John Watson
John Watson
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.

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River Bend Park Riverside Loop – Mountain Bike Trail
The River Bend Park Riverside Loop is a beautiful park trail that runs along the American River. It has several paved and unpaved biking and hiking trail options. Besides biking, the loop trail is popular for horseback riding and fishing. It is gentle enough for beginners looking to horn their cycling skills and has ...
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American River Trail – Road and Mountain Bike Trail
The American River Trail, also known as Jedediah Smith memorial trail, is one of the most popular bike paths worldwide. The multi-use trail is paved and runs between the American River and the Sacramento River’s confluence. It is popular because it is the longest purpose-built trails in the U.S. It was voted the best ...
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North Natomas Loop – Mountain Bike Trail
The North Natomas Loop is a network of Sacramento’s neighborhood trails. The trail network is a convenient access to the area’s amenities like parks, schools, and shopping centers. The trail is paved with attractive features like a splash pad for kids and a dog park. It is flat and generally easy. The bike path is ...
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Gateway Oaks Trail: from Natomas Oak Park to Peregrine Park – Mountain Bike Trail
The Gateway Oaks trail is a gentle out-and-back trail suitable for all biking skill levels. It runs north of the Sacramento River and is popular for road biking. Besides road biking, the trail is often crowded with runners and people interested in bird watching and other recreational activities. It is open year-round ...
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Folsom South Canal Recreation Trail – Road Bike Trail
The Folsom South Canal Recreation Trail is a famous paved biking path that parallels the canal. The 15.5-mile biking route is easy, and anyone, including cycling beginners, can handle it. It is open throughout and is popular for birding, running, and biking. It is one of the few trails in California that are ...
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Otero Canyon: from North to Kirtland Air Force Base in the South – Mountain Bike Trail
The Otero Canyon trail is a fantastic out-and-back trail for all biking skill levels. The loop trail is well-signed, and thus easy to follow. It is partly shaded and great in either direction. The trail features a smooth section, rock gardens, and a technical steep pitch near the canyon bottom. Its features are ideal ...
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Mother Miguel (Rockhouse) – Mountain Bike Trail
Mother Miguel is the place to be if you need to flex your advanced biking skills. The difficult trail has enough challenges and rewarding views. The Mother Miguel, aka Rockhouse Trail, is a fantastic out-and-back trail near Chula Vista. It is a ...
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Sandia Mountains Foothill – Mountain Bike Trail
The Sandia Mountains Foothill trail is one of the most fun mountain biking trails in New Mexico. The loop trail is part of the trail network in Sandia Foothills open space park. The trail is a bit technical with a steady climb and brief downhills. We do not recommend it for complete beginners, as you need some ...
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Tunnel Canyon – Mountain Bike Trail
The Tunnel Canyon trail is one of the best long mountain biking trails in New Mexico. It is a great ride if you need an intermediate challenge. We loved how clean and well-maintained it is. The trail has a few steep climbs and rocky sections that require technical preparedness. We recommend bringing a GPS to mark the ...
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Baja Divide: Section 1 – Mountain Bike Trail
The Baja Divide is a multi-use, established, off-pavement road popular among bike packers, campers, and hikers. Keep reading to discover its interesting features. The Baja Divide is a relatively new and long biking route that follows the length ...