A ski trip through Colorado's biking hotspots yielded valuable intel on lodging, dining, and trail locations for future summer rides.
FINS in Goodyear, Arizona offers flowy singletrack with berms, jumps, and wood features on this quick but entertaining desert trail system.
The Hardesty Mountain shuttle delivers steep, loamy singletrack reminiscent of Larison Rock, but skip the overgrown South Willamette Trail connector at the bottom.
After conquering the Alpine Trail, it was time for rest, exploring Oakridge's camping and local scene, and tackling the adrenaline-pumping descent down Larison Rock.
After leaving Bend, Oregon, we headed to Oakridge to tackle the legendary Alpine Trail, a shuttle-worthy descent through massive old-growth forests and alpine meadows.
Albuquerque's Sandia Foothills trail system offers 2,650 acres of diverse terrain for all skill levels, from family-friendly loops to technical rock gardens.
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Our editors debate the top 10 North American cities where mountain bikers should live, weighing trail access, variety, and year-round riding against urban amenities.
Rocky Mountain National Park is accepting public comments until March 3 on allowing mountain bikes on the East Shore Trail and potentially other routes.
Florida's Alafia and Balm Boyette trails offer roller coaster descents on former phosphate mines, proving mountain biking in the Sunshine State is anything but flat.
Singletracks adds new features to help traveling riders connect with, support, and get involved with local mountain bike clubs that build and maintain trails.
With 55 miles of flowy, beginner-friendly singletrack plus advanced jump trails, Phil's Area offers something for every rider in Bend, Oregon.
The Rooster's Ridge trail descends Mount Charleston near Las Vegas through loose, rocky terrain transitioning from pine forests to high desert landscapes.
A beginner-friendly riverside ride in Bend takes an unfortunate turn, but the town's incredible craft brewery scene provides the perfect recovery plan.
After a three-day drive from Georgia, this epic lariat loop near Bend delivered the big mountain riding experience I was craving.
Mountain bikers share trail condition reports year-round, revealing patterns that help riders predict the best times to visit and identify maintenance issues.
Fat biking North Table Mountain near Golden offers reliable winter riding when snow conditions cooperate, despite occasional mud and brutal winds.
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Sedona's north side offers classic roller-coaster singletrack like Jim Thompson and newer gems like Chuck Wagon, completing the red rock riding trifecta.
When poor snow conditions derailed ski plans, a mid-January escape to sunny Moab offered perfect winter mountain biking on Poison Spider and Brand Trails.
Canon City's Section 13 offers 7 miles of beginner-friendly, bermed singletrack that's so flowy you'll wish it never ended.
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Colorado's remote Blackjack Trail rarely makes "best of" lists, but this double-black natural feature trail proves fat bikes can handle truly technical terrain.
Sedona's west side trails deliver advanced technical challenges, exposed ridge riding, and stunning red rock scenery on the legendary Highline-Templeton-Baldwin loop.
After riding 45 new trail systems in 2013, here are twelve standouts ranging from classic destinations to hidden gems worthy of any rider's bucket list.
Fat bikes transform familiar trails into winter wonderlands, offering solitude and a fresh perspective on routes that might feel tired during summer riding season.
Ellijay, Georgia's thriving mountain bike scene is built on passionate locals like the Palmeris, who tirelessly maintain trails and welcome visiting riders.
Rocky Mountain National Park may open a two-mile section of East Shore Trail to mountain biking; public comments are being accepted through March 3.
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"Sedona's east side trails offer something for everyone, from novice-friendly Bell Rock Pathway to the exposed, technical Hangover Trail with jaw-dropping red rock scenery."
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"Crested Butte offers stunning winter fat biking on Snodgrass Trail and Gothic Road, though navigating Nordic trail restrictions proved surprisingly challenging for this visitor."
Denver's polarizing Green Mountain transforms into a serene fat bike paradise when snow falls, offering solitude, wildlife encounters, and exceptional winter riding near the city.
Stuck in the muddy off-season doldrums, one Colorado rider shares her top 10 must-ride trails for the upcoming season.
Access4Bikes is raffling a $2,600 Marin Rocky Ridge to fund new trail construction at Camp Tamarancho and expand mountain bike access in Marin County.
Australia's Mount Buller ski resort transforms into a premier mountain biking destination each summer, featuring 100km of world-class IMBA-endorsed trails.
Bell and IMBA are accepting Bell Built Grant applications through February 28, awarding $33,333 each to three trail projects in different categories.
Internet group rides can feel awkward, but taking a chance on strangers led to epic fatbike fun in Colorado snow.
How to find mountain bike trails at night, and recognition for the riders who bike in the dark the most.
Learn how to build sustainable box jumps on public trails using fallen logs, proper drainage techniques, and safe landing zones with bypass options.
Canon City's Oil Well Flats offers technical XC singletrack with cliff-top exposure and epic views, featuring quality construction and miles of new trails coming soon.
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**Show up to your local trail work day—even if you've never built trail before, experienced builders will teach you everything you need to know.**
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Ray's Indoor MTB Park founder Ray Petro has relocated to Florida and is volunteering his legendary trail-building skills at Santos.
IMBA is hiring a couple to travel the nation for two years in a Subaru, building trails and advocating for mountain biking.
Florida's Alafia River State Park features a dozen nerve-testing bridges spanning old phosphate mine lakes, plus top-notch facilities that make it the state's premier trail destination.
Fat bikes aren't just for snow anymore—these versatile, grin-inducing rides are conquering trails year-round with their mega-traction and rollover ability.
Kansas surprises with unexpectedly technical terrain, rocky challenges, and excellent singletrack at Fancy Creek and the IMBA-epic Switchgrass Trail near Wilson Lake.
John explores some of the best trails in Oklahoma: Tulsa's Turkey Mountain Trail System.
Escaping Colorado's Thanksgiving snow, Skibum discovers surprisingly worthy mountain biking in the Texas Panhandle, including spectacular Palo Duro Canyon.
Michigan's Copper Harbor Trails Club used a Bell Built Grant to construct a 1.2-mile downhill trail with over 700 feet of descending.
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Planning to ride unfamiliar trails in Fruita, Sedona, or anywhere new? Here are five essential tips to prepare for your mountain bike adventure.
A one-of-a-kind mountain bike ride at one of the most inaccessible places on earth: Thule, Greenland.
Kingdom Trails and Burke Bike Park received a Bell Built Grant to construct "Roly Grail," a beginner flow trail at Vermont's lift-served bike park.
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