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31. <title>Timberland Hills will soon boast 30 miles of singletrack in Northern Wisconsin</title>
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36. <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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43. <description><![CDATA[<p>At Timberland Hills, teens aren’t just riding trails — they’re building them, too.</p>
44. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/timberland-hills-will-soon-boast-30-miles-of-singletrack-in-northern-wisconsin/">Timberland Hills will soon boast 30 miles of singletrack in Northern Wisconsin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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51. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/timberland-hills/">Timberland Hills</a>, a Nordic skiing destination located just north of Cumberland, Wisconsin, has added mountain biking to its portfolio. Eighteen miles of singletrack have been built in the last few years, with nine more on the way this year. </p>
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55. <p>When all is said and done, Timberland Hills will boast 30 miles of singletrack, with teens involved in every mile of trail construction. Who knows, maybe the next generation of great trail builders will catch the spark here.&nbsp;</p>
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73. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-one-track-mind-is-connecting-kids-to-the-trails">One Track Mind is connecting kids to the trails</h2>
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76.  
77. <p>“Kids are a big piece of our mission,” Tracy Paradise told us. “We partner with Conservation Corps, and have kids on projects working with the trailbuilders.”</p>
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81. <p>Paradise is the CEO of <a href="https://onetrackmind.org/">One Track Mind</a> (OTM), which she co-founded in 2017. OTM’s mission is to “provide youth with projects that create a sense of accomplishment, an understanding of hard work, the skills to be a leader, and the power of teamwork.” OTM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.</p>
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85. <p>OTM has a trail portfolio that spans the country, from Wisconsin and Minnesota to the West, including destinations such as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/12-miles-and-2800ft-of-descending-mccall-idaho-is-home-to-a-brand-new-shuttle-run/">McCall, Idaho</a>. Their latest ventures have them focused more on the Midwest, the place Paradise and her team call home.</p>
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89. <p>But, regardless of where they go, kids will be a part of the build process. While Paradise said she would be open to working with any youth organization, OTM has found steady partners in the Conservation Corps. OTM has collaborated with various Conservation Corps groups across multiple states on all their projects.</p>
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93. <p>“Kids were the big piece of [OTM] from the start,” Paradise explained. “I don&#8217;t have children; however, I want to be able to impact our youth.” 
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97. <p><br>For Paradise, it is the camaraderie and team building that comes with trail work that she finds so invaluable. Students have the opportunity to be involved at the genesis of a project, watching it progress until it is complete. For those interested in joining the Conservation Corps and helping to build trails, it offers an opportunity to disconnect from screens and reconnect with nature.&nbsp;</p>
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101. <p>One of the most recent projects OTM has undertaken is building new singletrack at Timberland Hills.</p>
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109. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-building-a-superb-trail-system-from-the-ground-up-at-timberland-hills">Building a superb trail system from the ground up at Timberland Hills</h2>
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113. <p>Paradise stressed that OTM is not the type of organization that writes checks, lines up contractors, and moves on to the next project. Rather, OTM is involved every step of the way on every project they take on. Paradise explained that her driving force behind trail building is ensuring a healthy partnership for everyone working on the project,&nbsp;and the overall impact on the surrounding region.&nbsp;From location and proximity to other trails, towns, and communities, she is considering everything and factoring it all in.</p>
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117. <p>She especially loves taking on projects with very little or no trail development and creating beautiful destinations that mountain bikers want to visit. And that is precisely what OTM is doing with Timberland Hills.</p>
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121. <p><br>A few years ago, Paradise and OTM were invited to develop trails at Timberland Hills. Paradise’s colleague sits on the board of the Timberland Hills Foundation, which oversees the popular Nordic skiing tracks and, more recently, the new mountain bike trails.</p>
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125. <p>Dreams and conversations eventually became reality, flagging, and moving dirt. In the first two seasons at Timberland Hills, OTM worked with Pathfinder Trail Building and Dirt Candy to construct 18 miles of singletrack. This season, their third year building at Timberland, they expect to add nine more, working again with Pathfinder and a new trail crew, Zenith Trail Contracting.</p>
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129. <p>“Right now, there are more green and blue trails in place. This year, we&#8217;ll start in on some of the black,” Paradise told us. Some of the advanced trails at Timberland Hills include larger jump lines. Paradise also spoke of wooden features and drops, most with A- and B-lines.</p>
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133. <p>One green trail named “Charlie Girl” is a beginner-friendly descent that twists and turns before connecting to a multi-directional loop. Charlie is Paradise’s Bernese Mountain Dog, who has a trail in every OTM system named after her.</p>
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137. <p>Paradise contrasted Timberland to Minnesota’s <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/new-split-rock-wilds-trails-in-minnesota-will-break-up-the-flow/">Split Rock Wild trail system</a>, with its tech climbs and rocky granite slabs. Many of the trails at Timberland Hills are faster and flowier than the trails locals may frequent at other systems like Split Rock. That said, Timberland does have some hand-built trails and sections of trails, which increase the technical factor.</p>
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141. <p>On a recent ride at Timberland Hills, Paradise recorded nearly 1,300 feet of elevation gain on a 12-mile out-and-back. “I&#8217;m a cross-country rider,” she told us, “and I love climbing. There are a lot of punchy [climbs] out here.”</p>
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145. <p>OTM is also planning different trail hubs at Timberland Hills, in addition to the current development. Although nothing has been officially announced, they are also considering adding a skills area and a smaller pump track.</p>
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153. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-timberland-hills-will-soon-be-a-regional-mtb-destination">Timberland Hills will soon be a regional MTB destination</h3>
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157. <p>With just 2,500 residents, Cumberland is the closest city to Timberland Hills. Due to Cumberland&#8217;s small population, Timberland will depend on visitors from larger nearby cities. Paradise explained that many of the region’s other trail systems do just that, with mountain bikers traveling from cities like Minneapolis and Duluth to ride.</p>
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161. <p>She envisions Timberland being quickly&nbsp;added to the established mix of regional mountain bike destinations. Timberland could be yet another stop on the MTB pilgrimage that local mountain bikers are already taking. People are already driving to <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/camba-hayward-and-seeley-clusters/">Hayward</a> and <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/camba-cable-cluster/">Cable</a>, northeast of Timberland, to ride CAMBA&#8217;s fantastic trails. They&#8217;re heading just outside of Duluth to ride trails near Lake Superior. Riders are traveling to ride trail systems all over the Upper Midwest, often making longer trips that link together several systems.</p>
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165. <p>And Paradise thinks Timberland Hills will be a regular stop:&nbsp;“You can easily have an epic five days of riding in three or four different locations out here.&#8221;</p>
166. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/timberland-hills-will-soon-boast-30-miles-of-singletrack-in-northern-wisconsin/">Timberland Hills will soon boast 30 miles of singletrack in Northern Wisconsin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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179. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
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187. <description><![CDATA[<p>These are the Amazon Prime Day bike and outdoor deals that are actually a good buy.</p>
188. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-best-amazon-prime-day-bike-and-outdoor-deals-2025/">The best Amazon Prime Day bike and outdoor deals [2025]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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195. <p>Amazon Prime Day starts now, and prices are even better than last year on select* items! We spent hours this morning searching for the best bike and outdoor deals, and these are the products we recommend (so far). On average, you&#8217;ll save about 30% off typical prices on the gear below, so take advantage while you can.</p>
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199. <p>Note: these deals are available for US shoppers, you&#8217;ll need to be an Amazon Prime to get the prices listed below.</p>
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203. <div class="wp-block-ht-block-toc is-style-gray htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain" data-htoc-state="expanded" data-htoc-scrollspy="false"><span class="htoc__title"><span class="ht_toc_title">Amazon Prime Day Deals</span><span class="htoc__toggle"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="16" height="16"><g fill="#444"><path d="M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z"></path><path d="M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z"></path></g></svg></span></span><div class="htoc__itemswrap"><ul class="ht_toc_list"><li class=""><a href="#h-best-electronics-deals">Best electronics deals</a></li><li class=""><a href="#h-best-training-and-nutrition-deals">Best training and nutrition deals</a></li><li class=""><a href="#h-best-outdoors-deals">Best outdoors deals</a></li><li class=""><a href="#h-best-wearable-deals">Best wearable deals</a></li><li class=""><a href="#h-best-bike-accessory-and-component-deals">Best bike accessory and component deals</a></li><li class=""><a href="#h-best-bike-tool-and-shop-supply-deals">Best bike tool and shop supply deals</a></li><li class=""><a href="#h-best-bike-deals">Best bike deals</a></li></ul></div></div>
204.  
205.  
206.  
207. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-electronics.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="800" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-electronics.png" alt="A flat lay image featuring various tech gadgets against an orange gradient background. Items include a smartwatch displaying temperature and humidity, a Garmin GPS device, a Jackery Explorer 1000 portable power station, an Insta360 camera, a small drone, extra drone batteries, and a JBL portable speaker in a camouflage design." class="wp-image-699074" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-electronics.png 1200w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-electronics-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-electronics-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-electronics-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-electronics-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-electronics-600x400.png 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></figure>
208.  
209.  
210.  
211. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-electronics-deals">Best electronics deals</h2>
212.  
213.  
214.  
215. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/GjM8pL/" rel="nofollow">Garmin fenix 7X Pro Solar</a>: <strong>$499.99</strong> (reg $899.99, 44% off)
216. </p>
217.  
218.  
219.  
220. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/uhXQUv/" rel="nofollow">Garmin Edge 1040</a>: <strong>$399.99</strong>* (reg $599.00, 33% off)</p>
221.  
222.  
223.  
224. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/eTKlyp/" rel="nofollow">Insta360 X4 Standard Bundle (plus $75 coupon)</a>: <strong>$349.00</strong> (reg $499.99, 30% off)</p>
225.  
226.  
227.  
228. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/cdkZuo/" rel="nofollow">Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker</a>: <strong>$99.95</strong> (reg $159.95, 38% off)
229. </p>
230.  
231.  
232.  
233.  
234.  
235.  
236. <p></p>
237.  
238.  
239.  
240. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/HfpZKt/" rel="nofollow">Hoverair X1 follow drone</a>: <strong>$269.00</strong>* (reg $399.00, 33% off)</p>
241.  
242.  
243.  
244. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/ZeNEUc/" rel="nofollow">Apple Watch Ultra 2</a>: <strong>$649.99</strong> (reg $799.00, 19% off)
245. </p>
246.  
247.  
248.  
249. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/QeDMVp/" rel="nofollow">Red tail light 2-pack</a>: <strong>$13.59</strong> (reg $19.99, 32% off)
250. </p>
251.  
252.  
253.  
254. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/ijCeoO/" rel="nofollow">JBL Go 3 &#8211; Portable Mini Bluetooth Speaker</a>: <strong>$27.95</strong> (reg $39.95, 30% off)
255. </p>
256.  
257.  
258.  
259. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/sf4xvq/" rel="nofollow">Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station</a>: <strong>$399.00</strong> (reg $799.00, 50% off)
260. </p>
261.  
262.  
263.  
264. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-nutrition.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-nutrition-1170x780.png" alt="A collection of fitness and hydration products including Honey Stinger energy waffles, KIND snack bars, Nuun sport hydration tablets, a blue CamelBak water bottle, and a KICKR bike trainer, all set against a gradient orange background." class="wp-image-699073" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-nutrition-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-nutrition-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-nutrition-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-nutrition-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-nutrition-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-nutrition.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
265.  
266.  
267.  
268. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-training-and-nutrition-deals">Best training and nutrition deals</h2>
269.  
270.  
271.  
272. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/hs6Qyv/" rel="nofollow">KIND ZERO Added Sugar Bars</a>: <strong>$11.89</strong> (reg $16.99, 30% off)
273. </p>
274.  
275.  
276.  
277. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/xIXfFA/" rel="nofollow">Honey Stinger Peanut Butter Strawberry 18 pack</a>: <strong>$18.88</strong>* (reg $27.49, 31% off)</p>
278.  
279.  
280.  
281. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/JX4F9P/" rel="nofollow">Nuun Sport Electrolyte Tablets 4&#215;10 pack</a>: <strong>$21.64</strong> (reg $29.96, 28% off)
282. </p>
283.  
284.  
285.  
286. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/LwRFmq/" rel="nofollow">Skratch Labs Hydration Packets Hydration Drink Mix</a>: <strong>$26.95</strong> (reg $35.95, 25% off)
287. </p>
288.  
289.  
290.  
291. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/zanVIs/" rel="nofollow">Liquid I.V. 16-pack</a>: <strong>$16.54</strong> (reg $23.63, 30% off)
292. </p>
293.  
294.  
295.  
296. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/eIiDy6/" rel="nofollow">CamelBak Podium Chill Insulated Bike Water Bottle</a>: <strong>$13.58</strong> (reg $16.00, 15% off)
297. </p>
298.  
299.  
300.  
301. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/d9WCgZ/" rel="nofollow">Polar Bottle Breakaway Muck Insulated Mountain Bike Water Bottle</a>: <strong>$14.60</strong> (reg $19.00, 23% off)
302. </p>
303.  
304.  
305.  
306. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/w1IzC3/" rel="nofollow">Wahoo KICKR SNAP indoor trainer</a>: <strong>$169.99</strong> (reg $299.99, 43% off)
307. </p>
308.  
309.  
310.  
311. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/n3Z0R5/" rel="nofollow">Amazon Basics Wood Wobble Balance Trainer Board</a>: <strong>$14.74</strong> (reg $19.25, 23% off)
312. </p>
313.  
314.  
315.  
316. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-outdoors.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-outdoors-1170x780.png" alt="A collection of outdoor gear on a gradient orange background, including a blue YETI cooler, a Lifestraw water filter, a coffee maker, a Solo Stove with flames, and a camping tent." class="wp-image-699072" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-outdoors-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-outdoors-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-outdoors-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-outdoors-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-outdoors-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-outdoors.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
317.  
318.  
319.  
320. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-outdoors-deals">Best outdoors deals</h2>
321.  
322.  
323.  
324. <p><a href="https://amzn.to/44JR88i" rel="nofollow">Amazon Basics Camping Tent</a>: <strong>$46.89</strong> (reg $65.51, 28% off)</p>
325.  
326.  
327.  
328. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/rMaH4I/" rel="nofollow">Coleman Sundome Camping Tent with Rainfly</a>: <strong>$89.97</strong> (reg $119.99, 25% off)
329. </p>
330.  
331.  
332.  
333. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/JEptmh/" rel="nofollow">Coleman Outdoor Folding Table</a>: <strong>$47.99</strong> (reg $73.99, 35% off)
334. </p>
335.  
336.  
337.  
338. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/ifpqDU/" rel="nofollow">Coleman Classic 3-Burner Propane Camping Stove </a>: <strong>$129.99</strong> (reg $220.99, 41% off)
339. </p>
340.  
341.  
342.  
343.  
344.  
345.  
346. <p></p>
347.  
348.  
349.  
350. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/XkfZ2S/" rel="nofollow">Coleman Skydome Tent</a>: <strong>$142.99</strong> (reg $229.99, 38% off)
351. </p>
352.  
353.  
354.  
355. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/LvV2dt/" rel="nofollow">Lifestraw</a>: <strong>$9.95</strong>* (reg $17.49, 43% off)</p>
356.  
357.  
358.  
359. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/pxALkj/" rel="nofollow">YETI Tundra 35 Cooler</a>: <strong>$206.25</strong> (reg $275.00, 25% off)
360. </p>
361.  
362.  
363.  
364. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/WkRAXr/" rel="nofollow">Solo Stove Yukon 2.0</a>: <strong>$399.99</strong> (reg $499.99, 20% off)
365. </p>
366.  
367.  
368.  
369. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/OSjaEc/" rel="nofollow">AeroPress Go Plus</a>: <strong>$71.06</strong> (reg $89.95, 21% off)
370. </p>
371.  
372.  
373.  
374. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-wearables.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-wearables-1170x780.png" alt="A collection of outdoor gear on a gradient orange background, featuring a black CamelBak hydration pack, two pairs of vibrant sunglasses (one with large pink lenses and the other with orange lenses), a pair of black athletic socks, and a pair of black and gray shoes." class="wp-image-699071" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-wearables-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-wearables-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-wearables-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-wearables-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-wearables-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-wearables.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
375.  
376.  
377.  
378. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-wearable-deals">Best wearable deals</h2>
379.  
380.  
381.  
382. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/FoZ8ke/" rel="nofollow">ROCKBROS Polarized Sunglasses</a>: <strong>$22.94</strong> (reg $29.99, 24% off)
383. </p>
384.  
385.  
386.  
387. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/kupJGj/" rel="nofollow">ROCKBROS Photochromic Sunglasses</a>: <strong>$20.39</strong> (reg $23.99, 15% off)
388. </p>
389.  
390.  
391.  
392. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/adAuH2/" rel="nofollow">Tifosi Vogel SL Sport Sunglasses </a>: <strong>$33.75</strong> (reg $39.95, 16% off)
393. </p>
394.  
395.  
396.  
397. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/W0CKNR/" rel="nofollow">Oakley Men&#8217;s Oo9463 Sutro Lite</a>: <strong>$152.47</strong>* (reg $214.00, 29% off)</p>
398.  
399.  
400.  
401. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/rLfHcP/" rel="nofollow">CamelBak Rogue Hydration Pack</a>: <strong>$51.83</strong> (reg $77.00, 33% off)
402. </p>
403.  
404.  
405.  
406. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/ZpxBwe/" rel="nofollow">Swiftwick- ASPIRE Crew Cycling Socks</a>: <strong>$16.00</strong> (reg $20.00, 20% off)
407. </p>
408.  
409.  
410.  
411. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/jIw6x2/" rel="nofollow">Five Ten Sleuth</a>: <strong>$59.95</strong> (reg $90.00, 33% off)
412. </p>
413.  
414.  
415.  
416. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/8AzlK7/" rel="nofollow">Fox Racing Men&#8217;s Ranger Ss Mountain Bike Jersey (Black only)</a>: <strong>$43.96</strong> (reg $54.95, 20% off)
417. </p>
418.  
419.  
420.  
421.  
422.  
423.  
424. <p></p>
425.  
426.  
427.  
428. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-bike-components.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-bike-components-1170x780.png" alt="A collection of cycling accessories on a gradient orange background, including a black bicycle pedal, a black tool bag branded with &quot;Blackburn,&quot; a gray duffel bag with the &quot;Thule&quot; logo, a pair of turquoise and black mudguards, a set of bicycle tire levers, and a black comb for bike maintenance." class="wp-image-699070" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-bike-components-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-bike-components-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-bike-components-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-bike-components-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-bike-components-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-bike-components.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
429.  
430.  
431.  
432. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-bike-accessory-and-component-deals">Best bike accessory and component deals</h2>
433.  
434.  
435.  
436. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/VEKXfU/" rel="nofollow">Blackburn Grid Handlebar Bag</a>: <strong>$15.20</strong> (reg $44.95, 66% off)
437. </p>
438.  
439.  
440.  
441. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/u0rSZ4/" rel="nofollow">Blackburn Sidetrack Entry Bottle Cage</a>: <strong>$20.00</strong> (reg $25.00, 20% off)
442. </p>
443.  
444.  
445.  
446. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/QIz3sk/" rel="nofollow">Crankbrothers Candy Clip-In MTB Bike Pedal </a>: <strong>$44.20</strong> (reg $59.99, 26% off)
447. </p>
448.  
449.  
450.  
451. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/dvoDks/" rel="nofollow">monTEK Swivel Bike Wall Mount</a>: <strong>$104.49</strong> (reg $159.99, 35% off)
452. </p>
453.  
454.  
455.  
456. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/nNzOkW/" rel="nofollow">The Topeak Bar Extender</a>: <strong>$21.00</strong> (reg $24.95, 16% off)
457. </p>
458.  
459.  
460.  
461. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/8GF7ze/" rel="nofollow">FIFTY-FIFTY Mountain Bike Fender (2-Pack)</a>: <strong>$12.79</strong> (reg $15.99, 20% off)
462. </p>
463.  
464.  
465.  
466. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/9QNJMp/" rel="nofollow">Thule RoundTrip Bike Duffel</a>: <strong>$113.27</strong> (reg $159.95, 29% off)
467. </p>
468.  
469.  
470.  
471. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-bike-tools.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-bike-tools-1170x780.png" alt="A collection of bike maintenance tools including a red LED lantern, a bottle of Muc-Off bike cleaner concentrate, a portable air pump, and various cleaning brushes against an orange gradient background." class="wp-image-699069" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-bike-tools-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-bike-tools-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-bike-tools-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-bike-tools-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-bike-tools-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-day-bike-tools.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
472.  
473.  
474.  
475. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-bike-tool-and-shop-supply-deals">Best bike tool and shop supply deals</h2>
476.  
477.  
478.  
479. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/pco1Nx/" rel="nofollow">Topeak Torq Stick 2-10Nm</a>: <strong>$62.70</strong> (reg $119.95, 48% off)
480. </p>
481.  
482.  
483.  
484. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/lO9RV5/" rel="nofollow">Muc Off Bike Cleaner Concentrate, 1 Liter</a>: <strong>$25.49</strong> (reg $30.25, 16% off)
485. </p>
486.  
487.  
488.  
489. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/78O3b0/" rel="nofollow">Muc Off 5-piece brush kit</a>: <strong>$27.84</strong> (reg $38.56, 28% off)</p>
490.  
491.  
492.  
493. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/Zgkl4d/" rel="nofollow">SILCA Bicycle Chain Wax Melting System (15% off coupon)</a>: <strong>$96.04</strong> (reg $112.99, 15% off)
494. </p>
495.  
496.  
497.  
498. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/UKvgj1/" rel="nofollow">Fanttik X9 Ace Mini Bike Pump</a>: <strong>$39.96</strong> (reg $57.99, 31% off)
499. </p>
500.  
501.  
502.  
503.  
504.  
505.  
506. <p></p>
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550. <title>Effective trail building in wet and rainy climates</title>
551. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/effective-trail-building-in-wet-and-rainy-climates/</link>
552. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/effective-trail-building-in-wet-and-rainy-climates/#respond</comments>
554. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Travis Reill]]></dc:creator>
555. <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
556. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
557. <category><![CDATA[rain]]></category>
558. <category><![CDATA[trail building]]></category>
559. <category><![CDATA[wet]]></category>
560. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=695578</guid>
561.  
562. <description><![CDATA[<p>Mic McLane, a trail builder from the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, reveals why some MTB trails stand up to rain better than others.</p>
563. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/effective-trail-building-in-wet-and-rainy-climates/">Effective trail building in wet and rainy climates</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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566. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/trail-armoring-wet-splash.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1600" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/trail-armoring-wet-splash.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698843" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/trail-armoring-wet-splash.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/trail-armoring-wet-splash-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/trail-armoring-wet-splash-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/trail-armoring-wet-splash-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/trail-armoring-wet-splash-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/trail-armoring-wet-splash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/trail-armoring-wet-splash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/trail-armoring-wet-splash-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">File photo: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
567.  
568.  
569.  
570. <p>Many of us have likely seen signs at a trailhead telling mountain bikers to stay off the trails when they are wet. And yet, if you&#8217;ve been riding long enough, someone might have told you that <em>some</em> trails are designed with wet-weather riding in mind. So why is it OK to ride certain trails in the rain, while others suffer serious damage in wet conditions? We sat down with a trail builder to gain a deeper understanding of wet-weather trails.</p>
571.  
572.  
573.  
574. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-soil-has-a-lot-to-do-with-it">Soil has a lot to do with it</h2>
575.  
576.  
577.  
578. <p>“When it comes to wet riding and building for wet weather,” Mic McLane told us, “it all comes down to the soil type.”</p>
579.  
580.  
581.  
582. <p>McLane is the Eastern Washington Trails Program Manager for the <a href="https://www.evergreenmtb.org/">Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance</a> (EMBA). While he now lives and works in the high desert, he began his time with EMBA on the western, and rainy, side of the state. McLane spent a large portion of his time digging and riding at <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/duthie-hill/">Duthie Hill</a> near Seattle, where he became known as the unofficial trail steward.</p>
583.  
584.  
585.  
586. <p>The state of Washington is an excellent example of a mix of dry and wet climates, with the western side receiving substantial rainfall. At the same time, the east remains relatively dry. McLane explained that when we see those Pacific Northwest video edits of mountain bikers riding in wet conditions, the trails are likely holding up just fine.&nbsp;</p>
587.  
588.  
589.  
590. <p>While the method of trail construction is a factor, McLane explained that the soil is the most critical factor. And the soil that is likely being shown in those videos is loam.</p>
591.  
592.  
593.  
594. <p>However, loam isn’t actually what many of us may think of when we hear the word. Loam doesn’t have the moss, pine needles, or other organic matter we often see in videos and associate with soil. McLane said that would be more along the lines of a duffy topsoil.</p>
595.  
596.  
597.  
598. <p>“There are no organics in loam. Loam is a soil type that is [made from a combination of ] sand, clay, and silts,” McLane told us.&nbsp;</p>
599.  
600.  
601.  
602. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/wet-tire-tracks-mud.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/wet-tire-tracks-mud.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698844" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/wet-tire-tracks-mud.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/wet-tire-tracks-mud-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/wet-tire-tracks-mud-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/wet-tire-tracks-mud-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/wet-tire-tracks-mud-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/wet-tire-tracks-mud-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/wet-tire-tracks-mud-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/wet-tire-tracks-mud-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">File photo: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
603.  
