John is an experienced cycling enthusiast and a great asset when it comes to writing skills. He's a Bachelor of Arts and a talented journalist. John is in charge of our blog and writes posts on a variety of cycling-related topics.
The Pasadena Mount Lowe Railway trail is a fun intermediate-level ride that involves steep climbs on your way up and fast descents on your down. The singletrack follows the United States’ only electric traction railroad used to attract tourists between 1893 and 1938 when it was abandoned. The railroad was seven miles ...
Funded by the city of Miami and local businesses, the Virginia Key North Point MTB trail can be enjoyed by both novice and advanced riders. It offers 15 different routes, with the Wild Thing trail being a popular ride if you enjoy punchy climbs and navigating old fallen stumps. If you enjoy cross-country-type trails, ...
Any beginner mountain bike rider willing to progress to the intermediate level cannot go wrong with the Blue Diamond Loop trail. The trail is a mix of tiny drops, hard packs, sand, rock gardens, and moderate climbs and descents to make for a challenging and enjoyable ride. The balance is just right.
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The Pasadena Mount Wilson is a great trail if you’re an adrenaline junkie, with about 5000 feet of separation between the highest and lowest points of the trail. With about eight miles of trail to cover, it’s likely one of the most exciting trails around. It’s even more exciting than the descent on the Mt. Lowe ...
If you are new to mountain biking, you can’t ask for an easier trail than the I-215 West Beltway Trail. It is a 12.4 mi point-to-point trail not far from Las Vegas, Nevada. The surface is paved for bikes, so there’s no bumpy or technical ride. You will not encounter many other riders while exploring this trail, making ...
The Pasadena Sunset Ridge Trail is an exciting short loop for intermediate-level riders with plenty of trail features to keep you on your toes. Riders often start the trail as a downhill ride before climbing up for another exciting descent. It’s also connected to other Mount Lowe ...
The Arroyo Seco is a little-known gem in Pasadena and runs almost parallel to the El Prieto Trail in the area. If you’re from Los Angeles or Pasadena, this is one of the more covered trails in the area, and you get shade for about 60%-70% of the trail. You’ll just have to tough it out for the rest of it. Nevertheless, ...
What is a mountain bike ride without some real challenge along the way? Incomplete adventure! The Cowboy Trails bring exciting challenges to your mountain biking experience when riding uphill and down.
While taking up the challenge of riding on Cowboy Trails, expect highly technical routes that are not very well ...
Are you searching for a mountain biking trail that combines stunning views of lakes, creeks, and forestry? The U.S. National Whitewater Center may just be the right fit for you !
This 72.4-kilometer trail is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, adjacent to the Catawba River. The thrilling bike trails surround the ...
If you’re looking for the ultimate place to practice your new biking skills, Amelia Earhart Park is the place to be. It is one of the best bike trails among 285 mountain bike trails in the greater Florida area, this park offers 19 different trails that will see you enjoying rides off the beaten path. With miles of ...
