Liberty University plans to build downhill and cross-country mountain bike trails on campus to attract students with "good clean fun."
BLM opens Free Lunch, its first purpose-built downhill trail in Fruita, featuring 7-foot drops, wall rides, and gap jumps for expert freeriders.
Austin bike shop owner and IMBA board president Hill Abell donates a new mountain bike and accessories to a 63-year-old homeless man for Christmas.
Gary Fisher discusses mountain biking's "second coming," covering advances in bike technology, trail building improvements, and the internet's role in the sport's growth.
Internal geared hubs are finally making the leap to mountain bikes, offering weather-proof shifting and low maintenance in lightweight packages that rival traditional derailleurs.
California wildfires forced Ellsworth to evacuate and closed area bike shops, while Limestone Canyon and Whiting Ranch trails suffered 90 percent burn damage.
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3Luxe picks the Ellsworth Epiphany, Sycip Diesel, and K2 Apache as the world's best mountain bikes—questionable choices that leave us scratching our heads.
Two industrial design students created this gnarly mountain bike/motorcycle hybrid featuring MTB components paired with a gas engine strapped to the frame.
The revolutionary Delta 7 Arantix pushes carbon-fiber technology to new extremes with its radical lattice design, raising questions about durability and innovation.
Magellan's new Triton 2000 GPS packs a touchscreen, LED flashlight, MP3 player, 2-megapixel camera, and voice recorder into one slick outdoor unit.
Google Maps adds terrain view with topography and park boundaries, making it a much better tool for mountain bikers to scout trails and elevation.
From GPS units and Fox suspension to Santa Cruz full-suspension rigs, Singletracks members aren't shy about dreaming big this holiday season.
The Guardian profiles Raleigh's business transformation, revealing the 100+ year-old British company also owns Diamondback while struggling for profitability and market share.
Hunters are trading ATVs for mountain bikes to access wilderness quietly, efficiently transport game, and avoid scaring away prey while saving gas.
**Tom Walton and the Walton Foundation are backing major expansion of Bentonville's Slaughter Pen Hollow trail system with seven additional miles.**
Quarq announces a new GPS for cycling.
The 650b wheel size sits between 26" and 29", offering faster acceleration than 29ers while maintaining big-wheel benefits for smaller riders.
With 15,000 feet of climbing through mud and jungle heat, Costa Rica's La Ruta may be the world's toughest mountain bike race.
Charlie Kelly's Mountainbiking Hubsite offers a visual treasure trove of MTB history, while the documentary "Klunkerz" chronicles the sport's origins beyond typical stunt films.
Mountain biker fights $60 fine in federal court, but judge rules riders should only use trails where biking is expressly allowed.
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.
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