Latest mountain bike news

A computer screen displaying a map and a corresponding elevation graph. The left side shows a green line tracing a route on a topographic map labeled "Taiwan Datan Equivalent Cylindrical Map," while the right side features a graph representing elevation changes over distance. Various data points are visible along the route on the left.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Mac GPS Pro review: Solid but...
Apr 6, 2007
min
Graphic featuring the text "Singletracks bike the net" at the top, with "MTB Trail Access 2007" prominently displayed in the center. Below, there are four colored icons with the keywords: "Speak," "Build," "Respect," and "Ride." The background is a gradient from light blue to white.
Mountain Bike Trails
MTB Trail access: Share the trail
Apr 4, 2007
min
A 3D satellite map showcasing a mountainous landscape, with a winding road labeled "40" and the town of "Cherry Creek" marked. The image also displays the interstate highway "I-70" and various terrain features in the background.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Topo maps in Google Earth: Map your bike trails
Apr 3, 2007
min
Culture
MTB trails: Good and bad news
Apr 2, 2007
min
A Garmin Edge 205 Cycle Pack, featuring a GPS device and a blue water bottle, displayed in packaging. The package includes a photo of a cyclist and informational text about the product's features.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Buy my Garmin Edge 205 GPS & get free membership
Mar 30, 2007
min
Image featuring the text "Upgrade to Premium" in stylized red font above a black barcode, with the website URL "S1NGL3TRACKS.COM" displayed below.
Community
Singletracks email newsletter launched
Mar 30, 2007
min
A muddy pathway through a wooded area, showing tire tracks and patches of grass surrounded by trees. The ground is wet and uneven, indicating recent rain or poor drainage.
Mountain Bike Trails
Wait for the mountain bike trails to dry before you ride
Mar 29, 2007
min
A close-up view of two cyclists riding on a basketball court, focusing on their bikes. The cyclist on the left is wearing blue jeans and a dark sweater, while the cyclist on the right is on a yellow bike. The court surface features different colored sections.
Culture
The $242 track stand
Mar 28, 2007
  2
Alt text: A Garmin Edge 200 cycling computer and heart rate monitor, featuring a display screen that shows various metrics related to cycling performance. The device is black with a sleek design, alongside a chest strap used for heart rate monitoring.
GPS
Garmin Edge 305 review: Sweet but spendy
Mar 28, 2007
3 min
If you're a GPS mountain biker and you use an Apple Computer, you've been left out in the cold by many of the popular GPS software programs. Fortunately Google Earth for Mac came along last year but up until that point, most of us relied on shareware programs and National Geo-crap-tic TOPO! software to view our mountain bike tracks. There's one program you may not have heard about, though, called <a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/">Mac GPS Pro</a> that is a solid tool for managing your GPS data - though it's not for the casual user. Mac GPS Pro does a good job connecting to most GPS receivers and even recognizes the necessary serial to USB adapter set ups. Mac GPS Pro also lets you capture screen shots from your GPS device which is great for writing tutorials or help guides (like those posted on this site). Tracks are displayed in vector format so you can zoom in on your data without losing image quality and you can export your screen view to an image file (though sadly only to PICT format, a remnant from the old Apple days). <div style="text-align: center"><img id="image203" alt="macgpspro.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/macgpspro.jpg" /></div> It's important to note at this point that Mac GPS Pro doesn't have any built in maps or topographic data. Yep, your GPS tracks will simply show up as green lines on a white background (see above) - not helpful for say, planning an off road or even an on-road adventure. It's even tough to make sense of the data you've collected without having SOMETHING to orient yourself to so you'll need to use Mac GPS Pro with another program with mapping capabilities (like Google Earth) or with USGS topographic image files (<a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/html/newhtml/menu/topomaps.html">available from James Associates</a> for an additional fee). In my experience the topo files are clunky and difficult to work with, not really worth the state-by-state investment. The tools Mac GPS Pro offers are great, and in this department you won't find a close substitute. You can edit individual waypoints and trackpoints, change symbols, and insert data with ease - all in a graphical environment. Mac GPS Pro allows you to save your resulting work in GPX or KML formats, though for some reason it makes you save your waypoints and trackpoints in separate GPX files (I end up combining them in a single file using BBEdit). The latest version of Mac GPS Pro added the ability to view an elevation plot of your GPS data. Mac GPS Pro certainly isn't for everyone but if you need a program to save and manipulate GPS data (and you use a Mac), this is the program for you. If you're looking for a more user-friendly, consumer-oriented program for the Mac, stick with Google Earth for now.
