Issue 11.1

Issue 11.1

Theme: Community (Spring 2020)
Release Date: April 21st, 2020


Mountain bikers have long been a communal bunch. We ride together, we drink beer together, we build trail together—everyone is welcome. Therefore, when faced with an unprecedented challenge, there’s no question of our ability to overcome whatever we might be faced with. Whether exploring the war-torn regions of the Balkan Peninsula, finding a new connection to ancestral land, recognizing an unprecedented new generation of rippers or striving for up-close-and-personal photos of the world, it is ingrained in our culture that strength comes through unity.

In this Issue

 De Leon Springs State Park was home to Florida’s first water-powered sugar mill, which was constructed in 1832. During the Civil War, Union troops devastated the plantation that stood in the area, and by the end of the century the region was renamed to Ponce de Leon Springs, or The Fountain of Youth, and became a tourist destination. Alain weaves through the park’s lush flora and combative history. Photo: Jennifer Denis

It all started with a cold snap at the end of October. Halloween was only a few days away when the temps began to drop. By the time trick-or-treaters...

One of a few fun rides around Crested Butte, Colorado before heading on to Silverton. Our spirits were high on the way back to camp after a nice flowy ride—the kind where the scenery blurs and the smiles grow wide.

Almost 20 years ago, my wife Allison and I started a lifetime of family adventures in the mountains while the eldest of our three children was still...