The Singletracks Mountain Bike Podcast

Join us as we learn from top athletes, product designers, trail builders, coaches, mechanics, artists, and leaders in the mountain biking community. A new Singletracks Mountain Bike Podcast episode drops every Tuesday!

Listen & Learn from our Mountain Bike Podcast!

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Community
How Calirado Kid makes riders laugh while also making a difference
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Mountain Bike Trails
Longtime MTB trail builder Joey Klein explains how designs have changed over three decades
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Dropper Posts
Dropper posts: (Almost) everything you need to know
A mountain biker performing a jump on a dirt trail surrounded by tall grass and trees, with a clear blue sky in the background. The rider is wearing a helmet and padded gear for safety.
MTB Tips
At age 55, Lee McCormack is still getting faster, and helping other riders do the same
A winding dirt trail surrounded by trees and shrubs, with visible rocky terrain on one side. The path is lined with fallen leaves and leads into a wooded area in a natural setting.
Mountain Bike Trails
Mountain bike trail building and development are going platinum
Two mountain bikers stand side by side on a gravel path surrounded by greenery. The first rider, on the left, wears a black t-shirt and a white helmet, holding a light-colored bike. The second rider, on the right, is wearing a patterned long-sleeve shirt and a blue helmet, standing next to a dark bike with bright red accents. Lush trees and hills are visible in the background, creating a scenic outdoor setting.
Mountain bikes
David Folch has designed 32- and 36-inch bikes and tires for tall riders

Hear from Mountain Biking Athletes

These podcast episodes are full of inspiration, tips and laughs. Don’t miss some of our favorite conversations with Christopher Blevins, Kate Courtney, Rebecca Rusch, and Fabio Wibmer.

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Community
Lachlan Morton Talks Unbound Finish, Kokopelli's FKT, and Biking Without Brakes
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Community
Ned Overend Shares Tips for Endurance, Why Durango MTB Culture is so Strong
A woman in a helmet carrying a mountain bike over her shoulder while hiking along a rocky trail. She is wearing a blue t-shirt, gloves, and a backpack, smiling as she navigates the outdoor terrain, surrounded by lush greenery.
Community
Former DH World Champ Manon Carpenter is Now Racing to Save the Environment, and our Trails
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Community
Josie Fouts Wants Mountain Biking in the Paralympics, and She Won't Take No for an Answer [Podcast #287]
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Mountain Bike Podcast
Fabio Wibmer Talks Confidence, Perfection, and Inspiration [Podcast #272]
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Community
Boundary Busting Bikepacker Lael Wilcox [Podcast #252]

Mountain Bike Skills Episodes

Practice makes progress; learn skills from the best coaches in mountain biking including Lindsey Richter, Simon Lawton, Ryan Leech, and Jeremiah Stone.

A person is jumping a mountain bike over an obstacle in a grassy field during a biking event or training session. Several other riders and participants are visible in the background, with trees and a clear sky. Colorful markers are placed on the ground to guide the bikers in their activities.
MTB Tips
Flat Pedals and a Hardtail: Does Equipment Matter When Learning MTB Skills?
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MTB Tips
MTB Coach Shares How to Time Mountain Bike Jumps and Break Bad Descending Habits
MTB Tips
How to Mountain Bike Faster, According to a Top Coach
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MTB Tips
MTB Skills Coach Gene Hamilton Talks Fitness and Equipment [Podcast #283]
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MTB Tips
Pioneering Mountain Bike Skills Coach Gene Hamilton [Podcast #282]
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MTB Tips
Jeremiah Stone on MTB Skills, From Climbing to Jumping [Podcast #278]
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Scotland
FKT Record Holder and Coach Rab Wardell Shares his Tips for Going Fast and Building Confidence [Podcast #274]
MTB Tips
MTB Instructor Simon Lawton on Teaching New Riders and Riding in Baja [Podcast #273]

Mountain Bike Community

They are more than trail builders and advocates, they are community builders. We get the inside scoop of the best mountain bike destinations in Ride Like a Local and meet the do-ers from trail organizations Dirt Lab, CAMBA, Pedal Up, Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship.

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Mountain Bike Trails
Longtime MTB trail builder Joey Klein explains how designs have changed over three decades
A winding dirt trail surrounded by trees and shrubs, with visible rocky terrain on one side. The path is lined with fallen leaves and leads into a wooded area in a natural setting.
Mountain Bike Trails
Mountain bike trail building and development are going platinum
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British Columbia
Riders want more technical trails, and Thomas Schoen of First Journey Trails is happy to build them
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Mountain Bike Trails
MTB trail quality is "about to ramp up on the hockey stick"
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British Columbia
On Top of the World: How Gravity Logic Builds the Best Bike Parks
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Texas
How to Create and Operate a For-profit Bike Park, According to a Teenager Who's Done It
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Mountain Bike Trails
Kurt Refsnider is the First to Through-Bike the Continental Divide Trail in Years
Mountain Bike Trails
Evergreen Delivers the Washington MTB Trail Love ❤️

All About MTB Products

Industry engineers and designers demystify everything from bikes and brakes to clothing and protection. Take a deep dive with us into Mountain Bike Tires, MTB Suspension, Bike Design, and Protection.

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Dropper Posts
Dropper posts: (Almost) everything you need to know
Two mountain bikers stand side by side on a gravel path surrounded by greenery. The first rider, on the left, wears a black t-shirt and a white helmet, holding a light-colored bike. The second rider, on the right, is wearing a patterned long-sleeve shirt and a blue helmet, standing next to a dark bike with bright red accents. Lush trees and hills are visible in the background, creating a scenic outdoor setting.
Mountain bikes
David Folch has designed 32- and 36-inch bikes and tires for tall riders
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A bright Vampire red mountain bike frame is displayed outdoors on a wooden surface, with a mountainous landscape in the background. The frame features the word "Vampire" prominently on the side, and it includes a black shock absorber mounted in the center. The sky is partly cloudy, and the surrounding area has sparse vegetation typical of a desert environment.
Downhill Bikes
His stealthy new MTB brand, Vampire, offers 3 bikes in 1
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Drivetrain
Lennard Zinn makes a strong case for chain waxing (and 36-inch wheels, too)
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Craig Calfee in a workshop holds a blue bicycle frame prominently labeled "Lemond." The background features various boxes and tools, indicating a manufacturing or assembly area. The individual is wearing glasses and a dark shirt, with work materials visible on a table nearby.
Mountain bikes
Craig Calfee designed his carbon mountain bike to be N minus 1
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Gear Bags
Think bags for biking are expensive? This bag maker explains what goes into making one.
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