Mountain Bike Trails
Singletrack MINDS mountain biking documentary
Mar 27, 2007
min
If you're a GPS mountain biker and you use an Apple Computer, you've been left out in the cold by many of the popular GPS software programs. Fortunately Google Earth for Mac came along last year but up until that point, most of us relied on shareware programs and National Geo-crap-tic TOPO! software to view our mountain bike tracks. There's one program you may not have heard about, though, called <a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/">Mac GPS Pro</a> that is a solid tool for managing your GPS data - though it's not for the casual user. Mac GPS Pro does a good job connecting to most GPS receivers and even recognizes the necessary serial to USB adapter set ups. Mac GPS Pro also lets you capture screen shots from your GPS device which is great for writing tutorials or help guides (like those posted on this site). Tracks are displayed in vector format so you can zoom in on your data without losing image quality and you can export your screen view to an image file (though sadly only to PICT format, a remnant from the old Apple days). <div style="text-align: center"><img id="image203" alt="macgpspro.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/macgpspro.jpg" /></div> It's important to note at this point that Mac GPS Pro doesn't have any built in maps or topographic data. Yep, your GPS tracks will simply show up as green lines on a white background (see above) - not helpful for say, planning an off road or even an on-road adventure. It's even tough to make sense of the data you've collected without having SOMETHING to orient yourself to so you'll need to use Mac GPS Pro with another program with mapping capabilities (like Google Earth) or with USGS topographic image files (<a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/html/newhtml/menu/topomaps.html">available from James Associates</a> for an additional fee). In my experience the topo files are clunky and difficult to work with, not really worth the state-by-state investment. The tools Mac GPS Pro offers are great, and in this department you won't find a close substitute. You can edit individual waypoints and trackpoints, change symbols, and insert data with ease - all in a graphical environment. Mac GPS Pro allows you to save your resulting work in GPX or KML formats, though for some reason it makes you save your waypoints and trackpoints in separate GPX files (I end up combining them in a single file using BBEdit). The latest version of Mac GPS Pro added the ability to view an elevation plot of your GPS data. Mac GPS Pro certainly isn't for everyone but if you need a program to save and manipulate GPS data (and you use a Mac), this is the program for you. If you're looking for a more user-friendly, consumer-oriented program for the Mac, stick with Google Earth for now.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Kids learn to build their own bike frames
Mar 26, 2007
min
A Garmin stopwatch with a digital display showing lap time, current time, and temperature, attached to a black strap.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Garmin Forerunner 201 review: So-so for biking
Mar 25, 2007
min
Cover of a National Geographic CD-ROM for topographic maps of Colorado, featuring a detailed terrain map and text highlighting features like GPS readiness and seamless state coverage.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
National Geographic TOPO! - Expensive and sucky
Mar 23, 2007
min
If you're a GPS mountain biker and you use an Apple Computer, you've been left out in the cold by many of the popular GPS software programs. Fortunately Google Earth for Mac came along last year but up until that point, most of us relied on shareware programs and National Geo-crap-tic TOPO! software to view our mountain bike tracks. There's one program you may not have heard about, though, called <a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/">Mac GPS Pro</a> that is a solid tool for managing your GPS data - though it's not for the casual user. Mac GPS Pro does a good job connecting to most GPS receivers and even recognizes the necessary serial to USB adapter set ups. Mac GPS Pro also lets you capture screen shots from your GPS device which is great for writing tutorials or help guides (like those posted on this site). Tracks are displayed in vector format so you can zoom in on your data without losing image quality and you can export your screen view to an image file (though sadly only to PICT format, a remnant from the old Apple days). <div style="text-align: center"><img id="image203" alt="macgpspro.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/macgpspro.jpg" /></div> It's important to note at this point that Mac GPS Pro doesn't have any built in maps or topographic data. Yep, your GPS tracks will simply show up as green lines on a white background (see above) - not helpful for say, planning an off road or even an on-road adventure. It's even tough to make sense of the data you've collected without having SOMETHING to orient yourself to so you'll need to use Mac GPS Pro with another program with mapping capabilities (like Google Earth) or with USGS topographic image files (<a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/html/newhtml/menu/topomaps.html">available from James Associates</a> for an additional fee). In my experience the topo files are clunky and difficult to work with, not really worth the state-by-state investment. The tools Mac GPS Pro offers are great, and in this department you won't find a close substitute. You can edit individual waypoints and trackpoints, change symbols, and insert data with ease - all in a graphical environment. Mac GPS Pro allows you to save your resulting work in GPX or KML formats, though for some reason it makes you save your waypoints and trackpoints in separate GPX files (I end up combining them in a single file using BBEdit). The latest version of Mac GPS Pro added the ability to view an elevation plot of your GPS data. Mac GPS Pro certainly isn't for everyone but if you need a program to save and manipulate GPS data (and you use a Mac), this is the program for you. If you're looking for a more user-friendly, consumer-oriented program for the Mac, stick with Google Earth for now.
Culture
MTB skills training
Mar 23, 2007
min
A panoramic view of the Cleveland skyline during sunset, showcasing tall skyscrapers and the iconic Key Tower. The image features a bridge crossing a river, along with bustling city streets below, painted in warm hues of orange and purple from the setting sun.
Mountain Bike Trails
MTB park coming to midtown Cleveland
Mar 22, 2007
min
A graphic featuring a silhouette of a bicycle against a gradient blue background, with the text "Your bike here" at the top and "Give trek7k a new name" at the bottom.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Who watches MTB races anyway?
Mar 22, 2007
min
A person riding a lightweight all-terrain vehicle jumps over a log on a dirt trail, surrounded by trees. Dust is kicked up behind as they navigate an outdoor obstacle course, showcasing the thrill of off-road racing. A spectator can be seen in the background.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
4-wheel mountain bikes
Mar 21, 2007
min
Culture
Stripped: mountain bike movie
Mar 21, 2007
min
A panoramic view of the Grand Canyon, showcasing its dramatic layers of red and gray rock formations under a clear blue sky. The landscape features steep cliffs and valleys, illustrating the natural beauty and geological history of the area.
Mountain Bike Trails
MTB: in the Grand Canyon?
