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FYI: Utah allows Class 1-3 e-bikes on any trails where regular bikes are allowed. This applies to all State owned land. In regards to BLM managed land, most BLM land managers are allowing e-bikes on non-motorized trails. Moab is still not friendly to e-bikes, but that’s hopefully changing in the near future. le.utah.gov/xcode/Title41/Chapter6A/41-6a-S102.html?v=C41-6a-S102_2019051420190514
Timeline PhotosI wish you folks understood just how serious the consequences can be for damaging a barrier and going around it and why it's there to begin with.
If you get caught damaging a barrier to gain access to a restricted trail you can be fined up to $4000 - just having a machine wider than the the trail marked can cost you $400 even if the trail is only marked and not restricted by a barrier.
These 50" trails travel through "road-less" area's of the forest - these are "TRAILS" not roads. These were laws passed by Congress under the Clinton Administration.
Once these trails are frequented by machines wider than the trail allows they will be closed - permanently for everyone.
If you want to ride 50" trails please buy a machine that is 50" wide or less.
Utah is the Golden State for OHVs and we ALL must follow the rules or we are going to lose more trails - other states like Colorado are getting roads & trails closed on a regular basis. Please don't allow this to happen to us.
“Bigger than a trail”: Grand Valley’s Palisade Plunge set to open after 10 years of planning, partnerships
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The work of three federal land agencies, three municipalities, landowners and mountain bikers yields not just Colorado’s most anticipated trail, but a model for how communities can bring big ideas t...looks awesome huh!
Hey folks, are you looking to experience a smaller version of the Dakar race here in the United States? If you want to experience the ride of a lifetime while helping out a great guy, then check this out!
Hey friends this is a big deal! The fine folks at DMBTA are building a world class trail system that will maximize the terrain between St George and the base of Pine Mountain. There's a link here in this post where you can share your opinion with the Forrest Service. This is a critical phase in the process of getting approval. Please help out!
If you build it they will come
God bless Texas!We live in a time when many people believe there is no absolute truth—no absolute authority for right and wrong. So with that in mind, I realize that this is just my opinion, and I’m cool with just having an opinion! I love this sign at Emma Long. Yes, yes we all want easy trails; as a matter of fact, I prefer easier trails because that is where skills can be practiced with perfection instead of the rider being in the “survival mode.” Not much learning takes place in the survival mode. But when there is an advanced trail, why in the world should it be made easier?!?!?! I mean even the best riders in the world have to walk around some features. If we dumb down difficult features too much on an expert trail, then expert riders won’t waste their time with our trail systems. They will go somewhere else. Road bikers who I have talked to yearn to go to Europe to suffer on some of the toughest climbs that have been in the Tour. Imagine if riders found ways to make those climbs easier—why even try to climb them knowing they had been dumbed down from the way the racers in the Tour had to ride them??
It was a picture perfect 4th of July up at Brian Head Resort. I tried to rock the Red, White, and Blue between my clothing and bike. Thanks to Photo-John for the awesome photo!
It's cool to see pro riders like Kendall-Weed giving proper attention to the new eMTB options out there.
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I want to give a big thanks to Jenson USA for making this whole thing possible! Jenson sponsored this video, and was also able to arrange for a loaner Tazer to be sent to me for the last 4 …This is so exciting! Soon St George will have an epic downhill trail that ends in town.Anyone want a new world class trail network in St. George? It will be 45 miles of purpose built bike trails with almost 20 miles of downhill. The area is 7,000-5,000 feet elevation on Pine Valley Mountain. There is a perfect storm of events that have come together to make this possible. It goes out for environmental review this month, and with a little luck we can start building by November. We will post updates on how you can help over the summer. #dmbta
"ends" sounds ominous...
I’ll be making a trip back soon then!