604.  
605.  
606. <p>He went on to explain that the “loam” we see in the videos and that we all desperately want to ride typically has a higher percentage of sand and a lower percentage of clay and silt. When measured, some of the best loam for wet weather trails is 60-20-20…60% sand, 20% clay, and 20% silt.</p>
607.  
608.  
609.  
610. <p>This 60-20-20 mix comprises many of the soils on the western side of Washington, Oregon, and extends into British Columbia. Higher sand percentages — ranging from 60% to 65% — allow the soil to drain more effectively. However, not every area or trail system has that perfect loam mix. McLane pointed to <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/post-canyon/">Post Canyon in Hood River, Oregon</a>, as an example.</p>
611.  
612.  
613.  
614. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SoilTexture_USDA.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SoilTexture_USDA-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698855" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SoilTexture_USDA-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SoilTexture_USDA-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SoilTexture_USDA-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SoilTexture_USDA-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SoilTexture_USDA-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SoilTexture_USDA-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SoilTexture_USDA.jpg 1718w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Illustration: US Department of Agriculture</figcaption></figure>
615.  
616.  
617.  
618. <p>“If you go to Post Canyon and try riding in the rain, you&#8217;re going to slide all the way down the trail,” McLane explained. “It&#8217;s extremely heavy clay content.”&nbsp;</p>
619.  
620.  
621.  
622. <p>Clay is great for the initial building stages, as it absorbs moisture and can be sculpted into features such as lips and the landings of jumps. However, after the trails dry and become hard, it does not take much moisture to make them extremely slippery.&nbsp;</p>
623.  
624.  
625.  
626. <p>If these western-area trails don’t ride well in the rain, a higher clay content is likely the culprit.&nbsp;</p>
627.  
628.  
629.  
630. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-knowing-the-soil-allows-you-to-build-better-trails">Knowing the soil allows you to build better trails</h2>
631.  
632.  
633.  
634. <p>Knowing the soil content is essential for building trails. McLane explained that this is often where good trail building starts.</p>
635.  
636.  
637.  
638. <p>“And when I teach trail building classes, [soil content] is actually in one of our slides,” he said. “We cover a little bit of soil science so people understand it.”</p>
639.  
640.  
641.  
642. <p>Ultimately, the best trail-building practices are the goal, regardless of the environment (rainy or dry) in which McLane finds himself. He used building berms as an example, explaining that a berm shouldn’t be constructed with a complete angle from top to bottom. Instead, the bottom of the berm should have an outsloping gutter that is essentially the width of a trail. McLane said this practice allows water to sheet off the trail rather than channeling along it.</p>
643.  
644.  
645.  
646. <p>A significant portion of trail building best practices involves properly managing water runoff from the trail. To prevent channeling, trail builders want to sheet water off the trails in broad, even “sheets.” This is usually achieved by outsloping the downside of the trail, encouraging water off that way. As trails become steeper, water drains at higher velocities, causing deterioration much quicker. As the water travels more quickly, it can be tempting to attempt to get the water off the trail as soon as possible, breaking the outslope that allows proper sheeting.</p>
647.  
648.  
649.  
650. <p>In the wettest areas, it may be better not to build the steepest possible trails.&nbsp;</p>
651.  
652.  
653.  
654. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/trail-build-jumps-1.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/trail-build-jumps-1-1170x780.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-698857" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/trail-build-jumps-1-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/trail-build-jumps-1-750x500.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/trail-build-jumps-1-375x250.jpeg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/trail-build-jumps-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/trail-build-jumps-1-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/trail-build-jumps-1-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/trail-build-jumps-1-600x400.jpeg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
655.  
656.  
657.  
658. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-features">Features</h3>
659.  
660.  
661.  
662. <p>Wet climates also facilitate the construction of certain features, such as jumps, more easily. McLane said they have much better luck building and maintaining lips and landings — especially steeper lips — in wetter environments.</p>
663.  
664.  
665.  
666. <p>While a bit of excessive rain can help with dirt features, it can cause issues with others. In particular, wooden features like ladder drops can be particularly slimy during certain parts of the year.</p>
667.  
668.  
669.  
670. <p>“I prefer all my wood features not to change direction,” McLane told us.
“Come into it straight; go off of it straight.”</p>
671.  
672.  
673.  
674. <p>Whether they are ladders or <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-tips/skinnies-arent-scary-if-you-know-how-to-ride-them-properly/">skinnies</a>, McLane stresses the importance of keeping them straight. Chicken wire, cross cuts, and even expanded steel have all been used in attempts to compensate for the loss of traction with changes of direction. Yet, in McLane’s experience, they are all still slippery when wet.</p>
675.  
676.  
677.  
678. <p>Additionally, materials like chicken wire and expanded steel eventually corrode, resulting in even less traction.</p>
679.  
680.  
681.  
682. <p>But, it isn’t always water and moisture that causes slippery surfaces. Even on the drier side of Washington, fine layers of silt and clay can accumulate on wooden features, carried there by the wind. McLane said these will be just as slimy as their wet-weather counterparts.</p>
683.  
684.  
685.  
686. <p>Which is why, ultimately, McLane again stressed that, regardless of rainfall, trail building best practices must be followed.</p>
687.  
688.  
689.  
690. <p>“You know, it&#8217;s kind of a funny thing. There are a lot of parallels between dry climates and wet climates when it comes to mountain biking,” he said. “So you build the trails relatively the same.”</p>
691. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/effective-trail-building-in-wet-and-rainy-climates/">Effective trail building in wet and rainy climates</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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700. <title>In general, are mountain bike trail difficulty ratings accurate?</title>
701. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/in-general-are-mountain-bike-trail-difficulty-ratings-accurate-survey/</link>
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704. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
705. <pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
706. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
707. <category><![CDATA[difficulty]]></category>
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710.  
711. <description><![CDATA[<p>Trail difficulty ratings are easy to understand, but can be hard to get right.</p>
712. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/in-general-are-mountain-bike-trail-difficulty-ratings-accurate-survey/">In general, are mountain bike trail difficulty ratings accurate?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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715. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/difficult-1.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1600" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/difficult-1.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-698897" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/difficult-1.jpeg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/difficult-1-750x500.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/difficult-1-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/difficult-1-375x250.jpeg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/difficult-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/difficult-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/difficult-1-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/difficult-1-600x400.jpeg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
716.  
717.  
718.  
719. <p>Mountain bike trail difficulties tend to follow a pretty straightforward scale, from easiest to hardest, but assigning the right <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/why-cant-anyone-agree-on-mtb-trail-difficulty-ratings/">difficulty rating to a trail is an art just as much as it&#8217;s a science</a>. Given how challenging rating trails can be, we want to know how accurate you think the ratings are, generally speaking.</p>
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739.  
740. <p>Give us an example of a trail you think is correctly (or incorrectly) rated in the comments below.</p>
741. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/in-general-are-mountain-bike-trail-difficulty-ratings-accurate-survey/">In general, are mountain bike trail difficulty ratings accurate?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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750. <title>SRAM could bring a quieter, chainless drivetrain feel to more MTBs</title>
751. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/sram-could-bring-a-quieter-chainless-drivetrain-feel-to-more-mtbs/</link>
752. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/sram-could-bring-a-quieter-chainless-drivetrain-feel-to-more-mtbs/#comments</comments>
754. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
755. <pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2025 10:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
756. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
757. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
758. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=698947</guid>
759.  
760. <description><![CDATA[<p>SRAM announced the acquisition of Ochain, a revolutionary Italian brand with a product that enhances traction and stability on full-suspension bikes. We could see the tech on more bikes in the future.</p>
761. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/sram-could-bring-a-quieter-chainless-drivetrain-feel-to-more-mtbs/">SRAM could bring a quieter, chainless drivetrain feel to more MTBs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
762. ]]></description>
763. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
764. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/DSC9738.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/DSC9738-1170x781.jpg" alt="Close-up of a mountain bike's pedal and drivetrain, showing the chain, crankset, and suspension components, set against a backdrop of grass and a tree." class="wp-image-589461" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/DSC9738-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/DSC9738-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/DSC9738-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/DSC9738-768x513.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/DSC9738-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/DSC9738.jpg 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">File photo: Gerow. All other photos provided by SRAM.</figcaption></figure>
765.  
766.  
767.  
768. <p>At the Mountain Bike World Cup DH and enduro races in La Thuile this weekend, SRAM announced the acquisition of <a href="https://www.ochain.bike/">Ochain</a>, the Italian brand known for producing a unique system that reduces pedal feedback on full-suspension mountain bikes. The system has already been adopted by many professional DH and enduro riders, and Ochain says trail and XC riders can benefit from it as well. Now, with backing from SRAM, it&#8217;s possible we could see the tech reach a much wider audience.</p>
769.  
770.  
771.  
772. <p>&#8220;We started thinking about how to make descending better through drivetrain development,” said Flynn George, Product Manager at SRAM. “We found that Ochain delivered unmatched improvements in traction, stability, and ride feel. It quiets down the chassis, reducing auditory feedback and pedal feedback. On the trail, that means improved traction and control.”</p>
773.  
774.  
775.  
776. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/VDS25_01_5391.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/VDS25_01_5391-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698955" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/VDS25_01_5391-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/VDS25_01_5391-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/VDS25_01_5391-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/VDS25_01_5391-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/VDS25_01_5391-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/VDS25_01_5391-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/VDS25_01_5391-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photos provided by SRAM</figcaption></figure>
777.  
778.  
779.  
780. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-is-ochain">What is Ochain?</h2>
781.  
782.  
783.  
784. <p>Ochain was founded by Fabrizio Dragoni in 2019 with the goal of giving mountain bikers a chainless feel on full suspension bikes while riding downhill. He and his team were inspired after seeing pro riders like Neko Mulally and Aaron Gwin grabbing podium finishes despite losing a chain at the start of their races. Dragoni asked himself, &#8220;Which kind of advantage could came [sic] from this situation for the rider or his bike?&#8221;</p>
785.  
786.  
787.  
788. <p>The team eventually settled on an active spider concept that would allow the bike&#8217;s suspension to move more freely.  By separating the bike&#8217;s suspension from the drivetrain, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/ochain-active-chainring-spider-provides-a-chainless-ride-feel-on-descents/">riders get improved braking traction and stability</a> in rough terrain. It&#8217;s also said to reduce chain motion, which results in a quieter ride.</p>
789.  
790.  
791.  
792. <p>SRAM says the average Ochain device weighs about 160g. Prices start at about $350, depending on the configuration.</p>
793.  
794.  
795.  
796. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
797. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-03-Ochain_Who-PhFelixBusso-083_A6A1920.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="698953" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-03-Ochain_Who-PhFelixBusso-083_A6A1920-780x1170.jpg" alt="Close-up of a person holding a mechanical component with a black and red design, featuring a circular shape with a star-like inner opening. The background includes blurred tools and materials, suggesting a workshop or repair setting." class="wp-image-698953" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-03-Ochain_Who-PhFelixBusso-083_A6A1920-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-03-Ochain_Who-PhFelixBusso-083_A6A1920-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-03-Ochain_Who-PhFelixBusso-083_A6A1920-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-03-Ochain_Who-PhFelixBusso-083_A6A1920-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-03-Ochain_Who-PhFelixBusso-083_A6A1920-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-03-Ochain_Who-PhFelixBusso-083_A6A1920-600x900.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-03-Ochain_Who-PhFelixBusso-083_A6A1920.jpg 1667w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
798.  
799.  
800.  
801. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copy-of-2024-03-Ochain_Who-PhFelixBusso-094_A6A1945.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="698958" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copy-of-2024-03-Ochain_Who-PhFelixBusso-094_A6A1945-780x1170.jpg" alt="A close-up image of a hand holding a metal bike part, with a ratchet tool being used on it. The background features a yellow mat with a textured surface. Various bike components are partially visible in the blurred background." class="wp-image-698958" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copy-of-2024-03-Ochain_Who-PhFelixBusso-094_A6A1945-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copy-of-2024-03-Ochain_Who-PhFelixBusso-094_A6A1945-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copy-of-2024-03-Ochain_Who-PhFelixBusso-094_A6A1945-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copy-of-2024-03-Ochain_Who-PhFelixBusso-094_A6A1945-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copy-of-2024-03-Ochain_Who-PhFelixBusso-094_A6A1945-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copy-of-2024-03-Ochain_Who-PhFelixBusso-094_A6A1945-600x900.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copy-of-2024-03-Ochain_Who-PhFelixBusso-094_A6A1945.jpg 1667w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
802. </figure>
803.  
804.  
805.  
806. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">How does it work?</h3>
807.  
808.  
809.  
810. <p>Ochain hardware is mounted between a bike’s crank arm and chainring, introducing a controlled amount of rotational float. This allows the chainring to rotate backward independently of the cranks by a few degrees when the suspension compresses — typically between 4° and 12°, depending on the setup.</p>
811.  
812.  
813.  
814. <p>The amount of free rotation can be adjusted between zero (locked) and 12° using a knob on the outside of the spider. Elastomers inside the Ochain provide a controlled bottom-out once the device reaches its rotational limit.</p>
815.  
816.  
817.  
818. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ochain-guide.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="712" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ochain-guide-1170x712.png" alt="" class="wp-image-698965" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ochain-guide-1170x712.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ochain-guide-750x457.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ochain-guide-768x467.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ochain-guide-1536x935.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ochain-guide-2048x1247.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ochain-guide-600x365.png 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
819.  
820.  
821.  
822. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sram-hints-that-it-could-be-helpful-for-trail-riding-too">SRAM hints that it could be helpful for trail riding, too</h3>
823.  
824.  
825.  
826. <p>While Ochain was originally developed with World Cup DH racing in mind, Ochain and SRAM say the tech has broader applications. The chart above suggests that even XC and trail riders can benefit from the lowest, 4° setting when riding flowy trails.</p>
827.  
828.  
829.  
830. <p>SRAM’s acquisition not only brings Ochain into its extensive product ecosystem, but it also paves the way for tighter integration. An XX Eagle T-Type 104BCD-compatible version is already in the works, which would allow Ochain to slot neatly into SRAM’s latest drivetrain offerings.</p>
831.  
832.  
833.  
834. <p>For riders <em>not</em> running SRAM drivetrains, an FAQ confirms support for Shimano XT and XTR cranksets, as well as Race Face and select eMTB systems from Bosch and Brose. Whether that support continues in the long term remains to be seen.</p>
835.  
836.  
837.  
838. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why this matters</h3>
839.  
840.  
841.  
842. <p>Pedal kickback might not be a concern for every rider, but it&#8217;s a real issue — especially for those running high-engagement hubs paired with certain suspension designs that transmit more pedal feedback during fast, technical descents. Singletracks has <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/are-high-engagement-hubs-better-its-complicated/">written extensively about how this affects suspension performance</a> and can create a harsh ride feel.</p>
843.  
844.  
845.  
846. <p>Ochain approaches the problem at the chainring, while competitors like e*thirteen’s <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/new-ethirteen-sidekick-hubs-promise-to-nearly-eliminate-pedal-kickback/">Sidekick hub</a> try to solve it at the hub. Both have their pros and cons, but Ochain’s popularity suggests it&#8217;s a relatively easy and effective solution.</p>
847.  
848.  
849.  
850. <p>Now, with SRAM’s backing, <a href="https://www.ochain.bike/">Ochain</a> could become a more mainstream option, possibly even a standard feature on complete bikes in the future. And let’s be honest: a quieter, smoother ride is something just about every mountain biker can appreciate.</p>
851. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/sram-could-bring-a-quieter-chainless-drivetrain-feel-to-more-mtbs/">SRAM could bring a quieter, chainless drivetrain feel to more MTBs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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855. <slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
858. </item>
859. <item>
860. <title>After 17 years, Colorado bike brand Alchemy Bikes is for sale</title>
861. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/after-17-years-colorado-bike-brand-alchemy-bikes-is-for-sale/</link>
862. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/after-17-years-colorado-bike-brand-alchemy-bikes-is-for-sale/#comments</comments>
864. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
865. <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
866. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
867. <category><![CDATA[industry]]></category>
868. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
869. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=698973</guid>
870.  
871. <description><![CDATA[<p>Ryan Cannizzaro founded Alchemy in 2008 and now he's looking for a new owner to take the renowned bike brand into the future.</p>
872. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/after-17-years-colorado-bike-brand-alchemy-bikes-is-for-sale/">After 17 years, Colorado bike brand Alchemy Bikes is for sale</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
873. ]]></description>
874. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
875. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/alchemy_arktos_xena-08.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/alchemy_arktos_xena-08-1170x781.jpg" alt="Close-up of a mountain bike's drivetrain, featuring a silver chain, a black sprocket, and an Alchemy chain guide, with a blurred background highlighting the bike's components." class="wp-image-606155" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/alchemy_arktos_xena-08-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/alchemy_arktos_xena-08-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/alchemy_arktos_xena-08-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/alchemy_arktos_xena-08-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/alchemy_arktos_xena-08-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/alchemy_arktos_xena-08-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/alchemy_arktos_xena-08.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
876.  
877.  
878.  
879. <p><a href="https://alchemybikes.com/">Alchemy Bikes</a>, the high-end Colorado bike brand known for its award-winning designs and attention to detail, is officially for sale. But this isn’t a typical offering—what’s on the table is an opportunity to take over the brand’s trademarks, bike designs, tooling, and digital assets, with a passionate founder rooting for the next chapter from the sidelines.</p>
880.  
881.  
882.  
883. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-about-alchemy-bikes">About Alchemy Bikes</h2>
884.  
885.  
886.  
887. <p>Founded in 2008 by Ryan Cannizzaro, Alchemy quickly made a name for itself in the high-end bike market by crafting handmade carbon frames and offering bikes that stood out for their quality and design. In 2016, Alchemy won Best Mountain Bike and People’s Choice Awards at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show. Around the same time, its patented Sine dual-linkage suspension system became a calling card for capable trail and enduro rigs. In 2022, Alchemy opened an experience center in Golden, Colorado, offering a physical space for riders to connect with the brand.</p>
888.  
889.  
890.  
891. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Alchemy2-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Alchemy2-1170x878.jpg" alt="A modern, spacious interior of a café or communal space featuring a stylish bar area with stools and a wall displaying bicycles. The room is furnished with a leather sofa, several armchairs, and tables, offering a cozy atmosphere with large windows that provide ample natural light and a view of the outdoors. A person in a plaid shirt is seen working behind the bar." class="wp-image-627534" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Alchemy2-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Alchemy2-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Alchemy2-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Alchemy2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Alchemy2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Alchemy2-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">File photo: Matt Miller</figcaption></figure>
892.  
893.  
894.  
895. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-recent-challenges">Recent challenges</h2>
896.  
897.  
898.  
899. <p>Like other small and mid-size bike brands, Alchemy faced serious headwinds following the COVID boom. While many competitors went all-in on inventory to capitalize on surging demand, Cannizzaro told Singletracks he stuck to a more conservative five-year plan. That strategy may have helped avoid overstock, but the brand eventually found itself squeezed by industry-wide discounting and tighter margins. </p>
900.  
901.  
902.  
903. <p>“Competitors were selling bikes at or around our cost,” Cannizzaro said. Alchemy decided not to bring in more inventory, as they would lose money on the bikes due to the prevailing market prices. The Alchemy website has been showing limited stock of Arktos mountain bike models since late last year, and now all sizes and configurations are listed as sold out or unavailable.</p>
904.  
905.  
906.  
907. <p>Cannizzaro has been running Alchemy for 17 years, and as the brand grew, he took on investors to help finance the growth. Those investors ultimately decided to cease operations, allowing the Alchemy trademarks and other intellectual property to be put up for sale. </p>
908.  
909.  
910.  
911. <p>The Alchemy sale comes just a few months after another Colorado-based bike brand, Revel, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/revel-bikes-suffers-final-blow-major-discounts-are-live/">announced its closure</a>, followed by <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/revel-bikes-founder-adam-miller-bought-his-company-back-from-private-equity-investors/">a purchase by the company&#8217;s original founder</a>, Adam Miller.</p>
912.  
913.  
914.  
915. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/alchemy_arktos_xena-05.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/alchemy_arktos_xena-05-1170x781.jpg" alt="Close-up of a mountain bike frame showcasing the grey finish and a decorative graphic, with a blurred background of a serene pond and autumn foliage. The bike's rear tire is partially visible on the left side, emphasizing its rugged design." class="wp-image-606158" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/alchemy_arktos_xena-05-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/alchemy_arktos_xena-05-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/alchemy_arktos_xena-05-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/alchemy_arktos_xena-05-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/alchemy_arktos_xena-05-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/alchemy_arktos_xena-05-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/alchemy_arktos_xena-05.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
916.  
917.  
918.  
919. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-looking-ahead-to-a-new-buyer">Looking ahead to a new buyer</h2>
920.  
921.  
922.  
923. <p>&#8220;We&#8217;re not selling a company here,&#8221; Cannizzaro told me. &#8220;We&#8217;re selling a trademark and some assets to get you going.&#8221; </p>
924.  
925.  
926.  
927. <p>Those assets include proven full suspension designs—most notably an updated, unreleased Arktos platform developed in collaboration with David Earle—plus established supply chain contacts. Cannizzaro calls it a “super turnkey” operation. “Someone can come in and basically start sending out POs and have bikes delivered in 120 days,” he said.</p>
928.  
929.  
930.  
931. <p>Since the announcement just a few days ago, Cannizzaro has been fielding inquiries from people inside and outside the bike industry. Cannizzaro said he’s looking for someone who shares his passion for high-quality bikes and understands the brand’s DNA. </p>
932.  
933.  
934.  
935. <p>&#8220;This is kind of my baby,&#8221; he said. For that reason, Cannizzaro and his team want to make sure the brand goes to the right person. &#8220;Not only are they financially capable, but also what&#8217;s their plan, what&#8217;s their motivation to grow, where do they want to take it?&#8221;</p>
936.  
937.  
938.  
939. <p>Interested parties can reach out directly to Cannizzaro <a href="mailto:ryan@alchemybikes.com">by email</a> for more information.</p>
940.  
941.  
942.  
943. <p>&#8220;It&#8217;s ripe and ready, and sitting on the launch pad for somebody who wants to take the time and put in the resources to do it.&#8221;</p>
944. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/after-17-years-colorado-bike-brand-alchemy-bikes-is-for-sale/">After 17 years, Colorado bike brand Alchemy Bikes is for sale</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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951. </item>
952. <item>
953. <title>Australian mountain biker brutally injured after running into suspended wire trap</title>
954. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/community/australian-mountain-biker-brutally-injured-after-running-into-suspended-wire-trap/</link>
955. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/community/australian-mountain-biker-brutally-injured-after-running-into-suspended-wire-trap/#respond</comments>
957. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Greg Heil]]></dc:creator>
958. <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
959. <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
960. <category><![CDATA[booby trap]]></category>
961. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
962. <category><![CDATA[trail booby trap]]></category>
963. <category><![CDATA[trail terrorism]]></category>
964. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=698977</guid>
965.  
966. <description><![CDATA[<p>An Australian mountain biker "sustained a serious laceration and bruising to his right bicep as a result of coming into contact with the wire."</p>
967. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/community/australian-mountain-biker-brutally-injured-after-running-into-suspended-wire-trap/">Australian mountain biker brutally injured after running into suspended wire trap</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
968. ]]></description>
969. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
970. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/barbed-wire-1.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/barbed-wire-1-1170x780.jpeg" alt="A close-up view of a twisted piece of barbed wire, with blurred green foliage and a dark opening in the background, suggesting a cave or hollow space in rocky terrain." class="wp-image-698945" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/barbed-wire-1-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/barbed-wire-1-750x500.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/barbed-wire-1-375x250.jpeg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/barbed-wire-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/barbed-wire-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/barbed-wire-1-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/barbed-wire-1-600x400.jpeg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">File photo: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
971.  
972.  
973.  
974. <p>A 47-year-old mountain biker was riding down a mountain bike trail near Jubb Road in Jarrahdale, Australia, &#8220;when he struck [a] metal wire, which was suspended around chest and neck height between two trees,&#8221; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wapolarmadale/posts/pfbid0KbpaSHYPQuoPEiWTkAZV2miPNRJst4gYdZWwdi6UgQoo58MRZ8KjYM9Ge2TkHNjSl?rdid=DuhMLm3plDGeAofZ#">according to the Armadale District Police Force</a>. &#8220;The man sustained a serious laceration and bruising to his right bicep as a result of coming into contact with the wire.&#8221;</p>
975.  
976.  
977.  
978. <p>The trap is believed to have been set on or around Tuesday, June 24, 2025.</p>
979.  
980.  
981.  
982. <p>The trail in question is located less than an hour from the city of Perth, which is home to an avid mountain biking population. &#8220;It is believed several more victims may have been affected, and police are calling for them to come forward and make a report,&#8221; the Armadale District Police Force continues. &#8220;Anyone with information in relation to the identity of the person(s) responsible for installing the trap is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at <a href="https://www.crimestopperswa.com.au/open-cases/wire-trap-jubb-road-jarrahdale-wa-24-june-2025/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExckp6YWFuekdhSVdzR3RFOAEeAPZhln-i3ELDrspXrQuqa80h9uxikyCk0jHYFzMVToOTLrMNYGdcPaU5YeY_aem_Z6jfNTBiA-coNhaMfBd_bA">https://www.crimestopperswa.com.au/&#8230;/wire-trap-jubb&#8230;/</a>&#8220;</p>
983.  
