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Embracing Adaptive Mountain Biking: Building an Inclusive Community

Jen Gadua getting ready to shred her a-mtb

Adaptive mountain biking isn’t about sympathy—it’s about shredding trails with the right tools and the right people. In this ONtrail interview, Ontario rider Jen breaks down what adaptive MTB really means, the Bowhead bikes she rides, how accessible most trails actually are, and what needs to change to get more riders rolling across the province.

To E or Not To E: Riding the Marin Rift Zone E1 on Local Trails

Marin rep Glen Innes riding the Rift Zone E1

I put the Marin Rift Zone E1 through its paces on a trail I know like the back of my hand. How does it compare to my trusty Salsa Blackthorn? In a word: surprising.

From wild descents to “impossible” climbs, I finally understand the eMTB hype—and I’ve got thoughts. Is it time to make the switch? I break down what worked, what didn’t, and what every rider should know before going full E.