As trails soften from packed snow to puddles and we can’t be on our favorite mountain bike trails, we are here to offer an alternative to your mud season blues: gravel riding. We asked our friend Finn to share a bit about how we can all stay on our bikes throug the shoulder seasons. Finn Maguire […] The post Community Connections: Gravel Riding in the North Country appeared first on Bike Borderlands ..read more

Making mountain biking more inclusive to adaptive riders is simpler than many think. Learn about what individuals and trail groups can do to make the sport more welcoming for all riders. The post How to Welcome Adaptive Riders appeared first on Bike Borderlands ..read more

In celebration of Pride Month, we spoke with Kris Hunt, founder of Pride Rides VT, to learn about their programming and how the larger mountain bike community can be allies, this month and all year long. Kris started Pride Rides in 2018, first as informal group rides in his area for the LGBTQ+ community and […] The post Spotlight: Pride Rides VT appeared first on Bike Borderlands ..read more

Tour de Borderlands is back! Since our last tour in 2019, a lot has changed, but we one thing remains the same…we all want to ride awesome trails with our friends. From May through October, each network in the Bike Borderlands collaborative will be hosting an event. Each one is different, from group rides to […] The post Tour de Borderlands 2023 appeared first on Bike Borderlands ..read more

Many of the trail network volunteers and professionals within the Bike Borderlands collaborative are women – something we’re especially proud of given mountain biking’s reputation as a male-dominated sport. The post <strong>Celebrating Women in the Borderlands</strong> appeared first on Bike Borderlands ..read more

Itching to get outside this winter? This is your guide to the most scenic winter fatbike trails at every Borderlands network. Plus, everyone needs to warm up after the ride, so be sure to stop by the best hot chocolate spot at each location.  Whether you are a local rider or a visitor from away, […] The post A Winter Guide to the Borderlands: Scenic Trails, Best Hot Chocolate appeared first on Bike Borderlands ..read more

Meet four mountain bikers who are living out the shared code of ethics on and off the trail. What do a professional mountain biker, a biking coach, trail builder, and photographer have in common when they hit the trail? They ride with gratitude. The newest video series follows four riders traversing trails and sharing why […] The post Watch the New Ride with Gratitude Video Series appeared first on Bike Borderlands ..read more

The fall months of riding season are best paired with Oktoberfest events and seasonal beers. In this guide, each Borderlands network shares their best trail for foliage viewing paired with an event or seasonal release at a local brewery. Nothing says autumn quite like a crisp beer after a good ride. Bethlehem Trails Association Best […] The post Make the Most of Fall in the Borderlands with Rides, Foliage, and Brews appeared first on Bike Borderlands ..read more

Joe Fox is joining the Borderlands team for the summer to support our trail networks and spread the word on Ride with Gratitude. If you see him out and about this summer, be sure to stop and say hi! Get to know Joe Homebase: Barnet, VT Favorite place to fuel up: “The Drifter” at Anthony’s Diner […] The post Meet our New Bike Borderlands Ambassador appeared first on Bike Borderlands ..read more