Two Wheeled Wanderer
A Biking Blog About Exploring The World On Two Wheels
If you're new to the world of housesitting, you're in for a treat. I've been housesitting around the world for about 7 years now with TrustedHousesitters and it's hands down my favorite way to travel ...
There's a lot to see and do in the Big Easy so why not take it all in on two wheels? Biking in New Orleans is actually really awesome, as I found out. The French Quarter is a perfect place to explore ...
Whether it's your first time heading out on a mountain bike trip or your 100th, having a go-to mountain bike trip packing list is essential. You don't want to find out too late that you've left ...
Looking for some backcountry adventure? In this planning guide to the San Juan Hut System Telluride To Moab mountain ride, I cover everything you need to know including what to pack, how to navigate the route, what the huts are stocked with, and more!
Capitol Reef National Park is one of Utah’s lesser-known and less visited National Parks. It’s located in the South-Central part of the state and is characterized by its unique rock and land formations that make up the rocky spine of the Waterpocket Fold. There are massive red rock bluffs, white sandstone cliffs, colorful bentonite hills, and a scenic drive through the historic Mormon settlement of Fruita. One of the most unique attractions in the Park, though, is the Cathedral Valley Loop
Captain Ahab is one of Moab’s most iconic mountain bike trails. Learn more about riding Moab’s Captain Ahab in this trail guide.
Find the best bike park near you with this complete guide to lift-served downhill mountain bike parks in the US from East coast to West coast
For a lot of people, a good mountain bike trip involves road-tripping to a world-class destination like Sedona or Moab or sending lap after lap at a dialed bike park with professionally-built jump lines and flow tracks. And while I love these types of trips too, I also love getting off the beaten path and exploring fringe singletrack (admittedly some are better than others…). The Good Water Rim Trail, thankfully, happened to be an awesome fringe ride. But where and what is that you might ask?
If you’ve never heard of Goblin Valley State Park, don’t worry. I hadn’t either until I started researching mountain bike trails and destinations for our recent Utah road trip. This little state park is located in southern Utah not far from the big-name National Parks of Arches, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef as well as the mountain bike mecca of Moab. Perhaps it’s this overshadowing that has kept Goblin Valley under the radar for many travelers. But it should not be missed!
Wondering where to bike in Utah? In this post, I’ve rounded up the best Utah bike trails for bikepackers, mountain bikers, & cyclists.
