The snow is melting rapidly and the high country is opening up nicely for mountain biking. The Shady Rest and Knolls area are in prime condition for some fun hill climbing and sneaky single track descents. Snowmelt is keeping the dust down and the traction up. Meanwhile the combination of empty roads and moderate weather conditions are making for some of the best road riding in the country. The shoulder seasons of spring and fall equal low volume traffic both around town and especially on the backcountry roads. If you like to ride for hours without seeing a car this is time and Mammoth is the place.  

 It’s time for the Footloose Women’s Bike Night event once again. Come and join the festivities on Wednesday the 14th at 6. Last years event was a fun mixture of clinics, give aways, and wine drinking that kicked off the bike season with a bang. This year we planed the night to coincide with the Eastside Velo sponsored Pamper Pedal ride on Saturday. Both evens are open to riders of all ages and levels of experience. Come on out! Both events should be a rollicking good time for all the ladies.     

Do we love Spring.  If you are a mountain person, spring is the time to be in Mammoth!

Where else can you enjoy great spring conditions in the morning with sunny skies and bike rides  in the afternoon to complete your day of fitness.  Actually not quite complete until you’ve had your cocktail at the end of the day.

True spring conditions.  Be on the hill early and follow the sun around the mountain to keep up with the corn snow.  Yes by 1:00 or 2:00 it gets a little soft up there but they are salting the lower slopes to keep the spring mush under control.  Better yet, bring your mountain bike and ride Lower Rock Creek Trail.   It’s a fast, windy, single track that you won’t be able to get enough of.  Knolls area and loop are open as well as the Indian Caves trail.

Mountain biking isn’t your deal?  Road biking in the area is unbelievable.  Rides from 18 miles up to 65 miles (or more) with lots of climbing if you so choose.  We also have a fun bike club in town (eastsidevelo.org). Check out the road cycling board in Footloose.

If you need information on any rides, stop by Footloose.  We have the maps!

Our bike shop is in full operation.

Point being,  it only gets better as the season progresses.