Mar 20, 2007
min
If you're a GPS mountain biker and you use an Apple Computer, you've been left out in the cold by many of the popular GPS software programs. Fortunately Google Earth for Mac came along last year but up until that point, most of us relied on shareware programs and National Geo-crap-tic TOPO! software to view our mountain bike tracks. There's one program you may not have heard about, though, called <a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/">Mac GPS Pro</a> that is a solid tool for managing your GPS data - though it's not for the casual user. Mac GPS Pro does a good job connecting to most GPS receivers and even recognizes the necessary serial to USB adapter set ups. Mac GPS Pro also lets you capture screen shots from your GPS device which is great for writing tutorials or help guides (like those posted on this site). Tracks are displayed in vector format so you can zoom in on your data without losing image quality and you can export your screen view to an image file (though sadly only to PICT format, a remnant from the old Apple days). <div style="text-align: center"><img id="image203" alt="macgpspro.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/macgpspro.jpg" /></div> It's important to note at this point that Mac GPS Pro doesn't have any built in maps or topographic data. Yep, your GPS tracks will simply show up as green lines on a white background (see above) - not helpful for say, planning an off road or even an on-road adventure. It's even tough to make sense of the data you've collected without having SOMETHING to orient yourself to so you'll need to use Mac GPS Pro with another program with mapping capabilities (like Google Earth) or with USGS topographic image files (<a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/html/newhtml/menu/topomaps.html">available from James Associates</a> for an additional fee). In my experience the topo files are clunky and difficult to work with, not really worth the state-by-state investment. The tools Mac GPS Pro offers are great, and in this department you won't find a close substitute. You can edit individual waypoints and trackpoints, change symbols, and insert data with ease - all in a graphical environment. Mac GPS Pro allows you to save your resulting work in GPX or KML formats, though for some reason it makes you save your waypoints and trackpoints in separate GPX files (I end up combining them in a single file using BBEdit). The latest version of Mac GPS Pro added the ability to view an elevation plot of your GPS data. Mac GPS Pro certainly isn't for everyone but if you need a program to save and manipulate GPS data (and you use a Mac), this is the program for you. If you're looking for a more user-friendly, consumer-oriented program for the Mac, stick with Google Earth for now.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Automatic transmission for bikes
Mar 20, 2007
min
Cover of the documentary titled "No Way!", featuring bold red text against a black background. The title is accompanied by images of BMX biking, and the logos of GT and Adidas are displayed at the top. The documentary is described as "The BMX Boy Story" by Brian Grasso.
Culture
No Way! The Hans Rey Story video clip
Mar 19, 2007
min
Image of the software Topo USA 6.0 National Edition, featuring a topographic map displayed on a computer screen. The design includes a white border and the title prominently shown at the bottom.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
GPS software review: Delorme Topo 6.0
Mar 19, 2007
  3
If you're a GPS mountain biker and you use an Apple Computer, you've been left out in the cold by many of the popular GPS software programs. Fortunately Google Earth for Mac came along last year but up until that point, most of us relied on shareware programs and National Geo-crap-tic TOPO! software to view our mountain bike tracks. There's one program you may not have heard about, though, called <a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/">Mac GPS Pro</a> that is a solid tool for managing your GPS data - though it's not for the casual user. Mac GPS Pro does a good job connecting to most GPS receivers and even recognizes the necessary serial to USB adapter set ups. Mac GPS Pro also lets you capture screen shots from your GPS device which is great for writing tutorials or help guides (like those posted on this site). Tracks are displayed in vector format so you can zoom in on your data without losing image quality and you can export your screen view to an image file (though sadly only to PICT format, a remnant from the old Apple days). <div style="text-align: center"><img id="image203" alt="macgpspro.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/macgpspro.jpg" /></div> It's important to note at this point that Mac GPS Pro doesn't have any built in maps or topographic data. Yep, your GPS tracks will simply show up as green lines on a white background (see above) - not helpful for say, planning an off road or even an on-road adventure. It's even tough to make sense of the data you've collected without having SOMETHING to orient yourself to so you'll need to use Mac GPS Pro with another program with mapping capabilities (like Google Earth) or with USGS topographic image files (<a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/html/newhtml/menu/topomaps.html">available from James Associates</a> for an additional fee). In my experience the topo files are clunky and difficult to work with, not really worth the state-by-state investment. The tools Mac GPS Pro offers are great, and in this department you won't find a close substitute. You can edit individual waypoints and trackpoints, change symbols, and insert data with ease - all in a graphical environment. Mac GPS Pro allows you to save your resulting work in GPX or KML formats, though for some reason it makes you save your waypoints and trackpoints in separate GPX files (I end up combining them in a single file using BBEdit). The latest version of Mac GPS Pro added the ability to view an elevation plot of your GPS data. Mac GPS Pro certainly isn't for everyone but if you need a program to save and manipulate GPS data (and you use a Mac), this is the program for you. If you're looking for a more user-friendly, consumer-oriented program for the Mac, stick with Google Earth for now.
Mountain Bike Trails
The Fruita of the Front Range ... In Pueblo?
