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Jeff Barber

Jeff co-founded Singletracks with his wife Leah in 1998 and has been dedicated to sharing the mountain bike information that inspires others to take epic adventures ever since. He started mountain biking in high school and served in the US Air Force before devoting himself full time to Singletracks in 2007.

Though formally educated as an engineer, Jeff began writing stories at an early stage, inspired by his mother who is a longtime accomplished author. He enjoys covering the world of mountain biking from every possible angle, whether it's trails or gear or skills. His goal for every story: that readers learn at least one new thing.

Author snapshot

Title: Editor in Chief
Email: [email protected]
Location: Decatur, Georgia

MTB Background and expertise

Riding experience: Trail, XC, and bikepacking.
Mountain biking since: 1992
Number of products reviewed: ?. I think my first product review for the site was this one for a plastic wallet.
Current stable: Canyon Neuron, Orange P7 hardtail, and Scott Fun XC

Education and writing experience

Bachelors of Science in Engineering, Duke University
Masters of Business Administration, Duke University
Other publications: Panther Press (Lakeside High School - Augusta, GA), CitySearch.com

There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Mountain Bike Trails

Too good to be true: Free lift-serviced downhill!

There are new downhill mountain bike trails at SolVista Ski Resort near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting rave…

Aug 22, 2007

There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Mountain Bike Trails

What makes a mountain bike trail difficult?

When I moved back to the flatlands of the southeast a couple years ago I found it odd that mountain bike trails had difficulty ratings. Some ratings were official (like the beginner…

Aug 21, 2007

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There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Mountain Bike Trails

Yellow River and missing socks

We're finally getting settled into our new Atlanta digs and mudhunny and I managed to squeeze in a ride at Yellow River yesterday. The trailhead area has seen major upgrades since the…

Aug 20, 2007

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There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Mountain Bike Trails

New MTB trails could be coming to your area: Speak up!

I came across a couple articles yesterday about new mountain bike trail projects under consideration near Asheville, NC and Roanoke, VA that sound promising. In both cases, though we hear the same…

Aug 17, 2007

There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

MTB gear evolution with Lennard Zinn

Lennard Zinn has an interesting article over on Velonews this week where he looks back at some of the advancements in bike tech over the past 25 years. I have to admit…

Aug 16, 2007

There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Mountain bike deaths

While skiing this past winter I had a morbid question on my mind: do more people die in skiing related accidents or mountain bike accidents each year? One article I read in…

Aug 15, 2007

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There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Landis takes 2nd at Leadville

In case you've been completely disconnected like me, Floyd Landis took second place in the Leadville 100 mountain bike race in Colorado this weekend. He actually had a pretty good performance -…

Aug 14, 2007

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There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Armstrong flakes on Leadville (again)

I really thought the news was too good to be true. A couple weeks ago we read that Lance Armstrong AND Floyd Landis would be racing in the Leadville 100 mountain bike…

Aug 9, 2007

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A black and blue CamelBak backpack designed for outdoor activities, featuring a hydration reservoir and a drinking tube, padded shoulder straps, and multiple compartments for gear storage.

When biking, heat stroke is no joke

Terry Pearson posted a few days ago about cycling induced heat stroke and with record heat across the country this week it's a great time to remind people about the dangers of…

Aug 8, 2007

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There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Mountain Bike News

Sorry about the lack of news over the past week or so. We're on the move from our digs in Durham, NC to a new spot in the Atlanta area and it's…

Aug 7, 2007

There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Mountain Bike Oregon

There's been alot of talk and high-fiving around the Mountain Bike Oregon weekends and I have to say, I don't get it yet. I mean, I have heard that it's fun and…

Jul 31, 2007

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A motorcyclist performing a jump over a muddy water puddle in a snowy forest setting, surrounded by tall pine trees.

Share the Trail: With Motorcycles?

I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a collision between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead mentioned it in her…

Jul 30, 2007

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A smiling man wearing a colorful floral shirt and a blue bucket hat stands with his arms crossed on a dirt path. He is surrounded by a scenic landscape with rolling hills and clear blue skies in the background.

Gary Fisher: Founding Father of Mountain Bikes

Investor's Business Daily (seriously) did a great profile on Gary Fisher yesterday in case you missed it. The article gives a solid history of the sport and talks about how Fisher was…

Jul 26, 2007

First Ever Colorado Trail Race

How come no one told me about this? On June 13th 10 mountain bikers set out on a 535 mile race along the Colorado Trail from Waterton Canyon near Denver to Durango…

Jul 25, 2007

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There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Dangers of Mountain Biking in Canada

After hundreds of mountain bikers at the Test of Metal mountain bike race fell ill last month a doctor says race organizers should have cancelled the event. "Our future advice to the…

Jul 24, 2007

There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

MTB News Round Up

If you haven't been following Le Tour, there's a mountain biker in the yellow jersey - Michael Rasmussen. Rasmussen is a former mountain biking world champion and more recently, an alleged doper.…

Jul 23, 2007

A group of cyclists racing along a roadside, with onlookers in the background taking photos. The cyclists are wearing colorful racing jerseys and helmets, and there are cars parked alongside the road. The backdrop features a rocky hillside and trees.

