Beyond the Trail

The Struggle is the Point
Most people see struggle as something to avoid. Mountain bikers see it as something to chase. We don’t ride in spite of the pain—we ride because of it. The burn,...
The Struggle is the Point
Most people see struggle as something to avoid. Mountain bikers see it as something to chase. We don’t ride in spite of the pain—we ride because of it. The burn,...

Why I Started GLDN
My name is Justin, and I’m the one-man team behind GLDN. If I’m not in my office, chances are you’ll find me out on the trails somewhere along the Front...
Why I Started GLDN
My name is Justin, and I’m the one-man team behind GLDN. If I’m not in my office, chances are you’ll find me out on the trails somewhere along the Front...

Why Our Jerseys Are Different
When you pick a jersey for your next ride, you’re not just choosing a piece of fabric. You’re choosing something that represents your style, your comfort, and the way you...
Why Our Jerseys Are Different
When you pick a jersey for your next ride, you’re not just choosing a piece of fabric. You’re choosing something that represents your style, your comfort, and the way you...

What is the Mountain Biking Lifestyle?
Ask ten different riders what the mountain biking lifestyle means, and you’ll probably get ten different answers. But somewhere in the middle—between the dirt, the climbs, the descents, and the...
What is the Mountain Biking Lifestyle?
Ask ten different riders what the mountain biking lifestyle means, and you’ll probably get ten different answers. But somewhere in the middle—between the dirt, the climbs, the descents, and the...

The Uphill Climb: The Realities of Building GLD...
When I started GLDN MTN, I had a vision: to create rider-tested gear for people who live the mountain biking lifestyle. Jerseys that feel right on the trail, that hold...
The Uphill Climb: The Realities of Building GLD...
When I started GLDN MTN, I had a vision: to create rider-tested gear for people who live the mountain biking lifestyle. Jerseys that feel right on the trail, that hold...

Kenosha Pass to Georgia Pass
In the crisp Colorado high country on August 7, 2025, we tackled 23 miles and 3,600 vertical feet of challenging—and endlessly beautiful—trail riding. From the grooves of aspens on Kenosha...
Kenosha Pass to Georgia Pass
In the crisp Colorado high country on August 7, 2025, we tackled 23 miles and 3,600 vertical feet of challenging—and endlessly beautiful—trail riding. From the grooves of aspens on Kenosha...