California Mountain Biking
Are California Mountain Bikers Spoiled?
California mountain biking rocks! So yes, Cali mountain bikers are spoiled. After all, this is where it all began. Be proud of your rich mountain biking heritage, and enjoy the disproportionate amount of sunshine.
Most people don't know that mountain biking is a very young sport. It has taken the world by storm as half of all bicycle sales are mountain bikes. Before the 70's mountain biking didn't exist.
History of Mountain Biking
The story of mountain biking began in California's Marin county, although some would argue otherwise.
In 1973 a group of gutsy, inventive, and fearlessly competitive guys began racing modified bikes (clunkers from the 1930's) down a fire road called the Repack course. The Repack course is pictured below, located just west of Fairfax, CA.
The gang soon got tired of pushing their bikes uphill, so they continued to make modifications to their bikes, allowing them to ride uphill as well. The first organized downhill race was held in October of 1976, and since then mountain biking has become one of the world's fasting growing sports.
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Mountain Biking In California
Now, mountain bikers of all levels flock to trails hidden in the the Cascades, the Sierra Nevadas, and the mountain ranges of Southern California.
I love to take my wife on those nice wide logging roads. I love getting a group of friends together to camp and ride for the weekend. And I love discovering new singletracks that get my heart racing, my blood pumping, and take my riding to the next level. Mountain biking is simply a great sport, and when it comes to trails California has it all. Have you tapped into this state's wealth of mountain biking trails?
With some practical trail knowledge and a mountain bike, you can experience the beauty of California up-close and away from the busyness of life. Grab a friend or two, and get to it!
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