Ogden’s muddiest, most brutal duathalon, Hurt in the Dirt, returns for 2012. The last two events were so successful that race organizers are bringing it back even bigger and better than ever by adding an a new ladies-only trail running race called “Skirt in the Dirt.” In addition, there will be the the nighttime trail…
Category: Mountain Biking
Video: Pow Stash
Today’s Friday video has nothing to do with skiing, and has absolutely nothing to do with powder, yet this killer, self-shot mountain biking video from friend of UtahOutside.com Mike DeBernardo, is for some reason titled “Pow Stash.” Strange choice of name aside, if you’re jonesing for alpine singletrack in Park City, then this footage will…
Mountain biking Thunder Mountain
If you’ve ever been to Bryce Canyon National Park, looked down from an overlook at the maze of red rock hoodoos, and thought to yourself, “gee, it sure would be awesome to mountain bike that,” then Thunder Mountain in nearby Red Canyon is tailor-made for you. Thunder Mountain – the name just sounds epic, and…
Mountain biking Mueller Park Trail
The Mueller Park Trail, located in the mountains above Bountiful, is a classic ride that mountain bikers go back to again and again. The well maintained singletrack that goes from low elevation shrubs to high altitude pines and is rideable most of the year is a mainstay of Northern Utah’s urban mountain biking scene, and…
Video: The Turning Point
Think you’re a good mountain biker? Think you can even call yourself a “mountain biker?” Well, unless you quite literally ride your bike down the side of mountains like Chris Akrigg, then no, you cannot. But “The Turning Point” is much more than video of a world-class rider showing off his skills. Put into the…
Park City earns world’s first IMBA Gold Level
Utah claims to be home to the world’s best mountain biking, but most people automatically think of Moab as the reason. Well, if you’d ask the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) they’d tell you the Wasatch is actually the best place to ride as they’ve awarded Park City as the world’s first IMBA Gold Level…
Mountain biking Germania Park in Murray
Think there’s no mountain biking on the Salt Lake Valley floor? Think again. Germania Park in Murray is the only place we know of that offers singletrack in the middle of the city. Okay, so we use the term “mountain biking” loosely here, but if you need a quick fix close to home, then this…
“Pedal-Driven” screening at Brewvies
A new mountain bike documentary, called “Pedal-Driven,” is screening at Brewvies on Sunday, May 20th. “Pedal-Driven” is not your typical mountain bike movie, but is a film about conflict. Outdoor recreation is filled with conflicts – conflicts between user groups, the environment, and the government have long made headlines. In recent years, one of the…
Mountain biking Ann’s Trail in Corner Canyon
Ann’s Trail, located in Corner Canyon in Draper, is a fairly new trail that was cut in 2011. The path traverses Traverse Ridge toward Point of the Mountain, and for mountain bikers, it’s a fast and fun addition to the growing network of singletrack in Draper. The trail was originally going to be named the…
Video: The Birth of Mountain Biking, or “Klunking”
For our Friday video this week, we’re laughing it up by watching “Klunking” by Evening Magazine. The video comes from the late 1970’s, and is hosted by Steve Fox. Strangely, it makes me think of how some mothers videotape their babies being born, and I wonder if I would ever want to witness my own…