"2025 came and went in a flash! Of all the years in (more) recent memory, this year has gone by the fastest. This year was filled with amazing trips, excellent bikes, and phenomenal products I had the opportunity to test. Calling something the "best" can be tricky. We live in a time where cycling (be it road, gravel, or mountain) has advanced so dramatically that many products are truly stellar. So, are these the "best"? Well, I'm titling them as such. The reality is, given the prompt, these are the picks that first came to mind and that I just couldn't get away from. They are products and experiences that have brought me many smiles, and I would certainly recommend them."
"Utah, as a mountain bike destination, typically attracts people to places like Park City in the north or St. George in the south. And, clearly, Moab has to be on that list, far away on the eastern side of the state. However, a new mountain bike destination is being established in central Utah. Richfield is a hotspot for outdoorsmen - namely hunting, fishing, and off-roading (OHV trails). Now mountain biking is being added to that list thanks to a trail called Spinal Tap. 20 miles and 5,000 feet of descending, transitioning from high alpine aspen groves at the top to red rock tech with big moves near the bottom. One word of advice: bring a bike. Richfield is growing as a mountain bike community, and rentals are few and far between. The available rentals can be a bit, how do I put it - clapped out. I don't think this is a huge problem, as most people will hit Richfield as they travel through. But "traveling through" shouldn't be limited to a day. There is enough riding (Spinal Tap is part of the Pahvant Trail System) for two or three days, good food, and other activities to check out. Honestly, if I were to go again (and hopefully I can), I'd shuttle Spinal Tap as many times as I possibly could."
2025 passed quickly and included amazing trips, excellent bikes, and phenomenal products tested throughout the year. Cycling across road, gravel, and mountain disciplines produced numerous standout products that felt truly stellar. Richfield, Utah emerged as a new central-Utah mountain bike destination anchored by the Spinal Tap trail. Spinal Tap delivers 20 miles and 5,000 feet of descending, transitioning from high-alpine aspen groves at its top to red-rock technical sections near the bottom. Richfield's mountain bike community is growing, but local bike rental options remain scarce and often poorly maintained. The locale supports multi-day riding, shuttling, good food, and additional outdoor activities.
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