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.
Maryland packs surprising mountain biking diversity into a small state, from flowy suburban gems to gnarly Appalachian rock gardens near Baltimore and DC.
Minnesota's mountain biking scene is thriving, with stellar singletrack networks in Duluth and the Twin Cities area earning nationwide recognition.
Montana's vast Big Sky country offers endless singletrack treasures, from alpine ridge rides to remote plateau adventures in America's fourth-largest state.
New Mexico offers stellar singletrack, stunning scenery, and blissfully empty trails, making it one of mountain biking's most underrated destinations.
Ditch the screen time and weave riding into your daily routine—here's how to stop wishing you had time and start making it happen.
Mountain bikers with non-riding spouses should appreciate the time, money, and support their partners sacrifice to enable their trail addiction.
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"Crashing on the same trail two weekends in a row is bad enough—but getting stitched up by the same furious doctor twice is unforgettable."
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**Don't settle for overcrowded classics—these 10 underrated trails from Prescott to Moab deliver epic riding without the hype or crowds.**
Ten legendary trails that fail to live up to the hype, from artificial reservoirs to wind-blown desert and paved "singletrack" that disappoints expectations.
Ditching the car for daily singletrack commutes offers priceless mental, physical, and financial benefits—until your office relocates across town.
Lost your mountain biking mojo? Here are 12 proven ways to reignite your passion for the trail, from simple upgrades to epic adventures.
Sometimes downgrading mountain bike components makes more sense than upgrading, whether for cost, durability, comfort, or getting the right capability for your riding style.
Hawaii offers world-class mountain biking from Oahu's flowy Pupukea trails to Maui's lush forest reserves and the Big Island's technical terrain.
New legislation would allow federal land managers to regulate mountain bike access in Wilderness areas, removing the blanket ban in place since 1984.
Oregon's proposed Crater Lake Wilderness threatens 200+ miles of trails, including 15 miles of the iconic IMBA Epic North Umpqua Trail.
A mountain biker turned Virginia's 40-mile Cross County Trail into a 75-mile epic by detouring onto every singletrack network along the route.
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"Not all climbs are just a means to an end. These dozen epic uphills offer stunning scenery, technical challenges, and flow worth pedaling for."
Discover seven remote mountain bike trails in Wyoming's Medicine Bow Mountains, from scenic alpine doubletrack to the treacherous Rock Creek descent.
Southeast Wyoming's I-80 corridor offers an underrated mountain biking paradise with 100+ miles of diverse singletrack between Vedauwoo, Happy Jack, and Curt Gowdy.
A Colorado rider squeezes in one epic mountain bike adventure on Oahu's challenging Pupukea Trail during a family vacation to the Hawaiian islands.
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**From Pikes Peak's 7,600-foot plunge to Spain's Pyrenees, here are 12 lesser-known descents guaranteed to put a smile on your face.**
The Raleigh Tokul 4130 delivers plus-sized fun on a budget with forgiving handling that rewards good technique and devours miles comfortably.
House Bill 621 would require the sale of 3.3 million acres of public land across 10 western states, including newly designated national monuments.
Former ski fanatic explains why mountain biking has overtaken downhill skiing as his preferred activity, from eliminating lift lines to year-round accessibility.
These 10 underrated trails offer premier mountain biking experiences without the crowds, from Sedona's accessible Chuck Wagon to Wyoming's wild East Tensleep Lake.
Montana mountain bikers are suing the Forest Service after losing 200,000 more acres to restrictions, claiming the agency arbitrarily banned bikes from wilderness study areas.
A 16-year love affair with a trusty 26er hardtail proves that older bikes can still deliver joy, even as shinier models come and go.
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Despite limited travel in 2016, John discovers stellar singletrack from Kansas City's urban networks to Pacific Northwest volcanos, proving quality trails exist everywhere.
John Fisch advocates for balanced approaches in mountain bike trail access and lifestyle, rejecting extremism in favor of moderate solutions that benefit all trail users.
Night riding transforms familiar trails into intense sensory experiences, heightening awareness while curing winter's daylight blues with nothing more than quality bike lights.
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Three harrowing tales of getting lost in fog, heat exhaustion in the badlands, and crashing on technical terrain prove valuable lessons learned the hard way.
A mountain biker's journey through decades of riding solo, chasing technical challenges, teaching his son, and learning that sometimes alone is best.
Colorado Springs' Jones Park trail reroute disappoints all user groups with poorly designed, bulldozer-width singletrack and inconsistent USFS management that ignored public input completely.
Revant's Elite HC3 lenses use satellite-inspired technology and activity-specific light filtration to deliver exceptional optical clarity and edge-to-edge vision for mountain bikers.
A challenging 22-mile Vail loop tackles remote Lost Lake trail at 10,000 feet, ending with a golden aspen descent down Buffehr Creek.
Mountain biking Vail in fall offers affordable lodging, stunning aspen colors, and surprisingly fun trails—from downhill cross-country to wild backcountry singletrack.
Not all Moab mountain bike rides required legs of steel to ascend steep grades, beginner mountain bikers can enjoy the scenery and variety that Moab has to offer.
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**Using route optimization software, we mapped the ultimate North American mountain bike road trip hitting all 56 state and provincial #1 trails.**
Mountain bikers have lost over 1,000 miles of backcountry trails recently, but new legislation could restore human-powered access to Wilderness areas.
Colorado Springs' southwest backcountry trails offer remote-feeling rides minutes from town, featuring granite gravel descents, classic runs like Captain Jack's, and over a hundred miles of singletrack.
Colorado Springs offers diverse mountain biking beyond Palmer Park, with Ute Valley Park's technical stunts and Cheyenne Mountain State Park's scenic trails.
Palmer Park offers over 20 miles of technical singletrack in the center of Colorado Springs, delivering challenging features and an ever-changing trail maze.
The Volt is an entire line of thinline saddles from WTB designed to combine all day rideability and applicability to diverse riding styles, with low weight.
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The Siberian-made Sarma Vortex proves lighter carbon rims trump carbon frames for fat bike performance, delivering a pure snow-to-singletrack experience at $1,690.
Pearl Izumi's Journey Short handles technical singletrack and post-ride hangouts with equal aplomb, offering lightweight comfort and a quality chamois for just $75.
Pearl Izumi's Summit Jersey delivers exceptional moisture-wicking performance and versatile comfort for trail riding at an unbeatable $40 price point.
Pearl Izumi's Divide short bridges XC and enduro with lightweight, durable fabric that works with or without a liner for versatile riding.
A review of the Race Face Chester flat pedals for mountain biking.
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