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Mountain biking is booming in this island nation thanks to a new bike park

Once an informal network of trails, Timberland Mountain Bike Park has transformed into a professionally built, resort-backed destination with pro features, beginner-friendly options, and plans for future expansion.

by Travis Reill

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MTB Tips

Is Garmin Connect+ worth it? Not yet for me.

by Jeff Barber

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Mountain Bikes and Gear

Biggest REI sale of the year has discounted bike and camp gear. These are our picks.

by Jeff Barber

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Wisconsin

A $6 million overhaul will turn this Wisconsin farm into a mountain biking hub

by Richard Shoop

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Washington

Anonymous $1 million land donation has kick-started the first MTB park on this Washington island

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Mountain Bike Trails

How many overnight MTB trips do you have planned in 2025?

MTB Tips

Is Garmin Connect+ worth it? Not yet for me.

Mountain Bikes and Gear

Biggest REI sale of the year has discounted bike and camp gear. These are our picks.

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Wisconsin

Iconic Wisconsin MTB trails are getting a glow up in 2025

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Georgia

I've been biking Georgia for 30+ years. These are my favorite trails in the state.

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Mountain Bikes and Gear

288 bikes recovered from massive April heist

Wisconsin

A $6 million overhaul will turn this Wisconsin farm into a mountain biking hub

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SRAM releases kit to upgrade mechanical Transmission to electronic, but it's not cheap

Texas

The brand-new Cross Texas Trail will take bike riders on a 'remote, rugged, and romantic' 1,500-mile adventure

Think you're ready to tackle 1,500 miles of mountain biking through the wildest parts of Texas? Then the brand-new Cross Texas Trail bikepacking route is for you.

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Georgia

The first bike-optimized MTB trail in Dawson County, GA, is being built in Styles Park

A 120-acre land parcel donated by a local resident will soon be home to a purpose-built beginner-friendly MTB trail in Georgia.

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Utah

The massive 43-mile Cliffrose Trail System is transforming the MTB scene in St. George, UT

The Cliffrose Trail System adds purpose-built singletrack to the iconic mountain bike destination of St. George, UT.

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Idaho

The first purpose-built downhill MTB trail in the Boise foothills will open in early summer

The new Sideshow trail will provide a purpose-built downhill MTB experience for Boise residents.

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Arizona

A 21-mile MTB loop now circumnavigates the town of Pine, AZ

The Mogollon Rim region of Arizona is cementing itself as a bonafide bikepacking destination with multiple long-distance trails.

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Washington

The first section of the Orogenesis Trail has been revealed: The Loowit Tier in Washington

The beautiful 200-mile Loowit Tier bikepacking route runs along the flanks of Mount Saint Helens and through the wilds of Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

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Oregon

The new Mount A-Line jump trail will turn Ashland, OR's worst trail into its best

RVMBA is turning the worst trail on Mount Ashland into the best trail by constructing a brand-new, professionally built jump line.

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California

A new top-to-bottom shuttle on California's Mt. Hough will soon be ready to ride

4,000 feet of descending over 17 miles — the newest shuttle run in the Lost Sierra is poised to become an instant classic!

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California

The iconic Demo Forest Flow trail near Santa Cruz, CA, is being rebuilt this spring

The Demo Forest Flow Trail is getting a much-needed reboot, with a complete trail tread resurfacing and feature adjustments to make the trail flow better.