Originally from New Hampshire, Melissa now resides in Salt Lake City, Utah, when she isn't traveling somewhere new to ride her bike. She first discovered mountain biking at the start of the pandemic and hasn't stopped since.
There is an obvious space to put time and energy into for progression and it's not your bike.
Don't focus on the ever-growing gap between you and other riders. Melissa's advice: Become the escalator.
Vans are a convenient vehicle for traveling across the country to mountain bike, but they are also pricey. Our writer tried a different way.
Whether you're traveling for a few days or a year, these essential strategies are key when crafting your next epic mountain bike adventure.
After taking the first pedal strokes into that green trail, be careful not to hit cruise control. They can be just as fun and challenging as any other.
While traveling throughout the country after uprooting her life in Utah, Melissa discovers that her mountain bike is her most effective teacher.
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