984.  
985.  
986. <p>Social media commenters were appalled by the injury, with one saying, &#8220;This is attempted manslaughter.&#8221;</p>
987.  
988.  
989.  
990. <p>“Take this one seriously, this doesn’t discriminate. Literally targeting anyone with the intent to kill at that height,” another commenter wrote.</p>
991.  
992.  
993.  
994. <p>To all local riders: please exercise caution on the trails, and if you see anything suspicious, report it to the authorities immediately.</p>
995. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/community/australian-mountain-biker-brutally-injured-after-running-into-suspended-wire-trap/">Australian mountain biker brutally injured after running into suspended wire trap</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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999. <slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
1002. </item>
1003. <item>
1004. <title>IMBA and the BOLT Coalition are accepting nominations for epic long-distance MTB trails</title>
1005. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/imba-and-the-bolt-coalition-are-accepting-nominations-for-epic-long-distance-mtb-trails/</link>
1006. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/imba-and-the-bolt-coalition-are-accepting-nominations-for-epic-long-distance-mtb-trails/#comments</comments>
1008. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Greg Heil]]></dc:creator>
1009. <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
1010. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
1011. <category><![CDATA[bolt act]]></category>
1012. <category><![CDATA[imba]]></category>
1013. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
1014. <category><![CDATA[Orogenesis Trail]]></category>
1015. <category><![CDATA[trail development]]></category>
1016. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=698927</guid>
1017.  
1018. <description><![CDATA[<p>Could you soon have an epic long-distance bikepacking route in your backyard? Only if you submit an application before August 1.</p>
1019. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/imba-and-the-bolt-coalition-are-accepting-nominations-for-epic-long-distance-mtb-trails/">IMBA and the BOLT Coalition are accepting nominations for epic long-distance MTB trails</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
1020. ]]></description>
1021. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
1022. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Silver-Siouxon-6.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Silver-Siouxon-6-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698931" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Silver-Siouxon-6-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Silver-Siouxon-6-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Silver-Siouxon-6-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Silver-Siouxon-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Silver-Siouxon-6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Silver-Siouxon-6-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Silver-Siouxon-6-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Loowit Tier of the Orogenesis Trail. Photo: Gabriel Amadeus Tiller</figcaption></figure>
1023.  
1024.  
1025.  
1026. <p>IMBA and the BOLT Coalition are currently accepting nominations for long-distance mountain bike trails of 80 miles or more to be developed by the BOLT Act. The BOLT Act, which was <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/after-10-years-of-advocacy-the-explore-act-has-passed-congress/">passed in 2024 as part of the EXPLORE Act</a>, &#8220;empowers the Department of the Interior and U.S. Forest Service to develop and enhance at least 10 existing and 10 new long‑distance bike routes,&#8221; <a href="https://www.imba.com/press-release/imba-announces-bolt-coalition-trails-survey">according to IMBA</a>.</p>
1027.  
1028.  
1029.  
1030. <p>The BOLT Coalition was formed by IMBA, Bikepacking Roots, and PeopleForBikes, along with other regional and local partners, to help advance the development of these long-distance bikepacking trails. Their first task is to create a public database of potential long-distance trails for enhancement and development. To do so, the Coalition has created <a href="https://www.imba.com/bolt-coalition/survey">a public survey</a> calling for trail nominations. The survey is open until August 1, 2025.</p>
1031.  
1032.  
1033.  
1034. <p>The application process is quite involved, and those nominating trails will need to fill out an extensive form. IMBA has published <a href="https://www.imba.com/sites/default/files/2025-06/BOLT-survey.pdf">a PDF containing all the required questions</a>, which will allow you to draft your responses in advance.</p>
1035.  
1036.  
1037.  
1038. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-criteria-for-trail-submissions">Criteria for trail submissions</h2>
1039.  
1040.  
1041.  
1042. <p>All trail submissions must meet <a href="https://www.imba.com/bolt-coalition">the criteria</a> outlined by the BOLT Coalition. For existing trails, the criteria include:</p>
1043.  
1044.  
1045.  
1046. <blockquote class="wp-block-quote has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow">
1047. <ul class="wp-block-list">
1048. <li>The total trail distance is at least 80 miles</li>
1049.  
1050.  
1051.  
1052. <li>The majority of the trail is on Federal recreational lands and waters (ie. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, etc)</li>
1053.  
1054.  
1055.  
1056. <li>While specific parameters have not been defined in the law as how much of a recognized trail must be on Federal land, for the purposes of this data collection process at least one of these criteria should be met:
1057. <ul class="wp-block-list">
1058. <li>At least 80% of the total trail distance is on Federal Public Land</li>
1059.  
1060.  
1061.  
1062. <li>At least 70 miles of the total trail distance is on Federal Public Land</li>
1063.  
1064.  
1065.  
1066. <li>To the maximum extent practicable, makes use of existing trails and roads</li>
1067.  
1068.  
1069.  
1070. <li>Are primarily dirt/natural surface (short connectors on pavement/improved roads are acceptable)</li>
1071.  
1072.  
1073.  
1074. <li>Are composed of generally consistent types of trail (i.e., primarily singletrack, or primarily 4&#215;4 roads)</li>
1075. </ul>
1076. </li>
1077.  
1078.  
1079.  
1080. <li>May be legally used for mountain biking, road biking, touring, or gravel biking</li>
1081. </ul>
1082. </blockquote>
1083.  
1084.  
1085.  
1086. <p>For the potential development of a new long-distance bike trail, additional criteria include:</p>
1087.  
1088.  
1089.  
1090. <blockquote class="wp-block-quote has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow">
1091. <ul class="wp-block-list">
1092. <li>For the purposes of public data collection, potential trails that meet both the level of completeness criteria will receive greater priority:
1093. <ul class="wp-block-list">
1094. <li>At least 40 miles of the envisioned trail is already existing (does not have to be contiguous)</li>
1095.  
1096.  
1097.  
1098. <li>At least 50% of the total trail distance is complete (for example, there is potential for a 90 mile trail with 50 miles complete &#8211; ie 55% complete)</li>
1099. </ul>
1100. </li>
1101.  
1102.  
1103.  
1104. <li>The level of difficulty for completing any remaining miles of a trail will be considered for inclusion in the report and we are focused on trails that have at least a potential path forward to completion (For example, we would be unlikely to consider a trail that has a large number of uncompleted miles that are all in a Wilderness Area inaccessible to bikes without a feasible detour option).</li>
1105. </ul>
1106. </blockquote>
1107.  
1108.  
1109.  
1110. <p>In addition, the Coalition is seeking to identify trails that are dispersed &#8220;in a geographically equitable manner across the U.S.&#8221; Trails that are supported or stewarded by an existing organization will receive priority. They&#8217;ll also consider the potential for positive economic impact to the surrounding communities. For example, if the trail is a loop, it should be a loop that connects several towns or trail systems — not merely a loop within a single trail network.</p>
1111.  
1112.  
1113.  
1114. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Silver-Siouxon-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Silver-Siouxon-2-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698932" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Silver-Siouxon-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Silver-Siouxon-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Silver-Siouxon-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Silver-Siouxon-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Silver-Siouxon-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Silver-Siouxon-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Silver-Siouxon-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Loowit Tier of the Orogenesis Trail. Photo: Gabriel Amadeus Tiller</figcaption></figure>
1115.  
1116.  
1117.  
1118. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-who-should-apply">Who should apply?</h2>
1119.  
1120.  
1121.  
1122. <p>While the survey is technically &#8220;public,&#8221; it is clear that the BOLT Coalition is looking for applications from established advocacy organizations and trail coalitions with extensive local knowledge. These organizations must be willing to invest significant time and care into their applications.</p>
1123.  
1124.  
1125.  
1126. <p>While I won&#8217;t be submitting any trails myself, I&#8217;ll be fascinated to see the resulting database. The list of potential trails — even if they don&#8217;t all get accepted for final development — could provide a fantastic bucket list for the intrepid bikepacker.</p>
1127.  
1128.  
1129.  
1130. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Boundary-Trail.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Boundary-Trail-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698933" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Boundary-Trail-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Boundary-Trail-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Boundary-Trail-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Boundary-Trail-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Boundary-Trail-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Boundary-Trail-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Boundary-Trail-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Loowit Tier of the Orogenesis Trail. Photo: Gabriel Amadeus Tiller</figcaption></figure>
1131.  
1132.  
1133.  
1134. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-are-the-most-obvious-trail-candidates">What are the most obvious trail candidates?</h2>
1135.  
1136.  
1137.  
1138. <p>While numerous existing trails could benefit from additional funding, maintenance, and signage, one substantial project meets the criteria for new trail development: <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-orogenesis-trail-will-be-the-worlds-longest-when-complete/">the Orogenesis Trail</a>.</p>
1139.  
1140.  
1141.  
1142. <p>The Orogenesis Trail promises to be the longest mountain bike trail in the world. Once complete, the long-distance bikepacking route will run roughly 5,000 miles from the Canadian Border to the tip of the Baja Peninsula.</p>
1143.  
1144.  
1145.  
1146. <p>While the Orogenesis Collective is currently mapping and publishing <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-first-section-of-the-orogenesis-trail-has-been-revealed-the-loowit-tier-in-washington/">the missing sections of the route</a>, there are currently about 200 miles of gaps in the route where no trail exists. Support from the BOLT Act could be critical for plugging those gaps, helping develop the remaining portions of the route, and even signing the entire epic trail.</p>
1147.  
1148.  
1149.  
1150. <p>For example, in one section of the Western Sierra Nevadas, if one-and-a-half miles of singletrack were built, it would eliminate 60 miles of road riding. With the proper support from the US Forest Service, this epic backcountry MTB route could become a reality sooner rather than later.</p>
1151.  
1152.  
1153.  
1154. <p>Another potential applicant we&#8217;ve written about in the past is <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-velomont-trail-connecting-vermont-with-500-miles-of-singletrack/">the Velomont Trail</a>, which will eventually stretch for ~500 miles across the state of Vermont. While the Velomont may struggle with the percentage of Federal Lands criteria, it still seems like a great candidate that offers fantastic geographic diversity.</p>
1155.  
1156.  
1157.  
1158. <p><strong>Your turn: </strong>What trail(s) do you think fit the bill? Even if you don&#8217;t feel like filling out a four-page application, feel free to sound off in the comments below 👇</p>
1159. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/imba-and-the-bolt-coalition-are-accepting-nominations-for-epic-long-distance-mtb-trails/">IMBA and the BOLT Coalition are accepting nominations for epic long-distance MTB trails</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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1166. </item>
1167. <item>
1168. <title>Understanding eMTB geometry: How electric mountain bikes compare to traditional MTBs</title>
1169. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/understanding-emtb-geometry-how-electric-mountain-bikes-compare-to-traditional-mtbs/</link>
1170. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/understanding-emtb-geometry-how-electric-mountain-bikes-compare-to-traditional-mtbs/#respond</comments>
1172. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Travis Reill]]></dc:creator>
1173. <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
1174. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
1175. <category><![CDATA[deep dive]]></category>
1176. <category><![CDATA[emtb]]></category>
1177. <category><![CDATA[geometry]]></category>
1178. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=696245</guid>
1179.  
1180. <description><![CDATA[<p>In our deep dive into eMTB geometry, we uncover how electric mountain bikes differ from traditional models when it comes to key measurements.</p>
1181. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/understanding-emtb-geometry-how-electric-mountain-bikes-compare-to-traditional-mtbs/">Understanding eMTB geometry: How electric mountain bikes compare to traditional MTBs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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1184. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/specialized-turbo-levo-4-s-works-21.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/specialized-turbo-levo-4-s-works-21.jpg" alt="Close-up of a specialized mountain bike frame with a glossy burgundy finish, featuring a suspension system with visible shock absorbers. The handlebars are equipped with grips and brake levers, and the bike has knobby tires. The background contains greenery and a natural setting, suggesting an outdoor environment." class="wp-image-693673" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/specialized-turbo-levo-4-s-works-21.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/specialized-turbo-levo-4-s-works-21-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/specialized-turbo-levo-4-s-works-21-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/specialized-turbo-levo-4-s-works-21-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/specialized-turbo-levo-4-s-works-21-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/specialized-turbo-levo-4-s-works-21-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/specialized-turbo-levo-4-s-works-21-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/specialized-turbo-levo-4-s-works-21-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">File photo: Jeff Barber.</figcaption></figure>
1185.  
1186.  
1187.  
1188. <p>Looking at an electric mountain bike, you can tell right away that it&#8217;s not the same as a 100% human-powered bike. The downtube is generally fatter to accommodate a battery, and there&#8217;s a tell-tale motor bulge in the bottom bracket area. Looks aside, electric mountain bikes ride differently too, and that&#8217;s mostly the point. They&#8217;re designed to provide assistance to make climbs quicker and easier, and the added weight affects how the bike handles on the trail.</p>
1189.  
1190.  
1191.  
1192. <p>But what about geometry? We wanted to know if eMTB geometry is significantly different from regular mountain bike geometry, and, if so, why.</p>
1193.  
1194.  
1195.  
1196. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-methodology-nbsp">Methodology&nbsp;</h2>
1197.  
1198.  
1199.  
1200. <p>Initially, we aimed to categorize the eMTBs we examined squarely in the trail bike travel category, seeking e-bikes with 130-140mm of travel. However, as we began researching different brands, their shorter travel e-bike offerings were pretty slim.&nbsp;</p>
1201.  
1202.  
1203.  
1204. <p>To increase our bike pool, we decided to expand the travel range of the eMTBs we considered for comparison. We also wanted to ensure each bike had a non-electric bike that was either the same or very similar. In many cases, that was an easy task, with brands like Devinci offering their Troy trail bike and their Troy-E. With others, we had to match comparable trail and e-bikes, such as the Santa Cruz Bronson and Heckler SL, for example.&nbsp;</p>
1205.  
1206.  
1207.  
1208. <p>For this analysis we looked for suspension travel numbers that were similar (if not the same), similar wheel sizes, and, of course, identical frame sizes. For this comparison, we examined size medium frames, or their equivalent number. The following bikes were compared:</p>
1209.  
1210.  
1211.  
1212. <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex">
1213. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow">
1214. <p><strong>Non-electric MTBs</strong></p>
1215.  
1216.  
1217.  
1218. <ul class="wp-block-list">
1219. <li>Norco Fluid</li>
1220.  
1221.  
1222.  
1223. <li>Trek Fuel EX</li>
1224.  
1225.  
1226.  
1227. <li>Canyon Spectral</li>
1228.  
1229.  
1230.  
1231. <li>Canyon Neuron</li>
1232.  
1233.  
1234.  
1235. <li>Pivot Trailcat LT</li>
1236.  
1237.  
1238.  
1239. <li>Orbea Occam SL</li>
1240.  
1241.  
1242.  
1243. <li>Ari Delano Peak</li>
1244.  
1245.  
1246.  
1247. <li>Salsa Blackthorn 145</li>
1248.  
1249.  
1250.  
1251. <li>Rocky Mountain Instinct</li>
1252.  
1253.  
1254.  
1255. <li>Devinci Troy</li>
1256.  
1257.  
1258.  
1259. <li>Transition Sentinel (mx configuration)</li>
1260.  
1261.  
1262.  
1263. <li>Specialized Stumpjumper 15 (mx configuration)</li>
1264.  
1265.  
1266.  
1267. <li>Santa Cruz Bronson</li>
1268.  
1269.  
1270.  
1271. <li>Yeti SB 160</li>
1272. </ul>
1273. </div>
1274.  
1275.  
1276.  
1277. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow">
1278. <p><strong>eMTBs</strong></p>
1279.  
1280.  
1281.  
1282. <ul class="wp-block-list">
1283. <li>Norco Fluid VLT</li>
1284.  
1285.  
1286.  
1287. <li>Trek Fuel EXe</li>
1288.  
1289.  
1290.  
1291. <li>Canyon Spectral ONfly</li>
1292.  
1293.  
1294.  
1295. <li>Canyon Neuron ONfly</li>
1296.  
1297.  
1298.  
1299. <li>Pivot Shuttle SL</li>
1300.  
1301.  
1302.  
1303. <li>Orbea Rise SL</li>
1304.  
1305.  
1306.  
1307. <li>Ari Nebo Peak</li>
1308.  
1309.  
1310.  
1311. <li>Salsa Moraine</li>
1312.  
1313.  
1314.  
1315. <li>Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay&nbsp;</li>
1316.  
1317.  
1318.  
1319. <li>Devinci E-Troy Lite</li>
1320.  
1321.  
1322.  
1323. <li>Transition Regulator</li>
1324.  
1325.  
1326.  
1327. <li><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/2026-specialized-turbo-levo-4-emtb-review/">Specialized Turbo Levo 4</a></li>
1328.  
1329.  
1330.  
1331. <li>Santa Cruz Heckler SL</li>
1332.  
1333.  
1334.  
1335. <li>Yeti 160E</li>
1336. </ul>
1337. </div>
1338. </div>
1339.  
1340.  
1341.  
1342. <p></p>
1343.  
1344.  
1345.  
1346. <p>Reach, stack, headtube angle (HTA), seat tube angle (STA), chainstay length, and wheelbase were all considered.  While we wanted to include bottom bracket height in the comparison, some companies list “bottom bracket drop,” making a direct comparison difficult.</p>
1347.  
1348.  
1349.  
1350. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-emtb-geometry-vs-mtb-geometry">eMTB geometry vs. MTB geometry</h2>
1351.  
1352.  
1353.  
1354. <p>Many of the bikes we compared were nearly mirror images of each other. The Orbea Occam and Rise fit this bill, with the electrified Rise being just 2mm longer than the Occam. The Ari Nebo Peak has a few millimeters higher stack than the Delano Peak, but other than that, it is almost identical across the board.</p>
1355.  
1356.  
1357.  
1358. <p>However, there were some interesting differences. The Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay has a nearly 10mm longer reach than the non-electric Instinct. However, just when we thought we were seeing a trend of longer reaches on e-bikes, the Canyon Spectral is 5mm longer than its pedal-assist version, which shares the same name.</p>
1359.  
1360.  
1361.  
1362. <p>Trying to compare 14 mountain bikes to 14 electric mountain bikes was dizzying. Fortunately, averaging the geometry totals gives a clearer picture of what we are looking at.</p>
1363.  
1364.  
1365.  
1366. <figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th></th><th>Reach</th><th>Stack</th><th>HTA</th><th>STA</th><th>Chainstay</th><th>Wheelbase</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Mountain bike averages</td><td>458.4mm</td><td>621.5mm</td><td>64.5°</td><td>77.2°</td><td>436mm</td><td>1224.8mm</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>eMTB averages</td><td>460.1mm</td><td>623.7mm</td><td>64.5°</td><td>77.2°</td><td>439.1mm</td><td>1230.2</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Differences</td><td>+1.7mm</td><td>+2.2mm</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+3.1mm</td><td>+5.4mm</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
1367.  
1368.  
1369.  
1370. <p>On average, the <strong>e-bikes are longer and taller</strong> than their non-electric counterparts. There was <strong>no difference between head and seat tube angles</strong>, perhaps signaling an end to the slackening of trail bikes.</p>
1371.  
1372.  
1373.  
1374. <p>The <strong>eMTBs have a 1.7mm longer reach, 3.1mm longer chainstays, and a 5.4mm longer wheelbase</strong> when averaged. They are also 2.2mm taller at the bars.</p>
1375.  
1376.  
1377.  
1378. <p>While determining average bottom bracket heights for all bikes was a challenge, it appears that <strong>bottom brackets are slightly higher</strong> on e-bikes than on their non-electric counterparts when examined individually. For example, the electric Canyon Spectral ONfly has a bottom bracket drop of 31mm, while the Spectral drops slightly more at 36mm. Similarly, the electric Pivot Shuttle SL has a bottom bracket height of 347mm compared to the new Trailcat LT with a bottom bracket height of 340mm.</p>
1379.  
1380.  
1381.  
1382. <p>But, it isn’t <em>all</em> e-bikes. Ultimately, six eMTBs had higher bottom brackets, while five showed no difference, and three were slightly lower than the non-electric version of the bike. But more on bottom bracket height later.</p>
1383.  
1384.  
1385.  
1386. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/specialized-turbo-levo-4-s-works-22.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3600" height="2401" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/specialized-turbo-levo-4-s-works-22.jpg" alt="Close-up view of a mountain bike's crankset, chain, and drivetrain components, with a background of a stream and logs. The bike appears wet, suggesting it has been used in muddy or rainy conditions." class="wp-image-693672" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/specialized-turbo-levo-4-s-works-22.jpg 3600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/specialized-turbo-levo-4-s-works-22-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/specialized-turbo-levo-4-s-works-22-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/specialized-turbo-levo-4-s-works-22-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/specialized-turbo-levo-4-s-works-22-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/specialized-turbo-levo-4-s-works-22-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/specialized-turbo-levo-4-s-works-22-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/specialized-turbo-levo-4-s-works-22-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">File photo: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
1387.  
1388.  
1389.  
1390. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-but-why">But why?</h2>
1391.  
1392.  
1393.  
1394. <p>Joe Buckley is a product manager for Specialized, a company he has been with since 1997. Buckley worked on the first Levo eMTB that Specialized brought to market, and has had a hand in all the electric mountain bikes Specialized has released since.</p>
1395.  
1396.  
1397.  
1398. <p>And, for Buckley, he was a bit surprised the differences between e-bike and mountain bike geometry weren’t a bit bigger. </p>
1399.  
1400.  
1401.  
1402. <p>While we initially may have had some theories on why e-bikes are longer and taller, such as companies taking an opportunity to update their geometry, Buckley provided a more practical reason.</p>
1403.  
1404.  
1405.  
1406. <p>“The most basic reason for being longer, historically, is that a motor takes up more space than a traditional bottom bracket, requiring more room needed for wheel clearance, pushing the chainstay to be longer than the comparative acoustic mountain bike,” Buckley told us.</p>
1407.  
1408.  
1409.  
1410. <p>Fitting the motor can bump the back and front of the bike out a bit, ultimately creating a longer wheelbase. The reason for a higher stack was more speculative in nature.&nbsp;</p>
1411.  
1412.  
1413.  
1414. <p>Buckley explained that reach and HTA are relatively visible numbers, and brands typically don’t want them to deviate from current geo trends. Adjusting to a particular reach and HTA can lengthen other parts of the frame, particularly the front center (the distance between the bottom bracket and front axle). If this measurement gets too long, the bike can ride sluggishly. In many cases, adjusting stack height is the easiest option for achieving the desired reach and HTA without significantly altering other geo points.</p>
1415.  
1416.  
1417.  
1418. <p>However, the taller stack height we observed could also have a more straightforward explanation. Again, more room is needed for a motor.</p>
1419.  
1420.  
1421.  
1422. <p>While we didn’t include bottom bracket height in the comparison, Buckley pointed out that bottom brackets on e-bikes are almost certainly higher than those on their acoustic counterparts. Pointing to the Levo, he explained that this was for two reasons. First, they need to make enough space for the motor. Secondly, they know e-bikes are pedaling up and over rough and technical terrain where pedal strikes are prevalent. This is also why they spec e-bikes with much shorter cranks.</p>
1423.  
1424.  
1425.  
1426. <p>So, the extra length and height of e-bikes are primarily a result of the practical need to incorporate a drive unit. But, is there more to it? Are ‘longer’ and ‘taller’ making the eMTBs ride better? Should we expect this trend on every e-bike compared to a similar non-electric version?</p>
1427.  
1428.  
1429.  
1430. <p>“Ultimately, we are chasing what makes the bike ride the best, whether it’s an e-bike or acoustic,” Buckley said. “At the end of the day, you can’t pick a couple of geo numbers specifically and think you will know how a bike rides before getting on it. The ride quality is a sum of all the geos — plus kinematics, suspension tune, etc. Think of it as an apple pie. I’m not a foodie, but I don’t think anyone is basing their pie purchase solely on the type of sugar used.”</p>
1431. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/understanding-emtb-geometry-how-electric-mountain-bikes-compare-to-traditional-mtbs/">Understanding eMTB geometry: How electric mountain bikes compare to traditional MTBs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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1438. </item>
1439. <item>
1440. <title>5 of the best mountain bike trails in Idaho</title>
1441. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/5-of-the-best-mountain-bike-trails-in-idaho/</link>
1442. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/5-of-the-best-mountain-bike-trails-in-idaho/#comments</comments>
1444. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Greg Heil]]></dc:creator>
1445. <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
1446. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
1447. <category><![CDATA[Boise Idaho]]></category>
1448. <category><![CDATA[Five2Ride]]></category>
1449. <category><![CDATA[ketchum idaho]]></category>
1450. <category><![CDATA[McCall Idaho]]></category>
1451. <category><![CDATA[salmon idaho]]></category>
1452. <category><![CDATA[Sandpoint Idaho]]></category>
1453. <category><![CDATA[sun valley idaho]]></category>
1454. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=697304</guid>
1455.  
1456. <description><![CDATA[<p>If a "best of" list could ever claim to offer under-the-radar epic mountain bike rides, it's this roundup from Idaho.</p>
1457. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/5-of-the-best-mountain-bike-trails-in-idaho/">5 of the best mountain bike trails in Idaho</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
1458. ]]></description>
1459. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
1460. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0652.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0652-1170x878.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697751" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0652-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0652-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0652-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0652-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0652-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0652-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Near Chief Joseph Pass, Salmon, ID. Photo: Greg Heil</figcaption></figure>
1461.  
