The Garmin Forerunner 201 works better for running than mountain biking due to a weak antenna and bulky wrist design, though distance tracking impresses.
National Geographic TOPO! crashes frequently, requires multiple CDs, can't import GPX files, and costs $100 per state—skip it and choose better alternatives.
SORBA hosts mountain bike skills clinic in South Carolina, teaching technical riding techniques often overlooked in favor of endurance training.
Cleveland may soon get a million-dollar midtown mountain bike trail system, bringing dirt riding closer to urban centers and reducing travel time for riders.
Mountain bikers spend more time online than watching races or reading magazines, making web advertising a smarter investment than sponsoring pro riders.
The R-one 4x4 is a four-wheeled mountain bike that's opening downhill riding to wheelchair users and able-bodied riders alike.
The "Stripped" trailer showcases creative mountain bike filming techniques using helicopters and cable cams to capture the elusive "flow" across multiple riding styles.
Bikers riding from Alaska to South America got busted by federal agents after blogging about their illegal Grand Canyon detour.
Shimano's new "Coasting" automatic shifting technology targets casual cruiser bikes, not mountain bikes, offering a potential gateway for future off-road riders.
Hans Rey's legendary stunts including his bungee jump and 13-story building descent are featured in this amazing "No Way!" video trailer.
DeLorme's Topo USA 6.0 offers vector-based maps, clickable trails, and nationwide coverage on one DVD, making it the best GPS mapping software for mountain bikers.
**Pueblo's 48-mile South Shore trail system is drawing Front Range riders south this winter with dry, Fruita-quality singletrack closer to home.**
The Stair Cycle lets riders "pedal" by stepping up and down, creating a stand-up riding experience that could revolutionize mountain biking comfort and handling.
A winter ride turns dangerous when one rider experiences severe hypothermia, teaching a group of friends a hard lesson about staying together on the trail.
After his eTrex Vista died, the author explores repair costs versus replacement and wonders what to do with a broken GPS unit.
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From technical in-town shredding to high-alpine epics, one rider ranks his top 10 trails after 13 years of chasing singletrack across America.
The National Park Service is holding public forums nationwide this March—mountain bikers should attend to advocate for expanded trail access in parks.
IMBA's new trail-building book explores what makes certain mountain bike trails succeed, offering essential insights for land managers and designers everywhere.
Spring is the ideal time to GPS map mountain bike trails with warmer weather, longer days, bare trees for better signals, and clear trails.
A Sacramento program uses mountain biking to steer at-risk youth away from gangs, teaching kids positive life skills beyond just owning a bike.
This PS2 mountain biking game looks promising from the video clips, but it may only be available in France—has anyone played it?
Paul Kedrosky argues mountain biking teaches valuable business lessons like looking ahead, knowing limits, and learning from crashes—could this rival golf's corporate appeal?
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This mountain bike crash compilation starts slow but delivers plenty of painful wipeouts to keep you entertained.
Singletracks founder offers to change his username, worth 181,000 Google mentions, plus ad space in exchange for a new mountain bike.
A mystery mountain bike discovered at the bottom of an Australian cliff has locals puzzled about its origin and contemplating a risky retrieval mission.
A review of the Garmin Edge 205 GPS.
Singletracks launches redesigned mountain bike gear review pages with images, manufacturer links, wishlists, and community ownership tracking for better product research.
# Bicycling Magazine editors tested mountain bikes and gear in Moab for their May Editor's Choice issue, proving some people actually get paid to ride.
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Our entire archive of Singletracks articles from the past 5+ years is now available here, including our most popular piece ever: MTB Jerks.
London mountain bikers will lose their favorite local trail at Eastway Cycle Circuit to make room for a velodrome and BMX track for the 2012 Olympics.
Fat Cyclist is running a $5 raffle with great prizes to help Dave Nice cover expenses for the 2,490-mile Great Divide Race.
Ryan Leech brings his trials skills to 50 schools this spring, teaching kids about following dreams and environmental responsibility through mountain biking.
"Mountain biker launches off massive ski jump and sticks the landing while an enthusiastic spectator celebrates in this wild vintage clip."
Mountain biking popularity grows across all ages in New Zealand, with one shop owner claiming "cycling is the new golf" for fitness and fun.
Looking for a sweet mountain bike career? Check out pro MTB photographer Seb Rogers and learn how to break into event photography.
A serial bank robber has hit seven locations across three states, making his getaway on a silver or gray mountain bike in several heists.
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When rain cancels your mountain bike trip, here's how to know if trails are too wet to ride—and why you should resist temptation.
Whether you're a beginner or seasoned rider, professional mountain bike instruction through clinics, camps, and coaching can help you master singletrack fundamentals and advance your skills.
Race your mountain bike at the North Pole in 2008 for just $15,700, including airfare, bike, medical support, and ultimate bragging rights.
Mountain bikers often get relegated to riding trails on former landfills, sewer easements, and other undesirable lands that nobody else wants to use.
A Tennessee tourism ad promoting mountain biking used a 10-year-old stock photo from Alaska instead of actual Tennessee trails, sparking nationwide attention.
The International Police Mountain Bike Association conference comes to Baton Rouge in April, highlighting careers for mountain bikers in law enforcement and emergency services.
The Dahon Fuego is a full-suspension folding mountain bike that packs down to airline-checkable size in just 15 minutes for $2,300.
The Absa Cape Epic kicks off March 24 in South Africa: 600 miles, 52,000 feet of climbing, and eight grueling days of racing.
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Blue Collar Mountain Biking shares gnarly quick fixes like using quick release levers to change tires and creative duct tape hacks for trail repairs.
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**"Singletracks unveils trail videos, user blogs, enhanced training logs, and new gear—plus photo sharing and bike reviews coming soon."**
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Scotland's Tweed Valley could attract 25,000 mountain bikers with chairlift installation, up from 8,000 current riders who actually pedal uphill themselves.
Get out your white sweaters and tennis shorts: The Proving Ground mountain bike country club is set to open in New Jersey this spring. The founder, Lars Tribus, is building the 23…
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