Ride Like a Local: St. George, Utah

Singletracks Mountain Bike Podcast

Cimarron Chacon is the president and race director at GRO Promotions, which offers mountain bike event and trail development services in and around St. George, Utah. She also founded the Dixie Mountain Bike Trails Association which is now known as the Trail Alliance of Southern Utah.

We ask Cimarron:

• What makes St. George stand out among mountain bike destinations?
• For someone visiting for the first time, what are 2 or 3 must ride trails or trail systems?
• Which trails are family-friendly, and which ones are the most challenging?
• What are some lesser-known trails where riders can get away from the crowds?
• Who builds and maintains the trails in the area?
• Where do people hang out after the ride? Are there any bars or breweries that tend to attract mountain bikers?
• What are some of the mountain bike races or events visitors can plan to attend (or avoid)?
• Are there plans to expand or improve trails in the area?

Learn more about mountain biking in St. George at tasutah.org and gropromotions.com.

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