Taos Mountain Bike Association board member, Loren Bell, addressed the Taos Town Council at the public forum on the town’s draft budget on Tuesday, May 21. Mr. Bell opened his comments by pointing out that mountain biking can and should be a key revenue stream for Taos. Americans spend $81 billion each year on bicycle…
Northwest of Questa in the Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument awaits one of Taos’ lesser-known, but greater-fun trails. Markings are few, but the route can be pieced together on MTB Project (Punto de Coyoto -> Vista de Questa -> 244F) with great effect. You won’t be disappointed. Just one of the many possibilities out…
Photo by John Geronimo via MTB Project This little trail surprised me because it is actually in NM. It is a 9 mile purpose built, multi leveled system. It is built on terrain very similar to the upper reaches of the Rift Valley Trails, except they are a touch steeper. To start the ride, one…
Taos Mountain Bike Association hosted over 100 local riders for beer, trivia and prizes at our Spring Fling at Taos Mesa Brewery. A hot trivia competition raged while our favorite MTB videos played in the background. Endless prizes donated by local area supporters of the Taos Mountain Bike Association went home with trivia sharks and…
Taos Mountain Bike Association Board members, led by Chair Jess Caskey, met with Erik Garner the Carson National Forest Recreation Coordinator this March. The purpose of the meeting was to re-introduce TMBA to the staff of the agency and present TMBA’s new strategic plan. The group explored how TMBA’s members can help make trails better…
