To be a successful mountain biker it’s not enough to just have speed and fitness. You must also possess a certain degree of technical riding ability and bike handling skills. – TEC Founder, Taylor Thomas
With that in mind, we have put together a list of ideal mountain bike training locations for you to explore this season. A place where you can improve your technical speed, switchback climbs, and terrain navigation.
Hurricane, Utah
Gooseberry Mesa
“Southwest of Moab, outside the little town of Hurricane, and not far from Zion National Park, Gooseberry Mesa offers some of the most exceptional slickrock riding around, small crowds, and wide-open, undulating terrain.”
Carrabassett Valley, Maine
Jabba the Hut
“For incredible mountain biking, whether you’re a complete beginner or an expert rider, the mountain biking in the town of Carrabassett Valley is unparalleled. Riders love the beauty of the uncrowded wilderness and mountains.”
Ashville, North Carolina
Pisgah National Forest
“The Pisgah National Forest is a land of mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls, and heavily forested slopes. Comprised of over 500,000 acres, the Pisgah is primarily a hardwood forest with whitewater rivers, waterfalls, and hundreds of miles of trails.”
Copper Harbor, Michigan
Here We Go
“Technical singletrack with natural obstacles, challenging climbs, and fun downhills. Scenic streams, woods, and rock bluffs. Logging roads and two-track roads link other points of interest in the Copper Harbor area.”
Anniston, Alabama
Papa Bear
“Nested in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains near Anniston, the impressive trail system is located on 4,000 acres of pine and hard wood forest with embedded rock and breathtaking visas.”