1462.  
1463.  
1464. <p>Idaho might just be the most underrated state in the Western USA. While the uninitiated may envision flat fields filled with potatoes, most mountain bikers know that Idaho is home to some of the most rugged and remote mountains in the Lower 48. When you get the chance to journey deep into Idaho&#8217;s backcountry, you&#8217;ll find towering mountain peaks and deep river-scored valleys that will imprint an entirely new vision of Idaho in your brain.</p>
1465.  
1466.  
1467.  
1468. <p>The Continental Divide runs along the eastern edge of the state, and the formidable Rocky Mountains hide an endless array of big mountain epics. Close to population centers, dense trail networks have been developed. Boise, Idaho&#8217;s largest city, boasts some 220 miles of singletrack spread across its foothills. Mountain towns like McCall are surrounded by modern trail systems on all sides, while Ketchum/Sun Valley splits the difference between classic backcountry trails and newer builds. And it seems like Idaho has a true wealth of lift-served bike parks, with ski resorts both large and small spinning lifts in the summertime.</p>
1469.  
1470.  
1471.  
1472. <p>If a &#8220;best of&#8221; list could ever claim to offer under-the-radar epics, this is it!</p>
1473.  
1474.  
1475.  
1476. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC01894-hdr.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="770" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC01894-hdr-1170x770.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697744" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC01894-hdr-1170x770.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC01894-hdr-750x494.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC01894-hdr-768x506.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC01894-hdr-1536x1011.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC01894-hdr-600x395.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC01894-hdr.jpg 2000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Greg Heil</figcaption></figure>
1477.  
1478.  
1479.  
1480. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-osberg-ridgeline-epic-ketchum">Osberg Ridgeline Epic, Ketchum</h2>
1481.  
1482.  
1483.  
1484. <p>The <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/osbergs-ridgeline-trail/">Osberg Ridgeline Epic</a> is a high-alpine point-to-point adventure that is &#8220;hands down one of the best rides in Idaho,&#8221; according to Miles Eyre, Field &amp; Logistics Coordinator for the <a href="https://woodrivertrailscoalition.org/">Wood River Trails Coalition</a>. The ride lives up to its name with big climbs, long-distance singletrack, and jaw-dropping views. The trail traverses a post-wildfire landscape where blackened trunks contrast with vivid wildflowers, offering a dramatic visual experience.</p>
1485.  
1486.  
1487.  
1488. <p>&#8220;The Osberg section offers about 11 miles of true backcountry singletrack featuring some brutal climbs and fast, technical descents that drop you right into the top of Alden Gulch,&#8221; said Eyre. &#8220;From there, it’s like flipping a switch — you transition onto five miles of fully machine-built, one-way downhill trail, packed with features you’d expect to find in a bike park.</p>
1489.  
1490.  
1491.  
1492. <p>&#8220;What makes this ride so unique is how it seamlessly blends two completely different trail styles: raw, rugged backcountry and smooth, flowy downhill. Somehow, it just works, and it adds up to one of the raddest rides on the planet. I stand by that.&#8221;</p>
1493.  
1494.  
1495.  
1496. <p><em><strong>See also: </strong>&#8220;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/sun-valley-idaho-your-destination-for-endless-xc-singletrack/">Sun Valley, Idaho: Your Destination for Endless XC Singletrack</a></em>&#8220;</p>
1497.  
1498.  
1499.  
1500. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Rock-Garden-Trail-at-Brundage.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Rock-Garden-Trail-at-Brundage-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697916" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Rock-Garden-Trail-at-Brundage-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Rock-Garden-Trail-at-Brundage-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Rock-Garden-Trail-at-Brundage-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Rock-Garden-Trail-at-Brundage-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Rock-Garden-Trail-at-Brundage-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Rock-Garden-Trail-at-Brundage-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Rock-Garden-Trail-at-Brundage-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Brundage Mountain</figcaption></figure>
1501.  
1502.  
1503.  
1504. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-brundage-to-bear-basin-mccall">Brundage to Bear Basin, McCall</h2>
1505.  
1506.  
1507.  
1508. <p>It’s no secret that the McCall mountain bike scene is going off, and now the renowned destination is home to its own epic shuttle run. Thanks to the recent completion of the final missing link in 2023, mountain bikers can now descend over 2,800 vertical feet from the summit of <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/brundage-mountain-resort/">Brundage Mountain</a> on 12 miles of spectacular singletrack. The shuttle run, known as &#8220;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/brundage-to-bear-basin/">Brundage to Bear Basin</a>,&#8221; is quickly becoming known as &#8220;the best 12 miles of mountain biking in McCall.&#8221;</p>
1509.  
1510.  
1511.  
1512. <p>&#8220;The different sections of this trail have been built piece by piece over the past seven years,&#8221; according to a press release from Brundage Mountain. &#8220;The Brundage Mountain Bike Park opened the Lakeview Vista trail in 2019 and added Rock Garden in 2021, then <a href="https://www.cimbarides.org/">CIMBA</a> (Central Idaho Mountain Bike Association) spearheaded a coordinated effort to complete B2BB in 2023. All three trails are rated intermediate.&#8221;</p>
1513.  
1514.  
1515.  
1516. <p><em><strong>See also: </strong>&#8220;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/12-miles-and-2800ft-of-descending-mccall-idaho-is-home-to-a-brand-new-shuttle-run/">12 miles and 2,800ft of descending: McCall, Idaho, is home to a brand-new shuttle run</a></em>&#8220;</p>
1517.  
1518.  
1519.  
1520. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB01135-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB01135-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697750" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB01135-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB01135-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB01135-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB01135-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB01135-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB01135-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB01135-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Greg Heil</figcaption></figure>
1521.  
1522.  
1523.  
1524. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-chief-joseph-pass-gt-sheep-creek-salmon">Chief Joseph Pass -&gt; Sheep Creek, Salmon</h2>
1525.  
1526.  
1527.  
1528. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/chief-joseph-pass-area-trails/">Chief Joseph Pass</a>&nbsp;is a paved highway pass that crosses the Continental Divide on the Montana/Idaho state line. From the pass, riders can head south on the Continental Divide Trail (CDT), which climbs out of the trees and into the alpine, offering jaw-dropping views. Like many other trails in the region, the CDT passes through an eerie landscape filled with the still-standing blackened trunks of dead trees. However, life will always persevere —&nbsp;carpets of wildflowers and first-growth vegetation are already growing through the ash-covered landscape.</p>
1529.  
1530.  
1531.  
1532. <p>Two of the best descents off the CDT are <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/continental-divide-trail-bradley-gulch-to-sheep-creek/">Sheep Creek</a> and <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/three-mile-ridge/">Threemile Ridge</a>. While you can&#8217;t go wrong with either one, Sheep Creek is arguably the most popular. The seven-mile trail drops about 2,900 vertical feet off the Divide, although it climbs 1,600 feet as well. The singletrack curls around a steep mountainside on narrow singletrack, offering even more views from wildflower-choked meadows. When it&#8217;s finally time to go down, the trail drops fast and furious on mostly-smooth singletrack.</p>
1533.  
1534.  
1535.  
1536. <p><em><strong>See also: </strong>&#8220;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/rideaho-5-of-the-best-mtb-trail-systems-near-salmon-idaho/">Rideaho: 5 of the best MTB trail systems near Salmon, Idaho</a></em>&#8220;</p>
1537.  
1538.  
1539.  
1540. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC_1823.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC_1823-1170x878.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698001" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC_1823-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC_1823-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC_1823-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC_1823-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC_1823-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC_1823-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Kruz Robles</figcaption></figure>
1541.  
1542.  
1543.  
1544. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-missing-lynx-lower-basin-trails-sandpoint">Missing Lynx, Lower Basin Trails, Sandpoint</h2>
1545.  
1546.  
1547.  
1548. <p>The <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/lower-basin/">Lower Basin</a> trails in Sandpoint have seen a radical amount of trail development in recent years. The <a href="https://pendoreillepedalers.org/">Pend Oreille Pedalers</a> (POP) have built 10 miles of new trail in 2024, and another seven miles are slated for construction in 2025. One of the best new trails in the system is the black diamond-rated Missing Lynx downhill trail.</p>
1549.  
1550.  
1551.  
1552. <p>&#8220;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/missing-lynx/">Missing Lynx</a> is as close to world-class as it gets,&#8221; said Emily Strizich, Executive Director for POP. &#8220;I think it’s pretty insane&#8230; It’s like a hybrid black tech flow trail.&#8221;</p>
1553.  
1554.  
1555.  
1556. <p>While this black diamond trail has ride-arounds on all the features, if you decide to send the main line, you&#8217;d better be committed. &#8220;There is a probably 15-foot wood gap jump that, if you miss, you land in rocks,&#8221; said Strizich. &#8220;There’s also a rock drop, but it also has decking that you can roll.&#8221;</p>
1557.  
1558.  
1559.  
1560. <p>&#8220;A lot of it’s just developed on these really cool granite lines,&#8221; she continued. &#8220;The trail is getting ridden, and there’s these new lines forming on it. So it’s awesome now, and I think it’s going to keep getting better the more ridden in it gets.&#8221;</p>
1561.  
1562.  
1563.  
1564. <p>Missing Lynx can easily be shuttled, or you can pedal to the top on a nearby climbing trail.</p>
1565.  
1566.  
1567.  
1568. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CommunityRaceSeriesXCMountainBikeRaceAtBogusBasinSummer2021_7_13_CRS_PhotoByLukeTokunaga_5760px3840px.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CommunityRaceSeriesXCMountainBikeRaceAtBogusBasinSummer2021_7_13_CRS_PhotoByLukeTokunaga_5760px3840px-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697851" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CommunityRaceSeriesXCMountainBikeRaceAtBogusBasinSummer2021_7_13_CRS_PhotoByLukeTokunaga_5760px3840px-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CommunityRaceSeriesXCMountainBikeRaceAtBogusBasinSummer2021_7_13_CRS_PhotoByLukeTokunaga_5760px3840px-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CommunityRaceSeriesXCMountainBikeRaceAtBogusBasinSummer2021_7_13_CRS_PhotoByLukeTokunaga_5760px3840px-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CommunityRaceSeriesXCMountainBikeRaceAtBogusBasinSummer2021_7_13_CRS_PhotoByLukeTokunaga_5760px3840px-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CommunityRaceSeriesXCMountainBikeRaceAtBogusBasinSummer2021_7_13_CRS_PhotoByLukeTokunaga_5760px3840px-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CommunityRaceSeriesXCMountainBikeRaceAtBogusBasinSummer2021_7_13_CRS_PhotoByLukeTokunaga_5760px3840px-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CommunityRaceSeriesXCMountainBikeRaceAtBogusBasinSummer2021_7_13_CRS_PhotoByLukeTokunaga_5760px3840px-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Climbing Deer Point Trail to reach Around the Mountain. Photo: Luke Tokunaga, courtesy Bogus Basin</figcaption></figure>
1569.  
1570.  
1571.  
1572. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-around-the-mountain-bogus-basin-boise">Around the Mountain, Bogus Basin, Boise</h2>
1573.  
1574.  
1575.  
1576. <p>The foothills above the city of Boise are home to over 220 miles of singletrack in the Ridge to Rivers trail system. But for truly epic riding, keep heading up the mountain until you reach Bogus Basin — Boise&#8217;s hometown ski hill. While <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/bogus-basin-is-boises-bike-park-literally-they-own-it/">Bogus offers great downhill riding</a>, trail riders can find fantastic singletrack to pedal, too.</p>
1577.  
1578.  
1579.  
1580. <p>&#8220;By combining with Deer Point trail, the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/around-the-mountain/">Around the Mountain Trail</a> takes visitors on a 360-degree tour of the Bogus Basin Ski Area,&#8221; said David Gordon, Ridge to Rivers Division Superintendent for the City of Boise. &#8220;The trail contains banked turns, short rock features, and stunning long-distance views of the Snake River Plain, Owyhee Mountains, Sawtooth Mountains, Squaw Butte, and the West Mountain area south of McCall. The final descent can be made via any number of great downhill trails developed by Bogus Basin in recent years.&#8221;</p>
1581.  
1582.  
1583.  
1584. <p><em><strong>See also: </strong>&#8220;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/bogus-basin-is-boises-bike-park-literally-they-own-it/">Bogus Basin is Boise’s bike park. Literally — they own it.</a></em>&#8220;</p>
1585.  
1586.  
1587.  
1588. <iframe src='https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/trailapi/v1/bike/trails/map/display/list/47048/165/?format=html&#038;height=500' style='height: 500px; width: 100%; border: none; overflow: hidden;' scrolling='no'></iframe><div style='overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; width: 100%;' align='right'>powered by <a href='https://www.singletracks.com/'>Singletracks.com</a></div>
1589.  
1590.  
1591.  
1592. <p></p>
1593.  
1594.  
1595.  
1596. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-runners-up">Runners-up</h2>
1597.  
1598.  
1599.  
1600. <ol class="wp-block-list">
1601. <li><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/powderhouse-gulch/">Powderhouse</a>&nbsp;-&gt; <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/lower-williams-creek-trail/">Perreau</a>, Salmon</li>
1602.  
1603.  
1604.  
1605. <li><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/double-shot/">Double Shot</a>, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/vandelay-and-stitches/">Jug Mountain Ranch</a>, McCall</li>
1606.  
1607.  
1608.  
1609. <li><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/chukar-butte/">Chukar Butte Trail</a>, Ridge to Rivers, Boise</li>
1610.  
1611.  
1612.  
1613. <li>Big-Little Boulder Loop (aka <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/frog-lake-loop/">Frog Lake Loop</a>), Challis</li>
1614.  
1615.  
1616.  
1617. <li><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/sterling-justice/">Sterling Justice</a>, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/city-creek-trail/">City Creek</a>, Pocatello</li>
1618. </ol>
1619.  
1620.  
1621.  
1622. <p><em>Your turn: What are your favorite mountain bike trails in Idaho?</em></p>
1623. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/5-of-the-best-mountain-bike-trails-in-idaho/">5 of the best mountain bike trails in Idaho</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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1632. <title>Canyon ECLIPS pairs a power-generating hub with a battery to charge all your bike electronics on the go</title>
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1644. <description><![CDATA[<p>ECLIPS generates power from your front wheel and stores it in a battery to power lights and charge your devices while you ride. </p>
1645. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/canyon-eclips-pairs-a-power-generating-hub-with-a-battery-to-charge-all-your-bike-electronics-on-the-go/">Canyon ECLIPS pairs a power-generating hub with a battery to charge all your bike electronics on the go</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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1649. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/599386-2026_TOP-3_grizl_cf-8-long-escp_4144_R126_P03_eclips-usbc-f75ab6-original-1751297088.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="1170" data-id="698805" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/599386-2026_TOP-3_grizl_cf-8-long-escp_4144_R126_P03_eclips-usbc-f75ab6-original-1751297088-1170x1170.jpg" alt="Close-up view of a bicycle handlebar featuring a navigation device displaying a map. The handlebars have textured grips, and the device is connected with a charging cable, indicating it's set for a ride. The background is a soft gray gradient." class="wp-image-698805" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/599386-2026_TOP-3_grizl_cf-8-long-escp_4144_R126_P03_eclips-usbc-f75ab6-original-1751297088-1170x1170.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/599386-2026_TOP-3_grizl_cf-8-long-escp_4144_R126_P03_eclips-usbc-f75ab6-original-1751297088-750x750.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/599386-2026_TOP-3_grizl_cf-8-long-escp_4144_R126_P03_eclips-usbc-f75ab6-original-1751297088-768x768.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/599386-2026_TOP-3_grizl_cf-8-long-escp_4144_R126_P03_eclips-usbc-f75ab6-original-1751297088-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/599386-2026_TOP-3_grizl_cf-8-long-escp_4144_R126_P03_eclips-usbc-f75ab6-original-1751297088-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/599386-2026_TOP-3_grizl_cf-8-long-escp_4144_R126_P03_eclips-usbc-f75ab6-original-1751297088-600x600.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
1650.  
1651.  
1652.  
1653. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/599388-2026_TOP-4_grizl_cf-9-axs-long_4146_R126_P04_dynamo-1368e4-original-1751297088.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="1170" data-id="698806" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/599388-2026_TOP-4_grizl_cf-9-axs-long_4146_R126_P04_dynamo-1368e4-original-1751297088-1170x1170.jpg" alt="Close-up of a bicycle front fork with a black hub and disc brake system, featuring steel spokes and a sleek turquoise finish on the fork. The background is a soft gradient, enhancing the focus on the bike components." class="wp-image-698806" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/599388-2026_TOP-4_grizl_cf-9-axs-long_4146_R126_P04_dynamo-1368e4-original-1751297088-1170x1170.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/599388-2026_TOP-4_grizl_cf-9-axs-long_4146_R126_P04_dynamo-1368e4-original-1751297088-750x750.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/599388-2026_TOP-4_grizl_cf-9-axs-long_4146_R126_P04_dynamo-1368e4-original-1751297088-768x768.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/599388-2026_TOP-4_grizl_cf-9-axs-long_4146_R126_P04_dynamo-1368e4-original-1751297088-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/599388-2026_TOP-4_grizl_cf-9-axs-long_4146_R126_P04_dynamo-1368e4-original-1751297088-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/599388-2026_TOP-4_grizl_cf-9-axs-long_4146_R126_P04_dynamo-1368e4-original-1751297088-600x600.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
1654. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Provided photos and illustrations.</figcaption></figure>
1655.  
1656.  
1657.  
1658. <p>The new Canyon ECLIPS system, available exclusively on two new Grizl gravel bike models, hints at a future where battery life ride concerns fade away like an overcooked front brake. ECLIPS — which stands for Endless Charge and Lighting Integrated Power System — combines a set of lights with a power-generating dynamo, battery, and controller that simplifies generating power on the go. Plus, there&#8217;s a USB-C outlet for charging your smartphone, GPS, or whichever electronic gadgets you ride with. </p>
1659.  
1660.  
1661.  
1662. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/598243-ECLIPS-decoded-2f8d2c-original-1750490393.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="803" height="419" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/598243-ECLIPS-decoded-2f8d2c-original-1750490393.png" alt="" class="wp-image-698804" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/598243-ECLIPS-decoded-2f8d2c-original-1750490393.png 803w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/598243-ECLIPS-decoded-2f8d2c-original-1750490393-750x391.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/598243-ECLIPS-decoded-2f8d2c-original-1750490393-768x401.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/598243-ECLIPS-decoded-2f8d2c-original-1750490393-600x313.png 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px" /></a></figure>
1663.  
1664.  
1665.  
1666. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-son-29-s-hub-dynamo-charges-an-internal-battery-while-you-ride">The SON 29 S hub dynamo charges an internal battery while you ride</h2>
1667.  
1668.  
1669.  
1670. <p>At the front of the bike, a SON 29 S dynamo hub feeds power to an internal battery, which stores up to 3500mAh of juice, about the same battery capacity as an iPhone 16 Pro. Thanks to the battery, the integrated headlight and taillight burn regardless of whether you&#8217;re moving or not, which is helpful if you&#8217;re stopped to make a repair or are setting up camp at night. As long as you&#8217;re moving at 9mph or faster, the dynamo is able to power both the front and rear lights.</p>
1671.  
1672.  
1673.  
1674. <p>Canyon places a USB-C charge port at the stem so you can plug in a GPS or bar-mounted smartphone to top off or power continuously. For long-distance and overnight bikepacking rides, battery management is a real concern. For example, having a USB-C charger on the bike is helpful in case your derailleur or dropper post battery dies. And don&#8217;t forget about that electric tire inflator! (Also, don&#8217;t forget to bring the proprietary chargers for all your component batteries — ugh.)</p>
1675.  
1676.  
1677.  
1678. <p>If you&#8217;ve ever tried to set up your own dynamo-powered system, you know that managing power can be a challenge. How much power should go to the light vs. the battery vs. the USB outlet while riding? What about when you&#8217;re stopped? All of this is controlled by the Canyon BlackBox &#8220;brain&#8221; and app. According to a press release from the brand, &#8220;lighting modes and power-to-recharge ratios can also be managed, and detailed charge states are shown through the ECLIPS section on the Canyon App.&#8221;</p>
1679.  
1680.  
1681.  
1682. <p>The Canyon ECLIPS system features slick-looking fork connectors to get power from the hub. Most aftermarket dynamo systems use connectors that can be tricky to attach and may be prone to disconnection. That being said, ECLIPS routes a bunch of wires through your bike, which could make maintenance a real hassle.</p>
1683.  
1684.  
1685.  
1686. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eclips-includes-a-bright-1000-lumen-lupine-nano-sl-headlight">ECLIPS includes a bright, 1000-lumen Lupine Nano SL headlight</h2>
1687.  
1688.  
1689.  
1690. <p>A low-profile Lupine Nano SL light is mounted to the bars on ECLIPS-equipped bikes. At up to 1000 lumens, that should be enough brightness for riding on the road and cruising trails at a moderate speed. </p>
1691.  
1692.  
1693.  
1694. <p>At the rear of the bike, there&#8217;s a red tail light mounted to the seat clamp with 14 LEDs for visibility. There appears to be a power/mode button on the headlight, though it&#8217;s unclear if the rear light has its own button or if it&#8217;s tied to the front light.</p>
1695.  
1696.  
1697.  
1698. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/599166-Canyon_ECLIPS_Technology_Still_1-ae9ae4-original-1751040849.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="658" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/599166-Canyon_ECLIPS_Technology_Still_1-ae9ae4-original-1751040849-1170x658.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698816" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/599166-Canyon_ECLIPS_Technology_Still_1-ae9ae4-original-1751040849-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/599166-Canyon_ECLIPS_Technology_Still_1-ae9ae4-original-1751040849-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/599166-Canyon_ECLIPS_Technology_Still_1-ae9ae4-original-1751040849-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/599166-Canyon_ECLIPS_Technology_Still_1-ae9ae4-original-1751040849-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/599166-Canyon_ECLIPS_Technology_Still_1-ae9ae4-original-1751040849-600x338.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/599166-Canyon_ECLIPS_Technology_Still_1-ae9ae4-original-1751040849.jpg 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
1699.  
1700.  
1701.  
1702. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-much-weight-and-cost-does-the-system-add">How much weight and cost does the system add?</h2>
1703.  
1704.  
1705.  
1706. <p>Canyon was unable to provide a weight for the system as of press time. Update: Canyon says the ECLIPS system weighs about 600g. <s>We can get a vague idea of the weight by comparing Grizl builds with and without ECLIPS, which lands between 500g and 1,000g, depending on the model. Unfortunately, this isn&#8217;t an apples-to-apples comparison since not all the components are the same.</s></p>
1707.  
1708.  
1709.  
1710. <p>Similarly, the cost of ECLIPS is unknown, as it&#8217;s only available as a part of select Canyon Grizl CF 8 and CF 9 builds. Here again, ECLIPS builds feature slightly different components so direct comparison isn&#8217;t possible, though it appears the system adds several hundred dollars, which is on par with or slightly less than what one would spend to pay for a similar aftermarket system.</p>
1711.  
1712.  
1713.  
1714. <p>One thing we <em>can</em> confirm is that ECLIPS uses all the in-frame storage space to house the battery and controller. This means riders will need to choose between having in-frame storage and the ECLIPS system.</p>
1715.  
1716.  
1717.  
1718. <p>For now, ECLIPS is only available on select new Grizl gravel bikes, though flat-bar-MTB bikepackers will surely appreciate the system too. What do you think: Would you like an ECLIPS-like system for your mountain bike? Tell us in the comments below!</p>
1719. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/canyon-eclips-pairs-a-power-generating-hub-with-a-battery-to-charge-all-your-bike-electronics-on-the-go/">Canyon ECLIPS pairs a power-generating hub with a battery to charge all your bike electronics on the go</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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1728. <title>How Calirado Kid makes riders laugh while also making a difference</title>
1729. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/community/how-calirado-kid-makes-riders-laugh-while-also-making-a-difference/</link>
1730. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/community/how-calirado-kid-makes-riders-laugh-while-also-making-a-difference/#respond</comments>
1732. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
1733. <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
1734. <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
1735. <category><![CDATA[calirado kid]]></category>
1736. <category><![CDATA[creator]]></category>
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1741.  
1742. <description><![CDATA[<p>Calirado Kid shares humorous and relatable MTB videos online, and is using his influence to get riders psyched about helping the environment.</p>
1743. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/community/how-calirado-kid-makes-riders-laugh-while-also-making-a-difference/">How Calirado Kid makes riders laugh while also making a difference</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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1746. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/calirado-kid2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/calirado-kid2-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698766" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/calirado-kid2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/calirado-kid2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/calirado-kid2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/calirado-kid2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/calirado-kid2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/calirado-kid2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/calirado-kid2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
1747.  
1748.  
1749.  
1750. <iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/1zTdBXZ97JYnSrY56szaeA?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="152" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe>
1751.  
1752.  
1753.  
1754. <p>Joe is the Calirado Kid, a Sacramento-based mountain bike content creator known for posting hilarious bike-related videos on Instagram, TikTok and Youtube. This summer he&#8217;s teaming up with a nonprofit organization called Adventure Scientists to encourage riders to help document biodiversity in California.</p>
1755.  
