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 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.
New Jersey's Proving Ground country club offers members-only access to mountain cross, downhill, and XC trails on 23 private acres along the Delaware River.
Mountain biking has splintered into countless niches—from single speeders to 29ers—and the internet helps riders find their tribe and discover their perfect style.
Singletracks gets a fresh 2007 makeover with cleaner trail pages, improved photo galleries, and easier navigation to help you find epic rides faster.
We've focused on trail coverage but neglected gear reviews—now we're asking for your help to build something better than what's out there.
Inspired by ice bike racing tales, we braved 40-degree temps for a winter ride and rediscovered the joy of cold-weather mountain biking.
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When winter keeps you off the trails, do mountain bike video games like Downhill Domination satisfy your shredding fix?
A Lubbock eco-terrorist who set neck-level trip wires, scattered glass and nails on trails has been caught thanks to persistent local riders.
A San Francisco cyclist on a Schwinn tried outrunning a motorcycle cop to catch the Super Bowl—spoiler alert: he didn't make it.
High-quality helmet-cam videos with narration and trail maps are revolutionizing how riders share trail experiences beyond basic guidebook descriptions.
Chad Hungerford's roller riding skills—including no-hands, one-foot-unclipped moves—will blow your mind, especially if you've struggled to master basic roller techniques yourself.
A mountain biker jumped over the Tour de France peloton in 2003, capturing an epic moment in the friendly rivalry between road and mountain biking.
iPod speakers for your mountain bike? This blast-from-the-past accessory had us reminiscing about childhood bikes loaded with radios, speedometers, and sirens.
SORBA secures $125K in funding to expand Chicopee Woods trail system near Gainesville from 15 to 22 miles of singletrack.
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Kids today can take mountain biking classes in PE while we got stuck with kickball and square dancing in school.
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Some schools now offer mountain biking classes during PE, a major upgrade from the kickball and square dancing of years past.
300 riders will brave potentially icy conditions at Fontana Village this weekend, including a unique nighttime downhill race at the Icycle Mountain Bike Event.
Catch the Xterra World Championship on CBS this Saturday at 1pm EST featuring a 20-mile mountain bike leg through Maui with Phil Liggett commentating.
After years of avoiding trainers to protect his carbon frame, Jeff switches to rollers for winter training—and discovers they're terrifyingly difficult to master.
Sign the petition calling for USA Cycling to reinstate age categories for women's mountain bike racing in the National Mountain Bike Series.
Local bike shops are offering evening maintenance classes, teaching skills like chain lubing and wheel truing while potentially boosting their own tool sales.
These iPod cycling earphones mount inside your helmet to block wind noise while letting ambient sounds through—all for just $12.99.
Action Profiles is a free website connecting mountain bikers with potential sponsors through customizable profiles showcasing photos, race results, and riding achievements.
While racing in New Zealand, ultra-distance legend Mike Hendershot's $10K custom Santa Cruz was stolen—one of only 10 like it worldwide.
Tim Jackson suggests targeting budget bike owners and adventure sport enthusiasts to grow mountain biking, while the author argues expensive gear and solitary riding culture hinder growth.
Community bike co-ops like Philadelphia's "Bike Church" offer free workspace, classes, and parts while inspiring cyclists to volunteer and give back locally.
Plans and instructions for building your own backyard mountain bike teeter totter feature.
Johnny Knoxville attempts stunts on a rocket bike and a penny farthing bicycle in Jackass Number 2, with predictably painful results.
The Ktrax system replaces your front wheel with a ski and rear wheel with a track for year-round mountain biking on snow.
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