Mapleton, UT, is proving that you don't need thousands of acres of public land to become a legitimate mountain bike destination—just a solid plan and the funding to back it up.
The Adventure Cycling Association just mapped a 3,700-mile gravel route from the Oregon Coast to the Mississippi River that balances wild, remote riding with predictable resupply towns.
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.
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.
Local officials have repeatedly blocked Panhandle Bike Ranch from operating despite regulatory approvals and overwhelming support from the local community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1