1756.  
1757.  
1758. <ul class="wp-block-list">
1759. <li>How did you first get into mountain biking?</li>
1760.  
1761.  
1762.  
1763. <li>Do you think mountain bikers take riding too seriously?&nbsp;</li>
1764.  
1765.  
1766.  
1767. <li>Why do you think mountain bikers like to make so many excuses about riding? What are some of the most effective ones you use yourself?</li>
1768.  
1769.  
1770.  
1771. <li>What do you do when you catch yourself making an excuse during a group ride?</li>
1772.  
1773.  
1774.  
1775. <li>Tell us about Adventure Scientists and the California Biodiversity project.</li>
1776.  
1777.  
1778.  
1779. <li>How exactly do mountain bikers collect biodiversity samples? What does that process look like on the trail?</li>
1780.  
1781.  
1782.  
1783. <li>What types of samples are being collected, and how will they actually be used to support conservation?</li>
1784.  
1785.  
1786.  
1787. <li>What’s the weirdest or most interesting thing you&#8217;ve encountered on a mountain bike trail?</li>
1788.  
1789.  
1790.  
1791. <li>How do you balance entertainment with making a positive impact?</li>
1792.  
1793.  
1794.  
1795. <li>What’s your favorite trail system to ride in California?</li>
1796.  
1797.  
1798.  
1799. <li>What else are you working on right now — anything exciting coming down the pipeline for your social media channels?</li>
1800. </ul>
1801.  
1802.  
1803.  
1804. <p>Get involved at <a href="https://www.adventurescientists.org/calirado-kid.html">adventurescientists.org</a> and follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/caliradokid/">@caliradokid</a> on Instagram.</p>
1805.  
1806.  
1807.  
1808. <p>An automatically generated transcript is available below.</p>
1809.  
1810.  
1811.  
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1818.  
1819.  
1820. <p><strong>Sponsored by Trailbot</strong>. Trailbot is the smarter way for trail managers to communicate updates without relying on social media. Don’t let The Algorithm bury your posts—easily share conditions and closures to your web site, social media and the app all at once. Best of all, it’s free.</p>
1821.  
1822.  
1823.  
1824. <p>Trailbot is used by over 260 trail systems in 17 states and growing fast. Over 50,000 riders have installed the free iOS and Android apps to get official updates with optional push notifications, without having to see what their weird relative posted on social media.&nbsp;</p>
1825.  
1826.  
1827.  
1828. <p>Learn more at <a href="https://trailbot.com/">trailbot.com</a>.</p>
1829.  
1830.  
1831.  
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1834.  
1835.  
1836.  
1837. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Never Miss an Episode</h3>
1838.  
1839.  
1840.  
1841. <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Listen on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0VxNMzrUoUs7wz3FsyI83p">Spotify</a></li><li>Listen on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/singletracks-mountain-bike-news/id1046094700?uo=4">Apple Podcasts</a></li><li>Listen on <a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2luZ2xldHJhY2tzLmNvbS9mZWVkL3BvZGNhc3Qv">Google Podcasts</a></li><li>Listen on <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/show/singletracks-mtb-news">Stitcher</a></li><li>Listen on <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1046094700">Overcast</a></li><li>Get the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/feed/podcast/">RSS Feed</a></li><li>View all <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/podcast/">Podcast Episodes</a></li></ul>
1842.  
1843.  
1844.  
1845. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-transcript">Transcript</h2>
1846.  
1847.  
1848.  
1849. <p>Jeff Barber 0:00<br>Hey everybody, welcome to the Singletracks podcast. My name is Jeff, and today my guest is Joe, the Colorado kid. Joe is a Sacramento-based mountain bike content creator known for posting hilarious bike related videos on Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube, this summer, he&#8217;s teaming up with a nonprofit organization called adventure scientists to encourage writers to help document biodiversity in California. Thanks for joining me. Joe. </p>
1850.  
1851.  
1852.  
1853. <p>Calirado Kid<br>Stoked to be here. Man, it&#8217;s gonna be great.</p>
1854.  
1855.  
1856.  
1857. <p>Jeff Barber<br>Well, so a lot of your videos, which I think I think most of our listeners have probably seen are really funny, in part because they&#8217;re so relatable. So I&#8217;m curious to know kind of your mountain biking story, like, How&#8217;d you get into mountain biking? How long have you been riding all of that stuff? </p>
1858.  
1859.  
1860.  
1861. <p>Calirado Kid 1:52<br>Yeah, it&#8217;s so funny when it comes to the relatability thing. Like a lot of people, like, where do the video get ideas come from? And it&#8217;s like, I&#8217;ve done all these things. I&#8217;ve walked into a bike shop and didn&#8217;t know that the bike didn&#8217;t come with pedals. I&#8217;ve, you know. So these, a lot of these jokes stem from the stuff I&#8217;ve experienced from beginning to now and so, and I&#8217;m still fumbling along the way. I like, if you asked me to set up my suspension, it would be impossible, like it&#8217;s just not gonna happen. Right To this day, I still don&#8217;t know everything about bikes, and so I&#8217;m still learning. Every time I learn something, it&#8217;s, it&#8217;s something funny, I can put in a video, which is cool. So it&#8217;s been a cool journey. And I&#8217;ve told this story before, but essentially, it all started with my buddy Brian, bkxc. He was out riding, and he started a YouTube channel, and we were friends growing up. So I didn&#8217;t even mountain bike at the time, but I just kind of started watching his channel to support him, like, you know, literally, like me and his mom just saying, like, Dude, you&#8217;re doing great, you know, yeah, yeah. And so I was watching the videos religiously. I was watching them ride and the adventures he was going on. And, like, it took me a while to really settle in and realize that maybe I could try to do that. And when I finally got a used prawns in, I picked it up. I went to a ride in Tahoe, and almost died because the elevation is, like, 7000 feet. I get up to the top a suffer fest, and then you see that first viewpoint, and you look out on the lake, and it was like, I was hooked, you know what? I mean, yeah. And I think it was a good, like, filter for mountain biking, because you have to be somewhat of a glutton for punishment, unless you&#8217;re on an E bike these days, apparently. But you know, you&#8217;ve got to, like, be able to climb and get into weird adventures and, like, suffer a little bit to get the joy from the descents or whatever you&#8217;re doing. Like, it&#8217;s not an easy thing to do. And so, like, if you that first ride was great because I suffered a lot on the climb, but I was still hooked, so I knew I&#8217;d be good for this. </p>
1862.  
1863.  
1864.  
1865. <p>Jeff Barber 3:29<br>Yeah, awesome. Well, I mean, do you think, do you worry, like, once you are more experienced and you&#8217;re not, like, learning new stuff anymore, that you&#8217;re not going to be funny anymore? Like, are you going to get to a point where you&#8217;re like, I&#8217;m the expert?</p>
1866.  
1867.  
1868.  
1869. <p>Calirado Kid 3:40<br>No, no, there&#8217;s always ideas. There&#8217;s always ideas. There&#8217;s always different ways to spin it. You could do something that&#8217;s, like, a skit based thing. You could do something that&#8217;s like, there&#8217;s, there&#8217;s a million ways to make the same video, or, like, the same concept into a different type of funny. So that&#8217;s always fun, because creatively, we&#8217;ve always got to adjust and adapt, and that&#8217;s part of the challenge. Now, the funnest part of the challenge is, like, you know what? After you doing it for years, how do you keep coming up with new stuff? It&#8217;s that adaptability. You can, you can maybe try a different technique. You can, like, that&#8217;s one of the funnest things for me. Yeah, some of the videos I shoot are way out there, and I don&#8217;t know if they&#8217;re gonna do well or not, but sometimes they do, sometimes they don&#8217;t. But it&#8217;s like, the creative challenge for me is the funnest part. You know, it&#8217;s, I&#8217;m a bit selfish in that regard. Like when I when I put together something especially challenging and something that I and something that I think is really fun to shoot, it doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean it&#8217;s gonna do well, but it&#8217;s like I had so much fun making it. It doesn&#8217;t matter, you know.</p>
1870.  
1871.  
1872.  
1873. <p>Jeff Barber 4:29<br>Yeah, that&#8217;s awesome. I mean, do you have a, do you have a background in comedy or science, since we&#8217;re talking about science stuff?</p>
1874.  
1875.  
1876.  
1877. <p>Calirado Kid 4:36<br>No, not really, not really. I had a job that was very technical based, and I found myself losing what I figured, what I thought was my creativity. Like, I always prided myself on being able to improvise and all that stuff, and I just felt like I was kind of losing a little bit of that. So when I started the channel, I kind of started small and just made little jokes on rides and stuff. And I definitely, like, may have overcompensated a little bit on this whole thing, but yeah, now it&#8217;s, uh, now we&#8217;re just. A just in this buffoonery level, that&#8217;s been great. People put up with me.</p>
1878.  
1879.  
1880.  
1881. <p>Jeff Barber 5:04<br>Yeah? Well, it&#8217;s awesome to see that because, I mean, I can&#8217;t think of a lot of people before you that were doing that kind of content within the mountain bike world. </p>
1882.  
1883.  
1884.  
1885. <p>Calirado Kid 5:13<br>Yeah, it&#8217;s pretty rare, like, not on the social space, for example. Like Bobo was a legend, living legend, and still is, like he was, he pioneered this stuff on YouTube, doing long form skits and things like that, and he was definitely an inspiration. But yeah, in the in the social media space, it&#8217;s pretty rare to see and I&#8217;m always keeping an eye out, because I love to help people, like, be more successful and come up. So anytime they have questions for me, I ask if we can get together and shoot a skit together or something to help them out and teach them some things. We did a content creator clinic recently in Bentonville that was really fun, and it was a good chance to, like, get hands on with people and show them the process. Them the process. So we kind of, like, I had a concept for a video. We all kind of collaborated together. I, like, got some ideas from the crowd, and then we all made a video, and I showed them the whole thing, like, from start to finish, essentially shooting, oh, wow, concepting, a little bit of rough editing. And then, luckily, the video did well, if it did bad, if it did bad, it would have been funny. But no, I did like 500,000 views across multiple platforms. So it&#8217;s pretty good.</p>
1886.  
1887.  
1888.  
1889. <p>Jeff Barber 6:05<br>Yeah, yeah. It&#8217;s really cool to see all this different kind of mountain bike content now, because just a few years ago, it was like, seems like almost everything you saw was just, like a shred it, right? It was like pro riders doing stuff that all of us would love to be able to do, but can&#8217;t, but yeah, obviously you&#8217;re bringing a more relatable side to mountain biking, and seems like it&#8217;s really, really working out.</p>
1890.  
1891.  
1892.  
1893. <p>Calirado Kid 6:27<br>Yeah, I think the biggest thing is, like people understanding that there&#8217;s no wrong way to enjoy a bike. Like you can. You can go do jumps, non stop, all. That&#8217;s all you do, and that&#8217;s a blast. So you could go do XC riding, and that&#8217;s all you do, and it&#8217;s a blast. You could go do, God forbid, gravel biking, but it&#8217;s a blast. No, I&#8217;m kidding. Gravel biking, it&#8217;s fun. But like, you know what I mean? Like, there&#8217;s no wrong way to enjoy a bike, and I love that. There&#8217;s so many ways to do that, and I think the shredded are important. But I also think, like, when I go on a ride, we get into a lot of high jinks, and so we try to capture that fun level of the sport. Because when I go out there, none of us are serious. We&#8217;re just having a blast. We&#8217;re just like, you know, so it&#8217;s, it&#8217;s good that that translates into what we&#8217;re doing.</p>
1894.  
1895.  
1896.  
1897. <p>Jeff Barber 7:05<br> Yeah, yeah. I wanted to ask you about that. I mean, it seems like, as mountain bikers, a lot of times we do take riding pretty seriously. Do you think, in general, we take it too seriously? </p>
1898.  
1899.  
1900.  
1901. <p>Calirado Kid 7:17<br>I think people get their own enjoyment in different ways, right? Like, so if somebody&#8217;s super hardcore, like triathlete sort of thing, where all they do is train non-stop, but they must get enjoyment out of that, right? It can&#8217;t all be punished, right? Yeah. But me, I&#8217;m going out and I&#8217;m stopping on rides. I&#8217;m constantly looking at, and this brings into the biodiversity stuff, but I&#8217;m constantly looking at creatures on the trail side. I&#8217;m like, Oh, I found this spider. Look at this. And people that have followed the channel long enough know if they&#8217;re on Instagram, on my stories, I&#8217;m constantly, like, getting distracted on rides, especially if I&#8217;m by myself. If I&#8217;m by myself, I&#8217;m not getting anything done. I&#8217;m gonna, like, look at this beehive I found, like, yeah, constantly getting distracted. And that&#8217;s tomorrow. To me, that&#8217;s part of it. Like, I stopped for the views I I&#8217;m not necessarily, like, I don&#8217;t need to set a Strava time. Like, if I&#8217;m in downeyville, I pull over and I look at the river, like, hundreds of feet down below, off the ravine, and I just sit there and mired for a little bit, and I keep riding. And, yeah, I&#8217;ve always been like that, and I think that&#8217;s, to me, part of the enjoyment, like, right? So it&#8217;s a and, but again, everybody enjoys it differently. And so it&#8217;s, I love exploration, man. It turns out that&#8217;s the driving factor. I love to see new things and experience new stuff.</p>
1902.  
1903.  
1904.  
1905. <p>Jeff Barber 8:21<br>Yeah, Yeah, same. That&#8217;s awesome. So you&#8217;re known for saying that behind every great mountain biker is a great excuse, which I love that. Why do you think? Why do you think we like to make so many excuses around mountain biking because we don&#8217;t look bad in front of our friends?</p>
1906.  
1907.  
1908.  
1909. <p>Calirado Kid 8:38<br>Look, if your friend shows up and he&#8217;s super fit and he&#8217;s been riding every day for like, three weeks and you haven&#8217;t ridden? Haven&#8217;t ridden in two weeks, you know what? I mean, you&#8217;re gonna get tested, so you got to have something lined up, and hopefully it&#8217;s like, something that&#8217;s not related to your in inadequacy. It&#8217;s got to be like, see, elevation, like, you&#8217;re at 4000 feet. That&#8217;s the problem. That&#8217;s why I can&#8217;t breathe. It&#8217;s not because I didn&#8217;t work out. It&#8217;s because the elevation is 4000 you know, right? And it&#8217;s a lot harder. That&#8217;s all, yeah.</p>
1910.  
1911.  
1912.  
1913. <p>Jeff Barber 9:03<br>What are some of the most effective ones that you use yourself, that people are like, &#8216;oh, that&#8217;s a good one&#8217;?</p>
1914.  
1915.  
1916.  
1917. <p>Calirado Kid 9:08<br>Elevation, 100% works. I could say like, oh, this is, these are some new tires I&#8217;m running here. I&#8217;m still getting used to them, or brakes, or so you like, you could, you could really like every element, if you can play it right. Like, sometimes I have the suns in my eyes on that run that was really tricky. You know, they never believe me anymore. I&#8217;ve used enough of them, but I do have <a href="https://www.trailmanos.com/products/calirado-kids-handy-excuses-mtb-gloves">my gloves</a> that have, like, at least eight usable excuses on them that are pretty ridiculous, right?</p>
1918.  
1919.  
1920.  
1921. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC01287_1296x.webp"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="658" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC01287_1296x-1170x658.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-698773" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC01287_1296x-1170x658.webp 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC01287_1296x-750x422.webp 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC01287_1296x-768x432.webp 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC01287_1296x-600x338.webp 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC01287_1296x.webp 1296w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
1922.  
1923.  
1924.  
1925. <p>Jeff Barber 9:27<br>Yeah, I saw those. Those are great, in case you forget. </p>
1926.  
1927.  
1928.  
1929. <p>Calirado Kid 9:32<br>It&#8217;s like, coming up with these funny ideas. Like, you never know how it&#8217;s gonna be taken. Luckily, they sold well. But it was, like, definitely, it was definitely on brand. And that&#8217;s like, I don&#8217;t really do merch. I haven&#8217;t done it in years, but, like, I probably get back into it. But, like, probably get back into it, but like, it&#8217;s got to be at least on brand. And it was ridiculous. So I appreciated the people that supported it.</p>
1930.  
1931.  
1932.  
1933. <p>Jeff Barber 9:48<br>Yeah. I mean, for me, like, I really avoid trying to make excuses on a ride. I mean, self deprecating is oh yeah, is great. Like, and if people know that you&#8217;re saying it just as a. Joke, but yeah, I noticed when you hear other people say that you&#8217;re like, Man, you don&#8217;t need to make an excuse, right? Like, it&#8217;s okay that we&#8217;re waiting for you. Or, like, yeah, don&#8217;t worry about it. You know. What do you do? You ever catch yourself making an excuse? Like, genuinely, and being like, I don&#8217;t want, I don&#8217;t want to make an excuse?</p>
1934.  
1935.  
1936.  
1937. <p>Calirado Kid 10:19<br>100%. Like, we call each other all the time. We went on a ride one time with my buddy, Kyle, and like, he literally, without even thinking about it, had listed off three different excuses that were on my gloves. Like we, I think we were riding crested butterson. We both had our gloves on and stuff. And I was like, Kyle, do you realize what you&#8217;re doing right now? So it&#8217;s like, it definitely comes out. It happens. And one thing I noticed also, it&#8217;s funny with, like, e bikers, it&#8217;s getting less and less now. But like early stage of E biking, you would run into an E bike or on the trail, and one they&#8217;d be like, Oh, I&#8217;m cheating today. I&#8217;m like, now you&#8217;re having fun. Go have fun. Yeah. But secondly, they&#8217;d be like, you know, I still got my regular bike, so I&#8217;m still fit. I&#8217;m like, you have to explain yourself to me. I&#8217;m just gonna have fun. But it&#8217;s definitely a thing.</p>
1938.  
1939.  
1940.  
1941. <p>Jeff Barber 10:53<br>Yep, for sure. So tell us a bit about the adventure scientists and the California biodiversity project.</p>
1942.  
1943.  
1944.  
1945. <p>Calirado Kid 11:01<br>Man, this is so cool, and it&#8217;s so right up my alley. You know what I mean? Like, when they reached out to me, I kind of, like, wasn&#8217;t sure what it was like you get, like, as as everything you get a vet, everything you go to the website, and you&#8217;re like, Okay, it looks, it looks, it looks legit. So I ended up getting on phone calls with them and stuff. And really, what they wanted to do is, you know, mountain bikers as a whole, can get into remote places. And we do. We get into really weird places sometimes to ride, and so we can get to these, we can access these remote locations and help them gather biodiversity data for California. And so, like, I did some research, you do a little bit of a training, and it&#8217;s really quick, but it helps you understand, like, you get a trowel and some gloves and some sanitizing things, and like, the goal is to get up into the mountains and gather biodiversity samples for the adventure scientists. And I told you, like, this was already 100% right on my Alex, I get distracted on rides constantly. I&#8217;m always looking at animals and creatures and plants, and I&#8217;m taking pictures of flowers to see, like, what genus or species they are, just because I&#8217;m like, I never seen that before, yeah. So this happens constantly. So this is going to be a great little partnership during the summer, and they&#8217;re looking for anybody that wants to jump in and do this, especially if you&#8217;re in California. I know they California, I know they have like, multiple projects going on all over the place. If you go to the website, you can actually see a list of their projects. So it&#8217;s not just California, okay, but for this case, like Southern to Northern California. But that&#8217;s stupid. That&#8217;s all of California. But, uh, yeah, in this case, they&#8217;re like, looking for us mountain bikers in California. And I think they&#8217;ve got, like, hikers and trail runners and stuff doing it. And like, the goal here for me is to, like, have more mountain bikers than either of those combined. And that&#8217;s right, that&#8217;s a bit of a competition, yeah, but it&#8217;s cool. Like, throw a trowel in the pack, throw a thing, and then, like, you&#8217;re already up there. I&#8217;m gonna be up at ever Stoke, my buddy&#8217;s property, Brian&#8217;s property, all next week, and I&#8217;m gonna be gathering a tons of samples, because I&#8217;m gonna have the kids up with me. We&#8217;re gonna be hiking lakes basins area, but we&#8217;re also gonna be doing some riding and stuff. Some riding and stuff. So I&#8217;m just gonna, I&#8217;m bringing the kit with me. I&#8217;m gonna fill it up. I&#8217;m gonna, so they&#8217;re gonna need to send me a new one after this.</p>
1946.  
1947.  
1948. <div class="wp-block-image">
1949. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/soil_kit.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="543" height="750" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/soil_kit-543x750.png" alt="A flat lay image of soil sampling gear, including a trowel, vials, blue gloves, bleach wipes, a protocol booklet titled &quot;California Biodiversity Project: Soil eDNA Field Protocols,&quot; and a sample return label, arranged on a black surface. A clear plastic bag labeled &quot;Discard Bag&quot; is also visible." class="wp-image-698821" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/soil_kit-543x750.png 543w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/soil_kit-768x1061.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/soil_kit-600x829.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/soil_kit.png 844w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px" /></a></figure></div>
1950.  
1951.  
1952. <p>Jeff Barber 12:47<br>Yeah, well, do they have, like, certain areas where they&#8217;re like, Okay, we need stuff from these areas, or people just kind of gathering it wherever they can?</p>
1953.  
1954.  
1955.  
1956. <p>Calirado Kid 12:58<br>Yeah, I think it&#8217;s all over. And if, when you take the training, they kind of explain, like, these are the kind of things you&#8217;re looking for. So we get like, multiple samples out of the area that could be different based on, you know, maybe there&#8217;s a Bucha over here, and maybe there&#8217;s a tree structure over here, and they kind of, like, kind of give you a window of what to look for, because each area could have something a little different. And they&#8217;re also, like, gathering insect data, which I got to go on and take the insect training. I just got back up and out of town for like, a full week, and I&#8217;m just getting like, caught up with everything, but I 100% want to do the insect thing, like, they send you a net and everything. I&#8217;m so on board with that. Like, I&#8217;m like, so excited. I&#8217;m like, I had my son sitting here when I was doing the training, and I was like, All right, Frankie, you got to remember this stuff too, because, yeah, we&#8217;re going to be out on a ride. And I&#8217;m like, All right, here&#8217;s a good spot. Let&#8217;s do it, you know, yeah, and to get them involved too, because I love that stuff.</p>
1957.  
1958.  
1959.  
1960. <p>Jeff Barber 13:43<br>Oh, wow, yeah, that&#8217;s cool. And so once the project has a lot of this data, what are they going to be doing with that? And what&#8217;s kind of the goal?</p>
1961.  
1962.  
1963.  
1964. <p>Calirado Kid 13:52<br>Yeah, so their processing is conservation. So it&#8217;s like, you know, you know, if there&#8217;s something specific it sounds like with the biodiversity data that you know is associated with the conservation of this thing, then they have provable data that it&#8217;s out there, and we want to make sure it stays safe, you know. So that, again, is right up our alley, especially with all the stuff in the news going on about lands being bought and all this stuff, you know, it turns out us outdoor folk have a good, strong voice, and we love the outdoors. And I am convinced that being outside is the greatest thing on the planet. Like, I love being up in the mountains and by the rivers and by the lakes and everything. And everybody knows that when you go outdoors, you come back feeling better. It&#8217;s like, there&#8217;s no question about it, yeah, even if you suffered a big crash on the bike, you know? But like, you know, anybody that works and stuff, when you go out for the weekend, you come in on a high man, like, you&#8217;re just really feeling it. And it&#8217;s so important for people to, like, Stop finding excuses not to get outside, like, you just got to go, yeah, get out on the kayak, get on the paddle board, get on the mountain bike. Like, you can just go explore, you know.</p>
1965.  
1966.  
1967.  
1968. <p>Jeff Barber 14:49<br>Well, who do you think&#8217;s got the edge in this competition? Is it the hikers? Is it the trail runners? </p>
1969.  
1970.  
1971.  
1972. <p>Calirado Kid 14:55<br>Better not be either of those. It better be the mountain bikers. Yeah. So that&#8217;s the goal. Like, I got to spread the word a little bit. More. I meant to bring my pack up to sly park yesterday to get some samples, but I left it in the counter. I&#8217;m still, like, getting re associated. I&#8217;ve been all over the place in the last couple days. But yeah, I definitely got to do some more story posts and get people on board. But like, to me, it&#8217;s super cool because we&#8217;re already, like I said, all of us mountain bikers are already in weird locations. You just throw that in the pack and, like, it&#8217;s a cool little bonding experience too, I think. Yeah, and they&#8217;ve got a Strava group set up so there could be challenges set up and stuff like that. So there&#8217;s gonna be, I think it&#8217;s gonna be pretty fun.</p>
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1974.  
1975.  
1976. <p>Jeff Barber 15:24<br>Yeah, yeah. I feel like they could just analyze our tires, right? Like, I don&#8217;t know, I don&#8217;t know if you have a dog. I used to have a dog, and every time I would come back from a ride, my dog would spend like, 20 minutes sniffing the tires, right? Because he&#8217;s like, What did you go through? You know? </p>
1977.  
1978.  
1979.  
1980. <p>Calirado Kid 15:40<br>I know. No kidding, it&#8217;s mostly horse poop, right? </p>
1981.  
1982.  
1983.  
1984. <p>Jeff Barber 15:44<br>Exactly. It&#8217;s different kinds of poop, I&#8217;m sure. Yeah, different dog poops along the way.</p>
1985.  