Armstrong vs. Landis at Leadville: On again?

Biking Bis is claiming that Lance Armstrong is planning on riding in the Leadville 100 on August 11 after all - despite previous news that Armstrong had a "scheduling conflict." The post…

Jul 20, 2007

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O&P Extremity Games Start Today

Think mountain bike racing is extreme? Try mountain bike racing with an artificial limb! The O&P Extremity Games kick off today in Orlando, Florida for athletes with "limb loss or limb difference."…

Jul 19, 2007

There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Want to guide a MTB tour of France? Not unless you're French

A British mountain bike tour guide with Endless Ride was arrested for leading a group of British mountain bikers in the Morzine area without the proper "French qualification." Apparently French guides in…

Jul 18, 2007

There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Team IMBA: 24 Hours of Moab

IMBA has a new program that lets you represent IMBA at epic mountain bike races starting with 24 Hours of Moab this fall. IMBA gives you the tools to raise funds to…

Jul 16, 2007

There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Mountain Bikes and Gear

Expanding our mountain bike reviews

Due to popular demand we're expanding our mountain bike reviews to cover all kinds of gear. From sunglasses to hydration packs, bottom brackets to spokes, if you use it for mountain biking,…

Jul 13, 2007

There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

New look, same great taste

We launched a new singletracks homepage today that we're pretty stoked about. The new page sports simplified options, an oversize trail photo, and the latest news including forum posts, trail reviews, and…

Jul 12, 2007

Mountain Bikes and Gear

Are you old school too?

The other weekend we were riding down at FATS in South Carolina when we stopped to chat with a group of guys out on the trail. Here's a rough transcript of our…

Jul 11, 2007

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A winding dirt path through a lush green meadow, surrounded by mountains under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

Mountain Bike Trails

Favorite Mountain Bike Rides in Colorado

News 7 in Denver has an article on their website about photojournalist Jim Hucks' 10 favorite singletrack rides in Colorado. Jim couldn't hold himself to just 10 trails - he threw in…

Jul 10, 2007

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There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

World Mountain Biking Bog Snorkelling Championship

This past weekend the Wales town of Llanwrtyd Wells hosted the annual World Mountain Biking Bog Snorkelling Championship. Competitors sloughed through a 135 foot long, 6 foot deep pit filled with mud…

Jul 9, 2007

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There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Wipe off that water bottle: 200 mountain bikers vomit

At least 200 mountain bikers fell ill after the Test of Metal mountain bike race in Sqamish, BC on June 16 and health officials think the cause may have been bacteria in…

Jul 6, 2007

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A narrow dirt path surrounded by lush green trees, leading through a wooded area. The sunlight filters through the foliage, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere.

Mountain Bike Trails

What makes a trail a trail? Part II.

Question: When is a dirt road a mountain bike trail? Answer: Sometimes. Is this a mountain bike trail? Okay, so when someone says "mountain bike trail" you probably don't imagine a wide…

Jul 5, 2007

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There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Mountain Bike Trails

Continental Divide Trail at risk

Received via email from IMBA: When it comes to the longest trails in the country, mountain bikes haven't been welcome. Congress banned bicycles from the Appalachian Trail before our sport evolved, and…

Jul 4, 2007

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A narrow dirt path winding through a lush green forest, surrounded by tall trees and dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves. The ground is covered with fallen leaves and small rocks, creating a natural, serene atmosphere.

Mudhunny and I finally got a chance to check out the Forks Area Trail System (FATS) just outside Augusta, GA this past weekend and we were seriously impressed. After riding the Stevens…

Jul 3, 2007

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There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Mountain Bike Trails

Top 100 MTB Trails in the World

Admittedly when we first posted our list of the top 100 mountain bike trails in the world it was a bit of a gimmick. Obviously we haven't ridden every trail on the…

Jun 29, 2007

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There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Adaptive mountain biking festival at Keystone last weekend

The second annual Handcycle and Adaptive Mountain Bike festival was held at Keystone (see link for pics) this past weekend and this year's turnout was about double that of last year. Physically…

Jun 28, 2007

There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Mountain Bike Trails

What makes a trail a trail?

