What type of vehicle do you drive to the trailhead?

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ericthompson2 Virginia // 2018
Sep 15, 2024

2003 suburban. 300, 000 miles and still going strong

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Sunspot Colorado // 2019
Sep 15, 2024

1970 one ton Chevy van, Jeep Cherokee or bike. On an as needed basis.
The one ton has 700,000 miles on it. The Jeep, 325,000 miles on it my bike has a million smiles and counting!

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Bonasa Vermont // 2021
Sep 16, 2024

2023 Ford Transit Connect(the little van). So far since April 7000 miles, VT to NC and all over New England, has been a great choice.

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michaelglee California // 2022
Sep 18, 2024

22 F-150 Powerboost with a 6.5' bed, you know, for long, slack, low bikes

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Billj Utah // 2011
Sep 20, 2024

ND Miata when I am solo. Hidden hitch mount and 23 pound 1up usa rack. The drive to and from the trailhead is "almost" as fun as the MTB ride 🙂
When more than solo it's my wife's 2008 LX 570.

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woodworkerjoe Washington // 2018
Sep 16, 2024

Subaru outback

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GPFBoyJS Georgia // 2009
Sep 16, 2024

2002 Toyota Tundra 250K miles

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Hap Proctor Florida // 2014
Sep 15, 2024

2014 Ford pickup with a camper shell. Four bike rack and can add two in the bed. I had a roof top tent for years, but now just a 270° awning and roof shower.

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Stinkfist Arizona // 2018
Sep 16, 2024

Either a 1998 4Runner or a 2020 4Runner.

I like 4Runners.

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troutwest66 Idaho // 2019
Sep 20, 2024

I am selling my 2004 Ford SuperDuty diesel that I made some redneck wooden racks for hauling bikes. Three weeks ago I bought a 2019 Ford Ranger since we don't tow our camp trailer much. Only flaw with the Ranger is the 5'1" bed so instead of an in-bed rack I will be going to a tailgate pad when I need to haul more than just my bike. I like the bikes being in the bed on dusty roads so this will be different.

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Greg Heil Colorado // 2008
Sep 17, 2024

I definitely agree with the others here who said the best vehicle to get to the trailhead is no vehicle!

But when I'm heading deeper into the mountains, it's all about that #vanlife for me

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Jim Roberts 2018
Sep 19, 2024

I ride 3 miles on quiet road to our local trailhead. But when traveling to others, my Ford Transit Connect Van for the WIN! Throw it in the back, stays safe and dry, and no rack or lock needed.

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ZipHead South Carolina // 2015
Sep 15, 2024

'04 pickup truck. Used to use an old Army blanket, but I've gone all enduro bro and use a RaceFace tailgate pad. Carries 5 bikes and as many of my hoodlum riding buddys.

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cwnz North Island // 2023
Oct 19, 2024

2012 Prius V wagon. Fits bikes in the back, or I use a hitch rack.

Less money on fuel means more spending on bike things!

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Wile E Warren Louisiana // 2019
Sep 19, 2024

2013 Nissan Murano with a little over 41k original miles. No lie

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2hip in CO Colorado // 2020
Sep 24, 2024

2015 Chevy High Country diesel pick-up truck (our horse trailer and 5th-wheel rolling apartment puller)

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m.krupp Kentucky // 2018
Oct 30, 2024

2016 Tundra with with Race Face tailgate pad.

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[email protected] 2009
Oct 18, 2024

2019 Subaru Crosstrek w/Rocky Mounts hitch rack

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Dylan Graves 2015
Sep 16, 2024

I'm lucky to have trails in my town where I can ride from my house. When I drive, I use a Subaru Impreza with a roof rack.

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Maciej Pike-Biegunski Wyoming // 2020
Sep 15, 2024

Local trailhead is a 12 minute pedal from the house, so I only drive if it’s to ride somewhere else.

Then it’s a 2005 Civic Si. Sporty enough to be fun to drive on a mountain road, hatchback so a bunch of stuff fits inside.

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vapidoscar Ohio // 2018
Sep 16, 2024

My trail head is 5 minute ride away. Not even enough time to properly warm up. At most I ride else where once a week, in that case it is a 2018 Kia Niro, which I would call a hatchback but they probably want you to believe it is a crossover or SUV. It I am riding solo I can fit any of my bikes inside with the front wheel off. If I want to bring more bikes, I have a 4 bike hitch mounted rack.

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OhioFatBiker Ohio // 2016
Sep 16, 2024

Minivan, Dometic Rooftop tent and electric cooler. It’s a great set up

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Sam James British Columbia // 2018
Sep 16, 2024

My 2010 Nissan Xterra is my vehicle of choice currently, though I try to ride from home as often as I can.

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Zoso 2016
Sep 15, 2024

Spaceship. You've heard the fake noise electric cars make right?

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Sunspot Colorado // 2019
Sep 15, 2024

You makin fun of my flying saucer???

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Tater902 British Columbia // 2024
Nov 20, 2024

Tesla Model Y

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highland.hippie Queensland // 2021
Sep 17, 2024

We drive a compact SUV. Which is more like a small car in the shape of an SUV.

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First published September 15, 2024 @ 3:11:00

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