3 New Mountain Bike Trails, Including One in UAE [February 2021]
In the northern hemisphere trail construction and grand openings tend to slow down a bit, but we learned about at least three new mountain bike trails that managed to open or expand this month.
Shepherd MTB Park in Missouri Brings New Gravity Trails to the Midwest
Enduro, downhill, and bike park enthusiasts will soon be heading to the small town of Ironton, Missouri to get their gravity fix.
Legendary Mountain Bike Trail Builder Tony Boone [Podcast #276]
Tony Boone has been building mountain bike trails for more than 30 years, and literally helped write the book on the subject, contributing to IMBA’s Guides to Building Sweet Singletrack and Providing Great Riding.
The MTB and Gravel Cycling Scene Across East Africa is Growing Steadily
From gravel and enduro racing to multi-day sightseeing by bike, East Africa has something for everyone.
Can You Just Start a Bike Park? 2 Guys in Colorado are Trying
Jason Evans and Phil Bouchard, lifelong friends from New Hampshire moved to Colorado in 2020 and quickly noticed a gap in mountain biking opportunities, compared to their home state.
MTB Atlanta Receives IMBA Dig In Grant for Trails at Chattahoochee Bend SP, Seeks Matching Funds
MTB Atlanta was recently awarded a 2021 IMBA Dig In grant in support of a potentially large trail project at Chattahoochee Bend State Park, and the group is seeking donations to maximize matching funds.
New Year, New Mountain Bike Trails [January 2021]
An update on the newest mountain bike trail openings from Colorado to New Zealand.
The Far East of Canada: Newfoundland’s MTB Community Was Forged Through Resilience
Trail builders and mountain bikers in Newfoundland, Canada must be resilient to thrive, and Chris Jerrett is helping to lead the charge.
The Envy of the PNW: the Organization and Woman Behind the MTB Success in Washington State
Meet the organization driving Washington’s MTB growth, the woman who is in charge and how, in the business of trail development, they’ve become the envy of the Pacific Northwest.
The Newest Mountain Bike Trails Around the World [December 2020]
To close out the year, here are five new mountain bike trails that opened in December.
Trail Building Classes and Recreational Investment: Trinidad, Colorado Plans for a Bike-Friendly Future
Mountain bike trails and gravel roads are an integral part of the plan to revitalize the town of Trinidad, Colorado.
388+ Miles of Singletrack Opened to Bikes This Year
In 2020 the worldwide mountain bike community added dozens of new trails to explore around the globe.
