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I thought I'd start a thread about favorite trails and areas, in hopes of sharing, and giving each other ideas for future rides/vacations/whatever.
Hood River, Oregon: Home base for me. Post Canyon is a bit over-used, but it is astounding to have such a huge network of trails located a 6 minute ride from my house. A good combination of old-school single track, newer "flow" style, and rugged moto/ATV trails. Our soil doesn't tolerate rain very well, and we get a lot, but otherwise, heaven.
Bend, Oregon: I don't know, maybe 200 miles of trails located just west of town, as well as several satellite areas within 15 or 20 minutes? A good combination of generally easy, but very fun trails, as a result of mostly being built with a focus on biking. Corners for fun, not just because something needs to be navigated around. I've never ridden anywhere else with such a high average speed, and lack of sufferingly steep climbs.
Moab, Utah: What hasn't already been said and written about this place? Great weather and great riding. I was kind of over this place about 10 years ago, and then they went on a trail building binge that, for me, transformed the place. Lots of rugged, ground-level technical riding, which suits me, since I've definitely hit the age where leaping off things no longer holds the allure it once did. If you've never ridden the Slickrock Trail, do it. It is unique. The closest thing I know of to "bike surfing".
So, what are your favorites?
Hood River, Oregon: Home base for me. Post Canyon is a bit over-used, but it is astounding to have such a huge network of trails located a 6 minute ride from my house. A good combination of old-school single track, newer "flow" style, and rugged moto/ATV trails. Our soil doesn't tolerate rain very well, and we get a lot, but otherwise, heaven.
Bend, Oregon: I don't know, maybe 200 miles of trails located just west of town, as well as several satellite areas within 15 or 20 minutes? A good combination of generally easy, but very fun trails, as a result of mostly being built with a focus on biking. Corners for fun, not just because something needs to be navigated around. I've never ridden anywhere else with such a high average speed, and lack of sufferingly steep climbs.
Moab, Utah: What hasn't already been said and written about this place? Great weather and great riding. I was kind of over this place about 10 years ago, and then they went on a trail building binge that, for me, transformed the place. Lots of rugged, ground-level technical riding, which suits me, since I've definitely hit the age where leaping off things no longer holds the allure it once did. If you've never ridden the Slickrock Trail, do it. It is unique. The closest thing I know of to "bike surfing".
So, what are your favorites?