1986.  
1987.  
1988. <p>Calirado Kid 15:49<br>That&#8217;s the funniest thing about like, this gathering samples is like being scientific, which is part of the fun too, where they give you, like, a what do you call it? A beaker, not a beaker pipette. I should have paid attention in school anyways, but you gotta, like, put on the glove so you can glove so you keep everything completely separate, no no content, cross contamination and all that stuff. I&#8217;m like, That&#8217;s right up my alley. It&#8217;s so good. </p>
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1990.  
1991.  
1992. <p>Jeff Barber 16:08<br>Nice. So, you mentioned that that you&#8217;re into, like, looking at stuff on the trail, finding weird stuff. What are some of the weirdest or most interesting things you&#8217;ve found on a mountain bike ride?</p>
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1994.  
1995.  
1996. <p>Calirado Kid 16:21<br>Oh, man, there&#8217;s been a lot, like, I spotted a fox the other day. Like, when you go to Whistler, there&#8217;s bears all over the place. But like in downeyville, there&#8217;s these weird, I don&#8217;t know if they&#8217;re caterpillars or if they&#8217;re like, what you call them, but like, they form these, like web nests on this specific plant, and then when you get up next to them, and as they get bigger, they like, they wiggle like this. If you make noise like, they&#8217;ll like, the whole they&#8217;ll be like, Oh, wow. 30 of them in this little web thing on it, like a branch. And then they&#8217;ll all just be like, they&#8217;ll do like this as soon as you make noise. And it&#8217;s like, the weirdest thing. And I forget the species or whatever they are, but every time my friends will come up to me and look at me, and they&#8217;ll see me yelling at a plant, and they&#8217;re like, What the hell are you doing? Like, yeah, but I do it every time, like, we went up to downyville. They&#8217;re still, like, tiny right now, so they&#8217;re not as active, but you&#8217;ll see that in the Tahoe area. You&#8217;ll see that, like, near downeyville and stuff. And they&#8217;re just like, it looks like a spider nest of webbing, but it&#8217;s actually these little, like, hundreds of little caterpillar things all over the place. So, yeah, wow. That&#8217;s kind of fascinating. Cool. It&#8217;s like the dream is spotting owls. I love spotting owls on the trail. Like, if you can go on a night ride and spot and spawn an owl, it&#8217;s like, the greatest thing I&#8217;ve seen, bobcats, I&#8217;ve seen all kinds of stuff, but I&#8217;m always looking rattlesnakes, whatever.</p>
1997.  
1998.  
1999.  
2000. <p>Jeff Barber 17:29<br>Yeah, yeah, that&#8217;s cool. Yeah, there&#8217;s a there&#8217;s a caterpillar here that looks super cool. I wish I knew the name. Now, everybody&#8217;s gonna be like, What is this caterpillar? But looks super cool. But if you touch it, it stings, and it feels like 100 bee stings.</p>
2001.  
2002.  
2003.  
2004. <p>Calirado Kid 17:45<br>You don&#8217;t find out until you find out. Right when I was in Spain, I went to go climb this structure to get a cool picture, and I didn&#8217;t realize that the all around the structure was stinging nettles. And so I was like, Oh. I was like, why is my leg burning for like, 2030 minutes? And the guy&#8217;s like, Oh yeah, you just went through a bunch of stinging nettles. I&#8217;m like, oh god, yeah. Least I know what it feels like.</p>
2005.  
2006.  
2007.  
2008. <p>Jeff Barber 18:04<br>Yeah. I guess you got to be careful collecting these samples. I mean, are you taking like, leaves or different, like, growing stuff, or is it all just dirt? </p>
2009.  
2010.  
2011.  
2012. <p>Calirado Kid 18:13<br>No, it sounds like soil samples. So basically, like, if there&#8217;s like, like, Would you call, like, pine needles and stuff, you kind of clear that around the zone you&#8217;re looking to gather. Then you kind of like, get the soil samples underneath, and you get it inside the vial and seal it up, and then wrap it. And then they provide all the shipping data and stuff, so you&#8217;ll be able to get that back to them. So it&#8217;s, like, the soil specifically, and also, like I said, the insect stuff, which is pretty cool.</p>
2013.  
2014.  
2015.  
2016. <p>Jeff Barber 18:33<br>Okay. And then are you giving like, exact coordinates of where you picked it up? Do you need a GPS? </p>
2017.  
2018.  
2019.  
2020. <p>Calirado Kid 18:39<br>That&#8217;s a good question. So they have an app that ties into it. So when you, like, gather the sample, you can geo tag it with the app, and so they know exactly where you gathered the sample and everything. And again, right? Am I out? This is, like, I&#8217;m nerding out already on this stuff. So, yeah, you tie it into the app, you geo locate exactly where you took the sample, and they&#8217;ll have that data from all over the place. And it&#8217;s cool, because, like, again, California is very big. Like It, like, length wise, it&#8217;s very big. Yeah, so there&#8217;s a lot of different biomes. And I know that because I went, you know, obviously I travel a lot to ride all over the place. I think California, northern California, everything but road trips, Moto trips. Recently we went out to Mammoth, and we&#8217;re exploring all these, you know, different fire roads and exploration stuff. And there&#8217;s so many different biomes that even from Mammoth back to here, it&#8217;s like, it&#8217;s absurd. It&#8217;s absolutely nuts. And like, you can see, like, now, every time you transition in a new biome, whether it&#8217;s like a desert style area, like 7000 8000 feet outside Mono Lake, or somewhere else, like, when you see that transition, you&#8217;re like, this would be a good place to get a sample, because it&#8217;s different than the last place you&#8217;re at. You know what I mean?</p>
2021.  
2022.  
2023.  
2024. <p>Jeff Barber 19:37<br>Yeah, yeah. Maybe if you find something new, like some insect they&#8217;ve never seen. Like, do you get to name it? That would be the best that&#8217;d be the greatest thing. Yeah, be a real feather in your cap. I know it&#8217;d be epic. Yeah? So you know, you&#8217;ve obviously built a really strong community around your Colorado kid channel. But how do you balance. Sort of entertainment, and what you&#8217;re doing with making a positive impact with projects like this. </p>
2025.  
2026.  
2027.  
2028. <p>Calirado Kid 20:06<br>Yeah, it&#8217;s hard because, like, a lot of people come to me just for jokes, so it&#8217;s like, even when it comes to, like, bike recommendations and stuff, maybe they&#8217;re not coming to me for actual advice. But like, I, you know, it&#8217;s tricky to mix that in, because when you&#8217;re always filming skits and stuff, when you put in something different, it does far worse, because it&#8217;s just not the norm. But you also have to realize that your channel, you can put whatever you want out there, so right? It&#8217;s balancing that stuff and really the story post, there&#8217;s always such a good, strong reaction from people, because it&#8217;s like, when I&#8217;m out there doing an animal I call them the calorie could animal adventure tours, and I started just spotting stuff and everything, you&#8217;ll always have people chiming in from all over the place. And luckily, the audience is global, so it&#8217;s like, you get people from Spain being like, Oh, we have those here, or, like, whatever it is, right? Like, and it&#8217;s pretty cool to have that dialog and have people interact. And I&#8217;m always pretty, pretty good about messaging back to people. So it&#8217;s kind of fun to have those conversations and figure out what people&#8217;s perspectives are from all over the globe. It&#8217;s been a really cool, like, side result of building this kind of big following,</p>
2029.  
2030.  
2031.  
2032. <p>Jeff Barber 21:02<br>I mean, one challenge, it seems like those, like the algorithm, right? Like, if you make a funny video, you&#8217;re going to reach millions. If you make like a sciencey video, like, yeah, maybe it won&#8217;t go as far. Do you find that?</p>
2033.  
2034.  
2035.  
2036. <p>Calirado Kid 21:15<br>And that&#8217;s the question. Like, one of, one of the skill sets we&#8217;ve been able to do, and even when we do, like sponsored things, it&#8217;s like, how do you make it still fun and entertaining, in addition to informative, and like I&#8217;ve done work with imba, which is the International Mountain Bike Association, and we did some informational stuff that did really well. And it was, you know, trail etiquette, or it was, like, classes of E bikes, but because I delivered the information in a fun way, like, you see, such a big adoption of it. So it&#8217;s been, yeah, that&#8217;s always the creative challenge for us is like, how do you make something still funny but also topical and cover some information? So that&#8217;s one of the skill sets we have. It&#8217;s like a honing, honing the knife, right? We just, yeah, I&#8217;m not gonna make something super serious. There&#8217;s always gonna be something fun about it. That&#8217;s that brings it to my style of content. Is, if it&#8217;s not my style, it&#8217;s not me, you know?</p>
2037.  
2038.  
2039.  
2040. <p>Jeff Barber 22:03<br>So, yeah, yeah, it&#8217;s like hiding vegetables in your kids cookies, exactly right, exactly right, up and putting it in the dough, exactly right. So, yeah, obviously you&#8217;re based in in California. What&#8217;s, what are your favorite places to ride in the state?</p>
2041.  
2042.  
2043.  
2044. <p>Calirado Kid 22:17<br>Oh, man. So <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/region/california/?city=Downieville">Downieville is the top</a>, honestly, like, down, like, I&#8217;ve already ridden down evil four times this year. We did multiple shuttle days up there already, and you just gotta wait for the snow to melt. And it&#8217;s like, it&#8217;s like, the I don&#8217;t know something about that place that I just love. It&#8217;s a small mountain bike community in the summer, only a few businesses. It&#8217;s just, I love supporting the local like Greg and his crew at downeyville Outfitters and stuff. I love getting out there and showing support to the local community to keep this thing going. But the run is just exceptional. It&#8217;s the views, the rivers, the tech, the everything I love about riding, and it&#8217;s all in one trail system out in downeyville. And so that&#8217;s probably my favorite place. Other than that, like, I tend to stick somewhat local in the Northern California area, like Nevada City is great. They&#8217;ve just built a bunch of dedicated downhill mountain bike trails, which is unusual for California, like actual dedicated downhill for mountain biking. Yeah, so that&#8217;s been a sick thing with the bonk, which is the bicyclists of Nevada County, I believe their their trail org, and they&#8217;ve done a tremendous job out there advocating and all that. So, yeah, there&#8217;s been some great stuff, and we&#8217;ve got some great options. And I&#8217;m really hoping to get out and explore Tahoe more this year. It always came down to, like, time because I was working and so now I guess this is what I do, which is awesome. It&#8217;s still setting in, but like, now I could go explore Tahoe more often and get some sites out there and map those trail systems in my head.</p>
2045.  
2046.  
2047.  
2048. <p>Jeff Barber 23:37<br>Yeah, yeah, I saw that you decided to do your channel full time this year, which is awesome. Yeah, what are you gonna spend that extra time doing? Sounds like more riding. </p>
2049.  
2050.  
2051.  
2052. <p>Calirado Kid 23:49<br>Mostly, yeah, I&#8217;ve definitely been doing more riding. I&#8217;ve been taking the kids out more, which is something was hard to do when you&#8217;re basically like, it would be a Saturday, and I had a four hour window to shoot all the videos I needed to shoot and get a ride in. So riding often suffered, and now I spend a little bit more time enjoying myself on the rides, you know, I could film and, you know, I&#8217;ve got more window now, yeah, which is really nice. And then, you know, adventuring more, like I&#8217;m gonna be traveling up to Whistler Jess and I have done some trips. We did Tucson, for example, recently, which is a great trip. We&#8217;ve been out to Wahaca, and so, yeah, we&#8217;re and I&#8217;m doing a road trip up to Oregon and stuff. So there&#8217;s been some fun travel opportunities that like, I&#8217;m not restricted to time, and that&#8217;s technically work, so I can film along the way as I&#8217;m making videos. It all contributes to the channel, and it all works out pretty well. So it&#8217;s crazy. It&#8217;s kind of the dream come true. </p>
2053.  
2054.  
2055.  
2056. <p>Jeff Barber 24:30<br>Yeah, that&#8217;s awesome. Yeah. I think a lot of people struggle with that, for sure. I mean, mountain biking is very time consuming as far as hobbies go, even, you know? I mean, yeah, it&#8217;s, it can be a tough one for people.</p>
2057.  
2058.  
2059.  
2060. <p>Calirado Kid 24:43<br>For sure, yeah, cause you gotta drive to the trailhead. You gotta get everything loaded up. You gotta get out and ride. You gotta get back to the place. So again, like, sometimes you want to go to a place, but it&#8217;s a four hour drive. So that&#8217;s like, how do you do you just wake up at 3am get out there and get your ride in and get back. Do you go back there and stay for the weekend? Like, and so those are all time from. Family. So it&#8217;s like, always balancing that stuff. And I think that&#8217;s one thing the industry kind of, like, forgets about, is that, like, a lot of us are like that. Like, we don&#8217;t have all the time in the world to ride every day. We don&#8217;t have time to get super, super great on the bike, so we&#8217;re out there just hanging out with our buddies, having a great ride, and we might get two rides a week, if we&#8217;re lucky, right? Yeah, you know. So, like, there&#8217;s definitely a lot of people like that. And that is, uh, I think people forget about that sometimes, like, we can&#8217;t all be sending, you know, 40 foot gap jumps.</p>
2061.  
2062.  
2063.  
2064. <p>Jeff Barber 25:25<br>Do you have good trails near you? Are you able to, like, ride from your house and get to trails?</p>
2065.  
2066.  
2067.  
2068. <p>Calirado Kid 25:31<br>No, I&#8217;ve got, like, a, basically, like a, there&#8217;s a river path that&#8217;s paved, and it&#8217;s kind of like, it&#8217;s scenic, it&#8217;s really nice, but it&#8217;s like, definitely, I&#8217;d zone out. I get so bored on like, paved trail stuff. Like, yeah, yeah. And it&#8217;s funny. It&#8217;s a video I gotta make. Actually, I&#8217;ve been meaning to shoot this one. But the premise is, like, climbing on the road is, like, awful, whereas, like, doing the same climb on, like, a single track is great. Like, it doesn&#8217;t like, you know what I mean? Like, for some reason, when you get on the road, on the mountain bike climbs, it&#8217;s just so boring. It just seems so much slower, too, right? Because you&#8217;re like, yeah, if I was in a car, this would be over, you know, like that, yeah, I&#8217;d, for some reason, as soon as the wheels touch dirt, or, like, happy and like, if it&#8217;s not on dirt, it&#8217;s something, right? Yeah, this is not reflective of road biking, by the way. I&#8217;m just saying, when you&#8217;re on a mountain bike, climbing on the road sucks compared to climbing on the dude. That&#8217;s all I&#8217;m saying.</p>
2069.  
2070.  
2071.  
2072. <p>Jeff Barber 26:16<br>Are you worried when you put content out that, like, people are going to take it the wrong way, or that. I mean, it sounds like you&#8217;re, you know, you&#8217;re trying to stoke everybody up, whether they&#8217;re riding road bikes or mountain bikes. But do you get comments from people that you&#8217;re like, oh, no, I wasn&#8217;t trying to make fun of you&#8230;</p>
2073.  
2074.  
2075.  
2076. <p>Calirado Kid 26:33<br>Like, it&#8217;s all good. No, I think I&#8217;m, in general, pretty respectful. I think a lot of the stuff that is a jab tends to be like, directed at me specifically. So it&#8217;s kind of like we talked about self deprecating humor. Like, I never purposely, like, say, you know, one group&#8217;s bad. Like, we might take a jab at road bikers every now and then, but they got a good sense of humor. I might take a jab at equestrians every now and then, but they&#8217;re not watching anyways. And, you know, whatever. So, right? You know, it is what it is. But I never liked, I never do anything malicious, you know. And that&#8217;s been nice. I think that&#8217;s that limits the amount of negativity on the channel. And we&#8217;re just kind of like, everybody gets it to joke. They&#8217;ve settled in to understand that what I&#8217;m doing is, like, you know, probably going to be just, uh, all fun, you know what I mean, right?</p>
2077.  
2078.  
2079.  
2080. <p>Jeff Barber 27:12<br> So you&#8217;re not going to weigh in on, like, 29 or versus 27.5.</p>
2081.  
2082.  
2083.  
2084. <p>Calirado Kid 27:17<br>Like, that&#8217;s not&#8230; you can, but you can take it like you could just, there&#8217;s ways to do a little funny jokes without jabbing at somebody being like, you&#8217;re an idiot. Like, that&#8217;s where a lot of people go wrong is, like, Why stir up the hornet&#8217;s nest? You know, I guess, unless you want engagement, which you can do, but it&#8217;s not, I&#8217;m not trying to do that, right?</p>
2085.  
2086.  
2087.  
2088. <p>Jeff Barber 27:30<br>Yeah, yeah. That&#8217;s awesome. Very refreshing, for sure. So tell us. I mean, you mentioned a few things that you&#8217;re going to be doing this year, but what else are you working on right now? Anything exciting coming down the pipeline for your social media channels?</p>
2089.  
2090.  
2091.  
2092. <p>Calirado Kid 27:45<br>Yeah, I mean, right now this summer, is just planning where I can go, how I&#8217;m going to do it, and so it&#8217;s going to be very busy in terms of filming and riding all over the place. But, you know, the kids have all these camps, so I&#8217;m still trying to figure out, like, what our pickup schedules and all this stuff, like, there&#8217;s still logistics involved, right? So it&#8217;s like, it&#8217;s not all freedom all the time, and that&#8217;s not a bad thing, but it&#8217;s just like, All right, so where can I go? And so we&#8217;re trying to lock down the dates and all that and get it all organized. Like I said, we&#8217;re gonna be up at Crankworx for my first time this year. I&#8217;ve always kind of put that off because I was working and I was like, ah, kind of you use my vacation for Sedona Mountain Bike Fest and all these other places. So this year I&#8217;m gonna get out there. I&#8217;ll be up there for a couple weeks, actually, up in Whistler. So that&#8217;s going to be kind of late July, early August. I&#8217;ll be up there for quite a while. So planning that stuff out, I guess they&#8217;ve got, like, an endure bike enduro race, so maybe get entered into that for some reason and see how that goes. I don&#8217;t know, but one of the things I&#8217;ve always wanted to do is really like train to do some racing, but I just never seem to get around to it. And like to show up at a race without any proper like, PrEP is like, it&#8217;s fun, but it&#8217;s not like, I don&#8217;t know there&#8217;s maybe for the video ideas. I&#8217;ve done one enduro race and one XC race in my illustrious career, and they were both really fun. The people were incredible. Like, the community was amazing around it. I&#8217;d love to do it more often. I just feel like it never pops into my radar for some reason.</p>
2093.  
2094.  
2095.  
2096. <p>Jeff Barber 28:58<br> Hmm, yeah, yeah, for sure. That&#8217;s a different scene, and one that I think would would be fun to watch you explore.</p>
2097.  
2098.  
2099.  
2100. <p>Calirado Kid 29:05<br>Yeah, definitely like everything different or new that I do brings in new ideas. So like, I&#8217;ve always been a firm believer of investing in Yes, right? It&#8217;s like, why? When you say no, what&#8217;s going to come to that? When you say yes, you might get into some weird situations. It might be bad, it might be good. You&#8217;ll have a good story to tell, no matter what you know. So it&#8217;s like, oftentimes, like, they ask me, like, Oh, do you want to do this E bike enduro race, where we&#8217;re up there, up there? I&#8217;m like, Yeah, well, sure. Why not? Let&#8217;s see where we goes. You know, it&#8217;s just like, instead of being like, Ah, I&#8217;m kind of nervous. I don&#8217;t know if I&#8217;m Nah, let&#8217;s just do it and see how it goes. What&#8217;s gonna happen? You know, that&#8217;s awesome. And now the problem is, I&#8217;m gonna be really slow on the race. Is gonna be stopping to the gather samples for the adventure scientists. You know, I&#8217;m just gonna, like, pull off and be like, What are you doing?</p>
2101.  
2102.  
2103.  
2104. <p>Jeff Barber 29:43<br>And everybody&#8217;s gonna recognize you now too. I mean, is that an issue that, yeah, you get stopped on your rides and be like, Oh, hey, it&#8217;s Calirado Kid.</p>
2105.  
2106.  
2107.  
2108. <p>Calirado Kid 29:51<br>Yeah. But, like, it does. There&#8217;s not anywhere that I don&#8217;t go, that I don&#8217;t get recognized now, which is crazy. But I also, like, got into this for that reason. Like, I kind of always got into this to entertain more than anything like, and so even yesterday, yesterday is a good example. I was filming something and I was just sitting there, kind of like collecting my thoughts, because I had scripted it out, and I shot both parts and all the angles and all that stuff. So I was kind of sitting there getting ready to pack all the gear up and go ride. And then two younger guys come up and they recognize me, and, you know, one of them told me, like, Oh, you&#8217;re one of them told me, like, Oh, you&#8217;re one of the reasons why I got into mountain biking. I&#8217;m like, I don&#8217;t believe that. I just make bad jokes, you know. Oh, wow, that&#8217;s awesome. But, you know, we sit there and talk like I talked to your ear off for like, 20 minutes, you know? Like, they&#8217;re like, Oh, we don&#8217;t want to sorry, we&#8217;re taking up your time. Like, to me, that&#8217;s the most positive side effect of this whole thing, of being what you would call an international celebrity, right? It&#8217;s like, I like to hang out and talk to people you meet a lot. Of cool people all over the place. People all over the place and, like, unless I&#8217;m really, really, really strapped for time, I&#8217;ll usually sit there and just hang out with people. Like, I that&#8217;s more important to me than, like, getting my ride in. So we&#8217;ll still get the ride in. But you know what I&#8217;m saying? Like, yeah, spending. So when I go to festivals, same thing. The priority is, like, when people come up, I just spend time with them. Like, who knows? Like, it&#8217;s just, I like to talk to people anyway, so yeah.</p>
2109.  
2110.  
2111.  
2112. <p>Jeff Barber 31:01<br>Well, it really comes through in your videos, and super entertaining to watch. And yeah, just such a great attitude that you bring to the sport. Awesome to see.</p>
2113.  
2114.  
2115.  
2116. <p>Calirado Kid 31:11<br>It&#8217;s been good. I mean, I owe Mountain Biking a lot. It changed my life. I once I got into mountain biking, I said it before I got re reinvigorated with the outdoors, and I was living this mundane, not mundane, but it was just routine, right where you go to work, you come home. It was just like, all that. And then once I started mountain biking, it like, want to, made me want to go find trails maybe. And then all of a sudden, boom, it&#8217;s like buying kayaks and buying new tents and camping gear and fishing poles and, yeah, everything else. And so it&#8217;s, it&#8217;s all because of mountain biking. And I still love mountain biking. I get out on a trail and I just have, like, you zone out, and you forget everything else, and you just enjoy the views and the smells and the scents and the danger, yeah, and there&#8217;s everything, like, when you&#8217;re going down a trail that you&#8217;re hauling down fast, and you got to focus like nothing else matters, like all you&#8217;re worried about for that descent is just exactly this, the trail ahead. And I love that, because we got a lot going on in our lives these days. There&#8217;s a lot going on out there, and so it&#8217;s nice to just like, focus in, lock it in.</p>
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2119.  
2120. <p>Jeff Barber 32:05<br>Yeah, well, said, Well, Joe, thanks so much for taking the time to chat with us and share a little bit about the California biodiversity project. Yeah, can&#8217;t wait to see what you have next.</p>
2121.  
2122.  
2123.  
2124. <p>Calirado Kid 32:19<br>Oh, can I pitch the Okay, so if anybody wants to sign up, which I 100% recommend, percent recommend, like, go in there. Volunteer, if you&#8217;re in California or if you&#8217;re vacationing, maybe you can sign up and, like, jump in and gather some samples while you&#8217;re here, but ship them out. But like, you can go to adventure scientist.org There is you can go adventure scientist.org like, like, backslash Colorado dash kid. But that could be mildly confusing, I suspect, as a scientist or as a creative thinker, you could go to their website and figure out how to sign up for this, like, if you can go through that barrier level, because sometimes, like, as a creator, we want to give people a single click to get to the product. Like, all right, here&#8217;s, here&#8217;s this one thing you can click to buy the t shirt, right? That way, it makes it as easy as possible for the person to like, not have anything in their way to get that thing right. In this case, you kind of got to be a creative thinker, right? Like, so you got to, like, all right, well, we get to the website, and then, okay, there&#8217;s the projects that, like, I kind of want people to have to, like, look around a little bit, you know? It&#8217;s like, yeah, because those are the people that will go the extra mile, right? Like, that&#8217;s true. If you put a few steps in their way, and they still go and do it, those people will go the extra mile and do the work, right? So it&#8217;s like, yeah, saying everything but go to adventure scientist.org and find it. You can, you can find the California biodiversity project. It is easy. They have a project list. You can track it down, sign up, do the training, and then, like, message me on IG. There&#8217;s a Strava group too. But, like, I wouldn&#8217;t mind doing a group ride for this, if people are up for it, like getting people together in like, Auburn or Tahoe, or something like, Hey, let&#8217;s all bring our kits, and let&#8217;s go gather. I think that&#8217;d be super fun. I don&#8217;t know if you&#8217;ll be down for it, but I think we great.</p>
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2126.  
2127.  
