If ever there was an issue that defines Mountain Flyer’s tagline “The Mountain Bike Journal,” this is it. Issue No. 67 is brimming with insightful, powerful stories, essays, reviews and interviews to sustain and inspire you through this winter’s hibernation. Beloved photographer Antonio Abreu keeps us dreaming with “The Birthplace of Pura Vida,” a photo essay spotlighting the trails, community and “pure life” philosophy of Costa Rica. In the feature “Hut to Hut in the Pine Tree State,” photojournalist Dana Allen bikepacks the Maine Huts & Trails network, proving that you don’t need to hop a flight to Europe to experience luxurious hut life. There should be no set definition of what it means to be a mountain biker, and Amos Horn’s story “Mountain Biking Adapts” shows how adaptive athletes are working with nonprofits, trailbuilders and specialized bike manufacturers to ensure trails are accessible to everyone. Finally, if you’re in need of a new domestic destination, consider Aaron Theisen’s pitch for Boise, Idaho, where trail magic in the foothills—along with residents’ support to preserve open space—has earned the area an IMBA Gold designation.

FEATURES

FIFTY SIX TWENTY
As Revelstoke’s Fifty Six Twenty trail freefalls 15 kilometers (and 5,620 vertical feet) from high-alpine tundra to the valley floor, riders lose count of optional jumps. Even the trail crew stopped tallying the berms past 230. No matter the airtime or amount of carving, the longest flow trail in North America is pure fun.

THE HEART OF THE HIMALAYA
The Buddhist Kingdom of Zanskar in northeastern India has remained nearly unchanged for millennia, but as a crew of hardy bikepackers discover as they attempt to ride the land’s ancient footpaths, even Mother Nature and the surrounding mountains cannot protect this isolated hamlet forever.

THE LEGEND OF JON BAILEY
He has raced and won numerous cross country and ultra-endurance events. He has designed posters for bike races and coached kids in Colorado’s oldest youth mountain biking program. He is multifaceted and multitalented. He is underground legend Jon Bailey, the most badass athlete, artist, sweet-talking pretty boy you’ve never heard of.

FRAMEBUILDER: SEVEN CYCLES
In the mid-’80s Rob Vandermark put his sculpting background to work in a pragmatic way by building his own BMX bike. Once he got a taste of framebuilding, he wanted more, which led to work with Merlin Metalworks and Fat City Cycles before he launched Seven Cycles, one of the oldest and largest companies in the custom community.

If ever there were a time to keep our eyes ahead, it would be now. The summer issue (No. 65) of Mountain Flyer brings much-needed escape and inspiration, with stories about places to ride and to dream of riding, from the inhospitable but captivating Big Bend area of Texas to the reimagined tin-mining landscape of Tasmania to Vermont’s Kingdom Trails, where a recent land purchase has secured mountain bike access. A deep dive into the dawn of lift-served riding in the U.S. and a profile on moto-racing-influenced Tyler Reiswig of BTCHN’ Bikes remind us that our sport is all about maximizing fun. And a feature following the Americana band Birds of Play—which books its tour stops based on the quality of nearby singletrack—gives flight to the notion that work and play can (and should) be mixed. 

The Spring 2020 issue of Mountain Flyer (No. 64) reminds us that the natural world is filled with awe-inspiring landscapes, from the broad mountains of Kyrgyzstan and the primitive forests of Interior British Columbia to the arid lands of Diné Bikéyah (Navajo Land) and the backyard trails of Knoxville, Tennessee. They are transformative places that easily show humans our place in the world. 

But more importantly, the stories in this issue reveal the best of humanity. They are a reminder that we are not alone, that someone is always out there looking out for us. Bikepackers Kurt Refsnider and Kaitlyn Boyle witnessed it in the Diné people, who welcomed them around every corner on their journey through northern Arizona. Dana Allen writes about how residents are creating a home for other mountain bikers in Slocan Valley, B.C. Independent framebuilder Julie Ann Pedalino loves building bikes, but she is driven by an over-arching mission to include marginalized artisans in the industry.

Pushing past limits. Hungry for the unknown. Caught on the trail after sundown. Running low on water and possibly lost. Sometimes a mountain bike lands us in uncomfortable positions. Sometimes we’ve even sought it out. These are the rides and moments on the trail that define us, provide a new perspective or reawaken a passion for the sport. The Winter 2020 issue of Mountain Flyer (No. 63) is packed with stories and photographs that touch on the mountain biker’s desire to seek out both adventure and misadventure. Writer Lydia Tanner finds out why ultra-endurance athlete Lael Wilcox keeps pushing boundaries. Chain of Fools columnist Whitney James shares why it’s good to feel scared every once in a while. Andrew Findlay’s overnight adventure in British Columbia’s backcountry leads him to question humanity’s place in the wild. And Chad Corbin abandons the safe path to pursue a framebuilding career. 

