Tobin Ortenblad, aka mctubbin, aka the People's Champ, grew up riding his neighbor’s hand me downs. Granted, these hand me downs were Yeti’s, so there are some points in the plus category for hand me downs. Those early steeds help propel him to a MTB high school state championship. But, his prowess on a bike would not be satisfied so he decided to add a Cyclocross National Championship to his young resume. In 2016, a RAD bicycle company, Santa Cruz Bicycles, made a wise decision and invited h...

Dirt Magic Trails Report - Late May 2026 What’s on the menu for late May? Epic trail conditions from Downieville to Mt. Hough and all the saweet sierra singletrack in between. Quintopia's 5 Bucks a Pint Promotion - Have a pint, maintain some trail! Lost & Found reg fees go up $15 on May 30th. Best dirt to pavement ratio ever for 2026! Yuba shuttles to the summit of Mt. Hough. Dirt Magic-The Podcast, Hosted by Martin Scheel

Dirt Magic Trails Report - May 15th, 2026 Epic weather means epic trail conditions. Hero dirt from Downieville to Mt. Hough and all the saweet Sierra Singletrack in between. Lost & Founds Gravel Festival, presented by Evil Bikes, is less than a month away, come join us for some epic gravel fun. Registration spots still available. Yuba is shuttling to the top of Mt. Hough. Dirt Magic-The Podcast, Hosted by Martin Scheel

Pete Stetina was born into the world with two wheel DNA. From smooth tread skinnies to low pressure fats with knobbies to a sweet spot somewhere in between, he has forged a multi-decade of epic riding experiences. From 24 hour endurance racing in the mtb world, to globetrotting across the pond to race the Tour de France and ultimately finding a niche somewhere in the middle of singletrack and asphalt, aka…gravel. He’s pedaled his way to the top podium spot in many epic events trekking his way...

Warmer temps mean more open trails. In Downieville, more access from the Saddle. Mills Peak open from top to bottom. Yuba shuttles running to the summit of Mt. Hough. Quintopia Brewing Company's $5 Bucks a Pint Promotion. Hero dirt and excellent trail conditions in the Lost Sierra. Dirt Magic-The Podcast, Hosted by Martin Scheel

Dirt Magic Trails Report - May 1st, 2026 Spring has Sprung! Hero dirt and epic trail conditions all around. Packer Lake Road is open to the Saddle! Have a pint from Quintopia and serve up $5 for the trails. Yuba Shuttles are open for business! Dirt Magic-The Podcast, Hosted by Martin Scheel

Dirt Magic Trails Report - April 24th, 2026 Epic trail conditions and hero dirt await you! Yuba shuttles running up Mt. Hough, make your reservations now! Dirt Magic-The Podcast, Hosted by Martin Scheel

Dirt Magic Trails Report - April 10th, 2026 The Dirt Magic Trails Report is on vacation, check in with Yuba Expeditions for latest conditions. Hero Dirt on the trails. Possible precipitation over the weekend. High elevation snow is melting fast. Yuba shuttles up Mt. Hough start April 17th. Reservations are open! Dirt Magic-The Podcast, Hosted by Martin Scheel

Dirt Magic Trails Report - April 3rd, 2026 Hero Dirt! Early Shuttle Season. SBTS Pro Trail Crew At Full Force. Epic Trail Conditions! Dirt Magic-The Podcast, Hosted by Martin Scheel

Sneaky Snow Squatch returns on Wednesday & Thursday! Check road conditions. The North Yuba & Divides in Downieville are open! Mt. Hough is open! Hero Dirt awaits you! Dirt Magic-The Podcast, Hosted by Martin Scheel