Mountain biking popularity is good news for economic impact in northern New England
With gas prices rising above $5 a gallon in some places in late May, the thought of driving nearly 200 miles probably left many feeling…
Mountain biking
5 must-ride mountain biking spots in Rhode Island
While Rhode Island is more well-known for its ocean views, the littlest state still has plenty of spots for mountain bikers to enjoy. The state…Read More
5 must-ride mountain biking spots in Massachusetts
Mountain biking has been growing in popularity in recent years and trail networks are growing to match the demands. Thanks to the New England Mountain…
Mountain biking champ Adam Craig is crusading for a higher cause at Sugarloaf
The gravitational pull of Maine’s uniquely-challenging mountain biking experience has brought home one of its most successful and supportive disciples. Adam Craig, 18-time U.S. national…
A return to normalcy on tap for Killington’s mountain biking community
It’s been quite some time since Killington Mountain Resort has been able to welcome throngs of spectators to its base in Vermont. That, mercifully, changes…
Explore a five-day Green Mountain thrill ride
Deep into our climb up Waitsfield Gap along the unmaintained Vermont Class IV “road” (a loose term, as most roads I know don’t prominently feature…
Sifting through your bike options for New England’s robust pedaling season
With a history dating back more than a century, the bicycle has proven to be a remarkable adaptable mode of transportation. Relatively simple in design,…
Take a weekend tour of four outstanding lift-serviced mountain biking destinations
Thirty years ago, shortly after my future wife and I discovered the joys of off-road pedaling, we were invited to join a few friends at…
The best spots for mountain biking in New England
The COVID-19 pandemic likely will impact our lives, and our sense of carefree fun, for years. But if there’s a silver lining, the pandemic also…
A new class of fat bikes extends biking season through winter
Throughout New England, after that last bite of Thanksgiving turkey, traditional snowsports rule. Whether the boards are skinny cross-country skis, wider alpine planks, or the…
Gravel bikes offer an invitation to explore northern New England
Bike tours, when I first started venturing out on my road rig in the 1980s, were all the rage, and for good reason. They followed…
Loon, Stratton projects enhance an already robust resort fat-tire scene
Mountain bikes have seen ebbs and flows in their popularity since they rolled into the heart of the American recreational mainstream in the 1980s. The…
Mountain Biking: 10 destination trails in New England
Five A.M. alarms. Waking up the kids. Packing some snacks and all the gear into the car. Another sip of coffee before confirming that everyone…
