On Station
We had a chance to visit Station Mountain Bike Park twice before opening weekend to get a sneak peek and put in some hand work. I also asked park founder Rhett Jones some questions…
The 2023 SATN Social
The SATN Social was a huge success thanks to some pretty dedicated members of the MTB community. Twelve riders ended up finishing all four routes for a 67 mile day in the saddle.
2023 Forrest Creek TMBRA Race
If there’s one thing I can do well, it’s cranking out some power on a hill. I slowly moved into the lead (as one does on a hill), and to make a long story short…
Nothing’s For Free (Except This Movie Night)
Austin Ridge Riders partnered with Freeride 512 for another free movie night at Oskar Blues Taproom. This one was about Freeride Mountain Biking and it was pretty epic.
SATN Sentinel Issue #6
Guest author Carl Zapffe shares new gravel routing, new singletrack, a pipeline project, and a wish for rain.
New Build: Revel Tweedy DJ
I’m done with the full squish big bike nonsense on dirt jumps. So I saved up and built a fancy dirt jumper.
The Violet Crown Trail North
The Hill Country Conservancy celebrated the opening of a new one mile segment of the Violet Crown Trail.
Forrest Creek Ranch
Forrest Creek Ranch is a private venue with over 8.5 miles of flow trail, and no rocks. Here is a list of days you can ride this summer.
Grip Hoist Training
A recent GripHoist training session hosted by Austin Ridge Riders gave the Trail Crew an opportunity to move large boulders in Walnut Creek.
Five Finger Discount
This party was a long time coming, and won’t be forgotten any time soon…
SATN Sentinel Issue #5
Guest author Carl Zapffe shares the latest updates from South Austin Trail Network.
Duel at the Cantina
The 2023 Texas National Champs two day race weekend at Spider Mountain and RPR featured Enduro, XC, and Dual Slalom events.
Austin Ridge Riders Razor Tooth Rides
A lot of ash juniper got a haircut, and the City of Austin opened up a new urban trail making access to Walnut Creek Metro Park a little safer and easier.
Klunkerz - The origin of Mountain Biking
The sport of Mountain Biking originated in Marin County in the 70’s. This race is a tribute to the sport, and to Jerri’s late husband, Kyle, a Klunker enthusiast.
I Ride ATX - Ralph Williamson
Raja shares his love for trails - particularly 9th Street BMX in Austin, Texas. For thirty years he has watched some of the best riders in the world come through here, and now he is helping reshape and rehab this iconic location.
2023 Ice Storm Cleanup
The community showed up in a big way to clear hundreds of miles of trail in central Texas, including the first official work day at Mary Moore Searight.
Cranksgiving 2022
It finally happened! Remember how it rained a bunch prior to the original Cranksgiving date in November? It seems so long ago already.
MTBATX 2022 Recap
Taking a look back at 2022, the good times, the creation of this website and a ton of content.
November Recap
Three Austin Ridge Riders volunteer events, the Funduro, a couple of of soggy urban rides, and new gear!