Freehub Issue 14.1

The Colorado Photo Book // A Visual Field Guide to the State's Finest High-Country Riding

As Freehub enters its 14th year of coffee-table magazine publishing, we’re proud to present this special Colorado Photo Book—a visual field guide to one of the planet’s greatest places to ride a mountain bike. The massive state of Colorado, choked with the most mountainous terrain of the Lower 48, boasts more world-class riding than anywhere in the world apart from, arguably, British Columbia. This lovingly curated issue is a photographic tribute to the vast and diverse swathe of tectonic uplift known as The Centennial State, highlighting its marquee mountain communities through extensive photo galleries and in-depth stories designed to prepare you for your next road trip. From the crown jewels of the Gunnison Valley and storied trail networks in the San Juan Mountains, to the high-desert delights of the Grand Valley and alpine gems surrounding Summit County, we honor the must-ride destinations of a state with an endless bounty of singletrack treasures. Open a copy of Issue 14.1 and start planning your own Colorado adventures.

DEPARTMENTS
Who We Are | Hats Off to Colorado
Masthead | Who Did It?
Contributors | Amazing People Behind This Issue
Elevated Reflection | Moments of Repose on Colorado's Tallest Mountain
End of the Roll | A Space for Diamonds in the Rough

FEATURES
Common Birthright | Spreading the Wealth of Colorado's Rich Inheritance
The Wild Southwest | Passionate Trail Communities Sprout Near Durango
Hallowed Ground | Breckenridge's Backyard Trail Bounty
High-Desert Heaven | An Oasis of Revival and Redemption
Origin Story | Crested Butte and the Genesis of Singletrack

ISSUE 14.1 COVER
Photo: Jesse Levine
Rider: Rex Lint