Duluth, MN // Trail City: The Bikers, Builders and Believers

Duluth, Minnesota is home to a vastly growing number of mountain bike trails. To many, these trails are so much more than paths through the woods. Trail City shows the transformation that has brought mountain biking to the area and the people who ride the trails. Told through five different perspectives, this documentary aims to highlight recent trail building in Duluth. But it is much more than that, Duluth has been going through a period of growth over the last few decades. Accelerated by passionate people, these are the builders, bikers, and believers of the growing biking and outdoor recreation scene in Duluth, MN.
Trail City is a film created and produced by Kyle Ilenda and Spencer Johnson of Level Visuals. Learn more about Kyle and Spencer here: freehubmag.com/articles/meet-...
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[@SlowBoiGang]

Haven't been to Duluth in about a year. It's Beautiful and I miss it. Next time I go up, I'm bringing my bike!

[@nickhartman6372]

I just moved here from the cities. I have always been afraid to ride a bike, as the drivers down there are absolutely nuts. However, this video was inspiring to me. I would LOVE to use a bike in this fashion rather than up and down streets, sharing with cars. What an adventure! Thank you so much for making this video!

[@rayjohnson1686]

Uh, so like, that was one of the coolest video's ever. Who else wants to go and grab a pbr and a gnarly old hat, and go mountain biking?

[@northshoreman]

When he cracks open that beer, I was sold. I'm so gonna do that.

[@theepicridecom]

Duluth is rad! Can’t wait to get back there

[@dantoel2304]

Great video! Lived in that area many years ago, sure miss that environment. Good to see people who care and enjoy it.

[@EricF1984]

Damn that was a good video. Great shooting, editing. Beautiful footage and inspirational to watch. I am stoked to go see what Duluth has to offer. Hopefully I will get to shred with a bunch of cool people and be a part of the MTB family up north.

[@adventuresona700dollarhard5]

Come on up!

[@anthony.jrcardullo6054]

HEY THANKS. To ALL FOR. THE IN PUT OF THIS VIDEO IS SO WELL RECEIVED TO LUSTEN & SEE SUCH

[@Boogieman55117]

We used to bike there in the early 90's, it is so much better today! Can't wait to ride those trails again! This video really captures the Duluth story very well. You folks making a huge difference, keep up the good work!

[@jonashutchinson8777]

Yes, it's flat. Yes, the trails really are that good. -A Duluth native

[@OMCbuilt]

Loved the video! I'm from the cities and just started mountain biking last summer and will make it up there next season for sure.

[@marksevy]

Super cool - can't wait to get up there and check it out someday!

[@asboites]

Gotta get to Duluth!

[@traviselling1141]

I go too Duluth a lot glad you did a video their

[@garbanzobeans7984]

Amazing video. Grew up in Lakeside near Hawks ridge. Very nice seeing this now that I’m living in the Tampa area. Well done guys.

[@charleswayne7221]

Wow. What a well done video! Makes me wanna ride Duluth! Only 4 hrs away.

[@manicsngltrkrpnw5732]

Living the dream brother. I wish i could just get payed to dig trails for a living, like backpack in and camp for a couple days to rely slam the trail out and build some amazing things. I love adventures and blazing new trails, you said it so good man.

[@manicsngltrkrpnw5732]

I'm just glad I have access to land and freedom to do as I please. Trying to start a season where I live.

[@tiffani2403]

We go up as much as we can living 3 hours from Duluth. The mtb up there is really starting to pick up now 🥰

[@gregwebster8784]

Great video!

[@Garret.Schwindt]

such a enjoyable video

[@imemovengeance]

Was that a J he's tokin?

[@rustnevrsleeps]

hopefully

[@manicsngltrkrpnw5732]

I'm never sean anyone hit a cig that way so id say yeah

[@FrankPapadakis]

Seeing how happy he looks at 2:50, gonna have to give that a yes!

[@benschoenbauer625]

Which trails are they riding in the vid?

[@carlholman2993]

Ben Schoenbauer I know spirit mountain was featured, specifically the "calculated risk" run. I believe piedmont was in there as well.

[@user-vi4zp6ly6j]

Looks like a place to get lost in for a few days

[@theejoeylee]

I'm going to shred my TREK Marlin there...ya its a hardtail. Ya it's "entry level" At least its no walmart bike

[@cbeary2000]

Hardtails are for beasts. Rock it homie.