The Ribbon trail offers Grand Junction's longest rock ride, descending from Little Park Road through technical features like the notorious "Toilet Bowl" section.
Bent Creek, located outside of Asheville, NC, offers mountain bikers plenty of trails to explore.
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While most riders view climbing as necessary suffering for downhill rewards, these seven epic ascents prove that grinding uphill can be worthy destinations themselves.
An ambitious new mountain bike trail system, Coldwater Mountain, recently opened in an unassuming location: Anniston, Alabama.
Pearl Izumi's X-Project media camp at Aliso and Wood Parks delivered 35 miles of dusty SoCal singletrack with MTB Hall-of-Famer Brian Lopes.
Castle Rock's Ridgeline Open Space offers 10 miles of purpose-built singletrack south of Denver, featuring beginner-friendly terrain with customizable loops and excellent signage.
A summer road trip hitting classic California trails: Downieville's rocky descents battling swarms of flies, then Tahoe's stunning Flume and Rim trails.
Neil and Mike conquer the final 500-mile stretch of the Colorado Trail, battling freezing temperatures, mysterious stalkers, and sketchy ridgelines before triumphantly reaching Durango.
Day 4-6 brought epic descents to Twin Lakes, trail magic snacks, wilderness detours, storm shelters, and the brutal Sergeants Mesa rock garden.
Neil's Colorado Trail bikepacking adventure continues with harrowing alpine storms, sketchy highway detours, soaked gear, and mechanical issues on the journey to Leadville.
Two friends embark on a self-supported thru-bike of the 500-mile Colorado Trail, facing bears, high elevation, and the ultimate bikepacking challenge.
Utah's legendary Wasatch Crest Trail delivers 20 miles of mostly downhill singletrack with technical features, stunning fall colors, creek crossings, and unforgettable alpine views.
Bozeman offers epic climbs, screaming descents, and 360-degree mountain views that rival Moab—but the wilderness movement threatens future trail access.
A father turns his daughter's college move to Montana State into an epic mountain biking adventure across Wyoming and Montana's best singletrack.
Grand Junction's technical Lunch Loop trail system offers challenging terrain close to town, featuring rocky climbs, cliff-edge riding, and spring wildflowers.
El Corte de Madera offers miles of classic benchcut singletrack beneath towering redwoods, with steep ravines and plenty of challenging elevation gain south of San Francisco.
Marin County birthed mountain biking but now offers just two legal singletrack destinations: Camp Tamarancho and China Camp State Park.
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**After world-class riding in Tahoe and Downieville, the San Francisco East Bay's anti-bike stance and doubletrack-only trails proved a major disappointment.**
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Big Bear Lake offers mountain bikers affordable lodging at Cal-Pine Chalets, unique dining like Himalayan restaurant, and the legendary "Big Bear Triathlon" bar crawl.
After a day of gravity-fed downhill runs at Snow Summit, an epic 33-mile XC loop with local legend Gavin Burke showcases Big Bear's best cross-country singletrack.
Crested Butte's mellow Lupine Trail offers rolling singletrack, bermed turns, and aspen groves, perfect for a fun intermediate loop without punishing climbs.
Daily lunch rides at a Wisconsin test track have taught this rider that knowing your local trails intimately makes all the difference.
From Gooseberry Mesa's white-dot slickrock to Bunker Creek's descents, Utah's diverse trails keep calling this rider back for more epic adventures.
The new PBR trail at 18 Road offers three miles of non-stop downhill with rollers and berms, while Palisade Rim gets easier trailhead access.
Steamboat Springs' Emerald Mountain offers stunning backcountry singletrack through aspen forests and wildflower meadows, just blocks from downtown.
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The historic gold mining town of Downieville offers some of the finest Sierra singletrack descending in California, including the legendary 15-mile Downieville Downhill.
After two failed attempts and a three-year break, I conquered the challenging Turkey Flats trail with better endurance, equipment, and skills.
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An unplanned stop in South Lake Tahoe turned into an epic 33-mile adventure combining the Tahoe Rim Trail and iconic Flume Trail.
Gateway Off Road Cyclists and Birmingham Urban Mountain Pedalers each win $500 grants to build and maintain local singletrack trails.
Moab's Slickrock Trail is the world's most famous mountain bike route, featuring unique sandstone terrain and stunning views worth experiencing firsthand.
The Whole Enchilada combines Moab's best trails into one epic 26-mile shuttle run, descending 7,000 vertical feet from alpine forests to desert slickrock.
The "World's Greatest" trail near Vail delivers chalky descents and incredible views, though Eagle's Boneyard trail might actually steal the show.
IMBA earns a 4-star Charity Navigator rating, with 88% of funds supporting programs and revenue balanced between consulting, memberships, and corporate support.
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Salida's evolving from a one-hit Monarch Crest wonder into a legitimate destination, while Fruita's desert trails deliver world-class singletrack worth way more than one day.
After two flats, a jammed chain, a crash, and running out of water, this epic Colorado high-country ride still delivered unforgettable singletrack.
When Grand Junction hits triple digits, escape to higher elevations where cooler temps and epic Colorado singletrack await just a few hours away.
Beechworth's technical 10km XC loop features rocky granite trails, rock gardens, and flowing sections, making it an ideal quick morning ride near cafes and breweries.
Western Colorado offers diverse riding for every mood: technical challenges at Tabeguache, flowing Kokopelli classics, and scenic 18 Road loops worth repeating.
Buffalo Creek earns its #1 ranking with something for everyone, while technical Blackjack trail and fast-descending Lair O' the Bear impress visiting riders.
Boulder offers world-class Valmont Bike Park, scenic open space trails, and IMBA headquarters, proving it's more MTB-friendly than its reputation suggests.
Kansas delivers surprising singletrack: 22 miles of rocky, undulating trail at Wilson State Park's Switchgrass system proves the Sunflower State has mountain biking.
Planning an epic MTB road trip requires defining your purpose, prioritizing must-ride trails, and using Google Maps to strategically plot destinations and campgrounds.
Escape the crowds of Fruita and Grand Junction with a long weekend exploring Phil's World in Cortez and Durango's Telegraph Trail system.
Singletracks explores two mountain bike trails in Chattanooga, TN, a city that was recently named a top outdoor destination.
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Escape the spring crowds in Fruita with these four lesser-known trails offering scenic views, technical challenges, and peaceful solitude on Colorado's Western Slope.
How to build a diverse mountain bike trail system that serves everyone.
Singletracks is offering two $500 trail grants to mountain bike clubs with the most members registered on singletracks.com by June 1, 2012.
Mountain biking is shifting from adapting bikes to conquer existing trails toward building purpose-built trails designed specifically for modern mountain bike capabilities.
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