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 Magura Wotan is a work of art that deserves more attention than it got at Interbike next to the Fox booth.
The V.I.O. POV.1 is a pro-sumer helmet cam system with versatile mounting, 4+ hour battery life, and television-beating quality for around $800.
The Garmin Edge 705 uses ANT wireless technology to share GPS tracks between riders and sync with sensors, though its $650 price tag is steep.
The GoPro Helmet Hero captures TV-quality video for under $170 with waterproof housing, simple controls, and versatile mounting options for bikes and helmets.
The Sip Stream system combines the convenience of a hydration pack with traditional water bottles, mounting a drinking tube directly to your bike frame.
Tire Balls uses inflatable spheres instead of tubes or tubeless setups to keep your tires inflated, offering redundancy but adding significant weight.
The Wicked Racin Dualrailleur prevents chain drops while maintaining a double chainring setup, unlike traditional derailleur guides that limit riders to single rings.
The Wounded Warrior Project helps injured Iraq and Afghanistan veterans get back on bikes through adaptive cycling technology and sports-based rehabilitation programs.
Carver Bikes is adding 650B wheels to their titanium lineup, a mid-sized option that splits the difference between 29ers and traditional 26-inch wheels.
IMBA's Legal Fund defends mountain bikers against trail closures and misconceptions while advocating for access to public lands nationwide.
Jeff heads to Interbike in Las Vegas to check out new gear, attend industry seminars, and get answers to readers' mountain bike questions.
Mountain biker Anthony Blasioli survived a bear attack in Washington using his bike as a shield and credits his helmet with preventing serious injury.
Hannah Nordhaus explores why loop trails beat out-and-backs and trail networks, offering mountain bikers a superior sense of accomplishment without backtracking or confusing intersections.
**Southern Virginia's Philpott Lake could become a massive 40-80 mile trail system with IMBA's help this November—here's how to get involved.**
**Frustrated with Garmin Training Center's clunky data exports, we built a free web tool to split and convert your Edge GPS files.**
IMBA's new Trail Difficulty Rating System focuses on technical challenges rather than physical effort, but should ratings be regional or universal?
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Can bike tourism actually revive small town economies? A Montana mountain bike race proves it works when communities and riders support each other.
University of Toronto police are using GPS-equipped bait bikes to catch thieves, and early results show the program is reducing bike theft on campus.
Track stands and bunny hops are child's play compared to this rider's incredible balance skills, including navigating handrails and technical rock features.
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Pro mountain biker Tara Llanes was paralyzed in a racing accident; learn how you can help support her recovery and professional mountain biking.
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Mountain bikers will race through an open bar during a sanctioned Fat Tire Crit in Allentown, dodging patrons and padded obstacles while spectators watch.
Women's mountain bike clinics are gaining popularity in Colorado, while Seven Springs resort debuts its first lift-serviced downhill trail near Pittsburgh.
Bull Mountain trails are as eroded as ever but the challenging climbs and steep descents still deliver, though better signage would help riders navigate confusing intersections.
The author is heading to Interbike in Las Vegas next month and plans to cover the show with photos, reviews, and interviews.
A 50-year-old couple plunged 80 feet off a cliff on a fire road in California, proving even easy trails demand attention and respect.
A mountain biker's GPS unit and cell phone helped rescuers pinpoint his exact location after a crash on the San Juan trail.
Bike thieves are targeting high-end mountain bikes and selling them online, but savvy victims are fighting back using GPS trackers and photo evidence.
The 1996 Olympic mountain bike course at Georgia International Horse Park delivers challenging, technical terrain with steep climbs and off-camber granite descents worth experiencing.
A 71-mile mountain bike trail around Lake Kinneret in Israel is set to open in 2008, offering a unique below-sea-level riding experience.
**Option 1:** Chris Eatough, four-time National and six-time World 24-hour solo champ, gets profiled—plus a new mountain bike video site launches.
**Option 2:** Profile of 24-hour solo legend Chris Eatough and a new mountain bike video website called MTBCut.tv that aggregates riding content.
SolVista Ski Resort near Winter Park debuts new downhill mountain bike trails with free weekend lift access this summer, earning rave reviews from riders.
In the southeast flatlands, trail difficulty ratings can be misleading—don't let labels intimidate you, just ride and discover what you can handle.
Yellow River Park features improved trailhead facilities with separate parking areas and new trail signage, while maintaining excellent flow and favorable climbing ratios for mountain bikers.
Trail proposals in Asheville and Roanoke face familiar opposition, but advocates are making progress by working with IMBA and addressing environmental concerns responsibly.
Lennard Zinn reflects on 25 years of bike tech innovations, from early mountain bike frame building to the 29er phenomenon and beyond.
Despite the risks mountain bikers take, there isn't much evidence that mountain biking is more dangerous than downhill skiing or other popular sports.
Floyd Landis bounced back from a crash to finish second at Leadville 100, just under two minutes behind Dave Wiens.
Lance Armstrong bails on Leadville 100 while Floyd Landis still plans to race, and the Continental Divide Trail comment period gets extended.
Heat exhaustion put a friend in the hospital during a short winter ride, proving dehydration dangers exist year-round—stay hydrated and keep moving to stay cool.
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