KILLINGTON—Killington Resort announced the opening of its Mountain Bike Park on Saturday, May 26, 2018. The Bike Park will host two key events this summer: The Vermont Bike & Brew June 15-17, featuring organized riding for all levels, live music […]
Tag: Mountain Biking
Mountain bike enthusiasts begin talks of statewide trail
By Katy Savage While mountain biking trails are expanding throughout the region, a small committee is meeting once a month to plan the biggest connection yet—one that would go from one side of the state to the other. The trail, […]
US Open bike race coming in 2018
After a successful 2017 relaunch, the US Open of Mountain Biking has announced the event will be hosted at Killington Resort in 2018. The iconic event will be held Aug. 1 – 5, the week leading up to the UCI World […]
Riders head to Green Mountain Trails for “Gnarly Adventure”
PITTSFIELD –Cyclists hoping for a spot in the 2018 Leadville Trail 100 MTB race in Colorado now have another opportunity to earn an entry: The top finishers of a local race in Pittsfield will earn an entry into next year’s […]
It’s not the latest technology that makes biking so great
By Ariel Kent In this day and age mountain bikes come in all shapes and sizes. There’s fatbikes, plus bikes, 650B, 29ers, and the good old 26-inch. One is definitely not better than the other, and up until 5-10 years […]
Flow vs. tech trails
Ariel Kent By Ariel Kent There are two main types of mountain biking trails, flow and tech. Flow is typically wide machined trails that are smooth, fast, require minimal braking, and are full of bermed turns and oftentimes jumps. […]
Mountain biking—beginner to intermediate to advanced in a day
This was a great week. I have been taking it easier for a week or so at the Rutland climbing gym to let some de-gloving issues heal on my fingers, but I have been getting into bouldering to keep my […]
Vermont’s best-kept mountain bike secret
Courtesy of Killington Resort A mountain bike rider soars over a jump in Killington Bike Park. By Ariel Kent There is a place not far from Killington that’s full of flowing singletrack and tall pines. This place, known as Green […]
Rainy day rumble
By Ariel Kent Saturday rides for me always start out the same at Killington. I’ve got two hours to get as many runs in as possible before I have to head back to work. This past Saturday I arrived early, […]
Sisterhood of shred
Submitted Ariel Kent By Ariel Kent The sisterhood of shred is about women who love to ride bikes. The sisterhood of shred is a group of women who push each other and motivate each other to try harder and work […]