URBAN MOUNTAIN BIKING

When one thinks of mountain biking...Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is not the first thing that comes to mind. About a year ago, when Mark told me that there was single track along the Capital Area Green Belt , I was more than a little skeptical. Over the last two years, SAMBA (Susquehanna Area Mountain Biking Association) has converted the wooded areas around the Green Belt into the Parkway Trails Network...some of the most surprisingly cool mountain bike single track in the area! There's definately an urban feel to it...nearly 10 miles of trail, which enter and exit from the Green Belt, ranging from intermediate level to expert. The Parkway Trails blend the natural, wooded areas along Spring Creek with the urban setting of Pennsylvania's capital city, Harrisburg. After adding the rail trail section of the Green Belt (which connect the trail network) you can easily pedal for more than 15 miles! My 2016 Specialized Stumpjumer resting on the wall nex...