Mountain Biking Day Trips, New Menu for the Fall 2011

Author: Mike Long; Published: Sep 27, 2011; Category: General, Tours, Trails; Tags: Big Bend Info, Mountain Bike, New Itineraries; 2 Comments

Just in time for you to start planning your fall Mountain Biking trip to the Big Bend, Desert Sports is very pleased to present to you a whole new look at Day Rides for Mountain Bikers. Most all our day trips are either in the rugged Big Bend Ranch State Park or on the fantastic Lajitas Resort Trail System. The listings are some of our favorite day rides in this area. We are offering options from some fairly short easy cruising to some of the more challenging sections of the Contrabando Trail System and venturing up into the Fresno Creek area. Check out the new information we have posted on our Mountain Biking Day Rides Page, http://www.desertsportstx.com/mountain-biking/day-rides/ .

We have attempted to rate the difficulty of the rides as well as a brief description of the ride itself. If you have questions feel free to contact us and one of our trails experts will be happy to talk to you about the different options. Custom itineraries are always available if you have a group with special considerations, whether you are looking for novice jeep roads or training camp for your Mountain Bike Club or Racing Team.  

The riding season here in Big Bend is generally from October through the end of April, but if you are here during the warmer months of the year we can still do some of these rides if you are willing to get up and out on the trail early in the day.

Stay tuned for more new Multi-Day camping trips for folks looking to spend some quality time exploring the backcountry of Big Bend Ranch State Park.

IMBA’s Take a Kid Mountain Biking

Author: Desert Toad; Published: Sep 7, 2011; Category: Current Events, Mountain Bike Event; Tags: Mountain Bike; 4 Comments

Join us on Sunday, October 2nd for the 8th Annual International Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, supported by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA). We’ll meet 10 am at the Lajitas Airport Trailhead for some fun adventure on Loops 2 and 3 (with options for distance and difficulty). Have your bike checked and your helmet fitted while we gather (helmets required). Each young rider will need their responsible adult. Join us at Desert Sports for an after ride social with refreshments and hula hoops.

In support of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative, IMBA has pledged to get 30,000 children participating in 300 cycling events on Oct. 1 (with IMBA’s blessing, we are holding ours on the 2nd). Our local ride is brought to you by Desert Sports and Big Bend Trails Alliance along with our host Lajitas Golf Resort and Spa.

For more information give us a call 888-989-6900 or email. Follow us on Facebook or check back here for updates. Please let us know if you plan on attending.

Regional Bicycle Events for the Roadies

Author: Desert Toad; Published: Sep 3, 2011; Category: Current Events; Tags: Cycling; No Comments

Team Desert Spots Dominates the 2010 Fort Davis Cyclefest (of course!)

Look for Team Desert Spots on one of these three great area road rides!

ONE – Marfa 100 – Sept. 10 that’s 100k – benefits Marfa Public Radio and the Livestrong Foundation great video on their home page

TWO – Fort Davis Cyclefest – Sept. 17 & 18, Sat Tour Rides: 10, 27, 50, 75 mile routes; Sun Mt Locke Hill Climb: 1.5 or 7 miles

THREE – Wheels for Meals – Oct. 1, 88 miles to benefit the Jeff Davis County Food Pantry