More People Are Getting Outside and They're Gonna Need Mentors
More People Are Getting Outside and They're Gonna Need Mentors
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I recently enjoyed my first run in about a month. The evening before, Good Shawnté set her alarm for an ungodly hour so as to avoid the worst of both a sudden heat wave and scores of fellow apartment...5 Miles of Hell Work ProjectOn May 9th, the Sage Riders gathered to perform a work project on the Dick Brass Trail System. Around 40 members and friends of the Sage Riders painted the entire 5 Miles of Hell Trail and performed trail rehab on portions of the trail where people were getting off the designated route. We had enough help on hand to also paint the top half of the Red Trail.
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We got a chance to ride this bike, right after it came out. It's safe to say this is one of the best bikes out there. If you're in the market, we definitely recommend renting a demo bike from the OTE team in Hurricane. One ride on this beast, and you'll be convinced.
OTE, Hurricane Ibis Ripmo V2 Ride Report
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The evolution of an iconic trail bike: the new Ibis Ripmo V2 is a legit big mountain enduro 29er. We took the new Ripmo out on the slickrock to see how it compares to the original. Read our ride repor...Thanks for sharing!
This is awesome! This could take St George to the next level.This is what the new trail on Pine Vally Mountain will look like with approximately 15 miles of xc loops and 15 miles of DH trail. Don’t misunderstand me. Not one inch of trail is built, but we have donated 324 hours designing and flagging this trail so that the Forest Service can start the environmental evaluation process. With a little luck we can start building next year. This will be a game changer for our area. We will need everyone’s help to make this happen. Thank you Norm Nielsen, Rick Fernald, and Teena Christopherson for all off your help. And thanks to Nick and Charity at the Forest Service for supporting this project.
Local boys Tylar and Sanchez doing some urban assault in St George. Nice work guys!
Thanks for the mention OTE crew!
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UPCOMING ADVENDURO TOUR: Jeff Kendall-Weed Skills Clinic St George UT (March 2020) – Days – Hours – Minutes – Seconds Join now or View All Tours → Advenduro Tours specializes in Motorize...This was a a fun project! Check out the awesome the Over the Edge guys did on the new Pivot Switchblade!
First Ride: 2020 Pivot Switchblade 29er
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We took the new 2020 Pivot Switchblade 29er out for a ride on some of Southern Utah's toughest trails. Click to read our first impressions of what promises to be one of the hottest all-mountain 29ers ...It’s so crazy that KendallWeed is riding an E-MTB! He’s got an interesting opinion on them...
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See the Intense Tazer at Jenson USA Before I received this bike in the mail, I had only ridden one other ebike- a prototype Pivot Shuttle. I only had one ride on the Pivot, but the bike worked pret…This is a really great video about the trail development up in Cedar City and Brian Head. If you haven't been, then come join us this summer on a few rides.
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New Jeff Kendall-Weed Skills Clinic Austin TX (April 2020) Tour has been added on Advenduro Tours
Jeff Kendall-Weed Skills Clinic Austin TX (April 2020)
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Hi Friends! April is a perfect time to ride mountain bikes in Austin, Texas! It’s home to some of the best single track in Texas and it has an incredible mountain biking community. Advenduro founder...It's incredible how many local people have come together to make these trails a world class destination! This is a great story of how regular folks worked together with the BLM to get things done.
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Southwest Utah has blown up in popularity as a mountain bike destination over the past decade, but that brings a new set of problems that trails builders must deal with.Good article! Ahhhh little creek - good memories 🙂
Don't miss this event! It's so much fun and a great opportunity to demo awesome bikes, eat great food, meet new friends...oh yeah, and to ride amazing trails!
Holy crap! Jeff Kendall-Weed has switched to Flat Pedals! What's your favorite platform?
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Part-time Advenduro Dirtbike Tour Guide, Skyler Howes, gets a hero's welcome after getting 9th in the world's hardest off-road race!
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From St. George to Saudi Arabia; local dirt biker takes 9th overall in Dakar Rally
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From St. George to Saudi Arabia; local dirt biker takes 9th overall in Dakar Rally Written by Hollie Reina January 28, 2020 St. George resident Skyler Howes descends a giant sand dune in Saudi Arabia ...