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Thanks to 50km of new MTB trails, this small Australian town attracted 63,000 riders last year

The town of Narooma, Australia, built 50km of new MTB trails in 2024. In the first year, they've already had a massive impact on the local economy.

by Greg Heil

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Community

Why mountain biking didn’t prepare me for running — but still saved me when everything started to hurt

by Matt Miller

A close-up view of a mountain bike's drivetrain, featuring a green frame, a rear cassette with multiple gears, and a derailleur. The bike is positioned on a stand, and a black background with the text "Cascade Components" is partially visible. The tire has "Eliminator Grid Trail" embossed on it.

Mountain Bikes and Gear

Wish the Stumpjumper was a high-pivot bike? With this kit, you can make it one.

by Jeff Barber

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Mountain Bike Trails

Mountain bike trail building and development are going platinum

by Greg Heil and Jeff Barber

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California

A resort in California will spin its lifts for both skiing and mountain biking this weekend

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Arizona

Go behind the scenes of one of the most technical MTB trail builds ever

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Oregon

From overlooked hillside to MTB destination: New 25-mile Oregon trail system is almost ready to ride

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Mountain Bikes and Gear

ICYMI: The most surprising and exciting Sea Otter finds of 2025

Mountain Bikes and Gear

Wish the Stumpjumper was a high-pivot bike? With this kit, you can make it one.

Mountain Bike Trails

Mountain bike trail building and development are going platinum

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Mountain Bikes and Gear

Today only: Take 20% off one of these "forever" picks at Backcountry

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Stems

Computer-controlled bots didn't make this MTB stem. And there's a reason it's 31.8mm-only.

Community

Why mountain biking didn’t prepare me for running — but still saved me when everything started to hurt

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Oregon

Eugene, OR, is finally building bike-optimized singletrack in Suzanne Arlie Park

After many years of advocating for mountain bike-specific trails, a new 12-mile trail development in Eugene, OR, will finally meet that need for local mountain bikers.

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Georgia

The new Wilderness Camp MTB trails are located just one hour north of downtown Atlanta, GA

Phase one of the new Wilderness Camp trail system is already open, and at full build out, it will boast 14 miles of purpose-built singletrack.

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Utah

Utah mountain bikers are taking matters into their own hands by connecting the Bonneville Shoreline Trail on private property

The Bonneville Shoreline Trail is expanding in Cache County, UT, thanks to the efforts of local mountain bikers, municipalities, and the county government.

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Louisiana

The new MTB trails at Louisiana's Bogue Chitto State Park have been an outstanding success

Mountain biking at Bogue Chitto State Park in Louisiana feels like a festival every single weekend. This expansive trail system boasts over 20 miles of trails, plus superb jumps and endure lines.

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Alaska

Homer, AK, is taking bids on a new MTB trail system in the Cottonwood Eastland unit of Kachemak Bay State Park

An 11-mile network of professionally-built singletrack trails is coming to the remote fishing town of Homer, Alaska.

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North Carolina

North Carolina's Big Branch Bike Park is about to double in mileage

Big Branch Bike Park near Jacksonville, NC, was so popular from day one, the locals decided they needed to double the singletrack mileage from 6 to 12.

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Ontario

Ontario's Manitoulin Island is getting its first purpose-built downhill MTB trails

An abandoned ski area on Manitoulin Island in Ontario is the perfect spot for the region's first purpose-built flow trails.

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Ontario

A $256,000 grant will turn Kivi Park in Sudbury, ON, into a 'world class' MTB destination

Kivi Park's original mountain bike trails were built a bit too quickly. Thanks to a FedNor grant, the park is revamping their trails to make them ride better — and adding new singletrack to boot.