What is it that draws us to the trail—a love for the landscape, mountains and new terrain? Time spent with old and new friends? Facing a fear or helping others face theirs? No matter your reason, the Autumn 2019 issue of Mountain Flyer (No. 62) brings it all together, with Carl Zoch’s photo essay examining humanity’s much-needed connection to the land, Louise Lintilhac’s dive into the Mediterranean island of Corsica and Chris Chance’s story of extreme dedication to framebuilding. These stories and more are packed into the pages of issue 62.

Break new ground. Discover new lands. Spread the passion. Awaken spirituality. The stories in issue 61 of Mountain Flyer reveal how mountain biking can spur life-changing adventure. Get inspired by the women who aren’t afraid to push the boundaries of freeride, learn why Dave Weagle can’t stop innovating to improve our ride, follow Sarah Rawley’s lead in empowering women, feel emboldened by Mattias Fredriksson’s decision to settle down in a new country. These stories and more are packed into the pages of issue 61.

Issue number 60 of Mountain Flyer reminds us why we ride and explore and how our community of dedicated advocates, creative minds, and passionate riders continues to shape the sport. Discover Why Riding Rules in Alpen Villages by following Elladee Brown and photographer Leslie Kehmeier on a hut-to-hut route across southeastern Switzerland, finishing at Europe’s newest lift-assisted bike park in Sölden, Austria. In Just the Beginning photographer Stephanie Chall captures the faces of riders in  the Maryland Interscholastic Cycling League as they finish their first race.

Former pro downhiller Brad Stone tells the little-known story behind Virginia’s Vanished Shangri-La, a long-lost bike-park masterpiece he helped build in 2001 at Virginia’s Wintergreen Ski Resort.

Personality profiles in this issue include Like Magic: James Bleakley’s Love for the Torch by Marty Caivano, in which she describes Bleakley as a master designer, smart businessman, and all-around good guy, and Dirt Educated: Anthony Diaz by Dylan Stucki. In this piece, discover how a self-taught suspension tech goes from a life of racing to launching an innovative new suspension product.

BACK IN TIME ON THE 
Pearl Pass Klunker Tour
At its peak, the annual Pearl Pass klunker tour from Crested Butte to Aspen, Colo., would attract up to 400 riders. It served as both a social gathering of Marin County, Calif., mountain bike pioneers and adventurous Crested Butte cyclists. Turns out, riding old heavy Schwinns in places they were never meant to be has as much appeal today as it did back then.

THE FOODLESS ODYSSEY
What does it take to eat well in this world—to eat healthy, real food not pumped with hormones, wrapped in plastic and shipped around the globe? A hearty foursome sets out on an eight-day bicycle trip on Haida Gwaii’s Graham Island to find out what it takes to survive off only what they can hunt and gather from the earth. 

ALONG THE ARIZONA TRAIL: THE WEST’S WATER CRISIS 
Whitton Feer and Ian Catto believe that in order to fully understand the Western U.S. water crisis and public lands management, they must experience it, intimately, for themselves. 

TED WOJCIK AND THE SOUL OF A BIKE
Plaistow, New Hampshire, framebuilder Ted Wojcik cut his teeth working on the railroad, repairing jet engines and brazing motorcycles before he found his calling building bike frames. 

Over the Rainbow in Canyonlands 
113 degrees at 11 a.m., and 60 degrees four hours later. Major wind gusts, lightning, thunder, bean-sized hail, a cold downpour and no shelter. Spectacular rainbows and dramatic sunsets over the course of a four-day bikepack. Photographer Adam Klimek and friends Łukasz Piątek and Piotr Wilk can’t imagine a better way to experience the White Rim in Canyonlands National Park.

On Top of the World In Tibet
Writer Ryan Stuart discovers that the Buddha teaching of “Life is suffering” doesn’t mean that one is in constant pain. Instead, Stuart realizes firsthand while riding the challenging, high-alpine passes of the Tibetan Plateau that soul-searching physical hardship leads to equally immense pleasure.

All Ale to the Trail 
Microbrewery owners in the Upper Midwest have been sharing their success in the taproom with local trail users by funding the development of singletrack. Writer Amy Oestreich and photographer Chris Guibert set out to discover more about the communities that are benefitting from this “pedal it forward” mantra. They come home inspired to raise money for their local trails through the sale of pints.

Form Follows Function 
Quincy, Calif., framebuilder Cameron Falconer is the kind of guy who could completely smoke you in a race, come chat with you in the parking lot afterward, and end up fixing your bike or offering useful advice. And he makes one helluva no-nonsense frame that rides and fits so intuitively that it disappears beneath you.

Endless Summer in Norway
During the summer months above the Arctic Circle, the sun virtually never sets. This, in theory, gives one unlimited time to shred. 

A Bike and A Boat
With innovations in packrafts over the last 18 years, the blue squiggly lines on a map are no longer deal-breaking obstacles when bikepacking. Today’s bikepackers now seek out rivers and bodies of water as possible travel corridors when planning big adventures. 

Grit & Growth
Leaders and mentors in the Little Bellas program turn out strong, confident girls who also understand the importance of letting loose and playing when they hit the dirt. The Vermont-based nonprofit has been thoughtfully curated under the direction of Sabra Davison and now operates in 15 states with 36 programs. 

