Nearly 1,000 Boy Scouts built 60 miles of multi-user trails in Virginia's Alleghany Highlands as part of one of the largest volunteer projects ever.
Local's claim that Stanley Gap is "better than Tsali" proves disappointing with overgrown trails, excessive pavement, and minimal payoff for the climbing effort.
When mechanical problems strike mid-ride, improvising a solution often makes the trail more memorable than bailing out and heading home.
Colorado newspaper highlights four epic high country rides including Monarch Crest and Trail 401, but snowpack means another couple weeks before they're rideable.
# Here are a few one-sentence excerpt options in the Singletracks.com style:
**Option 1 (18 words):**
Despite BMX's Olympic debut, downhill mountain biking remains excluded from the Games, though athletes certainly deserve consideration for inclusion.
**Option 2 (24 words):**
While BMX makes its Olympic debut with former downhillers competing, downhill mountain biking itself still can't crack the Games despite being an intense sport.
**Option 3 (22 words):**
BMX joins the Olympics while downhill mountain biking waits in the wings, raising questions about what it takes to become an official event.
**Option 4 (19 words):**
Downhill mountain biking deserves Olympic recognition just like BMX and whitewater kayaking, despite the logistical challenges of building suitable courses.
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My recommendation would be **Option 2** as it captures the main tension of the article while maintaining that casual, slightly conversational Singletracks tone.
# Suggested Excerpt
UK bikers protest flat 2012 Olympic MTB course in Essex while Las Vegas preps for September's revived Cactus Cup stage race festival.
**Word count: 24 words**
This excerpt captures the Singletracks style by being informative, concise, and covering both main topics from the article in a straightforward manner.
The Trail to Trail Race Series flyer is now available for download, featuring dates, locations, and registration details for this year's events.
Comparing road and mountain biking reveals interesting differences in balance, speed perception, and rolling resistance—plus confessions about riding a road bike indoors.
Check out MTBCast's Great Divide Race podcast coverage and Bikepedia's comprehensive database of virtually every mountain bike ever made with specs and photos.
France upsets Switzerland in the team relay at UCI World championships while Garmin announces sponsorship of clean-racing US pro cycling team.
Red Trail Racing hosts three unique trail-road-trail races in Florida this summer, combining mountain biking and road cycling in one epic challenge.
Mountain bike trail names like "Bear Creek," "Loop," and "Lake Trail" get recycled across the country, causing confusion for riders seeking new dirt.
Mountain bikers around the world are blogging about trail advocacy, riding adventures, gear debates, and community events worth checking out this week.
Northstar at Tahoe opens for lift-serviced mountain biking June 20 with $29 day passes, while Colorado resorts延續 skiing after June snowfall.
Trek's 69er Single Speed with mismatched wheels, copper steampunk finish, and upside-down fork is either beautifully unique or magnificently ugly.
Exploring the top urban mountain bike trail systems in the US, from Seattle's ingenious I-5 Colonnade to Cleveland's indoor Ray's MTB Park.
Riding all 48 IMBA Epic trails would be an epic accomplishment—let's see how many we can ride this summer for prizes!
The South Eastern Regional Championship series hits Raccoon Mountain for the first time, offering riders a fast, technical course with challenging climbs.
Cannondale's iPod integration concept displays speed, distance, cadence, and power data, plus adds a rear-view camera that may not be technically feasible.
After six years off, the Sand Creek mountain bike race series returns to Colorado Springs with Wednesday's opener at Bear Creek Park.
Organizers logged over 800 volunteer hours preparing trails for the inaugural Wayne Ultra Mountain Bike Race in Ohio's Wayne National Forest this October.
Chainlove.com offers a single mountain bike product daily at closeout prices, like today's Oakley Feature shorts for $20 instead of $45.
A mountain biker was found dead on the trail in New York, reminding riders to stay safe and never ride alone.
The 14th annual Bump and Grind race drew 500+ riders to Oak Mountain's trails, which will expand to 25 miles for IMBA Epic status.
Police departments are increasingly using mountain bikes for patrol, but should bike cops yield to other trail users like the rest of us?
Learn MacGyver-style trailside fixes like stuffing flat tires with grass, using rocks as chain tools, and straightening taco'd wheels—no tools required.
USA Cycling announced junior and U23 riders for the 2008 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, with nine western riders and three from the East Coast.
Legendary trail designer Glen Jacobs calls this new 3km Mt. Wellington trail "amazing hand-built engineering," though construction took an astonishing two and a half years.
Women are riding 29ers too! Eva Grabinski shares her experience on a custom True North Cycles enduro 29er frame on her blog.
Recent rides to Fort Mountain State Park and Bear Creek near Ellijay reveal overgrown trails and new water bars, plus a Georgia state parks challenge.
Mountain bike gadgets you may have missed: RAM Mount handlebar system, Ellsworth's infinitely-geared Ride, and Topeak's questionable bike-supported tent.
Mountain biking's feminist roots, Shimano's surprising North American sales slump, and the Southeast's first lift-assisted bike park debuts near Asheville this month.
GPS units enhance mountain biking beyond tracking distance and climbing, from rental bike navigation systems to geo-cache treasure hunts on two wheels.
Blind downhill racer Bobby McMullen tackles the grueling Downieville course in this inspiring documentary about determination and pushing beyond perceived limits.
Space-age gel armor that flexes until impact and epic Pisgah trails near Asheville highlight today's must-read mountain biking stories.
A bike-mounted charger uses wind to juice electronic devices.
A UK magazine's unflattering portrayal of Welsh village Ferndale shows how mountain bike tourism has become economically vital to small towns worldwide.
We put the Garmin Edge 605 cycling GPS to the test for mountain biking.
Lance Armstrong opens Austin bike shop "Mellow Johnny's" with Trek mountain bikes, while Tara Llanes charity auction features championship downhill bikes at bargain prices.
With gas prices soaring, transform your spare mountain bike into a commuter with slick tires, fenders, reflectors, and platform pedals for riding to work.
Don't miss The Collective's newest mountain bike film premiere Monday, May 12 in Atlanta with beer, music, and giveaways for just $15.
Kitsap MTB creates a unique technical trail feature using metal tractor treads draped over logs, proving creative builders can turn junk into challenges.
# Mountain biker Ray Ford calls for increased regulation of bikes on Santa Barbara front country trails, sparking controversy within the cycling community.
Garmin's Edge 605 and 705 GPS units make importing trail maps easier than ever—just drag and drop GPX files like a flash drive.
The JIMI wallet from Mr. Smith offers a water-resistant, recycled solution for carrying cash, ID, and cards on the trail without soggy bills.
New mountain bike tech, circa 2008.
Alaska winter riders prefer packed snowmachine trails over powder, use disc brakes to avoid icing, and run fat 3.7-inch tires for flotation.
Evomo and industry partners are organizing a fundraiser memorial for downhill racer Mark Reynolds, who died at Sea Otter Classic in April.
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