Mar 19, 2007
min
A blue, modern-style pedal bicycle with a unique low-step frame design and a large, comfortable seat. The handlebars are high and curved, and the bike features large wheels with thin tires. The bike is positioned against a neutral white background, emphasizing its sleek design.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
The Stair Cycle
Mar 17, 2007
min
If you're a GPS mountain biker and you use an Apple Computer, you've been left out in the cold by many of the popular GPS software programs. Fortunately Google Earth for Mac came along last year but up until that point, most of us relied on shareware programs and National Geo-crap-tic TOPO! software to view our mountain bike tracks. There's one program you may not have heard about, though, called <a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/">Mac GPS Pro</a> that is a solid tool for managing your GPS data - though it's not for the casual user. Mac GPS Pro does a good job connecting to most GPS receivers and even recognizes the necessary serial to USB adapter set ups. Mac GPS Pro also lets you capture screen shots from your GPS device which is great for writing tutorials or help guides (like those posted on this site). Tracks are displayed in vector format so you can zoom in on your data without losing image quality and you can export your screen view to an image file (though sadly only to PICT format, a remnant from the old Apple days). <div style="text-align: center"><img id="image203" alt="macgpspro.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/macgpspro.jpg" /></div> It's important to note at this point that Mac GPS Pro doesn't have any built in maps or topographic data. Yep, your GPS tracks will simply show up as green lines on a white background (see above) - not helpful for say, planning an off road or even an on-road adventure. It's even tough to make sense of the data you've collected without having SOMETHING to orient yourself to so you'll need to use Mac GPS Pro with another program with mapping capabilities (like Google Earth) or with USGS topographic image files (<a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/html/newhtml/menu/topomaps.html">available from James Associates</a> for an additional fee). In my experience the topo files are clunky and difficult to work with, not really worth the state-by-state investment. The tools Mac GPS Pro offers are great, and in this department you won't find a close substitute. You can edit individual waypoints and trackpoints, change symbols, and insert data with ease - all in a graphical environment. Mac GPS Pro allows you to save your resulting work in GPX or KML formats, though for some reason it makes you save your waypoints and trackpoints in separate GPX files (I end up combining them in a single file using BBEdit). The latest version of Mac GPS Pro added the ability to view an elevation plot of your GPS data. Mac GPS Pro certainly isn't for everyone but if you need a program to save and manipulate GPS data (and you use a Mac), this is the program for you. If you're looking for a more user-friendly, consumer-oriented program for the Mac, stick with Google Earth for now.
Mountain Bike Trails
Epic ride: What happened to Gabi?
Mar 17, 2007
min
A handheld Garmin eTrex Vista GPS device displaying a map screen with details such as elevation, distance, and bearing. The device features a silver body with a black side grip and buttons, including the eTrex logo on the front.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
What to do with a broken Garmin eTrex Vista?
Mar 16, 2007
  3
A person riding a mountain bike over rocky terrain under a clear blue sky. The rugged landscape features large, uneven rocks and sparse vegetation in the background.
Mountain Bike Trails
Top 10 mountain bike trails
Mar 16, 2007
  4
If you're a GPS mountain biker and you use an Apple Computer, you've been left out in the cold by many of the popular GPS software programs. Fortunately Google Earth for Mac came along last year but up until that point, most of us relied on shareware programs and National Geo-crap-tic TOPO! software to view our mountain bike tracks. There's one program you may not have heard about, though, called <a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/">Mac GPS Pro</a> that is a solid tool for managing your GPS data - though it's not for the casual user. Mac GPS Pro does a good job connecting to most GPS receivers and even recognizes the necessary serial to USB adapter set ups. Mac GPS Pro also lets you capture screen shots from your GPS device which is great for writing tutorials or help guides (like those posted on this site). Tracks are displayed in vector format so you can zoom in on your data without losing image quality and you can export your screen view to an image file (though sadly only to PICT format, a remnant from the old Apple days). <div style="text-align: center"><img id="image203" alt="macgpspro.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/macgpspro.jpg" /></div> It's important to note at this point that Mac GPS Pro doesn't have any built in maps or topographic data. Yep, your GPS tracks will simply show up as green lines on a white background (see above) - not helpful for say, planning an off road or even an on-road adventure. It's even tough to make sense of the data you've collected without having SOMETHING to orient yourself to so you'll need to use Mac GPS Pro with another program with mapping capabilities (like Google Earth) or with USGS topographic image files (<a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/html/newhtml/menu/topomaps.html">available from James Associates</a> for an additional fee). In my experience the topo files are clunky and difficult to work with, not really worth the state-by-state investment. The tools Mac GPS Pro offers are great, and in this department you won't find a close substitute. You can edit individual waypoints and trackpoints, change symbols, and insert data with ease - all in a graphical environment. Mac GPS Pro allows you to save your resulting work in GPX or KML formats, though for some reason it makes you save your waypoints and trackpoints in separate GPX files (I end up combining them in a single file using BBEdit). The latest version of Mac GPS Pro added the ability to view an elevation plot of your GPS data. Mac GPS Pro certainly isn't for everyone but if you need a program to save and manipulate GPS data (and you use a Mac), this is the program for you. If you're looking for a more user-friendly, consumer-oriented program for the Mac, stick with Google Earth for now.
Community
Mountain bikers: talk to National Park Service
Mar 16, 2007
min
A book cover titled "Managing Mountain Biking: IMBA's Guide to Providing Great Riding," featuring two mountain bikers riding along a narrow trail surrounded by trees and mountains in the background. The sky is blue with snow-capped peaks visible, emphasizing a scenic outdoor environment.
