Southern Oregon is known for its scenic rivers and lakes, green forests, and most importantly, mountains littered with single track trails. Over the last decade, the area has become known as a mountain biking destination, with a number of destination-worthy trail systems. Three distinct trail systems have emerged as the principal draws for trail seeking […]
Showers Pass Road Trip to Monterey, Part 1: Riding the New Jabberwocky in Ashland, OR
When our pals at Showers Pass asked us to tag along with them on a road trip to the Sea Otter Classic this year celebrate their new partnership with IMBA, we were nodding our heads in agreement before they even finished their sentences. The plan: head toward Monterey; riding bikes and camping along the way […]
Ashland Spring Thaw: Pro Rider Bike Checks
To be crowned the King of the Mountain, riders at the Ashland Spring Thaw needed to compete in Saturday’s cross country event, as well as Sunday’s downhill run, all on the same bike. Marco Osborne of Novato ended up taking the KOM, flanked by Nathan Riddle and Jason Moeschler. Choosing the ideal setup was a balance […]
2014 Ashland, Oregon Spring Thaw Mountain Bike Festival
When our friends at Ashland Mountain Adventures invited us to the Spring Thaw weekend in Ashland, Oregon, we couldn’t refuse. A lousy winter that devastated the ski resort meant they’d be running the XC race up to the Bull Gap Trail. Normally it’s trail still covered in a blanket of snow and ice. This season however, was […]
A bike park project that failed— what happened to the Ashland BMX Park?
Ashland, Oregon is known best in mountain biking circles for the riding in the water shed on you guessed it- Mt. Ashland. It’s now the site of a Super D/Enduro race that is growing in popularity every year. The Rogue Valley has a variety of other trail options as well, making the area a great […]
Ashland Super D
Originally published 6/18/2010 on MBAction.com Ashland, Oregon, is a fun place to ride your bike. It seems like just a few years ago I was living in Ashland, we often talked about how cool it would be to race from the top of the mountain into town. It turns out we weren’t the only ones […]
Ashland, OR: Marty’s Trail Update
Marty’s Trail in Ashland, Oregon, has been a popular downhill trail for a number of years with local riders. In recent months, there have been some modifications to the trail. A popular section of trail was reworked with the addition of machine built jumps. Unfortunately, the jumps were constructed and reworked without the permission of […]
Sessioning a new jump line in Ashland, OR
Our favorite secret trail in Ashland, Oregon, while not being at all that secret, has received an upgrade. One of the most enjoyable sections of trail now features actual jumps. Ashland is known for fun and fast lines, but the trails are lacking in providing actual air time. (Which is why the also secret Wagner […]
Sessioning a new jump line in Ashland, OR
Our favorite secret trail in Ashland, Oregon, while not being at all that secret, has received an upgrade. One of the most enjoyable sections of trail now features actual jumps. Ashland is known for fun and fast lines, but the trails are lacking in providing actual air time. (Which is why the also secret Wagner […]