What a beautiful fall we’re having! Dirt roads and single track beckon riders young and old to get off the crowded leaf-peeper roads and enjoy the forest in all its splendor. But fall mountain biking is a special type of riding. It requires consideration of the three L’s: layers, leaves and light.

Layers: The weather is variable — cold in the morning, warm in the afternoon, cooler when the sun gets low, sometimes wet and windy. A well-prepared rider dresses in layers that can be shed or added on as the weather dictates. Hat, long-fingered gloves and wind jacket are always in the bottom of the pack, just in case.

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