2128. <p>Jeff Barber 33:46<br>Cool, yeah, yeah. So we&#8217;ll definitely have that link in the show notes. We don&#8217;t want to make it too easy, though, so you&#8217;re gonna have to, like, stop your podcast, yeah, take the earphones out, find the description, click the link. It&#8217;s gonna open Chrome. But anyway, there&#8217;s gonna be a link there, and then also, yeah, be sure to follow callirado kid on social media. His videos are hilarious and you&#8217;ll really enjoy them.</p>
2129.  
2130.  
2131.  
2132. <p>Calirado Kid 34:10<br>Yeah, it&#8217;s pretty good. It&#8217;s funny. We talked about that. Sorry. I know we&#8217;re ending this thing, but like, the idea of putting a few steps in people&#8217;s way, like that is the ultimate qualifier. Like, the harder something is to do, the less people will do it. And that&#8217;s why I think mountain bikers, bikers, hikers, we can get into these places because we&#8217;re willing to pedal up, we&#8217;re willing to get to these places that just nobody&#8217;s gonna be because we don&#8217;t mind a little punishment in our lives, a few extra steps to get to something that&#8217;s unique. And so I&#8217;m a firm believer in that.</p>
2133.  
2134.  
2135.  
2136. <p>Jeff Barber 34:38<br>Yes, mountain bikers rule. We&#8217;re the best, yes, all right. Well, that&#8217;s all we got this week. We&#8217;ll talk to you again next week.</p>
2137.  
2138.  
2139.  
2140. <p>Calirado Kid 34:46<br>Jeff, great, talking to you, brother. </p>
2141.  
2142.  
2143.  
2144. <p></p>
2145. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/community/how-calirado-kid-makes-riders-laugh-while-also-making-a-difference/">How Calirado Kid makes riders laugh while also making a difference</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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2154. <title>New North Carolina bike park is a riverside hangout, skills park, and foodie destination all in one</title>
2155. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/new-north-carolina-bike-park-is-a-riverside-hangout-skills-park-and-foodie-destination-all-in-one/</link>
2156. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/new-north-carolina-bike-park-is-a-riverside-hangout-skills-park-and-foodie-destination-all-in-one/#comments</comments>
2158. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Greg Heil]]></dc:creator>
2159. <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
2160. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
2161. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
2162. <category><![CDATA[old fort north carolina]]></category>
2163. <category><![CDATA[trail development]]></category>
2164. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=698104</guid>
2165.  
2166. <description><![CDATA[<p>"Foothills Watershed is the space we always wished existed for our own family — a spot to relax, eat well, and let the kids run wild."</p>
2167. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/new-north-carolina-bike-park-is-a-riverside-hangout-skills-park-and-foodie-destination-all-in-one/">New North Carolina bike park is a riverside hangout, skills park, and foodie destination all in one</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
2168. ]]></description>
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2170. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pro-Ride-Camp-Weekend_The-Bike-Farm_Watershed_April-2025_2k-536-of-697.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pro-Ride-Camp-Weekend_The-Bike-Farm_Watershed_April-2025_2k-536-of-697-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698108" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pro-Ride-Camp-Weekend_The-Bike-Farm_Watershed_April-2025_2k-536-of-697-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pro-Ride-Camp-Weekend_The-Bike-Farm_Watershed_April-2025_2k-536-of-697-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pro-Ride-Camp-Weekend_The-Bike-Farm_Watershed_April-2025_2k-536-of-697-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pro-Ride-Camp-Weekend_The-Bike-Farm_Watershed_April-2025_2k-536-of-697-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pro-Ride-Camp-Weekend_The-Bike-Farm_Watershed_April-2025_2k-536-of-697-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pro-Ride-Camp-Weekend_The-Bike-Farm_Watershed_April-2025_2k-536-of-697-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pro-Ride-Camp-Weekend_The-Bike-Farm_Watershed_April-2025_2k-536-of-697.jpg 2000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">All photos courtesy Foothills Watershed</figcaption></figure>
2171.  
2172.  
2173.  
2174. <p>A new type of mountain bike park is about to open its gates to the public — and it offers way more than mere mountain bike trails. The Watershed Bike Park is a progressive new trail system intentionally designed to bring together families, riders of all levels, and even the occasional foodie.</p>
2175.  
2176.  
2177.  
2178. <p>The new development is located along a quiet stretch of the Catawba River in Old Fort, North Carolina, on 117 acres of privately owned land. This is the latest venture from Casey and Amanda McKissick — the couple behind the Foothills Butcher Shop, Foothills Grange, and Hell or High Water. “Foothills Watershed is the space we always wished existed for our own family — a spot to relax, eat well, and let the kids run wild,” said Casey.</p>
2179.  
2180.  
2181.  
2182. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pro-Ride-Camp-Weekend_The-Bike-Farm_Watershed_April-2025_2k-590-of-697.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pro-Ride-Camp-Weekend_The-Bike-Farm_Watershed_April-2025_2k-590-of-697-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698112" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pro-Ride-Camp-Weekend_The-Bike-Farm_Watershed_April-2025_2k-590-of-697-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pro-Ride-Camp-Weekend_The-Bike-Farm_Watershed_April-2025_2k-590-of-697-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pro-Ride-Camp-Weekend_The-Bike-Farm_Watershed_April-2025_2k-590-of-697-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pro-Ride-Camp-Weekend_The-Bike-Farm_Watershed_April-2025_2k-590-of-697-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pro-Ride-Camp-Weekend_The-Bike-Farm_Watershed_April-2025_2k-590-of-697-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pro-Ride-Camp-Weekend_The-Bike-Farm_Watershed_April-2025_2k-590-of-697-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pro-Ride-Camp-Weekend_The-Bike-Farm_Watershed_April-2025_2k-590-of-697.jpg 2000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2183.  
2184.  
2185.  
2186. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-10-trails-of-flow-tech-and-fun-with-more-to-come">10 trails of flow, tech, and fun—with more to come</h3>
2187.  
2188.  
2189.  
2190. <p>The Foothills Watershed is opening with 10 purpose-built trails (totaling 2.75 miles) on 32 acres of terrain with 180 feet of vertical drop. The bike park has been designed to maximize&nbsp;progression and sessionability, with&nbsp;features that encourage repeat runs and skill building. “We have everything from beginner flow to rocky technical sections and more advanced features like big step-ups, step-downs, shark fins, and hip jumps,” said Emily Voss, Marketing and Communications Manager for the park.</p>
2191.  
2192.  
2193.  
2194. <p>A rake-and-ride zone with root-filled loamers has also been incorporated into the bike park. But if you like smooth green and blue flow lines, you&#8217;ll still find those aplenty, thanks to the hardpacked clay. “As pro rider Shawn Neer (Yeti Bikes) recently put it, ‘I could rip a tire off the rim in any one of these corners,’” Voss added.</p>
2195.  
2196.  
2197.  
2198. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
2199. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_8836-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="698113" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_8836-3-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698113" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_8836-3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_8836-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_8836-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_8836-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_8836-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_8836-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_8836-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2200.  
2201.  
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2203. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_9133_1-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="698114" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_9133_1-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698114" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_9133_1-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_9133_1-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_9133_1-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_9133_1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_9133_1-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_9133_1-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_9133_1-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2204. </figure>
2205.  
2206.  
2207.  
2208. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-more-than-just-trails-pump-tracks-river-access-and-bold-oaxacan-cuisine">More than just trails: pump tracks, river access, and bold Oaxacan cuisine</h3>
2209.  
2210.  
2211.  
2212. <p>Beyond the trail network, the list of features reads more like a mountain resort than a grassroots build: a 10,000ft<sup>2</sup> dirt pump track, a tot track for balance bikes, intermediate and advanced dirt jumps, a natural river-fed pond, and 1,600ft of shady river frontage.</p>
2213.  
2214.  
2215.  
2216. <p>Foothills Watershed also aims to be a hub for coaching, events, and family hangouts. A skills area with rock drops, rock gardens, and a 62-foot-long red oak skinny is under construction for private lessons and clinics.</p>
2217.  
2218.  
2219.  
2220. <p>And then there’s the food.</p>
2221.  
2222.  
2223.  
2224. <p>Headlining the menu is a collaboration between Culinary Director Eric Morris and Oaxacan-born chef Luis Martinez of Tequio Foods. Think local meats fused with bold, indigenous Mexican flavors. “We’re pairing reimagined classics from the Grange menu alongside dishes crafted with purpose and tradition,” said Voss.</p>
2225.  
2226.  
2227.  
2228. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-future-plans-reach-toward-pisgah">Future plans reach toward Pisgah</h3>
2229.  
2230.  
2231.  
2232. <p>The Watershed is only just getting started. Phase two will expand onto a neighboring 80-acre ridge with views of the Black Mountains and Mount Mitchell, adding another five to seven miles of singletrack. That expansion is currently under construction, and it will feature a &#8220;seriously steep (50%+) back bowl with technical terrain,” according to Voss.</p>
2233.  
2234.  
2235.  
2236. <p>While phase three is still conceptual, it will be even more ambitious, connecting to the 2,000+ acre Catawba Headwaters Preserve, which is owned and managed by the Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina (FCNC). This connection could potentially create a continuous trail experience all the way to Catawba Falls in Pisgah National Forest.</p>
2237.  
2238.  
2239.  
2240. <p>“Strategically located, the Foothills Watershed offers a unique opportunity to demonstrate how conservation can coexist with thoughtful development and responsible land management,” said Shane Prisby, Trails Program Director for the FCNC. &#8220;FCNC is actively exploring the potential to activate this space for public exploration of our protected preserve lands, currently closed to the public. [&#8230;] We want people to experience the tangible value of land conservation, especially in areas facing increasing development pressure.&#8221;</p>
2241.  
2242.  
2243.  
2244. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image000001.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image000001-1170x878.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698115" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image000001-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image000001-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image000001-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image000001-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image000001-600x450.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image000001.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2245.  
2246.  
2247.  
2248. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-who-s-behind-the-build">Who’s behind the build?</h3>
2249.  
2250.  
2251.  
2252. <p>&#8220;Phase one was designed and built by the Watershed team, McDowell Tech Trail School, and Trase Sowell from Geosculpt Trail Design, the builder behind last year&#8217;s completion of Lower Heartbreak Ridge in nearby Pisgah National Forest,&#8221; said Voss. Phase two is being designed by Peter Mills of Elevated Trail Designs.</p>
2253.  
2254.  
2255.  
2256. <p>The Watershed has also partnered with&nbsp;Molly Morningglory and Jeremy Poore of Mountain Top Shuttles &#8220;to bring the project to life.&#8221;</p>
2257.  
2258.  
2259.  
2260. <p>As for the park&#8217;s creators, they’re rooted in the community.&nbsp;“We’ve lived and worked in Old Fort for over 23 years,” said Casey. “Even though we weren’t born here, our kids were, so we’re proud to call this place home and invest our lives in helping to create value.&#8221;</p>
2261.  
2262.  
2263.  
2264. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-deets">The deets</h3>
2265.  
2266.  
2267.  
2268. <p>The Watershed Bike Park will open with full food service, live music, and BYOB (cans only) allowed until their brewery is finished later this year. All-activity passes (which include biking) and waterfront-only passes are available, but no pass is required to grab a meal or hang out on the lawn.</p>
2269.  
2270.  
2271.  
2272. <p>Be sure to follow the Foothills Watershed on social media or <a href="http://foothillswatershed.com">visit their website</a> to stay updated on the official opening date.</p>
2273. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/new-north-carolina-bike-park-is-a-riverside-hangout-skills-park-and-foodie-destination-all-in-one/">New North Carolina bike park is a riverside hangout, skills park, and foodie destination all in one</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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2280. </item>
2281. <item>
2282. <title>This $7,599 Santa Cruz is just $3,499 — plus 16 more July 4th deals</title>
2283. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/this-7599-santa-cruz-is-just-3499-plus-16-more-july-4th-deals/</link>
2284. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/this-7599-santa-cruz-is-just-3499-plus-16-more-july-4th-deals/#respond</comments>
2286. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
2287. <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:13:40 +0000</pubDate>
2288. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
2289. <category><![CDATA[product picks]]></category>
2290. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=698796</guid>
2291.  
2292. <description><![CDATA[<p>Save up to 67% off top brands including Fox, Santa Cruz, POC, Scott, Specialized and Chrome.</p>
2293. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/this-7599-santa-cruz-is-just-3499-plus-16-more-july-4th-deals/">This $7,599 Santa Cruz is just $3,499 — plus 16 more July 4th deals</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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2296. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cover-23-1170x780.png" alt="" class="wp-image-698795" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cover-23-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cover-23-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cover-23-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cover-23-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cover-23-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cover-23.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>All prices and availability are subject to change.</em></figcaption></figure>
2297.  
2298.  
2299.  
2300. <p>July 4th MTB sales are in full swing and there are some truly great deals to be found, but you have to know where to look. Jenson USA has several Bronson builds on sale, including <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/Uy81zk/" rel="nofollow">this one that&#8217;s $4,000 off</a>! We also discovered some big savings on helmets, packs, and upgrades for your MTB. </p>
2301.  
2302.  
2303.  
2304. <p>And be sure to check out these <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/27-surprising-bike-and-camp-deals-at-the-rei-4th-of-july-sale/">hidden gems from the annual REI July 4th sale</a>, going on now through July 7.</p>
2305.  
2306.  
2307.  
2308. <p></p>
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2311. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
2312. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/94FCZl/" rel="nofollow"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/endura-hummvee-shorts-750x500.png" alt="Endura Hummvee Short" class="wp-image-698794" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/endura-hummvee-shorts-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/endura-hummvee-shorts-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/endura-hummvee-shorts-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/endura-hummvee-shorts-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/endura-hummvee-shorts-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/endura-hummvee-shorts.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
2313.  
2314.  
2315. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-endura-hummvee-short">Endura Hummvee Short</h3>
2316.  
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2318.  
2319. <p><strong>$99.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$39.99 sale</span> </p>
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2323. <p>The Endura Hummvee baggy shorts include zippered pockets and a built-in nylon belt. Available in sizes small through 3XL. </p>
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2325.  
2326.  
2327. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/94FCZl/" rel="nofollow">Jenson USA</a> </p>
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2333.  
2334. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
2335. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/embSLo/" rel="nofollow"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/santa-cruz-bronson-750x500.png" alt="Santa Cruz Bronson 4 CC GX AXS Jenson Exclusive Bike" class="wp-image-698778" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/santa-cruz-bronson-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/santa-cruz-bronson-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/santa-cruz-bronson-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/santa-cruz-bronson-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/santa-cruz-bronson-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/santa-cruz-bronson.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
2336.  
2337.  
2338. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-santa-cruz-bronson-4-cc-gx-axs-jenson-exclusive-bike-small-medium-xl">Santa Cruz Bronson 4 CC GX AXS Jenson Exclusive Bike (small, medium, XL)</h3>
2339.  
2340.  
2341.  
2342. <p><strong>$7,599.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$3,499.94 sale</span> 👀</p>
2343.  
2344.  
2345.  
2346. <p>This Bronson build features wireless electronic shifting and the highest-grade CC carbon Santa Cruz uses. Sadly, size large bikes are sold out BUT you can get <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/CBLQS7/" rel="nofollow">this mechanical GX build on sale</a> in size large for even less at $3,299.94.</p>
2347.  
2348.  
2349.  
2350. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/embSLo/" rel="nofollow">Jenson USA</a> </p>
2351.  
2352.  
2353.  
2354. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
2355.  
2356.  
2357. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
2358. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/4OHEZn/" rel="nofollow"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/fox-36-factory-fork-750x500.png" alt="FOX 36 Factory Grip X2 29" class="wp-image-698777" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/fox-36-factory-fork-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/fox-36-factory-fork-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/fox-36-factory-fork-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/fox-36-factory-fork-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/fox-36-factory-fork-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/fox-36-factory-fork.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
2359.  
2360.  
2361. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fox-36-factory-grip-x2-29-fork">FOX 36 Factory Grip X2 29&#8243; Fork</h3>
2362.  
2363.  
2364.  
2365. <p><strong>$1,149.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$649.00 sale</span> </p>
2366.  
2367.  
2368.  
2369. <p>Upgrade your trail bike with 150mm of Kashima-smoothed travel. If you can dish it out, the Fox 36 can take it! </p>
2370.  
2371.  
2372.  
2373. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/4OHEZn/" rel="nofollow">Jenson USA</a> </p>
2374.  
2375.  
2376.  
2377. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
2378.  
2379.  
2380.  
2381.  
2382.  
2383.  
2384. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
2385.  
2386.  
2387. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
2388. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/KBFhMZ/" rel="nofollow"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/poc-tectal-helmet-750x500.png" alt="POC Tectal Helmet" class="wp-image-698789" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/poc-tectal-helmet-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/poc-tectal-helmet-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/poc-tectal-helmet-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/poc-tectal-helmet-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/poc-tectal-helmet-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/poc-tectal-helmet.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
2389.  
2390.  
2391. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-poc-tectal-helmet">POC Tectal Helmet</h3>
2392.  
2393.  
2394.  
2395. <p><strong>$169.95</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$95.00 sale</span> </p>
2396.  
2397.  
2398.  
2399. <p>Save 44% off the POC Tectal. It&#8217;s a popular choice for everything from XC to enduro riding thanks to the large vents and extended coverage. </p>
2400.  
2401.  
2402.  
2403. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/KBFhMZ/" rel="nofollow">Backcountry</a> </p>
2404.  
2405.  
2406.  
2407. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
2408.  
2409.  
2410. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
2411. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/HgBbKv/" rel="nofollow"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/reserve-carbon-wheels-750x500.png" alt="Reserve 30 v2 DT Swiss 29in Boost Wheelset" class="wp-image-698788" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/reserve-carbon-wheels-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/reserve-carbon-wheels-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/reserve-carbon-wheels-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/reserve-carbon-wheels-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/reserve-carbon-wheels-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/reserve-carbon-wheels.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
2412.  
2413.  
2414. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-reserve-30-v2-dt-swiss-29in-boost-wheelset">Reserve 30 v2 DT Swiss 29in Boost Wheelset</h3>
2415.  
2416.  
2417.  
2418. <p><strong>$2,199.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$1,115.30 sale</span> </p>
2419.  
2420.  
2421.  
2422. <p>Save $1,000 on this high quality carbon MTB wheelset! Compatible with SRAM drivetrains and designed for trail/enduro riding. </p>
2423.  
2424.  
2425.  
2426. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/HgBbKv/" rel="nofollow">Backcountry</a> </p>
2427.  
2428.  
2429.  
2430. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
2431.  
2432.  
2433. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
2434. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/TqrgPS/" rel="nofollow"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gregory-pack-750x500.png" alt="Gregory Tempo 6L H2O Pack" class="wp-image-698783" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gregory-pack-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gregory-pack-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gregory-pack-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gregory-pack-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gregory-pack-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gregory-pack.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
2435.  
2436.  
2437. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-gregory-tempo-6l-h2o-pack">Gregory Tempo 6L H2O Pack</h3>
2438.  
2439.  
2440.  
2441. <p><strong>$119.95</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$65.97 sale</span> </p>
2442.  
2443.  
2444.  
2445. <p>The Gregory Tempo 6L is just the right size for after work rides and comes with a high-quality 2L reservoir.  </p>
2446.  
2447.  
2448.  
2449. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/TqrgPS/" rel="nofollow">Backcountry</a> </p>
2450.  
2451.  
2452.  
2453. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
2454.  
2455.  
2456.  
2457.  
2458.  
2459.  
2460. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
2461.  
2462.  
2463. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
2464. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/xbcSqM/" rel="nofollow"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-2fo-dh-shoe-750x500.png" alt="Specialized 2FO DH Clip Mountain Bike Shoes" class="wp-image-698780" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-2fo-dh-shoe-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-2fo-dh-shoe-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-2fo-dh-shoe-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-2fo-dh-shoe-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-2fo-dh-shoe-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-2fo-dh-shoe.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
2465.  
2466.  
2467. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-specialized-2fo-dh-clip-mountain-bike-shoes">Specialized 2FO DH Clip Mountain Bike Shoes</h3>
2468.  
2469.  
2470.  
2471. <p><strong>$149.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$49.99 sale</span> </p>
2472.  
2473.  
2474.  
2475. <p>The Specialized 2FO DH Clip shoes are clipless-pedal ready and are designed for aggressive riding down the mountain. </p>
2476.  
2477.  
2478.  
2479. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/xbcSqM/" rel="nofollow">evo</a> </p>
2480.  
2481.  
2482.  
2483. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
2484.  
2485.  
2486. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
2487. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/aevG2D/" rel="nofollow"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/smith-chromapop-750x500.png" alt="Smith Flywheel ChromaPop Sunglasses" class="wp-image-698787" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/smith-chromapop-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/smith-chromapop-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/smith-chromapop-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/smith-chromapop-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/smith-chromapop-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/smith-chromapop.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
2488.  
2489.  
2490. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-smith-flywheel-chromapop-sunglasses">Smith Flywheel ChromaPop Sunglasses</h3>
2491.  
2492.  
2493.  
2494. <p><strong>$185.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$111.00 sale</span> </p>
2495.  
2496.  
2497.  
2498. <p>Adjustable nose pads and a hydrophobic lens ensure a stable, clear view for mountain biking all day long. </p>
2499.  
2500.  
2501.  
2502. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/aevG2D/" rel="nofollow">Backcountry</a> </p>
2503.  
2504.  
2505.  
2506. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
2507.  
2508.  
2509. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
2510. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://alnk.to/d3EATMr" rel="nofollow"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/scott-helmet-750x500.png" alt="SCOTT Argo Plus (CPSC) Helmet" class="wp-image-698792" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/scott-helmet-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/scott-helmet-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/scott-helmet-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/scott-helmet-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/scott-helmet-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/scott-helmet.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
2511.  
2512.  
2513. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-scott-argo-plus-cpsc-helmet">SCOTT Argo Plus (CPSC) Helmet</h3>
2514.  
2515.  
2516.  
2517. <p><strong>$99.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$40.00 sale</span> </p>
2518.  
2519.  
2520.  
2521. <p>The Scott Argo Plus mountain bike helmet has a 5-star VA Tech helmet safety rating plus MIPS tech to reduce rotational impact. Choose from multiple colorways. </p>
2522.  
2523.  
2524.  
2525. <p>Buy from <a href="https://alnk.to/d3EATMr" rel="nofollow">Scott</a></p>
2526.  
2527.  
2528.  
2529. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
2530.  
2531.  
2532.  
2533.  
2534.  
2535.  
2536. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
2537.  
2538.  
2539. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
2540. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/xmT2Gg/" rel="nofollow"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chrome-waist-pack-750x500.png" alt="Chrome Ziptop Waistpack" class="wp-image-698781" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chrome-waist-pack-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chrome-waist-pack-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chrome-waist-pack-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chrome-waist-pack-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chrome-waist-pack-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chrome-waist-pack.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
2541.  
2542.  
2543. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-chrome-ziptop-waistpack">Chrome Ziptop Waistpack</h3>
2544.  
2545.  
2546.  
2547. <p><strong>$45.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$32.99 sale</span> </p>
2548.  
2549.  
2550.  
2551. <p>Wear it as a hip pack or a sling, whether you&#8217;re riding trail or out on the townie.  </p>
2552.  
2553.  
2554.  
2555. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/xmT2Gg/" rel="nofollow">Chrome</a> </p>
2556.  
2557.  
2558.  
2559. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
2560.  
2561.  
2562. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
2563. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/UN82R4/" rel="nofollow"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/scott-genius-750x500.png" alt="SCOTT Genius ST 910 TR Bike" class="wp-image-698790" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/scott-genius-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/scott-genius-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/scott-genius-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/scott-genius-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/scott-genius-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/scott-genius.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
2564.  
2565.  
2566. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-scott-genius-st-910-tr-bike">SCOTT Genius ST 910 TR Bike</h3>
2567.  
2568.  
2569.  
2570. <p><strong>$7,299.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$5,109.99 sale</span> </p>
2571.  
2572.  
2573.  
2574. <p>Though the Scott Genius ST 910 TR may look unassuming, it features 160/150mm of suspension travel front/rear, a carbon frame, and a SRAM GX Eagle Transmission drivetrain for hard-charging trail riders.</p>
2575.  
2576.  
2577.  
2578. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/UN82R4/" rel="nofollow">Scott</a> </p>
2579.  
2580.  
2581.  
2582. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
2583.  
2584.  
2585. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
2586. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/ncpCGm/" rel="nofollow"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/black-diamond-lantern-750x500.png" alt="Black Diamond Zip Lantern" class="wp-image-698785" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/black-diamond-lantern-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/black-diamond-lantern-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/black-diamond-lantern-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/black-diamond-lantern-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/black-diamond-lantern-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/black-diamond-lantern.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
2587.  
2588.  
2589. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-black-diamond-zip-lantern">Black Diamond Zip Lantern</h3>
2590.  
2591.  
2592.  
2593. <p><strong>$34.95</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$15.73 sale</span> </p>
2594.  
2595.  
2596.  
2597. <p>Use the waterproof Black Diamond Zip Lantern as a flashlight or a lantern at camp. Runs on 4 AAA batteries.</p>
2598.  
2599.  
2600.  
2601. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/ncpCGm/" rel="nofollow">Backcountry</a> </p>
2602.  
2603.  
2604.  
2605. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
2606.  
2607.  
2608.  
2609.  
2610.  
2611.  
2612. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
2613.  
2614.  
