The Stewards of Briones have logged over 4,712 volunteer hours out here. Every berm, every drain that runs the right way, every switchback that holds through the wet season — that's them.

They're friends of ours in Pleasant Hill who take care of the trails we actually ride. So $5 from every hat goes straight to them. As we open up new regions, we'll add partners who do the same work there.

"The trail doesn't end at the trailhead. Neither does the responsibility to keep it open for everyone."