Orbea's web series, TRAIL TALES, connects mountain biking culture with local histories. Each episode takes you to a unique place, revealing how the landscape - and the communities around it - have transformed through trail building. 

 

The episode, SALT OF THE EARTH, narrates the remarkable transformation of Black Hawk, Colorado - from a historic mining town to a mountain biking haven. The film illustrates how building the “Ore Chute” trail redefined the town’s future - emphasizing how cycling has become the economic and cultural catalyst, preserving the area while pulling it into a vibrant new direction.