This Town Was Saved By Mountain Biking! (Fruita, Colorado)

Fruita is a small town in western Colorado that has a long history of being at the forefront of the sport of mountain biking. However what some people might not know is the mountain biking actually helped shape this town and also lead to it being an example of how mtb tourism can make an economy! We head over to see just what makes Fruita so special!
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Пікірлер: 97

  • @mikehosfelt6016
    @mikehosfelt60163 жыл бұрын

    One reason I like your channel is your consistently showing the human interest side of wherever you might be. You can only watch so much of riding trails. keep up the good work.

  • @moandhannahtravel

    @moandhannahtravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you ☺️☺️☺️☺️

  • @los1379
    @los13793 жыл бұрын

    Troy and OTE are absolutely OG. Rode Fruita fairly regularly from 98-2001, and went back about 7 years ago. The town and trail network have grown A LOT, but maintains a great vibe. Plus, now there’s great pizza at Hot Tomato!!!

  • @ajfleet
    @ajfleet2 жыл бұрын

    I spent a week riding in Fruita in 2013. I was nursing a knee replacement and needed to get the darned thing working. I spent a little time in Over the Edge, but mostly rode. I returned to Minnesota with a much more cooperative knee. (and 2 cracked ribs.) Now, at age 71 I still love mountain biking. I'm ready for a trip back to Fruita next winter!

  • @crjmoto
    @crjmoto3 жыл бұрын

    Proud to call the Western Slope of CO home - such stellar riding here and close by

  • @lifebehindbars8504
    @lifebehindbars85043 жыл бұрын

    The shrooms were too much for ol troy boy 😜🤣🤯

  • @moandhannahtravel

    @moandhannahtravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂 I don’t think he was on shrroms

  • @tessahankinson1504
    @tessahankinson15043 жыл бұрын

    Mo and Hannah. Your channel is great, inspirational and full of youthful Joie d'vive When you're in your 60's I hope your still mountain biking like I am. Another joyful upload.

  • @moandhannahtravel

    @moandhannahtravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!! And you’re awesome! You are inspiring!!

  • @jasonland2528
    @jasonland25283 жыл бұрын

    OTE Fruita is -by far- the best bike shop in the world.

  • @dylandoudy
    @dylandoudy3 жыл бұрын

    YEW! Come on back, there are much more excellent trails that y’all missed!

  • @kingdaniel69
    @kingdaniel693 жыл бұрын

    Hey Mo and Hannah, glad you're loving life and producing great vids. Peace out from Newcastle, NSW.

  • @barathmuthusamy
    @barathmuthusamy3 жыл бұрын

    Weren't we all saved by mountain biking.

  • @williammitchell8612
    @williammitchell8612 Жыл бұрын

    Great video guys!

  • @MrRichjdillon
    @MrRichjdillon3 жыл бұрын

    This trail is on my list, look forward to each video you guys put out!

  • @moandhannahtravel

    @moandhannahtravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏☺️

  • @mrvwbug4423
    @mrvwbug44233 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, I was out there last week, amazing trails :)

  • @wasatch0
    @wasatch03 жыл бұрын

    I first went to Fruita in the late 90s. The only parking was a turn around spot at the end of the road that only fit about 5 cars. The singletrack was about 10 inches wide. It was amazing. I haven't been there is 20 years. It's time to go back.

  • @moandhannahtravel

    @moandhannahtravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Yes things have definitely changed!

  • @woongtv-naturehealing273
    @woongtv-naturehealing2733 жыл бұрын

    The light in the sky while driving is beautiful. Especially, the scenery around the ridge is the best scene. I'm glad to see your great channel again. From Woongkham, a South Korean KZreadr. 🤗🤗🤗👍👍👍

  • @moandhannahtravel

    @moandhannahtravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!! And wow! Can we come visit you?!

  • @Steve-O-NC
    @Steve-O-NC3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Trails and Great Town. And of course Troy 👍🤘

  • @JimCockerham
    @JimCockerham3 жыл бұрын

    Wow! That looks like an amazing ride! I have no idea what Hannah was laughing at but it cracked me up :)

  • @moandhannahtravel

    @moandhannahtravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂 I laughed every time I looked at Troy lol!

  • @MTBNewMexico
    @MTBNewMexico3 жыл бұрын

    That trail looked amazingly fun!!!!!! I totally want to hit that one day!

  • @user-hd7fw6pv8d
    @user-hd7fw6pv8d3 жыл бұрын

    This is now on my list of MTB destinations! Well done glad you posted! Hey I heard Silverton was just approved to MTB trails on the north end of town. What a great MTB trip southwestern CO!!

  • @moandhannahtravel

    @moandhannahtravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes!! We just didn’t have quite enough time to visit them!!!