Mountain Bike Trails
Guide to building better MTB trails
Mar 15, 2007
min
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Spring is great time for GPS mapping bike trails
Mar 15, 2007
min
If you're a GPS mountain biker and you use an Apple Computer, you've been left out in the cold by many of the popular GPS software programs. Fortunately Google Earth for Mac came along last year but up until that point, most of us relied on shareware programs and National Geo-crap-tic TOPO! software to view our mountain bike tracks. There's one program you may not have heard about, though, called <a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/">Mac GPS Pro</a> that is a solid tool for managing your GPS data - though it's not for the casual user. Mac GPS Pro does a good job connecting to most GPS receivers and even recognizes the necessary serial to USB adapter set ups. Mac GPS Pro also lets you capture screen shots from your GPS device which is great for writing tutorials or help guides (like those posted on this site). Tracks are displayed in vector format so you can zoom in on your data without losing image quality and you can export your screen view to an image file (though sadly only to PICT format, a remnant from the old Apple days). <div style="text-align: center"><img id="image203" alt="macgpspro.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/macgpspro.jpg" /></div> It's important to note at this point that Mac GPS Pro doesn't have any built in maps or topographic data. Yep, your GPS tracks will simply show up as green lines on a white background (see above) - not helpful for say, planning an off road or even an on-road adventure. It's even tough to make sense of the data you've collected without having SOMETHING to orient yourself to so you'll need to use Mac GPS Pro with another program with mapping capabilities (like Google Earth) or with USGS topographic image files (<a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/html/newhtml/menu/topomaps.html">available from James Associates</a> for an additional fee). In my experience the topo files are clunky and difficult to work with, not really worth the state-by-state investment. The tools Mac GPS Pro offers are great, and in this department you won't find a close substitute. You can edit individual waypoints and trackpoints, change symbols, and insert data with ease - all in a graphical environment. Mac GPS Pro allows you to save your resulting work in GPX or KML formats, though for some reason it makes you save your waypoints and trackpoints in separate GPX files (I end up combining them in a single file using BBEdit). The latest version of Mac GPS Pro added the ability to view an elevation plot of your GPS data. Mac GPS Pro certainly isn't for everyone but if you need a program to save and manipulate GPS data (and you use a Mac), this is the program for you. If you're looking for a more user-friendly, consumer-oriented program for the Mac, stick with Google Earth for now.
Culture
MTB non-profit: Gang Resistance Education and Training
Mar 15, 2007
min
A mountain biker navigating a rocky trail with greenery and trees, set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. The screen displays a speed of 12.5 and a timer showing 03:46.
Culture
Mountain Bike Adrenaline for PlayStation 2
Mar 14, 2007
min
If you're a GPS mountain biker and you use an Apple Computer, you've been left out in the cold by many of the popular GPS software programs. Fortunately Google Earth for Mac came along last year but up until that point, most of us relied on shareware programs and National Geo-crap-tic TOPO! software to view our mountain bike tracks. There's one program you may not have heard about, though, called <a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/">Mac GPS Pro</a> that is a solid tool for managing your GPS data - though it's not for the casual user. Mac GPS Pro does a good job connecting to most GPS receivers and even recognizes the necessary serial to USB adapter set ups. Mac GPS Pro also lets you capture screen shots from your GPS device which is great for writing tutorials or help guides (like those posted on this site). Tracks are displayed in vector format so you can zoom in on your data without losing image quality and you can export your screen view to an image file (though sadly only to PICT format, a remnant from the old Apple days). <div style="text-align: center"><img id="image203" alt="macgpspro.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/macgpspro.jpg" /></div> It's important to note at this point that Mac GPS Pro doesn't have any built in maps or topographic data. Yep, your GPS tracks will simply show up as green lines on a white background (see above) - not helpful for say, planning an off road or even an on-road adventure. It's even tough to make sense of the data you've collected without having SOMETHING to orient yourself to so you'll need to use Mac GPS Pro with another program with mapping capabilities (like Google Earth) or with USGS topographic image files (<a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/html/newhtml/menu/topomaps.html">available from James Associates</a> for an additional fee). In my experience the topo files are clunky and difficult to work with, not really worth the state-by-state investment. The tools Mac GPS Pro offers are great, and in this department you won't find a close substitute. You can edit individual waypoints and trackpoints, change symbols, and insert data with ease - all in a graphical environment. Mac GPS Pro allows you to save your resulting work in GPX or KML formats, though for some reason it makes you save your waypoints and trackpoints in separate GPX files (I end up combining them in a single file using BBEdit). The latest version of Mac GPS Pro added the ability to view an elevation plot of your GPS data. Mac GPS Pro certainly isn't for everyone but if you need a program to save and manipulate GPS data (and you use a Mac), this is the program for you. If you're looking for a more user-friendly, consumer-oriented program for the Mac, stick with Google Earth for now.
Culture
MTB lessons for business
Mar 14, 2007
min
If you're a GPS mountain biker and you use an Apple Computer, you've been left out in the cold by many of the popular GPS software programs. Fortunately Google Earth for Mac came along last year but up until that point, most of us relied on shareware programs and National Geo-crap-tic TOPO! software to view our mountain bike tracks. There's one program you may not have heard about, though, called <a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/">Mac GPS Pro</a> that is a solid tool for managing your GPS data - though it's not for the casual user. Mac GPS Pro does a good job connecting to most GPS receivers and even recognizes the necessary serial to USB adapter set ups. Mac GPS Pro also lets you capture screen shots from your GPS device which is great for writing tutorials or help guides (like those posted on this site). Tracks are displayed in vector format so you can zoom in on your data without losing image quality and you can export your screen view to an image file (though sadly only to PICT format, a remnant from the old Apple days). <div style="text-align: center"><img id="image203" alt="macgpspro.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/macgpspro.jpg" /></div> It's important to note at this point that Mac GPS Pro doesn't have any built in maps or topographic data. Yep, your GPS tracks will simply show up as green lines on a white background (see above) - not helpful for say, planning an off road or even an on-road adventure. It's even tough to make sense of the data you've collected without having SOMETHING to orient yourself to so you'll need to use Mac GPS Pro with another program with mapping capabilities (like Google Earth) or with USGS topographic image files (<a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/html/newhtml/menu/topomaps.html">available from James Associates</a> for an additional fee). In my experience the topo files are clunky and difficult to work with, not really worth the state-by-state investment. The tools Mac GPS Pro offers are great, and in this department you won't find a close substitute. You can edit individual waypoints and trackpoints, change symbols, and insert data with ease - all in a graphical environment. Mac GPS Pro allows you to save your resulting work in GPX or KML formats, though for some reason it makes you save your waypoints and trackpoints in separate GPX files (I end up combining them in a single file using BBEdit). The latest version of Mac GPS Pro added the ability to view an elevation plot of your GPS data. Mac GPS Pro certainly isn't for everyone but if you need a program to save and manipulate GPS data (and you use a Mac), this is the program for you. If you're looking for a more user-friendly, consumer-oriented program for the Mac, stick with Google Earth for now.
