Hot Springs [POV] Collin Sigars Rides Northwoods, AR

While Hot Springs, Arkansas attracts many visitors to its namesake thermal springs, mountain bikers flock to the Ouachita mountain town for its popular Northwoods Trails System. Lucky 13 is the pinnacle of Northwood’s 31 miles of purpose-built trails where progression is delivered across skills zones, green, blue, and black trails. Northwest Arkansas-based photographer Collin Sigars sits comfortably behind the camera and makes smooth work of Northwood’s largest jump trail, Lucky 13.

Everyone interprets a trail differently, and while there’s no wrong way, there are certainly some more impressive ways. Perspectives On Velocity aims to unravel the mysteries of speed, line choice and reaction that are unique to the best mountain bikers in the world. Hop on board with an array of fast, smooth and stylish riders as they take on select trails throughout North America.

Explore Issue 15.1, a visual field guide to the Natural State’s buzzing bike culture.