A New Zealand teen invented a trailhead bike wash station to prevent mountain bikers from spreading invasive algae species between waterways.
Raccoon Mountain in Chattanooga, TN delivers fast, swoopy singletrack with technical challenges and stunning views that rival Colorado's best mountain bike trails.
Despite stellar female champions and pioneers in mountain biking, most manufacturers have made only token efforts to properly accommodate women riders with appropriate bikes.
Joel "Bombardier" joins Singletracks as Senior Bike Editor, bringing forum expertise to blog posts, gear moderation, and upcoming how-to content.
Over 100 volunteers from Timberland, GoLite, and SmartWool will build trail connecting Hall Ranch and Heil Valley Ranch in Boulder County, Colorado.
While high-tech bikes dominate the market, small builders and retro-inspired steel frames are bringing back the simple soul of mountain biking's roots.
The 2008 National Mountain Bike Series snubs the East Coast, but that's no surprise given where most mountain bikers actually live and ride.
Portugal's 335-mile Grande Route winds through historic Central Portugal villages, offering stunning castle views and cultural experiences best enjoyed in spring or fall.
November brings frozen trails and prime riding conditions to Alaska's typically swampy summer terrain, especially around Anchorage's Campbell tract area.
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Hueston Woods hosts IMBA trail weekend next week for maintenance awareness, while modern mountain bikes average four pounds lighter than decade-old models—time to upgrade!
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Ohio's Hueston Woods partners with IMBA for trail maintenance weekend November 9th, plus: new bikes are four pounds lighter than 2007 models.
Sacred Rides MTB blog features Bikes Without Borders charity work in Peru and claims to have discovered the world's best trail in Ollantaytambo.
A mountain bike skills class teaches riders to yield to wildlife on the trail, though most animals naturally move aside for approaching cyclists anyway.
MTBU combines ultimate frisbee with mountain biking: catch the disc, coast without pedaling, and pass before putting a foot down.
**29ers finally get their due in Wired magazine, though some riders argue 650b wheels are the next big thing.**
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# Epic mountain bike expedition reaches halfway point after pedaling 16,000+ km from Alaska, now entering Central America with South America still ahead.
My Garmin Edge 305 mysteriously died mid-ride, but a simple software update from Garmin's website brought it back to life and fixed ongoing freezing issues.
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Cleveland Area Mountain Bikers Association opens 2 miles of official singletrack in Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation as pilot project, proving local clubs make real impact.
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Garmin's highly anticipated Edge 605 and 705 GPS units have been delayed until Q1 2008, disappointing mountain bikers hoping for a Christmas delivery.
Trips for Kids celebrates 20 years with a charity auction featuring a private Mount Tam ride with mountain biking legend Gary Fisher.
Three suspects arrested in Colorado after stolen high-end mountain bikes from Keystone area were discovered being sold on eBay by vigilant victim.
After a successful year-long trial with zero hiker complaints, Big South Fork may open more trails to mountain bikers under shared-use arrangements.
The Christini AWD mountain bike features a switchable all-wheel drive system that promises improved traction for climbing, cornering, and descending on technical terrain.
A Marin County mountain biker has gone missing, last seen leaving for a ride on his black Specialized bike this weekend.
Mac users can now download singletracks GPS data and load routes onto their Garmin Edge 205 or 305 using the free Training Center software.
Get out and ride with a kid tomorrow for National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day—use Singletracks to find beginner-friendly trails near you.
Win Supergo platform SPD pedals by submitting the most approved mountain bike events to our calendar by October 6th at noon.
**timd** wins mountain bike gear for submitting two reviews; today's contest awards the best blog comment with a 24 Solo DVD prize up for grabs.
Download GPS trail data from Singletracks.com and load it onto your Garmin Edge in just a few clicks using the free Training Center software.
Submit your best trail photos in the next 24 hours to win Pedaling Strength and Singletrack MINDS DVDs from Poison Oak Productions.
Win daily prizes all week including components, DVDs, and swag—today's contest: guess the total number of trail listings on Singletracks by noon tomorrow.
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Forget the babes—check out pure bike porn from Interbike with offerings from Ellsworth, Intense, Niner, and more in this mega photo gallery.
Allen Sports' new $349 Navigator system pairs a GPS pod with your cellphone, but lacks functionality and requires cell coverage—unlike standalone units.
Tag Wheels' new composite wheel system is virtually indestructible and perfect for downhill riders, though the durability comes at a cost: $949 and 3700 grams.
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We scoped out the gnarliest suspension tech on the show floor, from Fusion's beefy 8-inch Delta Eight to Marzocchi's massive Triple 8.
IMBA announces new Ride Centers initiative featuring world-class facilities, best-practice trail design, and education programs to grow mountain biking accessibility nationwide.
The 2007 Mountain Bike Hall of Fame inducted Alison Sydor, Frank the Welder, Hill Abell, and Sal Ruibal at Interbike's ceremony last night.
The Bomb-man requested some dope on the Magura Wotan and I was able to snap a few pics and pick up a few stickers. These things are true works of art, though…
If you're looking for a pro-sumer level mountain bike helmet cam you might want to check out the V.I.O. POV.1. It's an integrated video capture system capable of recording 720x480 resolution at…
I listened in on a demo of the Edge 705 from Garmin this afternoon and there were a few features I hadn't heard or read about before. The Edge 705 incorporates ANT…
The GoPro Helmet Hero looks like a sweet choice for all your helmet cam needs. The Hero can record almost an hour of footage on a single 2Gb SD memory card with…
If you're like me you're not a big fan of the Camelbak or similar backpack mounted hydration system. I mean it's heavy, bulky, and hot when you're riding and it just tends…
Now this is something I couldn't have imagined: using inflatable balls to pump up a bike tire. Now apparently this has been done for some time with motorcycle and dirt bike tires…
Dontcha hate it when your chain falls off after a gnarly downhill? Of course you could go with a derailleur guide but that usually limits you to a single chain ring on…
The Wounded Warrior Project was set up here at Interbike and I got the skinny on some of the cool stuff they're doing for injured Iraq and Afghanistan Vets. Their mission is…
I spoke with a rep from Carver Bikes about the newest new thang in big wheel bikes: the 650B. Of course Carver is known for their rad titanium framed 29ers and 96ers…
Recent IMBA release: Can you believe mountain bikers are still treated as second-class citizens? First, we were accused of speeding erosion. Then, we were labeled a "dangerous menace" and kept at bay…
Interbike kicks off today with the 2-day Outdoor Demo portion in Bootleg Canyon, NV. I'll be heading out to Las Vegas tomorrow to catch the opening of the indoor portion bright and…
Anthony Blasioli was attacked by a bear during a mountain bike ride earlier this month in Banner Forest Heritage Park in Washington state but luckily, he survived. Blasioli credits prayer and his…
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