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The Best Mountain Bike Trails and Attractions in Tahoe National Forest
Surrounding the blue jewel of Northern California, Tahoe National Forest is a mountain biking mecca nestled among the Sierra Nevada mountains. Spanning 850,000 acres from Nevada City east of Sacramento all the way to Reno, west of Lake Tahoe itself, the forest coats the landscape in lush greenery; high, clear lakes; and peaks soaring to 9,000 feet. A bounty of …
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My Downieville Downfall
Who among us doesn’t have a story, about ourselves or a friend—that badass guy or gal who flings themselves over gap jumps, nose wheelies this or that, then breaks their femur tripping on their PJ’s falling down the stairs? Fractures their foot taking out the recycling? Well I don’t gap jump, and most wouldn’t label …
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To: Chico, CA. Thank You.
I estimate that the seed was planted when I was around 12 years old. Our unremarkable lakeside town in Ohio had a small, private plot of woods just south of downtown, set aside by the owner for us to refrain from “trouble-making” activities. It was littered with questionably built jumps, a small pumptrack, and a six-foot launch …
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Listen: Must-ride Trails in California
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Greg and I discuss the best places to mountain bike in California. We’ll share our picks for the best bike parks, backcountry rides, and urban trail systems that are begging to be explored by bike. Whether you’re a native Californian or you’re planning a trip, tune in for our recommendations.
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Watch: 5000-Foot MTB Descent!! Mt. Wilson – Los Angeles
Basically SoCal’s version of the Downieville Downhill. This trail boasts a whopping 5000+ vertical feet of descending in 13 miles! There is a shuttle service run by Southern California Outdoor Adventures that will take you up Highway 2 (Angeles Crest) all the way to the top of Mt. Wilson. It’s an Epic ride with gnarly …
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