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One of Denver's busiest trail systems just built its first bike-optimized trail... but there's a catch

One of Colorado's most popular trail networks finally has a proper beginner trail, complete with flowing berms and a bike-optimized design — though it might not be around forever.

by Matt Miller

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Flat Pedals

8 Degree flat pedals have a unique feature that improved my cornering dramatically

by Richard Shoop

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Forks

Recent SRAM patent application could add a new feature to your fork

by Jeff Barber

Arizona

We sifted through 300+ nominations to find the 9 best new mountain bike trails of 2025

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Community

What is the most annoying habit among your riding friends?

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Mountain Bikes and Gear

Mountain bikers were obsessed with mini electric pumps (and more) this year

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New Mexico

New Mexico residents saved five volcanoes from becoming subdivisions — and turned them into MTB trails

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Accessories

Tool rolls vs. pouches: For me, it's an easy choice

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Colorado

When you can't find dirt to build a trail, you apparently just use rocks — lots of rocks

Forks

Recent SRAM patent application could add a new feature to your fork

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Colorado

The team behind the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route just mapped a new 3,700-mile east-to-west gravel epic

Flat Pedals

8 Degree flat pedals have a unique feature that improved my cornering dramatically

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Rhode Island

A $40 million glamping resort was too expensive, so Rhode Island is building MTB trails instead

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Rhode Island

Rhode Island's first flow trails are coming to Echo Lake in 2026

The new six-mile trail system at Echo Lake will bring berms, jumps, and gravity-focused riding to Rhode Island—a region where riders currently drive two hours just to find flow.

Arizona

9 of the best mountain bike trails built in North America in 2025

From private bike parks in Idaho to technical masterpieces in Quebec, 2025 delivered some of the best new mountain bike trails we've ever seen.

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Wyoming

Cheyenne, WY, bought a 22,000-acre ranch. Now, they're building 30 miles of MTB trails

Belvoir Ranch will open with 12+ miles of new singletrack next year, with plans to expand to 30 miles and eventually connect with trail systems across the Colorado border.

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Idaho

Panhandle Bike Ranch suing Idaho county after officials blocked bike park opening despite approvals

Local officials have repeatedly blocked Panhandle Bike Ranch from operating despite regulatory approvals and overwhelming support from the local community.

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Ontario

In less than a decade, Huntsville, Ontario, went from zero MTB trails to a riding destination

The Huntsville Mountain Bike Association has built 20 kilometers of trails across three different properties since 2018, transforming a small Ontario town into an emerging mountain bike destination that now hosts Canadian Enduro Series races.

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Washington

The Evergreen MTB Alliance is building 35 miles of MTB trails in Washington's Methow Valley

A small community ski resort is transforming into a year-round destination with an ambitious trail building project that will link nearly 40 miles of singletrack across some of the most dramatic terrain in the North Cascades.

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New York

The East Branch Trails in New York's Adirondacks added 4 new MTB trails in 2025

The Barkeater Trails Alliance added four new trails to the East Branch trail system this year, expanding the network's vertical reach and trail difficulty options.

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Nebraska

The Tranquility Park MTB Trails in Omaha, Nebraska, are closing until July 2027

Omaha, NE, is digging up Tranquility Park to bury two different pipelines and closing the MTB trails until July 2027. But it's not all bad news, as the trails will come back refreshed and better than ever.

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California

Connected Communities completes first town-to-town singletrack link in California's Sierra Nevada

California's ambitious Connected Communities project has completed its first town-to-town singletrack connection, linking Quincy and Taylorsville with 13.5 miles of trail.

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