Shimano finally fixed the two biggest complaints about their XT brakes—inconsistent bite point and rattling pads—and the result is the best trail brake they've ever made.
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.
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.
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.
After 20 years of building trails and earning community trust, the Ukiah Valley Trail Group has finally secured approval to construct 22 miles of mountain bike trails climbing 2,000 feet up Lookout Peak.
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.
Mountain bike skills coach Josh Whitmore discusses what separates good riders from great ones, how to practice skills effectively, and why being taller on the bike matters.
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