That’s right, Horseshoe Resort is offering lift-accessed downhill mountain biking as of this Thursday, July 1st. We got a sneak peak on Friday courtesy of the resort and altough there are only two runs open (the creatively named Trail One and Trail Two) they’re really fun. The trail builders are passionate riders and have been busting their asses to get these trails running. Two more trails will be added within the next two weeks. With lots of rolling, flowing terrain and fast, clay-packed berms, it’s definitely a hoot ripping down these vertically-challenged runs.
Lift tickets are tentatively $20 for four hours or $24 for 10 am to dusk.
With so many liability issues in Ontario regarding mountain bikes, it’s great to see Horseshoe giving it the old college try. They’re supporting us, so let’s hope Ontario’s downhilling community reciprocates. See you out there!
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these trails must be lactose intolerant because there is no trace of cheese in any section of this hill, straight up unreealll.
These trails are sick …. loving testing them before the general public gets a lash !
Folks it’s about time we nut up or shut up …… that’s right stretch your plumbs to the knees ! It’s actually quite well designed and the learning area is progressive and gives the rider a taste of what’s to come.
It’s not for the hero, chest beating extreme warrior wannabe ! but hell it’s fun !
looks quite intense,goodjob
one word wicked
i want to ride those trails!! where is it found pls? i’m not from Canada. thks
Well done Horseshoe, Mountain Biking needs more facilities like this. Col, great head cam footy, you guys using the HD now?
I’d like to see Talisman and the Beaver Valley have something a like… Working on it. FYI – Road bikers, mountain bikers, kayakers, hikers are more then welcome to pop in to grab water, beverages and beer! Yup ride out to Talisman for a nice cold one… I’ll be looking for volunteers to build trails in the future, e-mail me and I’ll add you to our list. ryanm@talisman.ca
Col, let’s set a date to go rip Horseshoe, road trip!
RM
can we bring our own bikes or do we have to use horseshoes bikes?
can we bring our own bikes or do we have to use horseshoes bikes?
you can bring your own.
Yes would like to see more resorts participate in DH. I can’t wait to ride some new trails.