Culture
MTB crash video
Mar 13, 2007
min
Abstract geometric design featuring layered triangular shapes in dark green and light green tones, arranged to create a sense of depth and perspective. The figures are outlined in white, enhancing the contrast and visual appeal.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
I will change my name for a new mountain bike
Mar 13, 2007
  3
A person stands on the edge of a rocky cliff overlooking the ocean, with crashing waves visible below. An inset image shows a bicycle lying on the ground amidst rocks.
Culture
Mystery mountain bike spotted at bottom of cliff
Mar 12, 2007
min
Garmin Edge 205 cycling GPS device displaying the main menu with options for History, Training, Navigation, and Settings.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
The Edge of perfection: Garmin Edge 205 review
Mar 12, 2007
  6
An image of a mountain bike with labeled components including GPS receivers, mountain bike frame, forks, brakes, and pedals. The bike is depicted in an olive green color. There is also a small digital device shown at the top of the image.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
MTB Review - Bikes & more
Mar 9, 2007
min
If you're a GPS mountain biker and you use an Apple Computer, you've been left out in the cold by many of the popular GPS software programs. Fortunately Google Earth for Mac came along last year but up until that point, most of us relied on shareware programs and National Geo-crap-tic TOPO! software to view our mountain bike tracks. There's one program you may not have heard about, though, called <a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/">Mac GPS Pro</a> that is a solid tool for managing your GPS data - though it's not for the casual user. Mac GPS Pro does a good job connecting to most GPS receivers and even recognizes the necessary serial to USB adapter set ups. Mac GPS Pro also lets you capture screen shots from your GPS device which is great for writing tutorials or help guides (like those posted on this site). Tracks are displayed in vector format so you can zoom in on your data without losing image quality and you can export your screen view to an image file (though sadly only to PICT format, a remnant from the old Apple days). <div style="text-align: center"><img id="image203" alt="macgpspro.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/macgpspro.jpg" /></div> It's important to note at this point that Mac GPS Pro doesn't have any built in maps or topographic data. Yep, your GPS tracks will simply show up as green lines on a white background (see above) - not helpful for say, planning an off road or even an on-road adventure. It's even tough to make sense of the data you've collected without having SOMETHING to orient yourself to so you'll need to use Mac GPS Pro with another program with mapping capabilities (like Google Earth) or with USGS topographic image files (<a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/html/newhtml/menu/topomaps.html">available from James Associates</a> for an additional fee). In my experience the topo files are clunky and difficult to work with, not really worth the state-by-state investment. The tools Mac GPS Pro offers are great, and in this department you won't find a close substitute. You can edit individual waypoints and trackpoints, change symbols, and insert data with ease - all in a graphical environment. Mac GPS Pro allows you to save your resulting work in GPX or KML formats, though for some reason it makes you save your waypoints and trackpoints in separate GPX files (I end up combining them in a single file using BBEdit). The latest version of Mac GPS Pro added the ability to view an elevation plot of your GPS data. Mac GPS Pro certainly isn't for everyone but if you need a program to save and manipulate GPS data (and you use a Mac), this is the program for you. If you're looking for a more user-friendly, consumer-oriented program for the Mac, stick with Google Earth for now.
Culture
Mountain bike job: Gear tester/writer
Mar 9, 2007
min
If you're a GPS mountain biker and you use an Apple Computer, you've been left out in the cold by many of the popular GPS software programs. Fortunately Google Earth for Mac came along last year but up until that point, most of us relied on shareware programs and National Geo-crap-tic TOPO! software to view our mountain bike tracks. There's one program you may not have heard about, though, called <a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/">Mac GPS Pro</a> that is a solid tool for managing your GPS data - though it's not for the casual user. Mac GPS Pro does a good job connecting to most GPS receivers and even recognizes the necessary serial to USB adapter set ups. Mac GPS Pro also lets you capture screen shots from your GPS device which is great for writing tutorials or help guides (like those posted on this site). Tracks are displayed in vector format so you can zoom in on your data without losing image quality and you can export your screen view to an image file (though sadly only to PICT format, a remnant from the old Apple days). <div style="text-align: center"><img id="image203" alt="macgpspro.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/macgpspro.jpg" /></div> It's important to note at this point that Mac GPS Pro doesn't have any built in maps or topographic data. Yep, your GPS tracks will simply show up as green lines on a white background (see above) - not helpful for say, planning an off road or even an on-road adventure. It's even tough to make sense of the data you've collected without having SOMETHING to orient yourself to so you'll need to use Mac GPS Pro with another program with mapping capabilities (like Google Earth) or with USGS topographic image files (<a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/html/newhtml/menu/topomaps.html">available from James Associates</a> for an additional fee). In my experience the topo files are clunky and difficult to work with, not really worth the state-by-state investment. The tools Mac GPS Pro offers are great, and in this department you won't find a close substitute. You can edit individual waypoints and trackpoints, change symbols, and insert data with ease - all in a graphical environment. Mac GPS Pro allows you to save your resulting work in GPX or KML formats, though for some reason it makes you save your waypoints and trackpoints in separate GPX files (I end up combining them in a single file using BBEdit). The latest version of Mac GPS Pro added the ability to view an elevation plot of your GPS data. Mac GPS Pro certainly isn't for everyone but if you need a program to save and manipulate GPS data (and you use a Mac), this is the program for you. If you're looking for a more user-friendly, consumer-oriented program for the Mac, stick with Google Earth for now.
