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. 

MTB Ben has found new love in the form of strapping a whole bunch of gear to his bike, and riding in what he calls "snail mode" for a few days.

NE Dirt is back!!! MTB Ben has returned to creating content that captures the spirit of riding bikes on dirt in New England. Listen to the first “Reboot” episode to get caught up with Ben and all that has happened over the past year.