  • @mtbcyclist
    @mtbcyclist3 жыл бұрын

    Having Troy in the video was cool. Liked hearing the backstory to that place. Been there twice, but need to go back. :)

  • @moandhannahtravel

    @moandhannahtravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s one of favorites!!

  • @cellphonenut
    @cellphonenut3 жыл бұрын

    M &,H its so awesome your bringing MTB history to us

  • @moandhannahtravel

    @moandhannahtravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    ☺️☺️☺️

  • @keithjackson7746
    @keithjackson77463 жыл бұрын

    Troy is a legend - Hannah cracking up ... Priceless 👍💪🌞😎

  • @anthonymuller3634
    @anthonymuller36343 жыл бұрын

    Drove from Sioux Falls, SD for the Fat Tire back in ‘11 with a truckload of friends...easily the best trip of my life. Too many (free) drink tickets, losing wallet/phone/camera in a mud pit, breaking the rear triangle of my S-Works Enduro...lively time. Get your asses out and ride these trails!

  • @jimbailey9915
    @jimbailey99159 ай бұрын

    Love Fruita !

  • @8664antonio
    @8664antonio3 жыл бұрын

    so sweet!

  • @b.r.3232
    @b.r.32323 жыл бұрын

    Soo Cool!!

  • @NDemanuele1
    @NDemanuele13 жыл бұрын

    Another Awesome Video! I need to do an MTB trip! CO is first on my list. Mo, I notice you been riding the Ripley more than the Ripmo ( did you get rid of it?). The Ripley is a fun bike, you can get surgical with the new one!!

  • @mrrims
    @mrrims3 жыл бұрын

    That dude's a legend!

  • @cellphonenut
    @cellphonenut3 жыл бұрын

    Ditto me also Troy. 57. Can't wait til we get older to see how fast we will really be 🤔

  • @MXD29
    @MXD293 жыл бұрын

    Fruita sounds like the “Radiator Springs” of mountain biking. (That’s a Pixar Cars movie reference, for those who never saw the movie).

  • @moandhannahtravel

    @moandhannahtravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha yes!!!

  • @LeviMitchell1
    @LeviMitchell13 жыл бұрын

    Cool

  • @dudeonbike800
    @dudeonbike8003 жыл бұрын

    Great video and into to Fuita and OTE for me. We've been to OTE Hurricane and South Lake Tahoe. Nice to "meet" the owner and get a good vibe about the store locations. Pretty cool that he expanded so far afield... Fruita's on my list. Along with Bend, Sun Valley, Whistler, Lago di Garda, Graubunden, Tsali, etc...! PS Bloody knee.... hmmm didn't we (about a million commenters) say something about knee pads?!!! PPS So, Troy lived???

  • @coreymclernon

    @coreymclernon

    3 жыл бұрын

    Check out Todos Santos Mexico, they have a OTE bike shop there also, with great trails too!

  • @moandhannahtravel

    @moandhannahtravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    We love the over the edge family!!! And hahaha!

  • @MTBryanH
    @MTBryanH Жыл бұрын

    I was there BT (before Troy) and after Troy. Fruita was dying BT. Troy's shop and work towards trails and festivals turned it around quickly.

  • @WesternSpiritCyclingMoab
    @WesternSpiritCyclingMoab3 жыл бұрын

    FRUITA! 😍😍😍

  • @stevebzz839
    @stevebzz8393 жыл бұрын

    Hannah is a reason alone to come there 🥰 👌

  • @moandhannahtravel

    @moandhannahtravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂 thank you! But Mo is pretty awesome too 🤪🤪

  • @stevebzz839

    @stevebzz839

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@moandhannahtravel hahaha true just not my type though .. 🤣😉😍

  • @mentalbob8205
    @mentalbob82053 жыл бұрын

    Live in meas County for 7 years Nice little town

  • @jtkyber
    @jtkyber3 жыл бұрын

    I love Fruita

  • @L4J20
    @L4J203 жыл бұрын

    Troy was like, boing...boing...boing! What a ripper 🤘😃🤘

  • @roryveronda9933
    @roryveronda99333 жыл бұрын

    That seems like an awesome place and not that far from Albuquerque NM

  • @tonyroumonada
    @tonyroumonada3 жыл бұрын

    Just curious, when was this filmed? I was there in late October my wife and kids in a rented van and we absolutely loved it! Some good green trails for the beginners that are still fun for more advanced riders, and plenty of advanced trails for when you can get away for a solo ride. We tried to go to Moab but it was so busy we turned back for a couple more nights in Fruita. Did not disappoint, especially with Grand Junction just down the road. Would recommend, 10 out of 10.

  • @74te27
    @74te273 жыл бұрын

    Did you find Troy ? I hope no missing person report. Awesome trails!

