Singletracks adds trail check-in points, affordable sticker packs, and a new mountain bike tour finder to help riders connect and explore.
Moab mountain biking is more affordable than you think—here's how to plan the perfect budget-friendly trip with insider tips on lodging, flights, and must-ride trails.
Indoor bike parks like Joyride 150 are drawing kids as young as three, offering a safe space to develop skills and host parties.
A new Singletracks blogger relocates to snowy Madison, Wisconsin and tackles winter riding on a cyclocross bike while waiting for trail season to arrive.
Clipless pedals increase pedaling efficiency, prevent foot slip, and provide better bike control, making them essential for riders serious about mountain biking.
SRAM's 9-speed and 10-speed X0 drivetrains both deliver excellent shifting performance for freeride and downhill applications, though 10-speed setup requires more precision.
Bike commuting builds fitness, saves money, and beats traffic—here's how to find routes, gear up, and transform your ride to work into training time.
Despite hoping rain would cancel the Snake Creek Gap race, muddy trails and icy stream crossings made for an epic finish to the 29 Trails challenge.
The Trails at the Beach in Clayton County, Georgia wrap up a 29-trail winter challenge near the 1996 Olympic beach volleyball venue.
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Hundreds of secret mountain bike trails exist across the US, hidden due to private property concerns, unauthorized builds, or gatekeeping by protective riders.
The Mavic Razor offers race-shoe performance with comfortable fit, aggressive grip, and smart design features at a wallet-friendly $130 price point.
A solo urban mountain bike tour hits three Atlanta in-town trail systems in one day, finding surprisingly dry conditions after heavy rain.
Testing SRAM X0 and Easton Haven wheels through 240 miles of ice, snow, and mud during the 29 Trails challenge proves gear durability matters.
With rain soaking Georgia trails, the author reluctantly tackles paved Arabia Mountain PATH to keep his 29 Trails challenge alive before Saturday's deadline.
After six trails in 24 hours, perfect weather greeted Sunday rides at family-friendly Gainesville College and the flowing, technical trails of Chicopee Woods.
RAMBO builds and maintains quality trails at Central Park and Big Creek, offering directional singletrack, downhill runs, and a pump track for all rider types.
A muddy, horse-damaged exploration of Dawson Forest's wide trails reveals frozen river crossings and disappointing conditions in this challenging 29 Trails ride.
Turner Lake offers beginner-friendly trails that feel remote despite being steps from I-20, while Heritage Park delivers better flow and excitement for riders.
The 1996 Olympic mountain bike course in Conyers features lung-busting granite climbs and technical wooded sections maintained by local SORBA volunteers.
Lifetime Fitness partners with AEG to create a national qualifying series for the Leadville 100, awarding entries to top finishers at endurance races.
Day 20 of the 29 Trails challenge took me to east-central Alabama's Talladega National Forest for three diverse trail systems in frigid conditions.
Depending on where you live, you could either be trying to get up the determination to brave the chill and ride, or putting away your bike and waxing up the downhill skis.
With rain delaying his Tuesday night rides, the author tackles Harbins Park and Tribble Mill to stay on pace for the 29 Trails challenge.
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Four new writers join the Singletracks team for 2011, bringing fresh perspectives from single-speeders, industry insiders, and trail advocates across the country.
Augusta, GA delivered perfect conditions for three stellar rides: a moonlight time trial, IMBA Epic FATS trails, and lesser-known Keg Creek singletrack.
Tackled three Paulding County trails in one day, discovering fresh loops and side trails that transform the Silver Comet experience.
**Sometimes the best ride happens on a borrowed bike when you have nothing but time and trails ahead of you.**
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Two failed attempts at Georgia's 67-mile Thurmond Epic reveal why no one has ever completed this demanding singletrack route in one ride.
A 27-minute video documenting a year of epic rides after relocating to Vancouver, B.C. to pursue a career in the bike industry.
GoPro announces a 3D helmet camera system using two synced units, while Tachyon has been selling a similar setup for over a year.
When it comes to gravity riders, depending on who you talk to you get two basic types: those who care about the weight of their rig and those who pretend not to…
Sope Creek offered mixed conditions with muddy sections and snow-crusted trails, but free MLK holiday parking made for a worthwhile ride.
Learn four techniques for crossing streams on your mountain bike without getting your feet wet, from the pedal shuffle to going full speed.
A little while back I did a write up on the CycleOps Powertap SL+ for mountain bikes. At the time I raved about how well it worked and how useful the data…
The Dissent 2.5 mountain bike tire from WTB is a beefy DH/FR-specific tire that's built tough to withstand the gnarliest conditions. The 2010 model I tested features wider tread block spacing than…
When 5 inches of snow shut down Atlanta, icy roads became the real challenge in reaching Ira B. Melton's sandy trails for ride two.
On Saturday I started my 29 Trails in 29 Days challenge with a bang, riding the 34-mile Snake Creek Gap Time Trail in Dalton, GA. Temperatures were predictably cold at the start…
Helmet cameras for mountain biking are becoming more and more popular every year, thanks to declining costs, smaller form factors, and improved image quality. If you're in the market for a helmet…
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is happening in Las Vegas this week and we caught wind of a few tech items that may be of interest to mountain bikers. Bluetooth-enabled ContourGPS Helmet…
The Blag Flag Expert wheelset from SUNRingle quite possibly represents the most complete mountain bike wheelset you can buy. With Stan's Bead Socket Technology (BST) baked in and plenty of options like…
Looking at the photo above you might be thinking: are these Avid Codes?!? Yup they sure are. Totally revamped and improved for 2011 and you can see the difference right away. Gone…
Behold, the high tech mountain bikes of 1995.
The Air BackPack 2Core from Topeak is a curiously awesome hydration pack. Its small in form, but packs tons of gear among its cleverly hidden pockets. Its quite light at 645g yet…
As we close out another year of mountain biking we thought we'd look back on some of your (and our) favorite posts from 2010. Here are five articles we think are worth…
I have a feeling this article is going to be a lot more interesting (or perhaps comical) when you read it five years from now. When I sat down to make a…
It seems like there's no shortage of GPS applications for the iPhone these days but honestly most of them suck. Confusing interfaces, limited functionality, and poor reliability are par for the course,…
photo courtesy uci.ch. Last week the UCI published updated mountain bike regulations and there are a few interesting new developments in the 4X and Marathon arenas. The new regulations go into effect…
Today I have something from Truvativ that has just been "declassified" from the company's Blackbox technology group. The Descendant crank has actually been around since 2009 and was initially tested by Peaty…
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