Stories
The Places I ride, the people I meet, the things I enjoy…
MidJourney: Exploring Artificial Intelligence Generated Art
MidJourney, a relatively new software tool available via Discord, allows you to “prompt” an artificial intelligence (AI) Engine to generate imagery.
The 2022 Quantico Epic is in the Books!
Nearly 500 riders had the opportunity to ride trails aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ) on Saturday April 30 on a perfect day for mountain biking.
QMTB Trail Boss
I became the QMTB Trail Boss several years ago because I wanted to have an impact on the trails I often ride at Quantico.
Celebrating 25 years of Mountain Biking the Washington D.C./Baltimore Area.
It’s hard to believe that it has been nearly 25 years since I took over the popular cycling guide originally penned by Scott Adams. I
Miraflores
Miraflores has always held a special place in my heart. It’s where I spent a considerable amount of time as a teenager.
Locust Shade
In early May of 2016 Ryan Delany, then Prince William County Parks and Recreation Trail Manager, reached out to Martín Fernández, of the Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts, about the possibility of leading an effort to revitalize the existing legacy trail system at Locust Shade Park in Triangle, Virginia.
The Story of Martin
I was fortunate to have video guru Drew Geraci of District 7 Media put together this short profile of me. In it I talk about my books and my passion for riding trails.
Progressive Mountain Biking: Local trails, from easy to hard
To ensure that you enjoy your first mountain bike to the fullest I’ve put together a list of regional trails and some information to help you get the most out of your new investment and understand where the trails you will be enjoying came from. That will help ensure the destinations you visit remain available for your enjoyment for years to come.
For Pete
Our community lost a gem on Sunday, Aug 30 in a freak cycling accident. All of us who knew Pete were devastated and heart broken by the news. Pete was one of the most loving and compassionate person I had ever met, and I, along with many other of his friends shared a special bond with him. I was honored when his wife asked me asked to speak to Pete's friends and family during his memorial services. This is what I said...
Torino, in Film
This past February we had the opportunity to visit Torino, Italy and I brought along my father’s recently refurbished Kodak Retina IIIc camera so that I could take a few snapshots of the adventure.
Salkantay, Step By Step
Salkanty, Perú’s 12th highest peak, gets its name from the Quechua word, “sallqa”, meaning untamed, uncivilized and invincible. Its relative proximity to Machu Picchu (to the north) has made this prominent peak, and its surrounding Inca roads, a popular alternative to the often crowded Inca Trail.
Dalai the Llama
Those who know me know that I have a deep rooted fondness for the Llama. After all, I’m from Perú, and this Andean camelid is in Perú’s national emblem (a Vicuña by the way).
Getting Ready for the MoCo Epic
Tips for getting ready and riding the MoCo Epic or any other long distance bike ride like the Tour deFall Line or Patapsco 50k
Angry Mountain Biker
I spent the evening with Will Niccolls, host of the Angry Mountain Biker, to talk about mountain biking in the Washington DC, Maryland and Baltimore regions
Yazda, Trail Status and James Stoup
I spoke to James , developer of Yazda and Trail Status, a few weeks ago to ask what prompted him to pick up and move to Colorado, all while in the process of developing his apps.
Cycling Photography
Over the past few weeks I reached out to two local photographers who specialize in Cycling Photography to talk about their craft, how they got into shooting, and what they love about documenting cycling and the athletes that practice our sport.
Adventure Racing around DC, An Interview with Jim Harman and Holly Fisher
An interview with Jim Harman, founder of EX2 Adventures, and Holly Fisher, of SCORE, on what's in store in 2016 for adventure racing around DC.
Go For a Ride using the Best DC Cycling Guides!
All around Washington, DC, are some great roads, trails, and bike paths that are fun to explore. My Books: Best Easy Bike Rides Washington, DC, Mountain Biking the Washington DC/Baltimore Area and Mountain Biking Virginia describe nearly 100 great regional cycling destinations.
Each route includes complete directions, a map, a text description of the area you’ll be riding, the GPS coordinates of the Start/finish point, and color photos of at least one of the ride’s features. Also included is information on local restaurants, lodging, maps, bicycle shops, and other facilities for cyclists, as well as community resources.
The Ride With GPS (RWGPS) map below lists a collection of routes included in Best Bike Rides Washington DC, Best Easy Bike Rides, Washington DC, Mountain Biking Virginia and Mountain Biking the Washington DC/Baltimore Area. The map also includes routes and rides not documented in one of my books. Please Join my RWGPS Club account to gain access to member only routes, events, challenges and other member only benefits.
All documented rides in my books include detailed directions to the starting point of the ride, accurate maps, historic write-ups on the area/ride, regional information including points of contact, where to eat, stay, and other useful data to make the best out of your outing.
Honorable mentions include directions to the starting point and references to help you craft your own routes.