Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
When the heat, traffic, and pace of Guadalajara start catching up with him, WTB athlete Peter Salido knows exactly where he's headed.
Just a couple of hours south sits Mazati Gravity Reserve in Tapalpa, a mountain escape where the air is cooler, the pine forests stretch for miles, and the only thing on the schedule is riding bikes. For Peter, it's become more than just a bike park. It's where he goes to reset.
The centerpiece of Vigilante is Old Country, one of Peter's favorite trails at Mazati. Fast, raw, and full of natural flow, it's the kind of trail that rewards commitment without ever feeling overbuilt. Every lap is a reminder that the best trails don't need to be flashy, they just need to make you want another run.
But Vigilante isn't just about riding.
It's about trading the city's noise for quiet pine forests, escaping the summer heat for cool mountain air, and spending a day with friends in a place that feels like home. It's the kind of ride that starts as a quick escape and somehow turns into an all-day mission.
Sometimes all it takes is a two-hour drive to remember why you fell in love with riding in the first place.
Hit play and join Peter for a lap through one of Mexico's best-kept riding destinations.
Video: Juan Diego Taylor
Words: Becky Gardner
Flimed at Mazati Reserve Gravity Park
When the heat, traffic, and pace of Guadalajara start catching up with him, WTB athlete Peter Salido knows exactly where he's headed.
Just a couple of hours south sits Mazati Gravity Reserve in Tapalpa, a mountain escape where the air is cooler, the pine forests stretch for miles, and the only thing on the schedule is riding bikes. For Peter, it's become more than just a bike park. It's where he goes to reset.
The centerpiece of Vigilante is Old Country, one of Peter's favorite trails at Mazati. Fast, raw, and full of natural flow, it's the kind of trail that rewards commitment without ever feeling overbuilt. Every lap is a reminder that the best trails don't need to be flashy, they just need to make you want another run.
But Vigilante isn't just about riding.
It's about trading the city's noise for quiet pine forests, escaping the summer heat for cool mountain air, and spending a day with friends in a place that feels like home. It's the kind of ride that starts as a quick escape and somehow turns into an all-day mission.
Sometimes all it takes is a two-hour drive to remember why you fell in love with riding in the first place.
Hit play and join Peter for a lap through one of Mexico's best-kept riding destinations.
Video: Juan Diego Taylor
Words: Becky Gardner
Flimed at Mazati Reserve Gravity Park
