I'm a Midwest transplant to upstate New York, and as far as I'm concerned, the best way to spend a day is pedaling along through these beautiful northeast mountains.
As mountain bikers, our crashes are an important part of who we are because of the grit and discipline they force us to learn.
After riding the same trails over and over again, the cliche "familiarity breeds contempt" rings oh-so-true. But if you take a step back, you'll realize that your home trails are actually somebody else's epic destination.
Building your own mountain bike is an adventure in its own right. Kate gives 5 tips that you might not expect when you begin the process.
A story of a first ride, and the subsequent initiation into the family of mountain bikers.