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Where to Ride Mountain Bikes in Boise and Beyond: The Ultimate Guide

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Where to Ride Mountain Bikes in Boise and Beyond: The Ultimate Guide

Explore the top mountain biking spots in Boise with our Ultimate Guide. From beginner-friendly trails to solid XC workouts, this guide covers it all. Updated regularly with local insights, it’s your go-to resource for riding in the Treasure Valley.

Weekly Send: Wilson Creek

Weekly Send: Wilson Creek

This week’s Weekly Send heads out to Wilson Creek in the Owyhee Front. We tackled a 9-mile loop with 1,400 feet of climbing, epic views, flowy descents, and a brutal hike-a-bike finish up Jacob’s Ladder. Raw, remote, and worth every minute of the drive. GoPro footage and route info included!

Weekly Send: Hawkins Loop

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Weekly Send: Hawkins Loop

Ride the full Hawkins Loop for big foothills views, mellow flow, and a steady endurance-building climb. This upper beginner-friendly loop near Bogus Basin is perfect for sunset spins in May when the hills are green and the temps are just right.

Ride Along: Red Tail to Landslide — A Hidden Springs Ride

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Ride Along: Red Tail to Landslide — A Hidden Springs Ride

Join me for a ride from Red Tail Trailhead through Hidden Springs and down the fast, flowy Landslide Trail. Watch the full video or read the detailed guide to learn what to expect, how to plan your ride, and why this route is one of my favorite foothills adventures.

The Weekly Send: 3 Bears Trail

The Weekly Send: 3 Bears Trail

Looking for a short climb with a big reward? 3 Bears delivers flow, tech, and amazing sunset views. One of my favorite post-work rides in Boise, this trail is a quick hit of fun with a fast descent and one solid rock garden to keep you honest.

Reclaiming Joy on the Trail: Why I Started Sitting Down

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Reclaiming Joy on the Trail: Why I Started Sitting Down

Sometimes the best part of a mountain bike ride isn’t the ride—it’s the pause. In this post, I share a new trail tradition that helps me slow down, disconnect from the rush, and reconnect with joy. It starts with a simple act: sitting down and eating an apple.

The Weekly Send: Polecat Loop

The Weekly Send: Polecat Loop

A closer look at one of Boise’s most consistent loops—Polecat. In this members-only edition of The Weekly Send, I share Strava data, ride notes, and a few thoughts on why this trail keeps pulling me back, year after year.