Dirt Magic

Dirt Magic Trails Report - Labor Day Week 2026

Precipitation + Great Weather + World Class Trails = HERO DIRT!

Get on a Yuba shuttle and enjoy Trail Epicness! 

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Dirt Magic Trails Report June 2026

Epic weather means epic riding!

National Trails Day on June 7th, get outside on a trail!

Potential precipitation will bring more Hero Dirt!

Quintopia - Have a pint, help the trails.

Lost & Found Gravel Festival invites you to join the epic fun. 

Yuba shuttles and Santa Cruz Bike demos all season!

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Tobin Ortenblad, aka mctubbin, aka the People's Champ, grew up riding his neighbor’s hand me downs. Granted, these hand me downs were Yeti’s, so there are some points in the plus category for hand me downs. Those early steeds help propel him to a MTB high school state championship. But, his prowess on a bike would not be satisfied so he decided to add a Cyclocross National Championship to his young resume. In 2016, a RAD bicycle company, Santa Cruz Bicycles, made a wise decision and invited him to join the family. From that day forward he has conquered races across the globe, but still found time to get Lost & Found, gravel style. He even had a side gig working for a htSQD. In today's world he’s no stranger to standing on top of the podium in multiple disciplines, but still remains a down to earth cool guy that will gladly kick back with us regular folk and enjoy and ice cold beverage. He truly is, the People's Champion. 

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Dirt Magic Trails Report - Late May 2026

What’s on the menu for late May?  Epic trail conditions from Downieville to Mt. Hough and all the saweet sierra singletrack in between.

Quintopia's 5 Bucks a Pint Promotion - Have a pint, maintain some trail!

Lost & Found reg fees go up $15 on May 30th. Best dirt to pavement ratio ever for 2026!

Yuba shuttles to the summit of Mt. Hough. 

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Dirt Magic Trails Report - May 15th, 2026

Epic weather means epic trail conditions. 

Hero dirt from Downieville to Mt. Hough and all the saweet Sierra Singletrack in between.

Lost & Founds Gravel Festival, presented by Evil Bikes, is less than a month away, come join us for some epic gravel fun. Registration spots still available. 

Yuba is shuttling to the top of Mt. Hough.

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Pete Stetina was born into the world with two wheel DNA. From smooth tread skinnies to low pressure fats with knobbies to a sweet spot somewhere in between, he has forged a multi-decade of epic riding experiences. From 24 hour endurance racing in the mtb world, to globetrotting across the pond to race the Tour de France and ultimately finding a niche somewhere in the middle of singletrack and asphalt, aka…gravel. He’s pedaled his way to the top podium spot in many epic events trekking his way to a win at Traka, getting Lost & Found standing on top of the podium, being the best at consuming a Belgian Waffle and of course, completing the Oregon Trail as the rider furthest away from dying of dysentery. But beyond these accolades and many more, he’s a great advocate for cycling, a mentor to the next generation of cyclists, a visionary in the professional privateer world and a 100 percent cool dude. Enjoy the conversation with Pete and if you'd like to throw back a cold one with him, come visit us at the Lost & Found Gravel Festival next month. 

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Warmer temps mean more open trails.

In Downieville, more access from the Saddle. 

Mills Peak open from top to bottom.

Yuba shuttles running to the summit of Mt. Hough.

Quintopia Brewing Company's $5 Bucks a Pint Promotion. 

Hero dirt and excellent trail conditions in the Lost Sierra.

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Dirt Magic Trails Report - May 1st, 2026

Spring has Sprung!

Hero dirt and epic trail conditions all around.

Packer Lake Road is open to the Saddle!

Have a pint from Quintopia and serve up $5 for the trails. 

Yuba Shuttles are open for business!

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Dirt Magic Trails Report - April 24th, 2026

Epic trail conditions and hero dirt await you!

Yuba shuttles running up Mt. Hough, make your reservations now!

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Dirt Magic Trails Report - April 10th, 2026

The Dirt Magic Trails Report is on vacation, check in with Yuba Expeditions for latest conditions.

Hero Dirt on the trails.

Possible precipitation over the weekend. 

High elevation snow is melting fast.

Yuba shuttles up Mt. Hough start April 17th. Reservations are open!

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