Trestle Bike Park

Throughout the past 30 years from the birth of mountain biking the sport of Downhill Mountain biking has been taking leaps and bounds in not only the technological aspects of the sport but also the population growth and recreational support increase. Although the majority of mountain bike trail systems are funded by donations and built and maintained by nonprofit organizations there has also been the creation of mountain bike parks. These types of mountain bike parks are centrally located in the more mountainous regions including the Rocky Mountains which stretch from northern Canada to the southern most parts of the United States. These types of bike parks are usually located on within Ski resorts that are sprawling with active skiers all winter long along the steep slopes. But during the summer these ski slopes are clustered with winding bike paths that make up the downhill mountain bike park. This downhill mountain bike park idea consists of lifts which carry personnel and bikes to the summit and then are given the opportunity to ride downhill at blistering speeds along with jumps, drops, rugged terrain, challenging obstacles including bridges and logs, and berms which shoot you around the corners. Some of these types of bike parks are world famous, which include Keystone, Breckenridge, Whistler, Jackson Hole, Copper, along with many others.

            One of the largest growing bike parks around the world nestled within the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, which is one of the newest bike parks named Trestle. Trestle bike parks located within the confines of the world renowned ski resort known as winter park, is one of the most popular bike parks along the Rocky Mountain range.  During my visit of Trestle this summer I took in the luxurious views of the wild life that surrounds this mountain bike village along with some of the most beautiful trails I’ve ever seen. This mountain bike park was built and is still being built and modified by mountain bikers themselves which gives this mountain bike park high fun factor. Along with some easier and flowing trails this bike park grasps the needs and wants of some of the most expert mountain bikers seen today. These challenging types of trails include very big jumps and fast moving turns. Along with the high quality bike trails this explodingly vibrant community of mountain bikers has come together to form a small village of condos, hotels, homes, and restaurants known as Winter Park.

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