Trip Report: Nelson BC
I know B.C. is often highlighted in mountain bike videos and pictures. With deep mtb roots, amazing topography and scenery it is considered by many riders here in the U.S. to be on a bucket list of must do trips. Well I am here to say what are you waiting for… do it! And to share what a great time my wife Michelle and I had making a relatively impromptu trip from Central Texas to Nelson BC. A little background… Michelle and I often travel to small communities that have an established mtb scene and/or culture. I am on my city’s Parks board and trails committee, these trips allow me to bring back methods and concepts that are working elsewhere to implement in our own back yard. Often times these are also recon missions that allow me to gather intel on logistics, make a few friends and return with my normal ride crew for a shred fest and develop some camaraderie with locals. We have been to numerous locations in Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Utah and Arkansas… and I p