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Working on bikes requires specialty tools. And some tools are more special than others.

by Jeff Barber

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Mountain Bikes and Gear

It's not Amazon Prime Day yet, but we already found some surprisingly great MTB deals

by Jeff Barber

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GPS

After 19 years, Garmin built the MTB GPS we’ve been waiting for

by Jeff Barber

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Sponsored

5 of the best MTB trail systems built in Arkansas since your last visit

by Greg Heil

Latest News

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Michigan

A major Michigan metro area is getting feature-packed MTB trails. Here’s what to expect.

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California

He could be the first to bike the longest MTB trail in the world

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Accessories

Put your frame mounts to use with one of these holders

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Arizona

Retirees have built over 40 miles of stunning techy, granite singletrack in Arizona

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MTB Tips

This trail building tool has been around for centuries, and most people still don't know how to use it

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Trail Bikes

Specialized is killing off the Stumpjumper 15. Meet the Stumpjumper 15 EVO.

Drivetrain

Did Shimano finally outdo SRAM with their wireless XT and Deore groups?

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Mountain Bike Trails

He's being inducted into the MTB Hall of Fame for his incredible trail design work

GPS

After 19 years, Garmin built the MTB GPS we’ve been waiting for

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North Carolina

Lift-served mountain biking is coming to Asheville, NC, thanks to Hatley Pointe

Hatley Pointe Mountain Resort is building a top-tier lift-served bike park a half an hour from Asheville, NC.

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Arizona

The renowned Hawes Trail System is planning a 50+ mile singletrack expansion

The Hawes Trail System near Phoenix, AZ, is currently planning a 50+ mile trail expansion.

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Arizona

Construction is underway on 35 miles of all-new singletrack in Sedona's red rocks

Work has already begun on a 35-mile trail expansion in the Turkey Creek area near Sedona, Arizona.

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Oregon

Bend, Oregon, is getting its first public DH trails, plus 20 miles of new singletrack

Cam Zink has been hired to build the first public DH trails in Bend, Oregon.

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Philippines

Mountain biking is booming in the Philippines thanks to the Timberland Mountain 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.

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Washington

Anonymous $1 million land donation has kick-started the first MTB park on Washington's Bainbridge Island

Bainbridge Island is home to a growing mountain biking population, but unfortunately, they haven't had any trails to call their own... until now.

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Wisconsin

CAMBA is rebuilding 6 Wisconsin mountain bike trails in 2025 to make them better than ever

Six of the best mountain bike trails in Northern Wisconsin are getting a facelift this year, thanks to hard work from the Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association.

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Wisconsin

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

The Community Trail Farm in La Crosse, WI, is set to connect the region's MTB trails, creating a trail hub and a bona fide mountain bike destination.

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.

Mountain Bike Trails

Longtime MTB trail builder Joey Klein explains how designs have changed over three decades

Joey Klein has worked for IMBA longer than anyone else, and has a wealth of trail building knowledge to share.

by Jeff Barber