The best Daily Dirt content always comes from our Riders, the passionate mountain bikers from around the globe that are eager to explore new trails, create long-lasting friendships and ride, ride, ride! That’s why after our Inca-Trail All Mountain Bike trip in Peru this September, I was excited to connect…Continue readingPhoto Journal: Mountain Biking Peru
Hey, My name is Ryan and I’m the Ride Director and Lead Guide for Sacred Rides British Columbia. I’ve been in a steady relationship with bikes for about 32 years. I enjoy a wide variety of biking; be it all day all mountain, full speed downhill, free-ride, dirt jumps, trials,…Continue readingFernie Mountain Biking: The Top 10 Trails
What’s the best way to reunite with a brother you haven’t seen in awhile? A high-five at the Lima, Peru airport, and 8 days of mountain biking in Peru’s Sacred Valley, of course! Claus and Kim joined our Inca Trail All-Mountain ride and experienced some of the best mountain biking…Continue readingMountain Biking Peru: A Reunion to Ride Peru’s Sacred Valley
Mountain biking in Utah is a dream come true for many mountain biking enthusiasts. Over the last 30 years, Utah has made a name for itself as one of the premiere mountain bike destinations in the world. With endless sunshine, slickrock trails, and amazing geological wonders perfect for two knobby…Continue reading7 Reasons to Mountain Bike Utah
So, you’ve decided to plan an epic mountain bike holiday and escape the real world for a little singletrack therapy. You’re ready to turn your phone off, ramp up your pedal strokes and hit the road. As a mountain bike tour company, we get asked similar questions before the start…Continue reading7 Ways to Prepare for a Guided Mountain Bike Trip
You’re probably aware of the countless physical health benefits of mountain biking…increased cardiovascular health, increased bone health, increased balance and coördination, but what about the mental health benefits of riding your mountain bike? What is happening to your mental state when you conquer a section of trail you thought was…Continue reading7 Ways Mountain Biking Makes You Happy
From an outsiders perspective, mountain biking can seem intimidating, dangerous and not for the faint of heart. Like any sport though, what you see in Red Bull videos and YouTube stunt videos is not the reality of the sport that is enjoyed by the average participant. If you’re new to…Continue reading5 Mountain Biker Stereotypes: Help Set them Straight
As the days become shorter and the evenings grow longer, you may be starting to think about a winter mountain bike adventure. Guatemala offers the perfect location for a winter mountain bike escape. There are few places on Earth where thousand-year-old cultures and incredible singletrack co-exist– and Guatemala is right…Continue readingMountain Biking Guatemala: Video
Today’s guest post is from Robyn Goldsmith. British Columbia is home to an increasing number of absolutely spectacular alpine mountain bike trails. Among others in BC, Rossland has the Seven Summits, Revelstoke has Frisby Ridge and Keystone, and Whistler has the newly built Lord of the Squirrels. Mountain biking in…Continue readingDos and Don’ts of Alpine Mountain Biking in British Columbia
Today’s guest post is from Sophie Elise at bestbikesforwomen.com If you’re a mountain biking parent, you might be thinking of introducing your kids to mountain biking. It’s a great activity to boost confidence, connect with the great outdoors and create a special relationship with your child. When introducing children to any…Continue readingTips for Introducing Your Kids to Mountain Biking