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 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 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 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...
13 Best Mountain Bike Trails in Vermont: Maps Included
While the West gets a lot of the media when it comes to mountain biking, Vermont is one of the biggest draws toward mountain biking in the East. The highest peak in Vermont caps out at 4,395 feet, but despite not having huge mountain ranges, Vermont takes mountain...
18 Best Mountain Bike Trails in Montana: Maps Included
According to Outside Magazine, Montana has 1,788 miles of mountain bike trails. The state is very passionate about its trail network and works hard to make mountain biking accessible for locals and tourists alike. In my personal experiences, the trails are well...