint from Doug Minor, two-time State Masters Champion in downhill mountain biking, and get back on the bike yourself. When Minor’s son got into mountain biking a few years ago, the former motorcycle racer decided to try to keep up.
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