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GPS
New Garmin Trails service has one key advantage over AllTrails and Trailforks Pro
Garmin Connect+ just added a new feature called Trails, and it could eventually rival other online trail resources.
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.
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Mountain Bikes and Gear
Founder reclaims beloved bike brand after private equity implosion
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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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The best Memorial Day deals for mountain biking we've found (so far)
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Half Shell Helmets
A footwear brand is making MTB helmets now, including one that's "overbuilt"
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Arizona
Construction is underway on 35 miles of all-new singletrack in Arizona's most famous MTB destination
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Mountain Bikes and Gear
Founder reclaims beloved bike brand after private equity implosion
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Oregon
A top Oregon MTB town will get its first public DH trails, plus 20 miles of new singletrack
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Bike Bags
You don't need a hardtail to fit these handy MTB frame bags
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Philippines
Mountain biking is booming in this island nation thanks to a new bike park
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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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New MTB Trail Builds & Developments

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Wisconsin
CAMBA is rebuilding 6 Wisconsin mountain bike trails in 2025 to make them better than ever
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Wisconsin
A $6 million overhaul will turn this Wisconsin farm into a mountain biking hub
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Texas
The brand-new Cross Texas Trail will take bike riders on a 'remote, rugged, and romantic' 1,500-mile adventure
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Georgia
The first bike-optimized MTB trail in Dawson County, GA, is being built in Styles Park
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Utah
The massive 43-mile Cliffrose Trail System is transforming the MTB scene in St. George, UT
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Idaho
The first purpose-built downhill MTB trail in the Boise foothills will open in early summer
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Arizona
A 21-mile MTB loop now circumnavigates the town of Pine, AZ
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Washington
The first section of the Orogenesis Trail has been revealed: The Loowit Tier in Washington
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Oregon
The new Mount A-Line jump trail will turn Ashland, OR's worst trail into its best

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Mountain Biking Destinations

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Utah
5 of the best mountain bike trails in Utah
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New Zealand
Rotorua has been a top New Zealand MTB destination for 30+ years. Here's how the trails stay relevant
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Sponsored
Popular Pisgah trails are ready to ride again! Here's everything to know before you go.
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Sponsored
This Mississippi town is a hidden gem among MTB destinations
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New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand, is the best capital city in the world for mountain biking
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Sault Ste. Marie is "Ontario's BC." Here's how to ride these under the radar trails like a local.
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Mountain biking New York’s Adirondack Mountains: A 3-day guide to the best trails
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Arizona
10 of the Best Guided Mountain Bike Trips in the USA [2024]
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Sponsored
Arkansas Has Mountain Bike Trails to Challenge Even the Pros
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Happy Valley, Pennsylvania is the 'Centre of Adventure' for Mountain Bikers
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Oregon
Bend, Oregon: Ride Like a Local
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Arkansas
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Mountain Bike Deals

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Mountain Bikes and Gear
Biggest REI sale of the year has discounted bike and camp gear. These are our picks.
Save up to 30% off quality camping and biking items during the REI Memorial Day Sale, now through May 26.
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Today's Best MTB Sales

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MTB Product Reviews

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Bike Bags
You don't need a hardtail to fit these handy MTB frame bags
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MTB Tips
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Wheels
ENVE M8 29" carbon enduro mountain bike wheel review
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Pumps
Flextail Tiny Tire Pump ACS is a compact electric bike tire inflator with an integrated light
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Hydration Packs
EVOC Trail Builder 35 backpack is designed to carry a chainsaw [Review]
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Electronics
Insta360 X5 action camera review
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Flat Pedal Shoes
Five Ten Freerider Pro BOA flat pedal MTB shoe review

Mountain Biker Buyers Guides

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Hydration Packs
The Best Hydration Backpacks for Mountain Biking We've Tested
Mountain Bike Shoes
The Best Mountain Bike Shoes We Recommend in 2025
Shorts
The Best Mountain Bike Shorts for Men and Women, 2025
Helmets
The Best Mountain Bike Helmets You Can Buy in 2025
Dropper Posts
The Best Dropper Posts You Can Buy in 2025
Lights
14 Mountain Bike Lights We Recommend for Night Riding

Essential Mountain Biking Gear

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Jackets
11 women's cycling jackets, tested and reviewed in all conditions
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Bike Bags
The Best Handlebar Bags for Your Bike Adventures [Reviews]
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Pants
20 Mountain Bike Pants for Any Condition, Tested and Reviewed
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Eyewear
8 Sets of Low-Light and Nighttime Eye Protection for Mountain Biking [Review]

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