Located in Northern New Mexico, Angel Fire Bike Park is one of the top bike parks in the Rockies. The park features over 60 miles of trails for riders of all abilities from beginner to expert riders. Angel Fire is also one of the largest lift-accessed mountains in North America and features one of the longest seasons in the West with all trails open from May 16 – mid October, offering 110 days of riding, weather permitting. At the end of last season, Kenny Smith was invited to test out the goods. This is what we found...
There you have it, nothing but good times in New Mexico.
Angelfire Bike Park opens up for the 2014 season on May 16th, so load the bikes and hit them up. For the ladies looking to improve your skills, there is a
Beti AllRide clinic that weekend as well.
Can anyone speak to how a stout 150mm travel bike would fair at Angel fire? I don't have a DH bike anymore and I know some parks I wouldn't want to revisit without it.
I lived in PC (Park City) for almost 7 years and rode Canyons the first three years they had designated 'bike only' trails and the park, and while they've come a very long way, I wouldn't choose it over Mammoth or Angel Fire. They have a bit more growing and refining to do, but keep an eye out -- big things are happening!
As for Mammoth compared to Angel fire, you really can't -- nothing compares. The trails, the dirt, the turns, etc. Mammoth is basically kitty litter with rocks and trees thrown in, where they've used pavers to solidify turns and maintain landings... And it's some of the best shit ever. Seriously. If you want a rowdy, surprising, skill-building adventure in CA, head for Mammoth. It'll test your skills and strength in so many different ways, just because the terrain is so alien and awesome. They have the Kamikaze games in September with the legendary Kamikaze fire road race, as well as the last stop of the national DH tour, the ProGRT, and some really sick Style and Speed stuff. Seriously. If you can make it out there, it's one hell of a weekend. Mammoth is such a rad place.
You know what? Writing all of this makes me want to get in the car and go right now. Damn.
hint - It's AF.