Mountain Creek ~ My Favorite Laps

Mountain Creek was such a great place for me to improve and progress my MTB riding. There's no doubt that going to bike parks such as MC monumentally help not only your overall rider skill, but when you get back to your 'local trails' most features that perhaps seemed a bit out of reach now either become doable or outright sent! That's a great feeling.

The big thing is to always ride within your skill level and don't do anything dumb. Of course accidents can and do happen, but many times we take chances that are unnecessary. I believe the goal for most of us is to 'be upright on the bike'. That's the only way you can actually get better right?

There's no shame in doing laps on greens and blues. Some of the most fun runs at MC are green and blue! Honing techniques and building confidence. I spent an entire season with the goal of 'clearing' all the features and jumps on Tempest. Sure enough, my last day of the 2019 season at MC I was able to accomplish that goal that I had set in January 2019. I envisioned this happening in my minds eye.

For being nearly a 50 year old guy this approach has worked really well for me. I'm in it for the long run and want to be able to ride, ski and whatever else I find I'm passionate about for another 20.

Find your flow....