I consider myself an avid biker, but my mountain bike wheels have barely touched the vast number of mountain bike trails (MTB) intersperesed throughout the state. Ohio’s diverse terrain makes it an excellent MTB destination with over 200 miles of trails interspersed throughout the state in more than 20 locations. Each trail I've ridden has provided a different experience. I ride the Alum Creek State Park Phase 1 trail most often because it's closest to home, just north of Columbus. It offers trails for a variety of skill sets including two two experiences for the beginner. An exhilarating 2-mile trail... Continue reading

My legs were a bit shaky and I had an empty feeling in the pit of my stomach. With some trepidation, I obediently climbed to the top step as instructed. Kevin attached me to the cable for my ride across to meet Joey on the next platform. Joey yelled the “all clear,” followed by the “go” command from Kevin. Continue reading