As the location of the genesis of modern mountain biking, Crested Butte and Gunnison have a storied history worth telling.
Issue 14.1

Issue 14.1
As Freehub enters its 14th year of coffee-table magazine publishing, we’re proud to present this special Colorado Photo Book—a visual field guide to one of the planet’s greatest places to ride a mountain bike. The massive state of Colorado, choked with the most mountainous terrain of the Lower 48, boasts more world-class riding than anywhere in the world apart from, arguably, British Columbia. This lovingly curated issue is a photographic tribute to the vast and diverse swathe of tectonic uplift known as The Centennial State, highlighting its marquee mountain communities through extensive photo galleries and in-depth stories designed to prepare you for your next road trip. From the crown jewels of the Gunnison Valley and storied trail networks in the San Juan Mountains, to the high-desert delights of the Grand Valley and alpine gems surrounding Summit County, we honor the must-ride destinations of a state with an endless bounty of singletrack treasures. Open a copy of Issue 14.1 and start planning your own Colorado adventures.In this Issue
Living in a small Colorado mountain town has a way of changing a person. You have to get used to things happening a little slower, and to driving...
Our annual photo book always sparks immense excitement among our team members. This special issue is traditionally meant to be a visual and written...
One of the world’s most prolific deserts extends into western Colorado. This intense, mesmerizing landscape abuts the towering Rocky Mountains...
It’s a Thursday morning in late September, and Nate Hills is eyeing the 69er—the biggest and most imposing launching pad at the Frisco...
Cowboys often roam the streets of Durango, Colorado. Men with big mustaches and women in snug corset dresses wander the town’s sidewalks among...
Everything you’ve heard about Colorado is true: the Saturday morning traffic congestion, the singletrack that looks like a strand of spaghetti...