Forgotten MTB spots and the legends they left behind. PLUS: A look behind the lens of Sterling Lorence, wild sends, dog piles, and loads more.
882 words of pure stoke.
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Photo of the Day
When this photo hit our inbox, we just sat there (mouths open, brains buffering) trying to soak in every perfect detail. Wow.
📷 Graeme Murray behind the lens.
Video of the Day
We couldn’t find anything amazing for you all so today is all about throwback vibes.
No new videos, just memories of Dillon Butcher & Harry Barrett living the dream at BC’s Coast Gravity Park.
Because when the jumps are this big and the bros are this chill, adulting can wait.
⏰ Watch time - 1 min 03 sec
BONUS: One of our all time favorites - Lightfall gives us a rare behind-the-scenes look at how legendary MTB photographer Sterling Lorence turns dirt, light, and pure commitment into magic.
With decades of experience and an eye for blending art with action, it’s no wonder Lorence is one of the most influential photographers in the sport.
If you've ever wondered how the best shots in MTB history come to life, Lightfall is the answer.
⏰ Watch time - 14 min 19 sec
Send of the Day
Sam Reynold’s Superman no-hander? Feels like you’ve got wings… until you don’t. 🦸♂️
The Most Legendary MTB Spots That No Longer Exist
Mountain biking has given us some of the most epic trails, freeride zones, and legendary locations… only for some of them to be taken away faster than a rider realizing they forgot the battery to their derailleur (guilty as charged).
Here’s a look at some of the most iconic MTB spots that are now off-limits, shut down, or just straight-up disappeared.
1. The North Shore’s OG Ladder Bridges (Vancouver, BC)
The North Shore is still very much alive, but the OG wooden stunts that put freeride on the map? Not so much.
Many of the sketchy-yet-iconic features of the ‘90s and early 2000s have either rotted away or been removed for safety.
Apparently, 10-foot teeter-totters made out of scrap wood weren’t exactly built to last.
2. The Original Red Bull Rampage Site (Utah, USA)
The birthplace of freeride, the first Rampage location from 2001-2003, is now a protected area.
While newer Rampage venues have kept the insanity going, you can’t ride the OG site unless you enjoy angry emails from land conservationists.
3. Hidden Vale Freeride Park (Australia)
An Aussie freeride paradise with massive jumps, wall rides, and full-on slopestyle setups… until it got shut down in 2019.
Rumor has it, liability concerns and the land changing ownership sent it to the great bike park in the sky.
4. Aptos Post Office Jumps (California, USA)
The training grounds for legends like the McCauls and Semenuk, these jumps in Santa Cruz were an iconic proving ground for slopestyle riders.
Unfortunately, in 2015, the land was redeveloped, and the only tricks being thrown there now are real estate deals.
5. Black Rock (Oregon, USA)
Not entirely gone, but the legendary wooden freeride features have been removed due to land management changes.
This place was the dream playground for North Shore-style stunts, and while some of the trails still exist, the loss of the structures stings.
6. Hafjell Bike Park (Norway)
One of Europe’s premier downhill parks, Hafjell hosted World Cups and had some of the best flow trails ever built.
Then, in 2019, the lifts stopped spinning.
There’s been talk of reopening, but for now, it’s a ghost town of perfectly sculpted jumps just waiting to be ridden.
7. The Secret Spots That Never Had a Name
We all know them—those backyard jumps, hidden freeride lines, and rogue single-track masterpieces built under the cover of darkness.
Sadly, the cycle is always the same: ride, build, get discovered, and then—poof—gone.
Some of these places might be lost forever, but they live on in old videos, grainy GoPro clips, and the stories we tell over post-ride beers.
Got a legendary lost MTB spot you miss? Let’s hear about it!
Dream Rides ❤️
FDF Bike Shop absolutely nailed this Commencal FRS build.
This thing just oozes bar spins and big-mountain freeride energy.
Got a bike that makes your friends drool? We wanna see it! Shoot us an email at editorial@thesenditdaily.com, and maybe your ride will be the next superstar.
Trail of the Day
Porcupine Rim Trail - Moab, Utah
Porcupine Rim: 15 km of pure downhill madness.
With a 46.4% grade, you’ll be holding on so tight, you might accidentally launch your lunch.
But hey, at least the view’s great… if you survive.
Laugh of the Day
Did someone say dog pile?
That’s all for today folks. We hope everyone gets some saddle time out there. See you all tomorrow! 🤙
For the ❤️ of two wheels.
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