Clipless ➡️ Flat Pedal Experiment

Plus new trails, the MTBs of Sea Otter, and an interview with the U23 World Champ. [singletracks.com]( Northeast Edition [View this email online]( [Trail Flow Thursday: Look out for a new Shuttle-Serviced Georgia Bike Park Next Month]( This week we're reporting on trail expansions in Ontario and BC, new trails in Oregon and New South Wales, and Georgia's first shuttle serviced bike park opening soon. [Flat Pedal Switch Experiment: Benefits, Challenges, and Notable Nuances of not Clipping in]( While there are both pros and cons to flats vs. clipless pedals, this little swap-experiment reminded me to maintain curiosity in this wonderful sport, and to consistently look for different ways to enjoy time with the trees. Races, Festivals, and Group Rides Date City Event May 1 Fairport, New York [Farmall Hill Mountain Bike Challenge]( May 8 Fairport, New York [Farmall Hill Mountain Bike Challenge]( May 15 Fairport, New York [Farmall Hill Mountain Bike Challenge]( May 20 Hesston, Pennsylvania [Allegrippis Trail Days]( May 22 Fairport, New York [Farmall Hill Mountain Bike Challenge]( Jul 16 Poultney, Vermont [Slate Valley Epic]( Jul 22 Killington, Vermont [Outerbike Killington]( Jul 29 Snowshoe, West Virginia [World Cup DH/XCC/XCO Snowshoe]( Aug 5 Mont Sainte Anne, Quebec [World Cup DH/XCO/XCC Mont Sainte Anne]( Aug 5 Carrabassett Valley, Maine [NEMBAfest]( Aug 13 Burke, Vermont [EWS Burke]( [Walton Family Funds a Bentonville Trail Search and Rescue Team to Address Growing Number of Injuries]( More riders are flocking to Bentonville, Arkansas trails and the local fire department has seen a serious uptick in rescue calls as a result. [20-Year-Old Mona Mitterwallner Won Every U23 World Cup XC Race Last Year, Makes Strong Debut in Elite [Interview]]( Mona Mitterwallner started mountain biking six years ago, started racing five years ago, and last year won every UCI U23 World Cup round and was the U23 World Champion. [The Most Interesting Mountain Bikes of Sea Otter 2022]( Here's a look at some of the most interesting and unique mountain bikes spotted at Sea Otter 2022. Which one is your favorite? MTB Skills Clinics Date City Event Apr 16 Queens, New York [Dynamic Cycling Adventures 1 Day Fundamentals]( Apr 17 Queens, New York [Dynamic Cycling Adventures 1 Day Fundamentals]( Apr 30 Colebrook, Connecticut [Dynamic Cycling Adventures 1 Day Fundamentals]( May 1 Colebrook, Connecticut [Dynamic Cycling Adventures 1 day Intermediate/Advanced Clinic]( May 28 East Burke, Vermont [Dynamic Cycling Adventures 1 Day Fundamentals]( May 28 East Burke, Vermont [Dynamic Cycling Adventures 2 Day Clinic]( [How do you Know When You're Too Close to the Rider in Front?]( Nobody like a tailgater on the freeway. The same thing goes for riding on the trail. [Gear Watch: New SRAM Brakes, 240mm Dropper in for Test, and a High End Hip Pack]( This week we take a look at the new SRAM DB8 brakes, a dropper-friendly seat bag, Swanky shades, a long-travel dropper, Mission Workshop bags, and more. [Bigfoot and Rusty Toyotas: Ryan 'R-Dog' Howard's Coolest Custom-Painted Bikes]( What do monster trucks, Hawaiian t-shirts, and Back to the Future have in common? Answer: they've all inspired custom paint jobs for Ryan Howard. [Login now]( to manage your communication preferences or [click here to unsubscribe](. Sent by: Blue Spruce Ventures, LLC // 165 Dekalb Industrial Way, Suite G4, Decatur, GA 30030