Looking for thrills — and some spills — on two wheels? Then look no further than the motocross and mountain biking trails that abound across Texas. Whether you prefer pedal power or engine power, the Lone Star State has something to offer every biking adrenaline junky.
Before you reach for your helmet, enjoy this thrilling photo-roundup for a sneak-peek at the kind of excitement the whole family can enjoy.
The dirt flies during fast competitive action at Freedom Mx Motocross, a motocross and supercross facility in The Highlands east of Houston. Photo Keith Smathers Photography
Rio Bravo Motocross Park
Practice before a motocross mx event makes for a high flyby at Rio Bravo Motocross Park in northeast Houston. Photo Keith Smathers Photography
Rio Bravo Motocross Park
In Houston, the high-flying continues at Rio Bravo Mx. Photo Keith Smathers Photography
Underground Mx
The action defies gravity on a corner berm at the Underground Mx, an off-road track in Kaufman County, Texas. Photo Keith Smathers Photography
Cycle Ranch Motocross Park
Young and old compete in this motocross event at Cycle Ranch Motocross Park near Floresville southeast of San Antonio. Photo Keith Smathers Photography
Cycle Ranch Motocross Park
Flying high at Floresville’s Cycle Ranch Mx Park. Photo Keith Smathers Photography
Spider Mountain Bike Park
Texas’ only year-round chairlift at Spider Mountain Bike Park located on the banks of Lake Buchanan just 60 miles northwest of Austin. Photo Keith Smathers PhotographyNerves of steel navigating the Texas Boardwall on the Tarantula, a popular blue trail at Spider Mountain with nine wooden features. Photo Keith Smathers PhotographyA young daredevil tackles the Tarantula’s Texas Boardwall at Spider Mountain. Photo Keith Smathers PhotographyFrom the green Itsy-Bitsy trail (shown here) to more aggressive blue and black trails, there’s something for everyone at Spider Mountain. Photo Keith Smathers Photography
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Cover photo courtesy Keith Smathers Photography
Keith Smathers is a professional engineer working towards the day he will dedicate his time to his second love in life…photography. (Of course, his wife Ana Marie is his first true love.) Contact Keith for professional mountain biking, motocross, portrait and family event photos.