A commenter on a recent blog post asked an interesting question: what makes a mountain bike trail a distinct trail? That is, if a single area (like Tsali in NC or Buffalo…

Jun 27, 2007

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There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

IMBA: Support Mountain Biking at TVA Sites (Southeast)

Via recent IMBA email: The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), a major landholder in the Southeast, is revising its management policies at several sites with popular mountain biking trail systems. Affected trails include…

Jun 26, 2007

There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Mountain bike valet

Here's a new one (to me anyway): valet parking for your mountain bike. Apparently the Iowa Outdoor Wellness Adventure (I.O.W.A.) offered valet bike parking at their debut event last week. Bikers exchanged…

Jun 25, 2007

There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Mountain bike orienteering (MTBO)

Mountain bikers looking to add a mental challenge to their rides should check out mountain bike orienteering, a sport that is popular in the UK and Australia. I just came across some…

Jun 21, 2007

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A winding dirt path surrounded by green grass and forested hills under a blue sky with scattered clouds. A person is biking along the trail, which forks in the distance.

Mountain Bike Trails

New DH trails at Keystone this summer

Strap on your body armor, Keystone just added 6 new downhill trails to the resort this summer including one run called "Money" that features 22 tabletop jumps. There's also a new 18-foot…

Jun 20, 2007

There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Mountain Bike Trails

Money talks, hikers walk

The Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz (MBOSC) have an interesting plan for gaining access to more trails: tourism. The group argues that by making Santa Cruz a world class mountain bike destination,…

Jun 19, 2007

There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Singletracks is moving

Some behind-the-scenes changes are coming to singletracks over the summer and we want to keep y'all in the loop. First off, we're moving to a dedicated internet server to keep up with…

Jun 15, 2007

Mountain Bikes and Gear

A wooden mountain bike?

Okay so this prototype wooden bike certainly isn't meant for the trails but what if it were? You can't get much closer to nature than riding through the trees on a piece…

Jun 15, 2007

There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Mountain biking is dead

What would you say is the average age of mountain bikers these days? Based on my observations at the local trails I'd say it's about 30-35 and doesn't seem to be getting…

Jun 14, 2007

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There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Lory State Park adds MTB Park

Lory State Park is set to open the Corral Center Mountain Bike Park at 10am Saturday with giveaways, demonstrations, and guided trail rides. With more than 70,000 square feet of track the…

Jun 13, 2007

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There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Mountain bike weddings

If all you get is a mountain bike wedding ring for your wedding then you're not obsessed. I've been to weddings where friends gave out cycling water bottles as favors (complete with…

Jun 13, 2007

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Mountain bike limbo

I've never tried mountain bike limbo (aside from low hanging trees on trail) but it seems like a challenge, especially for a 6-footer+ like myself. It's not an event you'll see at…

Jun 12, 2007

There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Mountain Bike Trails

New singletrack in Savage, MN

Ten miles of new singletrack has been built at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve outside Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN thanks to the Minnesota Off Road Cyclists (MORC) and the state department of natural…

Jun 6, 2007

There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Triangle Off Road Cyclists (TORC) Fat Tire Festival: June 9

TORC is holding its annual fat tire festival this Saturday, June 9 at Lake Crabtree County Park near Morrisville. This year's festivities include a race ($5 entry fee), demo bike test rides,…

Jun 6, 2007

There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Klunkerz screening at Bicycle Film Festival

The 2007 Bicycle Film Festival is set for June 28 - July 1 in Los Angeles and Klunkerz, the documentary about the history of mountain biking, is showing at the Vine Street…

Jun 5, 2007

There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Mountain Bike Trails

Eroded and confusing trail network? Just start over!

The North Shore mountain bike trail at Shawnee Mission Park near Kansas City has undergone a major transformation over the past 3 years thanks to the hard work of the Earth Riders…

Jun 5, 2007

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There are new downhill mountain bike trails at <a href="http://granbyranch.com/ski/solvistabasin.php">SolVista Ski Resort</a> near Winter Park in Colorado and this summer it's free to ride the lifts on weekends! The trails are getting <a href="http://test.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_6674475">rave reviews</a> from pros and weekend warriors alike and it's probably due to the fact that the trails were designed and built by riders.

I actually skied out at SolVista once and had a blast, they have some decent terrain plus it's rarely crowded (though it is much smaller than most resorts). Apparently SolVista is on private land (unlike some other resorts that lease land from the National Forest Service) so there aren't alot of limits on the types of trails that can be built there. The word is that there will be even more trails next year, sounds like SolVista is becoming the place to ride downhill...

Floyd Landis takes 36th at Teva Mountain Games in Vail

Floyd Landis returned to his mountain bike roots and saddled up for his first race since the Tour at the Teva Mountain Games this weekend. His 36th place finish time of 2:04:33…

Jun 4, 2007