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So for the industry to keep running there's got to be a need for a better mouse trap or in this case a better Mtn bike. Has the industry finally out-biked itself? What are they going to try to convince us with next? And how about the rider, where does the rider come into this equation? We...

We have 40 acres of thick trees, underbrush, etc in Wisconsin. The land has minimal trails. So, we'd like to continue winding trails throughout the property, as well as dig for a man made lake too, all for recreational use. We are looking at hiring out to get it done way faster, but wonder if...

Dear trails, outdoor recreation or conservation community members, You are invited to participate in a research study on trail use and trail building practices as they relate to stewardship ideology, sense of place, and community identity. We are reaching out to communities and individuals with...

The winds of change are upon us as good trails are now being built in some of the most restrictive areas in the country. We seem to be entering a new phase in mountain biking from: Invention, discovery, restriction, hopelessness, activism, relevance and acceptance. There's been a shift in...

By Lee Lau and Sharon Bader Whister - Doing it Right - AM, XC, DH The weather this January has been cold and wet. Truly uninspiring riding conditions! Its even too wet to do trail work. Fortunately last weekend we were distracted by the MEC North Shore Bike Fest and Revenge of the Ripper...

What is happening? Beginning on April 2nd the Washington State Department of Resources (DNR) will be decommissioning all user-built bike trails on Slide Mountain at the North Fork Nooksack in Whatcom County. The work, estimated to cost $23,000, will begin on April 2nd and will be done by the...

San Luis Obispo County, CA (March 20, 2012) - San Luis Obispo County combines the best adventure travel experiences with the magnificent beauty of the Central Coast that makes for an affordable adventure vacation this spring. There are a variety of affordable (or even free) ways to experience...

The trails you'll ride next year are being built now, please help... Dear Mountain Biker, What happens when mountain bikers stop supporting new trails in America? Simple - we don't get new trails to ride. This year I have seen unusually severe threats to trail funding. Fortunately IMBA is...

(all photos courtesy of Mammoth Mountain Bike Park) Mammoth Mountain Bike Park - Pumice Riders Unite Pumice is a solidified piece of frothy lava that's formed through rapid cooling and depressurization, usually right after it's violently ejected from a volcanic explosion. And if you aren't...

Hey new to forum/Utah from NJ. Here for a year or two and need to find some reliable and fun trails. I've ridden a bunch of cross country with my dad and it's always been super techy; which has grown to be my favorite part of a ride. So basically i'm looking for trail/area suggestions. i've...

So I've recently decided to pull my old bike out of the garage and get back to some trails. It's been about 9 years since I did any real biking. I used to ride XC trails with a bunch of guys in Portland, ME as a teen and really enjoyed it but I stopped going to Maine and never really got into...

Hey everybody, Wanted to let everyone know what is happening in Downieville these days. The lower mountain trails are AWESOME right now! 1st, 2nd, 3rd Divides are all PERFECT! Come and get some! Also, the North Yuba trail, including the newest section that starts right in town is also fantastic...

Introduction Until May 2011, the North Shore, the birthplace of free-riding, a network of trails contiguous to a metropolitan area of 1.5 million people had no guidebook. Sure there are websites with online maps, sites that aggregate GPS information and trail information and some maps (eg the...