“Mountain biking on the rez, you just don’t see it.” –Nigel James

Check out this new short film chronicling the story of 17-year-old Nigel James, a Diné mountain biker, as he hosts the first Enduro race in the Navajo Nation. Nigel took advantage of old sheep and livestock trails on his grandparents’ land and in hopes to inspire a new generation of riders to honor the connection to their land, community, and culture.

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....