It’s rare, but on occasion you come across a trail that has surpassed itself.

It has become its own entity, a living thing that isn’t just dirt, rocks, and elevation. Alive in the friendships it creates and in the sense of belonging it invokes.

To the people who know it, the trail has its arms open wide, ready to become whatever you need it to be. A weekend vent for some, a place for memories for others, and for one rider, the weight that tipped the scale.

"Hey, you and your friends built JZ’s, right? Yeah man, that trail is so cool that it was a big reason that I wanted to move here."

Local Idahoans in the Treasure Valley have always been into biking, from BMX racing and building jumps to road and cross-country rides in the foothills. The endless opportunities for outdoor fun are part of what makes Southern Idaho’s Treasure Valley such a great place to live.

Tucked between Italy, Austria, Croatia, and Hungary, Slovenia is so small you might skip over it on your next biking trip — but that would be a huge mistake. Smaller than the size of New Jersey, Slovenia has it all: emerald rivers and lakes, cliffside castles, mesmerizing caves, jaw-dropping waterfalls, rich wildlife, beautiful forests, a diverse coastline, and some of the best restaurants in the world. If we switch our focus to the world of mountainbiking, Slovenia boasts diverse terrain, ranging from rugged alpine trails to picturesque forest paths, offering an exhilarating playground for riders from all corners of the globe.