Why mountain bikers keep returning to this remote Michigan trail system

Why mountain bikers keep returning to this remote Michigan trail system

November 11, 2025 · 37 min · Episode 419

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Nick Ryan discussing the Copper Harbor trail system and its appeal to mountain bikers.

Today we’re talking with Nick Ryan, the Trails Coordinator for the Copper Harbor Trail Club in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Copper Harbor has been on mountain bikers’ radars for years, both for its remote location and its incredible trail quali. With some exciting new projects underway and a lot of lessons learned over the years, we get up to speed on Copper Harbor with Nick. An automated transcript will be available at Singletracks.com later today. Follow Singletracks on Instagram ⁠⁠@singletracks⁠⁠ to keep up with the latest mountain bike news.

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