Claire Buchar’s life, like any, has had its ups and downs, though one aspect has only improved over time: her technical riding prowess.
Issue 13.3
Issue 13.3
Mountain biking is moving down from the mountains. As more of the world’s population rediscovers the simple joy of pedaling a bicycle, it’s inevitable that a subset will seek out dirt to enhance the experience. Our new edition of Freehub digs deep into the paradigm shifts that are steering communities toward trails as outlets for both outdoor recreation and economic rejuvenation. From Alabama to Texas and Maryland to Minnesota, towns are turning public lands into bike playgrounds and adopting progressive approaches to sustainable recreation. In this issue, we examine the innovative model used by YouTube celebrity Seth Alvo, who successfully harnessed the financial support of his online following to fund the construction of a brand-new bike park in Canton, North Carolina. We also celebrate the extraordinary career of longtime downhill racer Claire Buchar (featured on our cover), an inspirational athlete who has overcome tremendous adversity on her way to becoming one of our sport’s finest ambassadors. Welcome to Issue 13.3.
In this Issue
Second grader Nora Recker is known among fellow riders for her quiet confidence and serious skill.
Nestled south of the Appalachian Mountains, Berks County, Pennsylvania is home to a community that transformed its local trails as a labor of love.
We all remember it vividly; our first clipless pedal mishap. Usually, this type of blunder is made all the more embarrassing because it occurs at...
Central Ohio is more known for rolling pastures and farming communities than radical riding terrain, but trailbuilders here are known for making the...
For those of us who’ve been mountain biking for two, three or even four decades, the sport of today has progressed far beyond our wildest...
By this point, hundreds of thousands have seen North Vancouver-based freerider Steve Vanderhoek charging some of the most consequential lines ever...
For residents of western North Carolina, a mention of the town of Canton will likely spark thoughts of the massive paper mill that has operated there...
