Mountain Flyer | Number 81

DEPARTMENTS Editor’s Note Letters Rides Zapata Espinoza recalls the engineering marvel that was the Cannondale Fulcrum DH. Of Bikes and Beers Dan Loftus ponders politics, bike shops and beers. Essay: Like a Kid Korey Hopkins rediscovers joy in D.C. Gallery Maker: Push Industries Darren Murphy’s Push Industries is an American made leader in shocks and forks. Tailwind   CHAPTERS Root The Sturdy Effect Washington’s Sturdy Dirty Enduro draws women of all ages and abilities to race mountain bikes year after year. A Route Like No Other Rasputitsa gravel race grew a community of off-road masochists and local volunteers. It’s impact lives on. The Light Show Photographer Graeme Murray gets creative with his camera on his home trails in Rotorua, New Zealand. Rock Universal Design Paraplegic athletes Joe Stone and Quinn Brett are making more trails accessible to adaptive riders. Transitions For photographer and trail builder Steve Lloyd, putting your life back together is