UpCountry Brewing is located a short walk from downtown Brevard in the Lumberyard District. One of the hidden gems in Brevard is UpCountry Brewing, aka UpCo. It is an easy walk from Downtown Brevard, and if you want to feel like you are in a townie bar, well, it is one. Many laid-back patrons chat it up, enjoy the game on the bar TV, or play pool. You will find it here to soak up some local knowledge. It has one of the best vibes for bars & breweries anywhere. With 15 beers on tap, they also serve hard liquor for that celebratory shot after a long ride in Pisgah or Dupont. Want to grab so ..read more

I'm not too fond of the time change. With it comes plenty of opportunities to night ride in the cold. which can change your attitude about the average weekday evening ride. While I was prepping lights for a ride, I dropped my 750-lumen handlebar light, and it broke, so I was in the market for a new one. While looking at lights at The Hub, I saw Outbound Lighting’s line of handlebar lights & headlamps. The team at the hub took the time to show all the options for lights. After discussing and being told OL lights are flying off the shelf I purchased the Trail Evo, and the first time on the t ..read more

Address 451 Ecusta Road, Brevard, NC 28712 20 BEERS ON TAP… So, you finish a Mountain Bike ride on Black Mountain or Ridgeline and want to grab a cold beer and food with friends? This brewery is perfect. Easy to get to from Dupont, Pisgah, or Mills River, a local favorite for years, not just for the  20 beers on tap but for the great atmosphere. You will find friendly service at the bar, with bartenders serving beers fast. There is also an in-house restaurant with a full menu where you will RECEIVE your food in 10-15 minutes. GET READY AND Prepare yourself by looking below – there is SUC ..read more

In November we hosted an amazing group of Seth's Bike Hacks viewers for a killer weekend of riding!  As you can see from the video, it was super fun weekend!  One of the coolest things was watching rider's skills build throughout the weekend.  Pisgah National Forest and Dupont State Forest offer great opportunities for skill development, and this group wasn't scared to go for it!   Tricia showing the guys the line! We brought out all of our guides and had two ride groups to ensure everyone got plenty of riding in on all three days.   The key for hucking dro ..read more

Dupont State Recreational Forest Dupont State Forest is one of the two amazing areas to mountain bike within 15 minutes of downtown Brevard Ridgeline is always a favorite trail!   About Dupont State Recreational Forest is a 10,400 acre state run forest just outside of Brevard, NC.  It is home to close to 100 miles of trail and forest service roads.  The number of trails is impressive, but with many of the trails being less than a mile in length, a map or a local guide is highly recommended.  It is easy to spend a few days on the mountain bike in Dupont without re-riding an ..read more

They were just finishing up the final touches before their grand opening April 9th.   Introduction Pilot Cove is Brevard North Carolina’s newest accommodations located adjacent to the entrance of Pisgah National Forest.  You can not get any closer to the trails unless you’re camping in the forest.  Pilot Cove offers up a bit more luxury than what you would find at average accommodations.  Their mission is to offer premier forest lodging for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike.  They currently have ten cabins completed, with plans for  up to 50 at full build ou ..read more

We made it through winter here in Brevard, North Carolina, and even managed to sneak in some pretty awesome mountain bike rides!     Chris came to Brevard to knock out some Pisgah Stage Race training!   This winter was rather mild overall.  We only had a couple of real snow days, and none that lasted very long.  This made for some really great riding conditions in both Pisgah National Forest and Dupont State forest!  The trails have been in really amazing shape.   It really is tough to beat trails like this!  Jenna ripping down Pilot Rock in Pisga ..read more

Everyone loves the feeling of going on a mountain bike vacation and finding amazing new trails that leave you grinning ear to ear!  Part of the fun is just riding trails that are new and different.  The same can be said for riding a demo bike!  Riding a state of the art carbon wonder-bike just makes those new trails that much more fun!!  Take advantage of riding a nice new demo bike to help make the most out of your vacation!   5 Reasons to Rent a bike for your trip to Western North Carolina: 1.  Traveling is hard enough without hauling a bike hundreds (or thous ..read more

Our friends over at Crankjoy.com provide some awesome insights into mountain bike travel!  They also do some killer gear reviews.  They just published an article I wrote about winter burnout and how to make the most of this time of the year.  Check it out!     BURNOUT - MAKE THE MOST OF WINTER!! Jenna cruising on some icy Pisgah roads!   ..read more

It’s winter.  Officially.  While short days and cool temps are definitely not my favorite, they are tolerable if you know how to prepare.  Here are a few tips to help keep you on the bike all winter long, weather be damned!   *Disclaimer* I know North Carolina winters are mild compared to a lot of places.  This isn't for those of you who need fat bikes and electric warming grips and what not.     Winter offers up some killer views! Wool.   I love wool.  It’s an amazing material.  It keeps you warm even when it’s wet!  And it doesn’t de ..read more