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Pdrenth
- Member since Apr 7, 2019
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- Male / 44
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Charlotte , North Carolina - 0 Followers
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Tall guy trying to stay in shape the fun way.
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Pdrenth edspratt's article
Oct 13, 2026 at 10:15
Oct 13, 2026
2026 Red Bull Hardline BC Preview: Rider List, How to Watch & Race Favorites
@bigtim: Cheesy joke
Pdrenth sarahmoore's article
Sep 29, 2026 at 10:02
Sep 29, 2026
Adidas Release Updated Freerider Line with Three Stripes Branding & Clipless Model
I'm a size 16 wide. Apparently I don't get to have MTB shoes at all...
I get it, free market capitalism and all that... But it still sucks to literally not have a single flat shoe option and only 1 occasionally available and sucky XC shoe option from Shimano (they're not wide and they fall apart after only 1 season)
Pdrenth mattwragg's article
Sep 16, 2026 at 12:48
Sep 16, 2026
How to Get Your Kids Into Mountain Biking
My 10yo is a charger and HATES being behind someone slower. My 8yo is totally the opposite. He always wants me to ride behind him, which is great because I can coach and encourage him. We eventually catch up to the 10yo when he wrecks :)
Pdrenth mattwragg's article
Sep 16, 2026 at 12:46
Sep 16, 2026
How to Get Your Kids Into Mountain Biking
Father of 4, ages 16 to 8. All of my kids ride MTB. I learned the hard way to avoid pushing them into the sport, but encourage them to enjoy it at their level of skill, and physical and emotional stamina. 2-4 mile jaunts are the ticket with my 10 and 8 year old. Every kid is different, but almost no kid under 15 likes "type 2 fun". Gotta make it actually fun, and in short enough sessions that they are left wanting more, not regretting the all day epic with dad
Pdrenth orbea's article
Sep 11, 2026 at 11:56
Sep 11, 2026
Video: Coming Together for the Trails After the Devastation of Hurricane Helene in 'Pisgah Magic - Trail Tales'
@Bondseye007: I've only seen 1 bear in the NC mountains over the last 10 years, a lot more in TN and KY for some reason.
2 things: this video wasn't made to attract riders to the area as much as it was to tell a story of "community" and resilience. Also, MTB riders are not risk-averse and almost all Pisgah riders are above average, are already aware of nature, and are far less concerned with wildlife than your average rookie.
Pdrenth orbea's article
Sep 11, 2026 at 11:34
Sep 11, 2026
Video: Coming Together for the Trails After the Devastation of Hurricane Helene in 'Pisgah Magic - Trail Tales'
Glad to see this video get posted. It's important, albeit a little melancholy. I expected more footage of our trails but Kanuga seemed to get the lions share of screen time. Still good though. Glad to be able to enjoy these trails when I need some mountain therapy...
Pdrenth orbea's article
Sep 11, 2026 at 11:31
Sep 11, 2026
Video: Coming Together for the Trails After the Devastation of Hurricane Helene in 'Pisgah Magic - Trail Tales'
Yes and no. I smirked at this too, but... Basic trail work rarely warrants hardhats, but not never. All it takes is a Mini-X bumping a tree and having a limb fall down next to you to realize that HH's aren't always a bad idea in the woods. Or work to build a feature with 10 overzealous volunteers, each swinging various tools and/or materials around... Sh*t happens, PPE and liability waivers are here for a reason.
Pdrenth orbea's article
Sep 11, 2026 at 11:21
Sep 11, 2026
Video: Coming Together for the Trails After the Devastation of Hurricane Helene in 'Pisgah Magic - Trail Tales'
@Bondseye007: Don't forget about the "squirrel catcher" at the top of Bennet Gap. I've seen 7 snakes at once on that rock, mostly timber rattlers. No big deal since I don't have Jeff Lenosky trials skills anyways. I've seen exactly 0 Copperheads there.
Pdrenth sarahmoore's article
Sep 10, 2026 at 11:46
Sep 10, 2026
Red Bull Rampage 2026 Returns to Original Venue for 25th Anniversary
I read that "haha" in Cam's voice. You spelled it wrong, though. It is spelled "HA HA!"
Pdrenth Dario-DiGiulio's article
Aug 25, 2026 at 15:29
Aug 25, 2026
First Ride: The Yeti MT Aims to Do It All
@alexsin: I was "this close" to ordering the Madonna V2 when the deal on my now-unenjoyable SB160 came up. I don't really regret it, but I kinda do...
