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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Day 5 brought mechanical failures, missing trail runners, roadrunners, and getting lost in the desert—typical spring break mountain biking in Tucson.
Tucson's beginner-friendly Sweetwater Preserve and Fantasy Island trails offer swoopy, flow-rich riding through dense saguaro forests without intimidating technical challenges.
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Every marquee mountain bike destination has a lesser-known "B" ride that's just as rewarding without the crowds or big name recognition.
Phoenix's South Mountain serves up brutal climbs and technical descents on Mormon and National trails before a dislocated finger mars an otherwise epic ride.
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Day two brought flowy XC singletrack at McDowell Mountain and stunning desert scenery at Gold Canyon, plus multiple flats and one epic navigation fail.
Father and son embark on an epic 10-day, 20-trail road trip from Colorado to Arizona, hitting remote New Mexico singletrack first.
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"Virginia's half of DC's Dirty Dozen offers accessible trails ranging from Fountainhead's rooty challenges to Laurel Hill's all-weather crushed gravel loops."
A Rocky Mountain transplant discovers D.C.'s surprisingly worthy singletrack scene, debunking the myth that the nation's capital is mountain bike purgatory.
The Dakine AMP 12L hydration pack's air mesh suspended back panel and secure fit make it comfortable enough to forget you're wearing it.
Interstate 25 traces the eastern Rockies from New Mexico to Wyoming, offering desert, mountain, and prairie singletrack just minutes from the highway.
Discover forgotten singletrack gold using old maps, aerial photos, local knowledge, and exploration to find excellent mountain bike trails that most riders have never heard of.
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Interstate 15 from Los Angeles to Canada serves up exceptional singletrack treasures, from Bootleg Canyon's downhill runs to Thunder Mountain's otherworldly hoodoos.
Mountain biking transcends mechanics when nature's majesty transforms trail time into spiritual experiences, captured here in haikus from Sedona to Fruita.
Interstate 70 spans Baltimore to the Southwest, offering mountain bikers easy access to diverse trails ranging from beginner-friendly loops to gravity parks and technical epics.
When finding the perfect mountain bike shoe proves difficult, sometimes a budget-friendly option can surprise you—until durability issues force the search to continue.
Mountain biking transcends mere exercise to become a meditative practice where trail flow clears the mind, inspiring these eleven haikus from unforgettable rides.
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"From Pisgah's rocky descents to Flagstaff's high-altitude singletrack, discover seven epic mountain bike trails you can access directly from Interstate 40's east-west corridor."
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From Moab's legendary Porcupine Rim to Downieville's 5,000-foot plunge, these eight epic descents deliver the grin-inducing payoff your climbing legs deserve.
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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.
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Part 2 of our beginner-friendly Western trails series proves easy doesn't mean boring—from Vegas to Wyoming, these trails deliver fun for everyone.
A trail reviewer's journey from snob to advocate: discovering that beginner-friendly trails can offer amazing scenery and fun for riders of all abilities.
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.
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