Mountain Bike New Year’s Resolutions for 2024

New Year’s resolutions aren’t usually my thing—I’m not the best at follow-through. But setting goals helps me stay on track. After logging fewer kilometers in 2023 and wanting to grow ONtrail, I figured some resolutions wouldn’t hurt.

Here are my top five mountain biking resolutions for 2024, blending personal goals with plans for ONtrail.

1. Travel More to Ride More

Ontario has incredible trails, and I’ve ridden many along the 401 corridor and up the 400 Highway. But it’s time to expand the map and truly put the “ON” in ONtrail.

For 2024, I want to explore places like:

• Sault Ste. Marie
• Ottawa Region

Where else should I ride? Send me your suggestions—let’s make this the year of adventure on two wheels!

2. Get Organized with ONtrail

Running ONtrail takes a lot of time and energy. Between planning, filming, editing, and publishing, I need a solid system to keep everything on track.

The goal?

• Create a clear plan (even if it’s not perfect at first).
• Stick to a consistent schedule.
• Deliver the best content for the Ontario mountain biking community.

If you’ve got productivity tips, I’m all ears.

3. Ride My Bike More

2023 was a busy year. Sure, I built a new trail, conducted dozens of interviews, and balanced family time with work. But I let too many excuses get in the way of riding.

This year, no more excuses. Rain or shine, I’ll be out there. Let’s keep it simple:
Go ride your bike.

4. Focus on the Joy of Riding

Sometimes, I overthink my rides. Thoughts like:

• Did I keep up?
• Could I ride that section better?
• Is that a drop or a roll?!
• Why is this trail so off-camber?!

This year, I want to focus on the pure joy of mountain biking. No overanalyzing—just fun.

Got tips for staying in the moment? Let me know!

5. Give Mountain Bikers What They Need

ONtrail has been evolving, and I’m grateful for the positive feedback so far. But it’s important to evaluate:

• What’s working?
• What could improve?
• Is ONtrail engaging enough for a broader audience?

I want ONtrail to be a resource that meets the needs of Ontario’s mountain biking community. Send me your constructive feedback on what you love and where we can do better.

In Conclusion

There you have it—ONtrail’s New Year’s Resolutions for 2024. Now that they’re public, feel free to check in when we meet on the trail to see how I’m doing.

Here’s to a year of adventure, growth, and, most importantly, more time on two wheels.

Happy New Year, and see you on the trails!