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Our vision is to share riding loops, routes, and out-and-backs for anyone new to mountain biking in the Treasure Valley. We classify riders by their climbing abilities: new riders can climb under 250', beginners can handle 250-750', and intermediates can tackle 750-1500' of elevation gain. Each blog post will provide the distance and elevation required for each ride, along with our suggested direction for the best user experience based on skill level. Join us as we explore the beautiful trails of Boise and help you build your mountain biking skills, one ride at a time.

Beginner Loop: Bucktail Trail
2024-07-10 08:00 Beginner Loop: Conquering Bucktail Trail   Welcome back to our blog series on beginner mountain biking in the Boise Foothills! Today, we're excited to introduce our first beginner-friendly trail: Bu...
Newbie Out and Back - Mountain Cove
2024-06-26 07:00 Newbie Loop - Mountain Cove   Welcome to Our Newbie Trail Guide Series: Your First Ride on Mountain Cove Trail   Hello and welcome to the first post in our Newbie Trail Guide series! If you’re new...
Understanding the Elevation Graph
2024-06-19 08:00 Learn how to interpret elevation graphs for mountain biking. Understand trail steepness, grade percentages, and how this information helps beginners prepare for climbs and descents on their first ride...

Elevation gain by skill

250'

newbie

250' - 750'

beginner

750' - 1500'

intermediate