John has been mountain biking since the year 2000. He's traveled extensively across the USA, sampling the best mountain bike trails along the way. As a result, John topped the Singletracks leaderboard for "most trails ridden" for many years. He spent several years writing for Singletracks as a freelancer and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Sustainable Trails Coalition.
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**Ten standout mountain bikes from 2015, each perfectly matched to a specific trail that showcases its unique strengths and capabilities.**
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Three mountain bike charity rides supporting Africa offer opportunities to pedal for purpose, from California's Ride for Rwanda to epic adventures across Morocco and Tanzania.
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"From guidebooks to GPS, choosing the right trail requires knowing what you want and doing your research—but flexibility makes every ride an adventure."
John Fisch dismantles the most common arguments against allowing mountain bikes in Wilderness areas, examining the historical context and legislative intent behind the ban.
Native's Hardtop Ultra XP sunglasses deliver exceptional fit, security, and vision with innovative features like adjustable nose pads and superior anti-fog venting.
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From Sedona's exposed slickrock to Michigan's Upper Peninsula trails, one rider shares his top 15 new-to-him trail discoveries spanning eight states in 2015.
The Foes Mixer Enduro's 29/27.5" mixed-wheel setup delivers game-changing cornering, climbing, and confidence that outperforms traditional enduro bikes at a competitive price point.
Young racer Tucker Kennedy topped Colorado's competitive junior DH field aboard the Foes Mixer Enduro, a mixed-wheel bike that could be game-changing—or just gimmicky.
The inaugural 12 Hours of Penitence endurance race featured a unique course through Colorado's stunning Penitente Canyon, with challenging hike-a-bikes and public-private partnership.
South Marquette delivers 30 miles of diverse terrain from flowy XC to legitimate double-black freeride, rivaling its famous neighbor Copper Harbor two hours north.
The Turner Czar is XC racing royalty: a precise, demanding 29er that turns every climb into a podium opportunity.
The Knolly Warden's 150mm suspension feels bottomless, while Industry Nine's ultra-stiff Enduro wheels provide carbon-like performance at 1,610 grams.
The Breezer Supercell 29er delivers a perfectly neutral trail bike experience that's exceptionally maneuverable downhill while remaining comfortable and capable on the climbs.
The Orbea Occam TR 29er initially felt underwhelming, but became an all-time favorite after 20 miles of Moab's technical climbs and descents.
KTM's $8,500 Myroon Prestige hardtail combines motorcycle-level engineering with fairy dust compliance, proving this Austrian brand can race beyond motocross.
Turner's new carbon RFX 4.0 brings lightweight performance to their burly 6-inch enduro platform, delivering exceptional climbing agility and descending prowess at an impressive price.
While others sprinted for high-end full-suspension demos, the author discovered pure joy on Marin's sub-$1,000 rigid steel Pine Mountain with 27.5+ tires.
The start of Movil Maze beckons the rider into its wonderful world of tight n' twisty With all the news of recent or pending losses of access to…
Of all avid cyclists, the percentage who ride with protection (beyond a standard helmet) is pretty low. Many of us don't regularly ride terrain that really demands pads, and for those of…
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Mountain bike helmets have long been seen as a vital part of self preservation in a sport which promises the opportunity for disaster at every turn--at least for aggressive or uncoordinated riders.…
Heading into Big Laguna Meadows Some years ago I had been alerted to the idea that Noble Canyon was the best ride in Southern California. As such, I…
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One of the more interesting features I rode in 2014--at the entrance to the Devil's Racetrack route in MiddleOfNowhere, Utah. 2014 is in the books and, having completed…
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Yesterday, I told you about 10 trails which you fail to appreciate in the way they deserve to be appreciated. In the interest of keeping balance in the universe, I must now…
Having ridden over 400 distinct trail systems from coast to coast in 25 states and 3 Canadian provinces, I’ve developed a pretty broad base upon which I draw when I assess trails. …
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Having had such a stellar day on the first of our New Mexico shuttles on the Winsor Trail, Miniskibum and I were completely stoked for day two, especially since it would take…
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