This is the lightweight and fun-focused mountain bike I have been waiting for

The Specialized Epic 8 EVO blends XC climbing efficiency with modern trail geometry, delivering playful handling and capable descending in a lightweight 120mm package.

by Gerow

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Mountain Bike Trails

Are bike parks doomed? Skyrocketing insurance costs in this state could be a death sentence

by Travis Reill

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Mountain Bikes and Gear

Save up to 80% on Specialized MTB gear with "best deals of the season"

by Jeff Barber

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Mountain Bikes and Gear

Garmin Edge 540 Solar bike GPS just $250 on Amazon today

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Victoria

For the first time in 7 years, one of Australia's largest resorts will spin its lifts for mountain bikers

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Trail Bikes

2025 Best trail bike semifinals see two iconic California MTB brands go head-to-head

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California

After 20 years of patience, this California town is finally getting the MTB trails it deserves

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North Carolina

This North Carolina bike park just announced 5 more miles of trails, including a "rough and rowdy" double black

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Trail Bikes

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Mountain Bike Trails

Are bike parks doomed? Skyrocketing insurance costs in this state could be a death sentence

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MTB Tips

How to achieve flow state, from a MTB skills coach who's studied the phenomenon

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Half Shell Helmets

New Lazer Impala ditches MIPS for exclusive safety tech

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Oregon

At Anthony Lakes in eastern Oregon, a mountaintop yurt provides front-door access to purpose-built MTB trails

A small but growing network of purpose-built trails and backcountry singletrack is putting Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort on the map — and a mountaintop yurt makes it possible to roll out of bed and straight onto the trail.

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Oklahoma

Turkey Mountain's new $2 million Rock Yard has the biggest MTB jump lines in Oklahoma

The new Rock Yard at Turkey Mountain brings 5 intermediate to pro-level jump lines to Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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Vermont

Vermont's long-distance Velomont trail will grow by over 100 miles

Over 100 new miles have been approved for the Velomont Trail, one of the USA's most ambitious trail building projects.

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South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD, is making the most of its limited topography with new MTB trails

Sioux Falls, SD might not have mountains, but local advocates just built 4.3 miles of flowing XC and downhill trails on the tallest hills around — with plans for 13-15 miles total.

Utah

Utah's new 3,100-mile bicycle 'interstate system' will let you ditch the car and pedal to the MTB trails

Utah plans to build a paved bike path within one mile of 95% of the state's residents.

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Vermont

Vermont's newest trail system is coming to Rooney Farm in Stowe

Rooney Farm will soon be home to 10-15 miles of MTB trails, creating a unique agritourism destination in Vermont.

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Wisconsin

Mt. Telemark in Cable, WI, transforms from abandoned ski hill to modern MTB park

After sitting abandoned for over a decade, the historic Mt. Telemark ski area has been reborn as a free public bike park with 16 miles of flow trails, berms, and jumps — bringing a new style of riding to Cable, WI.