Where To | DIY Mountain Bike

How Much Does It Cost to Rent A MTB? Standard Costs Across the USA

I, too, wondered how much it costs to rent an MTB, except that I wanted to do a USA tour, so I needed multi-state information. I did a study and made a list of the eleven states I wanted to ride next and their subsequent dual-suspension mountain bike rental rates....

12 Best Places to Mountain Bike in Canada (with maps)

Canada’s mountain biking never ceases to amaze me. From World Class bike parks to far-reaching adventure trails, they seem to have some of it all. I’ve had the opportunity to ride my bike in Canada for the World Cup in Mont St. Anne and for the 7-day BC Bike Race...

Urban Mountain Biking [Getting Out in the City]

One of my favorite things about living in Salt Lake City is how the mountains and city seem to intersect. I can leave my door and ride straight up into the mountains and overlook the city far below. The other day as I was riding through the city, dodging stop lights...

Are Ebikes Allowed on California Trails? [Laws, Maps and More]

We had this amazing mountain biking vacation planned to California. And then I pulled my hamstring. Instead of scrapping the trip, I thought I had the perfect solution: rent an e-bike whose pedal-assist would help on climbs or when my injury was slowing me down. But...

Are E-Bikes Allowed on New Hampshire Trails? (Laws, Maps and more)

Just about every time I take my E-Bike out on the trails, especially if I’m bringing it to a new state, I will get someone asking me about if it is legal or not to be riding it on normal bike trails. I always check if E-Bikes are legal before I take a trip anywhere,...

Are E Bikes Allowed on Idaho Trails? [Laws, Maps and More]

I was all suited up at the trailhead outside of Boise, Idaho, primed for a mountain bike ride on the e-bike I had rented when I was stopped in my tracks. Another trail user said that e-bikes are “illegal” on trails and pointed out the sign prohibiting motorized...