Michigan mountain biking! A short clip from an upcoming video series reviewing local mountain bike trails in the Detroit Metro Area. Video features highlights from the trail, GPS route overview, directions to trialhead, and a nice ride with Maddie my Golden Retriever. Hickory Glen Park Trails – Commerce Township, Michigan How to get there? Just east of Benstein Rd off of Glengary Rd in Commerce Township. One lap distance: ~6.5 miles How much time will I need? Figure 45 min-1 hour per lap Elevation gain: 382 feet/lap (easy – few climbs) Physical Difficulty: 2/5 (very little climbing, winding terrain limits overall speeds) Technical Difficulty: 3/5 (man made obstacles provide some fun challenges, but overall not technically difficult. Beginners can bypass the difficult obstacles. Advanced riders can take the obstacles and focus on speed through the corners for additional challenge. Some jumps.) Who should ride this trail: Summary: Someone looking for a fun and winding yet relatively flat trail with enjoyable banked turns and rhythm sections. Some jumps and man made obstacles to polish your technical skills. It would be a good trail for newcomers to the sport. Who should avoid this trail: Someone looking for a demanding workout with climbs and/or high speeds. As a bonus, it’s a good trail to take your dog on! Tips: Follow well marked yellow arrowheads to stay on trail. Song: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod

First lap at Carver Lake Park mountain bike trail opening weekend. The video is time lapsed, playing at twice speed, to quickly experience the compete trail.

Here’s some mountain bike footage from ‘Preston Railroad Trail’ on Tiger Mountain just off of Highway 18. The first 30 minutes of footage was uphill on a gravel road. Then it was all downhill from there. Enjoy! ————————————————————————————– Location: Tiger Mountain, Washington. Song: “Promises (Skrillex & Nero Remix)” by Nero ft. Sub Focus Camera: GoPro HD Hero, R4 Video Mode Editing Software: Sony Vegas Pro 10 Recorded on 07/11/11

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Question: What (if there are any) are some disadvantages to having a racing bike for mainly trail riding?
I currently have a TT-R 225 and would eventually like a 250, but most manufacturers don’t make a 250 trail bike. My favourite manufacturer is Kawasaki and i was thinkin of a kx 250f. But what differences will i find in the trail on the racing bike. What differences in general?

Only legit answers please

Answer:

Answer by markgalindo
you will notice a change in handling due to size, power, ground clearance,suspension and steering.

Unbelievably sick mountain bike trail built by Dangerous Dan out on Bowen Island. Watch as the Drop In crew tackle the super narrow balance beams along this sick trail with drops and gaps. Way sick, a MUST WATCH. Check out more clips from www.rip.tv too