Why Mountain Biking Became My Favorite Sport | Virginia Canyon Progression Day (Nexus, Myers Flyer)

What a day on the bike. I started this ride planning to hit some of my favorite trails at Virginia Canyon, but on the climb up I found myself reflecting on how much mountain biking has become my number one sport.

I’ve been skiing and riding bikes for most of my life. Skiing used to be the thing I looked forward to every season, but the ski industry has changed—less focus on freestyle and freeride culture and more on the “family vacation” scene. And honestly… that shift pushed me even deeper into mountain biking.

MTB has become my outlet. My progression. My passion. And Virginia Canyon has given me everything I need to keep pushing—speed, tech, features, flow, and the chance to grow every ride. I can’t thank COMBA and the trail crews enough for their hard work building and maintaining these amazing trails. You all make this community what it is.

After getting all those thoughts off my chest, I dropped into a full progression lap:
• Upper Drop Shaft
• Nexus
• Myers Flyer
• Fire in the Hole
• Lower Drop Shaft

These trails are becoming my go-to, and even though I’m improving every ride, there’s still plenty to work on—speed, air control, and some spicy tech I’m determined to clean. That’s the best part of riding: the process, the effort, and the progression.

Can’t believe it’s November 2nd and still hero dirt out here. I’m gonna keep riding as long as possible!

Thanks for watching, and keep shredding 🤘
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📍 Location: Virginia Canyon, Idaho Springs, CO
🚵‍♂️ Trails: Drop Shaft, Nexus, Myers Flyer, Fire in the Hole
🎥 POV Rider: Phillip @ PCW Design & Build MTB

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