The "17K in a Day" shuttle ride in Oakridge, Oregon serves up 17,000 feet of descending and 4,000 feet of climbing on fog-tinged singletrack.
Helena's free Trail Rider Shuttle runs five days weekly all summer, funded by hotel bed taxes, generating $3 million annually in mountain biking tourism.
Helena, Montana boasts 75 miles of exceptional singletrack in the South Hills Trail System, featuring year-round riding just minutes from downtown.
Helena's MacDonald Pass flips the script on Continental Divide riding with technical climbs, challenging navigation, and a raw old-school descent that demands respect.
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Driving cross-country from Pennsylvania to Colorado, this rider discovered that the Midwest offers surprisingly excellent riding at Binder Lake, Swope Park, and Switchgrass.
Boulder's bike-friendly paths lead to 42-acre Valmont Bike Park and chunky Heil Valley Ranch trails with stunning Front Range views.
An East Coast rider tackles high-altitude epics at the Singletracks Meetup in Salida, discovering spectacular views, challenging climbs, and Colorado hospitality.
IMBA's inaugural study shows eMTB trail impact falls between mountain bikes and motorcycles, though closer to traditional bikes under most conditions.
A Coloradoan discovers that dedicated local trail builders are creating surprisingly excellent mountain biking experiences in Minnesota and Wisconsin's less-traveled destinations.
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Four days exploring Crested Butte's vast trail network proved once again why this Colorado mountain town remains the author's favorite place to ride—ever.
Purgatory Resort celebrates the grand opening of Divinity Mountain, Durango's longest lift-serviced flow trail, with free uplifts and pro riders this Sunday.
Scotland's rugged Highlands offer epic mountain biking with world-class downhill tracks, extensive trail centers, and desolate landscapes perfect for adventurous riders of all levels.
A humorous open letter to trail reviewers everywhere who understate difficulty ratings, proving that one rider's "intermediate" is another rider's near-death experience.
The Sustainable Trails Coalition has raised $50,000 to hire lobbyists who will fight to open Wilderness areas to mountain bikes on Capitol Hill.
Spain's ancient trails and endless mountain ranges create a rugged MTB destination with challenging technical riding, stunning views, and rich history.
From crystal-clear lakes and gnarled slickrock to muddy technical trails and bike parks, Sweden offers world-class mountain biking adventures worth discovering.
Here are a 8 must-visit resorts for your upcoming mountain bike weekend trip.
Mountain bikers are ramping up efforts to overturn the Wilderness Act's bike ban as new designations close premier trails across the West.
Snowbasin offers Utah's highest elevation XC riding with a brutal 3000-foot technical climb, stunning alpine scenery, and flowy descents worth every pedal stroke.
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Planning a cross-country road trip from Pennsylvania to Colorado, with stops at promising trail systems like Big Bear Lake, Switchgrass, and Louisville's underground bike park.
IMBA's 2015 Epic trail picks average 62 miles each and include stunning rides from Arizona's Black Canyon to Iceland's Laugavegur route.
Switzerland's towering Alpine peaks, massive glaciers, and world-class singletrack make it one of the most epic mountain bike destinations on Earth.
Lindarets launches "Motorbike" t-shirt to protest e-bike trail access, donating 100% of proceeds to IMBA and Sustainable Trails Coalition advocacy efforts.
A new coalition aims to overturn the 30-year ban on mountain bikes in Wilderness areas by giving land managers flexibility in trail access.
Park City shares its gold-level Ride Center status with five new destinations, including Boise, Duluth, and two New Zealand locations.
Victoria packs incredible trail diversity into Australia's smallest mainland state, from lift-served downhill to flowing singletrack near Melbourne's 4.5 million residents.
An impromptu trip to Mt. Bachelor Bike Park turns into a serendipitous adventure with flow trails, chance encounters, and proof you don't need fancy gear.
Two New Zealand mountain bike clubs transformed the challenging Te Iringa Trail, clearing massive windfall to create a rideable backcountry epic for advanced riders.
Del Norte, Colorado offers world-class mountain biking from high alpine to desert terrain, all within minutes of this emerging under-the-radar destination.
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From high alpine singletrack above treeline to technical desert playgrounds, these five must-ride trails showcase Del Norte's incredible mountain biking diversity.
Rhode Island may be tiny and flat, but it packs 14+ mountain bike trails with surprising variety from techy singletrack to jumps and berms.
Lima's cycling scene has improved dramatically, but navigating chaotic traffic and finding singletrack remains a challenge in Peru's sprawling capital city.
Alaska's 39-mile Resurrection Pass trail delivers an epic backcountry adventure through tundra, alpine meadows, and technical rock gardens in the Chugach Mountains.
CAMBA is hosting a fundraising gala August 22 in Cable, Wisconsin featuring live music, beer, food, and a silent auction.
Cathedral Hills in Grants Pass, Oregon offers diverse terrain from loamy descents through Douglas Firs to technical sections with epic mountain vistas and excellent trail work.
You don't need to race the Cape Epic to experience South Africa's incredible mountain biking along the scenic Cape Fold mountain range.
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"From whale watching to rainforest climbs and epic alpine descents, this guided tour showcases New Zealand's South Island as one of the world's most diverse mountain biking destinations."
Discover 15 underrated mountain bike destinations flying under the radar, from Alaska's Anchorage to Sweden's Gothenburg, offering world-class singletrack without the crowds.
South Carolina offers nearly 40 miles of flowing XC at FATS, technical downhill at Paris Mountain, and diverse terrain from coastal flatlands to Sumter National Forest.
Teton Valley and Jackson Hole offer world-class mountain biking with stunning alpine views, epic descents, and diverse trails for every skill level.
Advocate Cycles launches as a Minnesota B-corporation, pledging 100% of profits to cycling advocacy while selling competitively-priced steel mountain bikes.
Leo Ranta, owner and founder of Hillside Cycling, was willing to guide me to the very best mountain biking that Gothenburg had to offer.
From the outside looking in, the trail networks that infiltrate the city of Gothenburg are indistinguishable when you move from one to another.
Our time riding Marstrand Island in Sweden may go down in the books as one of the most unique mountain bike experiences of my life.
Gothenburg is flush with activities and amusements to keep your kids and family happy–no matter how old they are.
The vast majority of the trails that I had the pleasure of riding during my time in Sweden were easily-accessible with a short pedal from town. The Kinnekulle Trail, on the other hand, required a trek inland.
Ah, the mountain bike shuttle. While I'm not scared to climb for hours and earn my turns, I can never pass up an opportunity to snag a ride to the top of the mountain and bomb back down!
As Sweden week on Singletracks goes on you’ll read in detail about the trails that I experienced while riding in the Gothenburg region, but I quickly learned that technical is the name of the game.
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