The lifts started spinning last weekend at Loon Mountain as the Lincoln ski resort debuted the first phase of its new lift-served downhill mountain bike park.
Three beginner trails showcasing a myriad of features like banked turns and switchbacks had helmeted and padded riders on mountain bikes with suspension flying down the dirt off the fixed grip Seven Brothers Triple chairlift located next to the gondola outside the Octagon Lodge.
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