Tony Boone helped write the book on trail building, and now he's teaching the next generation of builders through a community college cors
After covering the best mountain bike destinations for more than two decades I think it's safe to say this phrase has become cliché.
New singletrack trails in Illinois plus bike parks open in Ohio and Maryland.
Rollins Pass is a high elevation mountain in Colorado that can be ridden as part of a route from Denver. We tried Specialized and Fjallraven's latest bikepacking gear on the chunky pass.
An equestrian-backed bill in Michigan is alarming mountain bike advocates who say two-wheeled access is on the line.
In 2006 Goat and two friends set out to ride mountain bikes from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost tip of South America, and after three and a half years of travel, the trio completed the mother of all bikepacking trips.
A ripping new downhill trail opened in Tahoe National Forest this week plus trail project proposals in Scotland and New York.
With more than one type of electric mountain bike on the market today, some bikes might be more appropriate for certain trails than others.
Etiquette is a Big Word is a children's book that teaches lessons about responsible mountain biking through the eyes of Izzy, a confident young rider.
Arapahoe Basin added more mountain bike trail mileage this year. The new Beavers Loop is more approachable than Lenawee, but still ain't easy.
Camp Hale receives National Monument designation, a castle in Arkansas opened with trails descending from the top, and more.
Brevard and Transylvania County serve up incredible mountain biking and amazing craft beers that pair well together. Here are five choice combos.
Scott Morris is a self-described “lifelong mountain biker, trail mapper and programmer.” He’s the creator of Track Leaders, a live tracking website for bikepacking races, and TopoFusion mapping software.
A campaign is underway to show that mountain bikers "are by and large people who love the lands, love the trails, want to be responsible, and want to respect private land."
Volunteers worked quickly to assess and repair damage to trails in Florida following Hurricane Ian while elsewhere, new trails continue to pop up.
The singletrack around Gunnison and Crested Butte remains unrivaled. But the gravel roads in the area are a close second.
This weekend is Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, plus we're tracking new mountain bike trails and trail developments from Hong Kong to Austria.
This week, Eddie O'Dea makes North Carolina on his 5,900-mile bikepacking attempt, Michigan bikers fight to maintain multi-use trail access, and the US celebrates Public Lands Day.
After The Summit at Snoqualmie's bike park shuttered in 2002, it reopened in late August with seven trails and a new vision for the park: one that riders of all skill levels can enjoy.
High alpine trail rides are necessarily remote and difficult to access. Here are a few that dedicated riders can find a bit closer to home.
A machine built trail takes shape above treeline and Whirlpool opens a new trail at their headquarters today. Plus Idaho Falls opens a bike park and New Brunswick, Canada receives $400k for trails.
These are the best mountain bike destinations around the world according to Singletracks staff and readers.
COTA's mission is to "develop, protect, and enhance the Central Oregon mountain bike experience through trail stewardship, advocacy, collaboration, and education."
Updates from Eddie O'Dea's Eastern Divide Trail attempt, an Eagle Scout project brings MTB to town, and sweet new jump trails.
Mountain bike trail news from Western Australia, South Dakota, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and elsewhere.
Ride these three up and coming, under the radar US mountain bike destinations before they completely blow up.
In this episode Chris Schieffer, Jeff Barber, and Matt Miller talk about the 12 best mountain bike destinations in the United States that was recently shared on Singletracks.
Among trail surfaces, loam holds an almost mythical status. Mountain bikers prize it for its soft landings, hero-like traction, and roost-ability.
The Inflation Reduction Act was passed this week. It may just improve mountain bike access around the country.
Bike parks opening in Nevada and Washington, a fancy pumptrack in Brisbane, National Forest System Trail Stewardship grants awards, and vandals strike Canada Summer Games trail.
A glorious five-day gravel ride through the Sawtooth mountains of Idaho with Western Spirit.
A bikepacking trip report from the Sierra Valley, the largest alpine valley in the Western United States, and the location of a future 600-mile network of multi-use trails.
Eddie O'Dea set out on August 1 to raise funds for the Georgia Cycling Association and to be the first to complete the Eastern Divide bikepacking route, a meandering chain of dirt roads, pavement, and singletrack first imagined several years ago.
The latest mountain bike trail builds and openings from California, Colorado, Georgia, Michigan, and Tennessee.
We check in with two local Boise, Idaho mountain bikers to learn about the best trails to ride.
Is there a secret to riding webby trails? We're asking for a friend.
City officials and local mountain bike advocates are trying to find a path forward after a study reveals 60 miles of unsanctioned trails in a single park.
New trails are being planned and opened this week from Queensland, Australia to Missouri, USA.
Ride Workshop is leading singletrack bike tours on Emerald Mountain in Steamboat Springs with a focus on stewardship and sustainability.
New bike trails, and new trail funding announced from California to West Virginia.
The singletrack mountain bike trails in Eastern Tennessee offer something for everyone.
You may not know what a grade reversal is, but you've likely ridden across hundreds of them. Find out why they're such an important part of trail building.
These are currently the best mountain bike destinations in the United States.
Come for the scenic, hand-built trails around Lake Placid, New York, and stay for the Booze Cruise and epic Adirondack singletrack.
Park City opens a new downhill trail, Seattle gets some singletrack, Fire Mountain is set to double in size, and a Vail trail is getting a re-route.
Bothies and the right to roam make Scotland a wonderful place to ride mountain bikes.
Gary Moore is the executive director of the Colorado Mountain Bike Association (COMBA), a group that is dedicated to the interests of the Front Range mountain biking community in and around Denver.
In Wyoming, officials at the Office of Outdoor Recreation are testing the waters of implementing new user fees targeting mountain bikers to fund essential trail work.
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