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Mountain Biker Died After Going Over Steep Mountainside Near Downieville, CA

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A mountain biker was found dead after falling down a steep mountainside near Downieville, CA, according to the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office. Related: California Trip Report: World-Class Single Track & Totaled Cars | The Downieville Downhill Alejandro Lugo’s accident was reported at 3:45 pm Sunday. He had been biking on Butcher Ranch Trail east of Downieville. Rescuers located Lugo at 3 […]

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CycleBrains | November 6, 2020
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California Trip Report: World Class Single Track & Totaled Cars | The Downieville Downhill

Lets start by getting straight to the point, if you like riding bikes, and you have never been to Downieville, California, stop everything you’re doing and head there immediately. I had never been to Downieville before, but had always heard good things, so when the opportunity arose I jumped on it. A few days ago my friends Jordan, Andrew, […]

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Jesse Cassidy | June 18, 2014
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MTB Trip Report: Downieville & Graeagle, CA

(editor’s note:  Check out Zeb’s guide company blog and website for more details, especially if you’re interested in skiing Portillo, Chile or Antarctica or anywhere really:  Alpine Mountain Works) This is the beta from our XC ride in Graeagle followed by a downhill lap at Downieville. XC Ride: Graeagle Ride: Mills Peak XC Out-and-Back Vertical: 2800’ total gain + 500’ up and […]

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Zeb Blais | June 5, 2013
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