Capturing the joy of riding bikes, on dirt, in New England.
NEW SERIES - "WHY WE RIDE"
NEW SERIES - "WHY WE RIDE"
A deep dive into the reason we love riding bikes. New episodes releasing regularly featuring MTB Ben, his friends, and the people who inspire him to stay centered on the bike. Whether its for health and fittness, balance of mental, spiritual, and physical well-being, or just for the sense of adventure and fun, “Why We Ride” aims to capture the driving force behind so many people living life on the saddle.
What started out as a podcast dedicated to sharing the joys of riding dirt in New England, NE Dirt has grown to include both long-form content and events.
You’ll find content on Bikepacking, Mixed-surface riding, Mountain biking, Fatbiking, and Gravel.
MTB Ben will also be bringing new cycling events to the area. Check out Tour De Tooky for more information!
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New England Dirt is back for another season with a new series, "Why We Ride" which focuses on the reason behind the ride for MTB Ben, his friends, and those who inspire him.
MTB Ben gives a very personal look into his past few months, beaten down by depression and self-doubt he struggled to not only find inspiration to record new episodes for NE Dirt, but to also just go out and ride.
In this episode, inspired by a recent bikepacking trip in Vermont, MTB Ben talks with Greg Western, Executive Director of the Cross Vermont Trail Association.
MTB Ben is joined by longtime friend and accomplished bike pack racer Maggie Livelsberger in this episode of New England Dirt to discuss her entry and passion for Endurance Bike Pack Racing!
When I originally started this podcast back in 2018 my goal was to shed a light on the amazing mountain biking we have here in New England. I wanted to highlight the trails, groups, brands, shops, and community that makes this region of the world what it is. Here are my Top 5 Favorite MTB Spots in New England!
Part 2 of the Great Belgium Randonnee get's us back into the mix with MTB Ben and Aidan. They continue their adventure where we left them at the tiny trailer. Aidan has to start the day with a 7km round trip ride into Malmady to get some money to pay for the trailer the boys slept in, and then they're off again on the Ardennes Abralete.
In Part 1 of this 2 part episdoe, MTB Ben and his son Aidan take you on their journey riding the Ardennes Arbalete in Belgium.
MTB Ben gets ready for a big bikepacking adventure with his oldest son Aidan by going out for a shakedown ride on his new 2023 Surly Krampus.
This episode is sponsored by S&W Sports in Concord, NH. Stop by before July 1st 2023 and mention NEDIRT23 and get 10% off bike accessories. Also - make sure to thank them for supporting longform media like this podcast!
For this episode MTB Ben is joined by one of his regular riding buddies, Josh Fleming.
Big thanks to S&W Sports for supporting this episode. Make sure to stop by their shop off of i-93 at 296 South Main Street in tax free Concord, NH.
Plus - when you stop by, mention NEDIRT23 and get 10% off bike accessories. Also - make sure to thank them for supporting longform media like this podcast!
MTB Ben is joined by his new bikepacking partner Kris Ivers on this episode, part 2 of Adventures in Bikepacking.
Kris and Ben discuss their rides together and how they met eating tacos with Kris' partner in a classic tale of "You like bikes? I like bikes! Let's ride bikes".
MTB Ben takes some time with his youngest son August to discuss their year in bikes. They discuss August's bike fleet, the trips they went on, his overall progression riding at Highland, and the various trail rides and riding partners this year.
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MTB Ben takes a bikepacking trip in Vermont with his riding buddy Kris, exploring parts of the Cross VT Trail and Groton State Forest.
MTB Ben hosts the first Wednesday Night Rad A.F. Ride. This ride is a mixed surface ride intended to be about having fun on any bike, with any group, on any surfaces.
MTB Ben takes a beat to explain how he’s packing for his first international bikepacking trip.
NE Dirt Events
Tour De Tooky
A 75km Mixed-surface ride around Contoocook “Tooky”, New Hampshire. Featuring some of the areas best singletrack, double track and gravel roads - all connected with short paved sections. Bike selection is of the upmost importance!
Coming Fall, 2024
August Rides presents a year in review for 2023 - August at only 8 years old shows off his skills riding his home mountain of Highland Mountain Bike Park. He also takes us along as he explores Killington Bike Park in Vermont and the newest park in Keene, New Hampshire, Granite Gorge.
It's great to see these little mountain bikers getting so much better at such a young age. We've already got plans to visit more bike parks this summer.
Follow August's adventures at @august.rides on Instagram.
Follow MTB Ben at @mtbben603 or @ne_dirt_podcast on Instagram.
Email MTB Ben at ben@nedirt.com with any content ideas, feedback, or questions.
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