Ryan Simonovich is a journalist who covers mountain biking and cycling for Singletracks, Velo, Escape Collective, and other publications. He has spent a decade participating in the sport as a journalist, industry member, and racer, and he currently lives and rides in Durango, Colorado.
The Mount Wilson, Mount Lowe, Middle Sam Merrill, and Sunset Ridge trails in Altadena were burned in the LA fires, as was the Backbone Trail near the Palisades. Other famous trails, like El Prieto, were also damaged.
From forest fires to landslides and even tornadoes, natural disasters have devastated mountain bike trails across the nation, yet the resilient local communities continue to rebuild and come back better than ever.
This year's California Enduro Series will host the only US round of the Enduro World Series at Northstar California Resort in August.
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