Culture
Old MTB articles posted
Mar 8, 2007
min
A detailed map of the Hackney Wick area, highlighting major landmarks such as Valley Park, Eastway Cycle Circuit, and Eton Manor Sports Ground. Roads, recreational areas, and various facilities are clearly labeled, providing a comprehensive overview of the neighborhood's layout.
Culture
Olympics pushing out London MTB trail
Mar 8, 2007
min
If you're a GPS mountain biker and you use an Apple Computer, you've been left out in the cold by many of the popular GPS software programs. Fortunately Google Earth for Mac came along last year but up until that point, most of us relied on shareware programs and National Geo-crap-tic TOPO! software to view our mountain bike tracks. There's one program you may not have heard about, though, called <a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/">Mac GPS Pro</a> that is a solid tool for managing your GPS data - though it's not for the casual user. Mac GPS Pro does a good job connecting to most GPS receivers and even recognizes the necessary serial to USB adapter set ups. Mac GPS Pro also lets you capture screen shots from your GPS device which is great for writing tutorials or help guides (like those posted on this site). Tracks are displayed in vector format so you can zoom in on your data without losing image quality and you can export your screen view to an image file (though sadly only to PICT format, a remnant from the old Apple days). <div style="text-align: center"><img id="image203" alt="macgpspro.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/macgpspro.jpg" /></div> It's important to note at this point that Mac GPS Pro doesn't have any built in maps or topographic data. Yep, your GPS tracks will simply show up as green lines on a white background (see above) - not helpful for say, planning an off road or even an on-road adventure. It's even tough to make sense of the data you've collected without having SOMETHING to orient yourself to so you'll need to use Mac GPS Pro with another program with mapping capabilities (like Google Earth) or with USGS topographic image files (<a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/html/newhtml/menu/topomaps.html">available from James Associates</a> for an additional fee). In my experience the topo files are clunky and difficult to work with, not really worth the state-by-state investment. The tools Mac GPS Pro offers are great, and in this department you won't find a close substitute. You can edit individual waypoints and trackpoints, change symbols, and insert data with ease - all in a graphical environment. Mac GPS Pro allows you to save your resulting work in GPX or KML formats, though for some reason it makes you save your waypoints and trackpoints in separate GPX files (I end up combining them in a single file using BBEdit). The latest version of Mac GPS Pro added the ability to view an elevation plot of your GPS data. Mac GPS Pro certainly isn't for everyone but if you need a program to save and manipulate GPS data (and you use a Mac), this is the program for you. If you're looking for a more user-friendly, consumer-oriented program for the Mac, stick with Google Earth for now.
Culture
MTB raffle to benefit Great Divide racer
Mar 7, 2007
min
A smiley young man in a helmet and protective gear interacts with a young boy in a camouflage jacket during a performance or demonstration, with a crowd of spectators in the background. The two are kneeling next to a measuring stick, suggesting an educational activity or stunt demonstration.
Community
North Shore mountain biker inspires kids
Mar 6, 2007
min
Two men dressed in vintage golf attire stand on a grassy landscape, one holding a golf club. They appear to be engaged in conversation, with a classic golf course setting in the background. The image is in black and white, emphasizing the historical context.
Culture
Mountain biking is the next ... Golf?
Mar 5, 2007
min
If you're a GPS mountain biker and you use an Apple Computer, you've been left out in the cold by many of the popular GPS software programs. Fortunately Google Earth for Mac came along last year but up until that point, most of us relied on shareware programs and National Geo-crap-tic TOPO! software to view our mountain bike tracks. There's one program you may not have heard about, though, called <a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/">Mac GPS Pro</a> that is a solid tool for managing your GPS data - though it's not for the casual user. Mac GPS Pro does a good job connecting to most GPS receivers and even recognizes the necessary serial to USB adapter set ups. Mac GPS Pro also lets you capture screen shots from your GPS device which is great for writing tutorials or help guides (like those posted on this site). Tracks are displayed in vector format so you can zoom in on your data without losing image quality and you can export your screen view to an image file (though sadly only to PICT format, a remnant from the old Apple days). <div style="text-align: center"><img id="image203" alt="macgpspro.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/macgpspro.jpg" /></div> It's important to note at this point that Mac GPS Pro doesn't have any built in maps or topographic data. Yep, your GPS tracks will simply show up as green lines on a white background (see above) - not helpful for say, planning an off road or even an on-road adventure. It's even tough to make sense of the data you've collected without having SOMETHING to orient yourself to so you'll need to use Mac GPS Pro with another program with mapping capabilities (like Google Earth) or with USGS topographic image files (<a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/html/newhtml/menu/topomaps.html">available from James Associates</a> for an additional fee). In my experience the topo files are clunky and difficult to work with, not really worth the state-by-state investment. The tools Mac GPS Pro offers are great, and in this department you won't find a close substitute. You can edit individual waypoints and trackpoints, change symbols, and insert data with ease - all in a graphical environment. Mac GPS Pro allows you to save your resulting work in GPX or KML formats, though for some reason it makes you save your waypoints and trackpoints in separate GPX files (I end up combining them in a single file using BBEdit). The latest version of Mac GPS Pro added the ability to view an elevation plot of your GPS data. Mac GPS Pro certainly isn't for everyone but if you need a program to save and manipulate GPS data (and you use a Mac), this is the program for you. If you're looking for a more user-friendly, consumer-oriented program for the Mac, stick with Google Earth for now.