No Buff Too Tough
If you peruse the shelves at Ted’s Metal Polishing in Chico, Calif., you’ll see everything from duck calls, to Corvette valve covers, to airplane propellers...and lots of bike parts. Pretty, shiny bike parts.

Singletrack And Single Malt - From Peat To Bog In Scotland
#BEEPBEEPMOTHERFUCKER - Amanda Batty Coming Through
Filling The Gaps - Locals Pay For Trail Work
Get Over It - Adam Sklar Is That Good

Chasing Dreams on the Colorado Trail; Quebec's Sentiers Renaissance - Reinvents the Old; Sleep, Wake, Ride - Whitefish Bike Retreat; Just Edgy Enough - Oddity Cycles; Bottom Bracket Too Low - Or Cranks Too Long

Their Only Portrait - Is Worth The Weight; The Fight For Singletrack - In The Slovak Mountains, Guerrilla Gravity's Trail Pistol Shoots Straight; Never Satisfied - Aaron Stinner

Number 52 is rich with inspiring photography and tales of adventure from coastal shredding on the Island of Madeira to biking the backwoods of Bulgaria and Argentina. Read up on new rides from Ellsworth and Spot Brand, and get the details on Shimano's surprisingly affordable XT Di2. Sit down, grab a pint, and dig in.

Photo Essay: The Land of Oz - Lush Lovely Arkansas by Carl Zoch; Golden Brazil's Historic Mining Routes; On A Wing And A Pedal - Framebuilder Megan Dean; Pivot's Extra Great - Extra Small Mach 4

Mountain Flyer is a premium quality mountain bike journal based in Crested Butte, Colo. Our honest editorial and rich photography take our readers straight into the gritty, salt-stained core of the mountain bike scene; providing character instead of scale, communities instead of hype, and chronicled adventure instead of flashbulb showmanship. Our mission is to inspire our readers to ride and explore.
Mountain Flyer is renowned for its photo-driven, feature-oriented content and high-quality printing. Our writers’ passion for mountain biking and affinity for Adventure travel is evident on every page. From ruminations on fear and racing through blizzards in Alaska’s Iditabike to island hopping by boat along the coast of British Columbia while exploring new single track—We’ll take you there.

Drifting Volcanoes In Guatemala; Why Paul Price - Thinks About Bike Parts; Specialized Stumpy - Goes Fat; Rideable Real Estate - Oculus House Has Vision; Beyond The Headbadge - What Makes A Moots

Following Weazel's Track - On NZ’s Old Ghost Road | Summon The Dead - And Race A Bit In Mexico | From Zero to 60 - With Guerrilla Gravity | This Land Is Your Land… Or Not | Intense Spider 275C - Parties Like A Rock Star

NO STOPPING - #OLDMANWEST
SOUL SATISFACTION - GOOD TIMES OUT OF THE SADDLE
MAKING GOLD - THE SCIENCE BEHIND ALCHEMY BICYCLES
SPRING, SPRANG, SPRUNG - IS THERE A COIL SHOCK IN YOUR FUTURE

CARVING A NICHE - IN BC’S BACKCOUNTRY | THE LAST GREAT PLACE - BIKEPACKING MONTANA FIRE LOOKOUTS | TAHOE’S TREASURE - HEALED IN THE SIERRA NEVADA | COMING UP ROSE(S) - DOWN UNDER WITH MEGAN ROSE | WITH THE GRAIN - CHRIS CONNOR’S WOODEN BICYCLES

An Argument For Religion  - Three Days Of Worship In Southern Utah | New Friends In A Foreign Land - Expedition to Arkansas | More Than A Mountain - First Descent Of Mount Mulanje | As Authentic As It Appears - Reeb Cycles’ Chris Sulfrian



Keep The Jungle Side Down - Riding The Dominican Republic | 10,000 Turns - With Gene Hamilton | 800 Years In The Making  - Slightly Groomed In The Aragon Pyrenees |  From The Nowhere To The Noplace - In The Shop With Ahearne and Igleheart

Three Men and a Goat - Coming of Age in the Alps | Like a Broken Record - Will Leadville Go Sub-6 | Blow Out Your Flip-Flops - In the Baja Peninsula | A Groovy Love - Rody Walter Puts His All Into Frame Building

Squealing Like Pigs - In Southern California's Backwoods | From Ashes to Azul - Chile's Best Singletrack | Gravity Girls - Why Women Rule, Part II | He Drew The Original Stumpjumper - And Tim Neenan Is Still At It

Mexico's Motherload - Surf and Turf En El Sur | Step Aside Boys - Why Women's Racing Rules | Remote, Raw, Other Worldly - How Iceland Will Change You | The Unglamorous Life - Of Todd Ingermanson

Run With The Sled Dogs - In Alaska's White Mountains | Klunked - One Year of  Low Tech Fun | Changing Perspectives - One Bamboo Bike At A Time | The Soul Segment - 120 Miles The Right Way

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