Some of the best trails in the Kingdom Trails network were closed to mountain bikes in December, and there are still questions floating around as to why it happened.
The Czech Republic might be best known for smooth Pilsner and the literary works of Franz Kafka, but the Bohemian nation has been scribbled with excellent mountain bike trails in recent years.
Mike Brcic talks about the best ways to share the mountain bike experience with others, whether that's leading a group ride or promoting mountain bike tourism in local communities.
Any group looking to develop mountain biking -- whether it's at the local or national level, for tourism, industry, or athletic development -- can learn from what DMBinS has accomplished so far.
We discuss some of the positive trends we're seeing, along with some of the potentially negative things that could affect mountain biking in the future.
The Vermont Mountain Bike Association (VMBA.org) is a state-level group that supports grass-roots clubs building and maintaining trails, while also promoting tourism. Other states are taking note and considering how this model might work for them.
Singletracks talks about some of the most affordable towns in the USA with great mountain bike trails. We also cover the effects MTB tourism can have on costs of living.
A $12 million investment in new mountain bike trails in Central Australia is set to make the area near MacDonnell National Park a national--and even international--mountain bike destination.