Culture
Mountain bike job: Photographer
Mar 2, 2007
min
A person wearing a gray hoodie and a white cap is seen in a seated position, resting their head on one hand. The individual is wearing a black glove on one hand and appears to be in a public space, possibly a bank. A timestamp indicates the image was captured on January 19, 2007, at 09:22:58.
Culture
It wasn't me
Mar 1, 2007
min
If you're a GPS mountain biker and you use an Apple Computer, you've been left out in the cold by many of the popular GPS software programs. Fortunately Google Earth for Mac came along last year but up until that point, most of us relied on shareware programs and National Geo-crap-tic TOPO! software to view our mountain bike tracks. There's one program you may not have heard about, though, called <a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/">Mac GPS Pro</a> that is a solid tool for managing your GPS data - though it's not for the casual user. Mac GPS Pro does a good job connecting to most GPS receivers and even recognizes the necessary serial to USB adapter set ups. Mac GPS Pro also lets you capture screen shots from your GPS device which is great for writing tutorials or help guides (like those posted on this site). Tracks are displayed in vector format so you can zoom in on your data without losing image quality and you can export your screen view to an image file (though sadly only to PICT format, a remnant from the old Apple days). <div style="text-align: center"><img id="image203" alt="macgpspro.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/macgpspro.jpg" /></div> It's important to note at this point that Mac GPS Pro doesn't have any built in maps or topographic data. Yep, your GPS tracks will simply show up as green lines on a white background (see above) - not helpful for say, planning an off road or even an on-road adventure. It's even tough to make sense of the data you've collected without having SOMETHING to orient yourself to so you'll need to use Mac GPS Pro with another program with mapping capabilities (like Google Earth) or with USGS topographic image files (<a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/html/newhtml/menu/topomaps.html">available from James Associates</a> for an additional fee). In my experience the topo files are clunky and difficult to work with, not really worth the state-by-state investment. The tools Mac GPS Pro offers are great, and in this department you won't find a close substitute. You can edit individual waypoints and trackpoints, change symbols, and insert data with ease - all in a graphical environment. Mac GPS Pro allows you to save your resulting work in GPX or KML formats, though for some reason it makes you save your waypoints and trackpoints in separate GPX files (I end up combining them in a single file using BBEdit). The latest version of Mac GPS Pro added the ability to view an elevation plot of your GPS data. Mac GPS Pro certainly isn't for everyone but if you need a program to save and manipulate GPS data (and you use a Mac), this is the program for you. If you're looking for a more user-friendly, consumer-oriented program for the Mac, stick with Google Earth for now.
Mountain Bike Trails
Riding on wet trails is tempting - but unsweet
Mar 1, 2007
min
If you're a GPS mountain biker and you use an Apple Computer, you've been left out in the cold by many of the popular GPS software programs. Fortunately Google Earth for Mac came along last year but up until that point, most of us relied on shareware programs and National Geo-crap-tic TOPO! software to view our mountain bike tracks. There's one program you may not have heard about, though, called <a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/">Mac GPS Pro</a> that is a solid tool for managing your GPS data - though it's not for the casual user. Mac GPS Pro does a good job connecting to most GPS receivers and even recognizes the necessary serial to USB adapter set ups. Mac GPS Pro also lets you capture screen shots from your GPS device which is great for writing tutorials or help guides (like those posted on this site). Tracks are displayed in vector format so you can zoom in on your data without losing image quality and you can export your screen view to an image file (though sadly only to PICT format, a remnant from the old Apple days). <div style="text-align: center"><img id="image203" alt="macgpspro.jpg" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/macgpspro.jpg" /></div> It's important to note at this point that Mac GPS Pro doesn't have any built in maps or topographic data. Yep, your GPS tracks will simply show up as green lines on a white background (see above) - not helpful for say, planning an off road or even an on-road adventure. It's even tough to make sense of the data you've collected without having SOMETHING to orient yourself to so you'll need to use Mac GPS Pro with another program with mapping capabilities (like Google Earth) or with USGS topographic image files (<a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/html/newhtml/menu/topomaps.html">available from James Associates</a> for an additional fee). In my experience the topo files are clunky and difficult to work with, not really worth the state-by-state investment. The tools Mac GPS Pro offers are great, and in this department you won't find a close substitute. You can edit individual waypoints and trackpoints, change symbols, and insert data with ease - all in a graphical environment. Mac GPS Pro allows you to save your resulting work in GPX or KML formats, though for some reason it makes you save your waypoints and trackpoints in separate GPX files (I end up combining them in a single file using BBEdit). The latest version of Mac GPS Pro added the ability to view an elevation plot of your GPS data. Mac GPS Pro certainly isn't for everyone but if you need a program to save and manipulate GPS data (and you use a Mac), this is the program for you. If you're looking for a more user-friendly, consumer-oriented program for the Mac, stick with Google Earth for now.
MTB Tips
Mountain bike skills training
Feb 28, 2007
min