  • @moandhannahtravel

    @moandhannahtravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @OutOfThisVan
    @OutOfThisVan3 жыл бұрын

    Lol kept dying every time Troy did anything.

  • @moandhannahtravel

    @moandhannahtravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂 same

  • @havenoutdoors584
    @havenoutdoors5843 жыл бұрын

    Joe's Ridge and Zippity can be a bit sketch in the wind for sure.

  • @moandhannahtravel

    @moandhannahtravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes!! Hahah!!

  • @chrisalexander2889
    @chrisalexander28893 жыл бұрын

    Amazing how is the trail in September ?

  • @PM-xr5lt
    @PM-xr5lt3 жыл бұрын

    Hi great video I came home and told my wife let’s move to Fruita. Well I saw you riding the Ripley I ordered a Ripmo but I’m wondering should I have gotten the Ripley. Typical trails for me are like the San Juan Trail Laguna stuff what do you think. I think I’m gonna love it but sometimes I think with the Ripley I’d be more efficient but but the Ripmo Will be funner for me anyways thanks and say hi to Hannah for me OK bye

  • @Topcreatoryeah
    @Topcreatoryeah3 жыл бұрын

    Aaaand I'm buying a knolly.. mostly because of this video. Damn

  • @rwdmtb7556
    @rwdmtb75563 жыл бұрын

    Yeah rayray

  • @outerbike
    @outerbike3 жыл бұрын

    TROY!!!! :)

  • @shaneganter6582
    @shaneganter65823 жыл бұрын

    6:04 why is he wearing those glasses😂😂

  • @noahsears6651
    @noahsears66513 жыл бұрын

    Should've called ya boi.

  • @cellphonenut
    @cellphonenut3 жыл бұрын

    How did Troy come up with the name over the edge for his bike shop I'm very curious about this

  • @moandhannahtravel

    @moandhannahtravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think he has a video on it? Something about being close to the edge ? Lol we forgot 😂😂

  • @cellphonenut

    @cellphonenut

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@moandhannahtravel silly

  • @jddallager1699

    @jddallager1699

    3 жыл бұрын

    Maybe because if you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much space? :-) Hence Over the Edge?

  • @jacobmyblessing
    @jacobmyblessing3 жыл бұрын

    What happened to Your guide?

  • @thomasgames3745
    @thomasgames37453 жыл бұрын

    Did you guys ride kokopeli too?

  • @moandhannahtravel

    @moandhannahtravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not yet! Saving it for next trip!

  • @OGMTB
    @OGMTB3 жыл бұрын

    Did Hanna eat some edibles?

  • @moandhannahtravel

    @moandhannahtravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂 hahaha no! Troy is just that funny!

  • @MikeBrown-eq6tz
    @MikeBrown-eq6tz3 жыл бұрын

    Ok, who gave Hannah the giggle pills ?!?! 😂

  • @drgoodspd6382
    @drgoodspd63823 жыл бұрын

    4:23 How cute is she though? So funny.

  • @havenoutdoors584
    @havenoutdoors5843 жыл бұрын

    Freaking Troy!

  • @tonyhruzek4250
    @tonyhruzek42503 жыл бұрын

    So, what happened to Troy?

  • @moandhannahtravel

    @moandhannahtravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    He had a meeting 😂😂😂😂

  • @ruston723
    @ruston7233 жыл бұрын

    Your not that far from Richfield Utah

  • @M30W07
    @M30W073 жыл бұрын

    Did you lose Troy our did he lose you that is the question 🧐

  • @OvertheedgeSports

    @OvertheedgeSports

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m telling ya... We had SO much fun and I was having so much fun hanging out with Mo & Hannah, I was SO out of breath. So much fun, let’s do it again

  • @keithjackson7746
    @keithjackson77463 жыл бұрын

    I Could ride joe's ridge and PBR laps all day!

  • @stevencole7331
    @stevencole73313 жыл бұрын

    If you build it they will come

  • @moandhannahtravel

    @moandhannahtravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    👏👏👏👏

  • @jacksondean5593
    @jacksondean55933 жыл бұрын

    So did you just leave that guy by himself on the mountain?

  • @moandhannahtravel

    @moandhannahtravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahahaha!! We almost did but no he has a meeting LOL!

  • @lonewolf30531
    @lonewolf305313 жыл бұрын

    Wear some dang pads girl .

  • @moandhannahtravel

    @moandhannahtravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha! I do sometimes. 😂😂😂😂

  • @cellphonenut
    @cellphonenut3 жыл бұрын

    Kids 😬 LoL

  • @karlgutenberg2331
    @karlgutenberg23313 жыл бұрын

    Dude is not nearly as cool as he thinks he is, and I love how he'll lecture you to keep single track single but doesn't wear a helmet on that rolling traffic hazard.