From the mountains to the desert, from the forests to the sea. This article was originally published in abbreviated form in Green & Healthy Maine magazine, May 2019. Mountain biking in Maine has become fun fare for the common man, woman, child, and everyone in between. There is no secret handshake, no “right type,” no…
Here are 20 ways we can be good to each other on the trail and help ensure our favorite areas remain available for us to ride Always slow down and yield to pedestrians, equestrians, and skiers—especially seniors and kids. Horses can get spooked and act unpredictably; stop your bike and let them pass, or ask the equestrian…
Fred Robie and Jamie Wright were among the first to sit down with final drafts of the maps at sponsor Oxbow Blending & Bottling last Wednesday. Sponsor bike shops were invited to come get a sneak peek, review the maps and give feedback based on their knowledge of the trails. It was great to see a…
Steve Bowdoinham. Steve Kilburn Photo. Do you ride with studded tires, a fat bike or both? Generally, both—studded tires on a fat bike. What is your fat bike? I ride a custom built 2018 Farley 7. Studs are essential in icy conditions. Even if it looks like just snow, you can hit a patch of…