2615. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
2616. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/Dt93QU/" rel="nofollow"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/deuter-pack-750x500.png" alt="Deuter Race Air 14+3L Hydration Pack" class="wp-image-698784" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/deuter-pack-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/deuter-pack-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/deuter-pack-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/deuter-pack-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/deuter-pack-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/deuter-pack.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
2617.  
2618.  
2619. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-deuter-race-air-14-3l-hydration-pack">Deuter Race Air 14+3L Hydration Pack</h3>
2620.  
2621.  
2622.  
2623. <p><strong>$160.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$80.00 sale</span> </p>
2624.  
2625.  
2626.  
2627. <p>Designed specifically for biking, the Deuter Race Air 14 keeps gear organized and is big enough for all day adventures. Includes 2L Streamer hydration system and a rain cover.</p>
2628.  
2629.  
2630.  
2631. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/Dt93QU/" rel="nofollow">Backcountry</a> </p>
2632.  
2633.  
2634.  
2635. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
2636.  
2637.  
2638. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
2639. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://alnk.to/4MCYNoB" rel="nofollow"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/scott-spark-750x500.png" alt="SCOTT Spark 970 Short Travel Trail Bike" class="wp-image-698791" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/scott-spark-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/scott-spark-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/scott-spark-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/scott-spark-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/scott-spark-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/scott-spark.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
2640.  
2641.  
2642. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-scott-spark-970-short-travel-trail-bike">SCOTT Spark 970 Short Travel Trail Bike</h3>
2643.  
2644.  
2645.  
2646. <p><strong>$2,599.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$1,819.99 sale</span> </p>
2647.  
2648.  
2649.  
2650. <p>The Scott Spark 970 is an aluminum alloy, full suspension short-travel trail bike with the rear shock hidden in the frame for a sleek, simple look.</p>
2651.  
2652.  
2653.  
2654. <p>Buy from <a href="https://alnk.to/4MCYNoB" rel="nofollow">Scott</a></p>
2655.  
2656.  
2657.  
2658. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
2659.  
2660.  
2661. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
2662. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/WxGNRs/" rel="nofollow"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/leatt-helmet-750x500.png" alt="Leatt Helmet MTB Trail 3.0 V23" class="wp-image-698779" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/leatt-helmet-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/leatt-helmet-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/leatt-helmet-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/leatt-helmet-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/leatt-helmet-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/leatt-helmet.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
2663.  
2664.  
2665. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-leatt-helmet-mtb-trail-3-0-v23">Leatt Helmet MTB Trail 3.0 V23</h3>
2666.  
2667.  
2668.  
2669. <p><strong>$149.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$89.99 sale</span> </p>
2670.  
2671.  
2672.  
2673. <p>The Leatt MTB Trail 3.0 helmet features 19 cooling vents plus 360° Turbine rotational impact protection tech to keep your head safe. Also available in red &#8220;lava&#8221; colorway.</p>
2674.  
2675.  
2676.  
2677. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/WxGNRs/" rel="nofollow">Jenson USA</a> </p>
2678.  
2679.  
2680.  
2681. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
2682.  
2683.  
2684.  
2685.  
2686.  
2687.  
2688. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
2689.  
2690.  
2691. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
2692. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/WtveFH/" rel="nofollow"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chrome-shorts-750x500.png" alt="Chrome Men's Folsom Mid Short 2.0" class="wp-image-698782" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chrome-shorts-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chrome-shorts-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chrome-shorts-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chrome-shorts-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chrome-shorts-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chrome-shorts.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
2693.  
2694.  
2695. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-chrome-men-s-folsom-mid-short-2-0">Chrome Men&#8217;s Folsom Mid Short 2.0</h3>
2696.  
2697.  
2698.  
2699. <p><strong>$110.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$65.99 sale</span> </p>
2700.  
2701.  
2702.  
2703. <p>Stay cool on the trail this summer with a pair of short shorts from Chrome. </p>
2704.  
2705.  
2706.  
2707. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/WtveFH/" rel="nofollow">Chrome</a> </p>
2708.  
2709.  
2710.  
2711. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
2712.  
2713.  
2714. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
2715. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/ltMrRC/" rel="nofollow"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sea-to-summit-air-mattress-750x500.png" alt="Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Insulated Sleeping Pad" class="wp-image-698786" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sea-to-summit-air-mattress-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sea-to-summit-air-mattress-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sea-to-summit-air-mattress-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sea-to-summit-air-mattress-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sea-to-summit-air-mattress-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sea-to-summit-air-mattress.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
2716.  
2717.  
2718. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sea-to-summit-ether-light-xt-insulated-sleeping-pad">Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Insulated Sleeping Pad</h3>
2719.  
2720.  
2721.  
2722. <p><strong>$219.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$153.30 sale</span> </p>
2723.  
2724.  
2725.  
2726. <p>The four-inch thickness promises a comfortable night&#8217;s sleep even on the roughest ground. Size small pads (66&#8243; length) are also on sale and are priced at $113.40.</p>
2727.  
2728.  
2729.  
2730. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/ltMrRC/" rel="nofollow">Backcountry</a> </p>
2731.  
2732.  
2733.  
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2736.  
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2752. <title>Redding is California&#8217;s sunniest city and it boasts over 200 miles of singletrack</title>
2753. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/redding-is-californias-sunniest-city-and-it-boasts-over-200-miles-of-singletrack/</link>
2754. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/redding-is-californias-sunniest-city-and-it-boasts-over-200-miles-of-singletrack/#comments</comments>
2756. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Richard Shoop]]></dc:creator>
2757. <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:07:11 +0000</pubDate>
2758. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
2759. <category><![CDATA[destination]]></category>
2760. <category><![CDATA[redding california]]></category>
2761. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=692580</guid>
2762.  
2763. <description><![CDATA[<p>With over 200 miles of singletrack and 300 days of sunshine a year, Redding, California offers a surprisingly low-key yet adventure-packed mountain biking destination.</p>
2764. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/redding-is-californias-sunniest-city-and-it-boasts-over-200-miles-of-singletrack/">Redding is California&#8217;s sunniest city and it boasts over 200 miles of singletrack</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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2766. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
2767. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5876.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="836" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5876-1170x836.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697863" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5876-1170x836.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5876-750x536.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5876-768x549.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5876-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5876-2048x1463.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5876-600x429.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Swasey trails. All photos courtesy Visit Redding</figcaption></figure>
2768.  
2769.  
2770.  
2771. <p>With over 300 days of sun per year, Redding is renowned as California&#8217;s sunniest city. The community of 95,000 is located in the northern reaches of the expansive state, just 120 miles south of the Oregon border.&nbsp;The city is surrounded by mountains on three sides, which makes it an ideal spot for mountain bike trails.</p>
2772.  
2773.  
2774.  
2775. <p>And Redding has plenty of them — over 200 miles within a 15-mile radius of downtown. It’s no wonder that Redding is called the &#8220;Trails Capital of California.&#8221; To say there is something for every type of rider would be a gross understatement.</p>
2776.  
2777.  
2778.  
2779. <p>With help from <a href="https://visitredding.com/">Visit Redding</a>, I had the opportunity to spend a few days exploring Redding&#8217;s trails and discovering what the city has to offer for riders, both on and off the bike.</p>
2780.  
2781.  
2782.  
2783. <div style="width:100vw;position:relative;left:50%;right:50%;margin-left:-50vw;margin-right:-50vw" class="wp-block-cgb-block-st-format-full">
2784. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
2785. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5441.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="697889" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5441-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697889" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5441-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5441-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5441-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5441-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5441-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5441-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5441-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2786.  
2787.  
2788.  
2789. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5901-Enhanced-NR.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="697888" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5901-Enhanced-NR-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697888" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5901-Enhanced-NR-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5901-Enhanced-NR-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5901-Enhanced-NR-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5901-Enhanced-NR-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5901-Enhanced-NR-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5901-Enhanced-NR-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5901-Enhanced-NR-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2790. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Ono trail</figcaption></figure>
2791. </div>
2792.  
2793.  
2794.  
2795. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-redding-is-permeated-by-singletrack-trails">Redding is permeated by singletrack trails</h2>
2796.  
2797.  
2798.  
2799. <p>Nathan Knudsen, the Executive Director of the<a href="https://www.reddingtrailalliance.org/"> Redding Trail Alliance</a> (RTA), along with his wife Camille, joined me for a ride during my visit. Knudsen told me that Redding’s trail network was largely carved out by a small group of dedicated volunteers, with the McConnell Foundation taking the lead.</p>
2800.  
2801.  
2802.  
2803. <p>As time went on, others joined in, eventually forming RTA in 2016. RTA is now the principal organization responsible for building and maintaining the trails in Redding and the surrounding area.&nbsp;RTA isn’t just a mountain bike club—it supports all trail users. Still, it builds with riders in mind and advocates effectively for their needs alongside those of other groups.</p>
2804.  
2805.  
2806.  
2807. <p>While the area’s trails are open to all user groups, many are bike-optimized and are recommended for single use. Additionally, Class 1 e-bikes are permitted on all trails in the Redding area, except for a few located on Forest Service land north of town.</p>
2808.  
2809.  
2810.  
2811. <p>Several of the trail systems are linked together by the Sacramento River Trail, a paved, multi-use trail that follows the Sacramento River through the city and up to the Shasta Dam. The trail also provides easy access to places in town, and it serves as the starting point for the Great Central Valley Bicycle Route, which covers 650 miles from Redding to Bakersfield.</p>
2812.  
2813.  
2814.  
2815. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
2816. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/untitled-40.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="698863" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/untitled-40-780x1170.jpg" alt="A person riding a mountain bike performs a jump on a dirt trail surrounded by greenery. The rider is wearing a helmet and casual clothing, with the bike's front wheel lifted off the ground as they navigate the jump. Dust is kicking up around the bike, indicating a dynamic movement. The background features a natural landscape with trees and shrubs." class="wp-image-698863" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/untitled-40-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/untitled-40-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/untitled-40-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/untitled-40-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/untitled-40-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/untitled-40-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
2817.  
2818.  
2819.  
2820. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/untitled-21.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="698864" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/untitled-21-780x1170.jpg" alt="Two mountain bikers are riding on a dirt trail, one jumping off a ramp while the other rides close to the ground. The scene features dry vegetation and charred trees in the background, under a partly cloudy blue sky." class="wp-image-698864" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/untitled-21-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/untitled-21-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/untitled-21-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/untitled-21-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/untitled-21-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/untitled-21-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
2821. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">&#8220;Enticer&#8221; at Swasey.</figcaption></figure>
2822.  
2823.  
2824.  
2825. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-local-government-is-working-to-bring-even-more-biking-opportunities-to-its-residents">The local government is working to bring even more biking opportunities to its residents</h2>
2826.  
2827.  
2828.  
2829. <p>I met Leah Mancabelli, the Project Coordinator with the City of Redding Community Services Department, at the site where the Redding Bike Park was being built. She showed me an asphalt pump track that had already been completed, and over 15,000 cubic yards of donated dirt, stacked in piles, waiting to be sifted and shaped into three different jump lines. The park was a stone’s throw from the Sacramento River Trail.</p>
2830.  
2831.  
2832.  
2833. <p>Nearby, the city and RTA, with the help of the McConnell Foundation, built the Caldwell Junior Bike Park to cater to the smallest shredders in the area. It has a small pump track and several different features that are perfect for pint-sized riders on balance bikes.</p>
2834.  
2835.  
2836.  
2837. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A3744.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A3744-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697903" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A3744-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A3744-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A3744-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A3744-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A3744-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A3744-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A3744-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2838.  
2839.  
2840.  
2841. <p>The local government is also helping to grow the riding scene by finding ways to connect more trail systems and build new networks on land that will soon contain housing developments. Travis Menne, the Director of the Community Services Department, joined Mancabelli and me for lunch and explained that CA Govt Code § 831.4 provides the city with immunity from liability for injuries sustained on recreational trails. Menne said that the law has helped it obtain easements from private landowners to build more trails.</p>
2842.  
2843.  
2844.  
2845. <p>And, after experiencing wildfires in recent years, Mancabelli said that landowners now look at trails as potential firebreaks and welcome their development.</p>
2846.  
2847.  
2848.  
2849. <div style="width:100vw;position:relative;left:50%;right:50%;margin-left:-50vw;margin-right:-50vw" class="wp-block-cgb-block-st-format-full">
2850. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF3085-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF3085-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697871" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF3085-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF3085-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF3085-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF3085-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF3085-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF3085-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF3085-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Trail 58 along Middle Creek.</figcaption></figure>
2851. </div>
2852.  
2853.  
2854.  
2855. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-redding-s-trails-deliver-unique-experiences">Redding’s trails deliver unique experiences</h2>
2856.  
2857.  
2858.  
2859. <p>Thanks to Alexis Brown, the owner of the<a href="https://reddingadventurehub.com/"> Redding Adventure Hub</a>, I had the use of an e-bike for the duration of my stay in Redding. I used it to its full advantage, covering over 80 miles of trail in four days. Every one of my rides gave me a different experience and a new appreciation for riders who live in the area.</p>
2860.  
2861.  
2862.  
2863. <p>At sunrise on my first day in town, I headed out the front door of my Airbnb, rode halfway down the driveway, and entered the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/westside-trails-2/">Westside Trails</a>. I made my way up to The Top of the World, a lookout that offers a 360-degree view of the area, including Mount Shasta, Mount Lassen, the Trinity range, and the city. Despite being close to houses, these trails offer riders an open-range feel without being too technical.</p>
2864.  
2865.  
2866.  
2867. <p>The next morning, the Knudsens met me at my Airbnb and we rode down to the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/salt-creek-trails/">Salt Creek Trails</a>. This trail system is aptly named because it follows the path of a rocky creek bed. These trails had more vegetation surrounding them than the Westside Trails, but Knudsen said they are a lot more exposed now than before the fires. They also had more rocks in the trail, making the riding a little tricky at times.</p>
2868.  
2869.  
2870.  
2871. <p>From there, we used the Buenaventura Trail to hop over to the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/canyon-hollow-trail-system/">Canyon Hollow Trail System</a>. The Canyon Holler trail was the true gem in the network, offering good shade and fun flow. It’s a great daytime ride when the temperatures start to climb.</p>
2872.  
2873.  
2874.  
2875. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A0106-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="836" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A0106-3-1170x836.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697891" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A0106-3-1170x836.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A0106-3-750x536.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A0106-3-768x549.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A0106-3-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A0106-3-2048x1463.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A0106-3-600x429.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Swasey</figcaption></figure>
2876.  
2877.  
2878.  
2879. <p>On day three, Brian Crane from the RTA then took me to <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/swassy-recreation-area/">Swasey Recreation Area</a>, located out past the Westside Trails. He introduced me to Redding’s newest trail, K&#8217;ulu:l&nbsp;(pronounced Ka-Loo), which was opened just two weeks prior to my arrival. It’s a machine-built flow trail that delivers an entertaining, playful ride. We also rode Mule Ridge, Princess Ditch, Owen’s Trail, and Enticer, a black-rated jump trail with blue-rated ride-arounds that make it a fun flow trail for riders who prefer to keep their wheels on the ground.</p>
2880.  
2881.  
2882.  
2883. <p>On my last day in Redding, I rode along the Sacramento River Trail, crossed the ribbon bridge, and entered the FB Trail. Named after Francis Berg, the person who planned and helped build the trail, it is an epic 22-mile out-and-back cross-country trail that takes riders past Keswick Dam and up to Shasta Dam, providing stunning views along the way. There are also a couple of trails that branch off it, providing even more mileage.</p>
2884.  
2885.  
2886.  
2887. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
2888. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF6541.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="697868" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF6541-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697868" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF6541-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF6541-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF6541-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF6541-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF6541-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF6541-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF6541-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2889.  
2890.  
2891.  
2892. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF6731.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="697867" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF6731-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697867" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF6731-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF6731-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF6731-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF6731-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF6731-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF6731-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF6731-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2893.  
2894.  
2895.  
2896. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF6866.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="697866" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF6866-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697866" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF6866-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF6866-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF6866-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF6866-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF6866-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF6866-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSCF6866-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2897.  
2898.  
2899.  
2900. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5975.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="697865" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5975-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697865" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5975-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5975-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5975-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5975-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5975-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5975-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5975-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2901. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Swasey/Whiskeytown</figcaption></figure>
2902.  
2903.  
2904.  
2905. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-to-get-a-real-backcountry-feel-head-to-whiskeytown-and-weaverville">To get a real backcountry feel, head to Whiskeytown and Weaverville</h2>
2906.  
2907.  
2908.  
2909. <p>Located just northwest of the city,<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/whiskeytown-national-recreation-area/"> Whiskeytown National Recreation Area</a> offers riders both smooth flow trails and rocky, technical trails. A handful of stunning waterfalls and the clear expanse of the lake add natural highlights that make the riding even more enjoyable.</p>
2910.  
2911.  
2912.  
2913. <p>Further to the northwest, but still within an hour’s drive, lies the hidden gem of Weaverville. This tiny town of just under 4,000 people is home to epic singletrack in the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/weiverville/">Weaver Basin Trail System</a>. Plus, you can start and end your ride at the<a href="https://trinitycountybrewingcompany.com/"> Trinity County Brewing Company</a>, which has great burgers and sandwiches, the best homemade fries I’ve ever had, and excellent craft beers.</p>
2914.  
2915.  
2916.  
2917. <p>While there aren&#8217;t any commercial shuttles to the top of Weaver Bally, we were able to self-shuttle the forest service road easily. Rumor has it that a commercial shuttle company may be coming soon.</p>
2918.  
2919.  
2920.  
2921. <p>We began our descent on the Sweepstakes Trail, an intermediate-rated trail that is not for the faint of heart. It has numerous switchbacks and a big drop-off on one side of the trail. The Knudsens’ trail dog, Suku, joined us on the ride. Unlike me, she was not intimidated by the trail and eagerly bounded down it, following closely behind Nathan.</p>
2922.  
2923.  
2924.  
2925. <p>Once we made it through the Sweepstakes trail, the exposure disappeared. I began to relax and had a great time. Trails like East Weaver Creek and Ten Cent Gulch took us through beautifully wooded parts of the mountain before the Taylor Street Trail dumped us out in a neighborhood of restored Victorian-style houses just behind the brewery.</p>
2926.  
2927.  
2928.  
2929. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5578.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5578-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697892" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5578-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5578-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5578-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5578-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5578-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5578-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5578-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Ono trail</figcaption></figure>
2930.  
2931.  
2932.  
2933. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-when-to-visit">When to visit</h2>
2934.  
2935.  
2936.  
2937. <p>The best times to visit Redding are in the spring or fall. Summers in Redding can be unbearably hot during the day, with temperatures rising to well over 100 degrees for several days in a row. Winters in Redding can be wet, often creating ideal hero dirt conditions after the rain clears. Winter is generally a popular riding season in Redding, with many mountain bikers heading south from Oregon in search of dry trails.</p>
2938.  
2939.  
2940.  
2941. <p>I visited it at the beginning of May and found the weather was perfect for riding. The lows around sunrise were in the upper 50s to low 60s, and the daytime highs reached into the upper 80s to low 90s. On most days, a nice breeze helped dissipate the heat, allowing me to ride at any time of day. Plus, even if the temperature in Redding was a little too hot for riding, the surrounding areas of Whiskeytown and Weaverville, located at higher elevations, were noticeably cooler.</p>
2942.  
2943.  
2944.  
2945. <div style="width:100vw;position:relative;left:50%;right:50%;margin-left:-50vw;margin-right:-50vw" class="wp-block-cgb-block-st-format-full">
2946. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Copy-of-DJI_0042-2-HDR-1-1-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Copy-of-DJI_0042-2-HDR-1-1-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697901" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Copy-of-DJI_0042-2-HDR-1-1-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Copy-of-DJI_0042-2-HDR-1-1-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Copy-of-DJI_0042-2-HDR-1-1-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Copy-of-DJI_0042-2-HDR-1-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Copy-of-DJI_0042-2-HDR-1-1-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Copy-of-DJI_0042-2-HDR-1-1-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Copy-of-DJI_0042-2-HDR-1-1-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2947. </div>
2948.  
2949.  
2950.  
2951. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-off-the-bike">Off the bike</h2>
2952.  
2953.  
2954.  
2955. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fuel-up-at-one-of-redding-s-many-fine-eateries-and-breweries">Fuel up at one of Redding’s many fine eateries and breweries</h3>
2956.  
2957.  
2958.  
2959. <p>I started my days in Redding with breakfast at the Old Shasta Coffee Company. They have great coffee and several breakfast items to choose from, including vegan options. For those who get a later start to their day,<a href="https://letestimonyorganicbistro.com/"> Le Testimony Organic Bistro</a> offers a great brunch menu, featuring both sweet and savory crepes.</p>
2960.  
2961.  
2962.  
2963. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A2837.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A2837-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697902" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A2837-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A2837-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A2837-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A2837-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A2837-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A2837-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A2837-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2964.  
2965.  
2966.  
2967. <p>If you’re looking to refuel during the day between rides,<a href="https://juanmeanburrito.com/"> Burrito Bandito</a> has you covered. It has delicious burrito bowls that aren’t too heavy. Or check out<a href="https://www.odellcraftbarbecue.com/"> Odell Craft Barbeque</a> in the downtown area, offering premium barbeque. I highly recommend trying their Tri-Tip. Another great option is <a href="https://honeymoonskitchenredding.com/">Honeymoon’s Kitchen</a>, which offers tasty salads and sandwiches. I liked their muffaletta.</p>
2968.  
2969.  
2970.  
2971. <p>For dinner,<a href="http://www.jacksgrillredding.com/"> Jack’s Bar and Grill</a> has some of the best steak around. I recommend the Jack’s Stack, which consists of bite-size pieces of prime-grade steak mixed with onions and peppers in gravy and served over garlic toast. For pizza lovers,<a href="https://www.cinderspizza.com/"> Cinder’s Wood Fired Pizza</a> serves a selection of personal-sized specialty pizzas, or you can build your own. I can attest that their Bacon ‘N Brie pizza is phenomenal. And<a href="https://www.pipelinecrafttaps.com/"> Pipeline Craft Taps and Kitchen</a> offers great food and a wide selection of regional craft beers. I really enjoyed their Perfect Pear Salad.</p>
2972.  
2973.  
2974.  
2975. <p>If you’re looking for a post-ride beer,<a href="https://www.fallriverbrewing.com/"> Fall River Brewing Company</a> has you covered. It offers an MTB-themed beer, the Hazy Hardtail IPA, that was quite refreshing. Other local breweries include Final Draft Brewing Company and Woody’s Brewing Company.</p>
2976.  
2977.  
2978.  
2979. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5036.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="798" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5036-1170x798.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697898" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5036-1170x798.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5036-750x511.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5036-768x524.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5036-1536x1047.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5036-2048x1397.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5036-600x409.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Sundial Bridge</figcaption></figure>
2980.  
2981.  
2982.  
2983. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-when-resting-between-rides-check-out-one-of-these-great-area-attractions">When resting between rides, check out one of these great area attractions</h3>
2984.  
2985.  
2986.  
2987. <p>There’s a lot to do in Redding besides riding trails. No visit to the city is complete without seeing the Sundial Bridge. The $23.5 million bridge, which is 217 feet tall and 700 feet long, serves as the centerpiece of the city. It was opened to the public on July 4, 2004, and is the starting point for the Sacramento River Trail.</p>
2988.  
2989.  
2990.  
2991. <p>The bridge connects&nbsp;the two sides of the<a href="https://www.turtlebay.org/">&nbsp;Turtle Bay Exploration Park</a>, a 300-acre cultural center that features&nbsp;a museum, indoor and outdoor animal exhibits, playgrounds, and botanical gardens.</p>
2992.  
2993.  
2994.  
2995. <p>History buffs can check out the<a href="https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1302"> Shasta Courthouse Museum</a> just north of town. The restored building once served as the Shasta County Courthouse during the late 1800s. Nearby, there are brick ruins of the town’s old shopping district.</p>
2996.  
2997.  
2998.  
2999. <p>The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lakeshastacaverns.com/">Lake Shasta Caverns</a> are located thirty minutes north of Redding. This underground wonder has been open to the public since 1964 and recently had its lighting refurbished with over 1,000 new LEDs.</p>
3000.  
3001.  
3002.  
3003. <p>Additionally, there are opportunities to paddleboard, kayak, and fly fish along the entire Sacramento River. And, for those who want to get an aerial view of the area, a helicopter tour from <a href="https://airshasta.com/">Air Shasta Rotor &amp; Wing</a> is just the ticket.</p>
3004.  
3005.  
3006.  
3007. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
3008. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A4988.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="836" data-id="697904" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A4988-1170x836.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697904" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A4988-1170x836.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A4988-750x536.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A4988-768x549.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A4988-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A4988-2048x1463.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A4988-600x429.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
3009.  
3010.  
3011.  
3012. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5063-Enhanced-NR.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="697906" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5063-Enhanced-NR-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697906" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5063-Enhanced-NR-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5063-Enhanced-NR-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5063-Enhanced-NR-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5063-Enhanced-NR-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5063-Enhanced-NR-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5063-Enhanced-NR-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5063-Enhanced-NR-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
3013.  
3014.  
3015.  
3016. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5245.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="697905" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5245-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697905" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5245-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5245-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5245-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5245-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5245-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5245-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5245-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
3017. </figure>
3018.  
3019.  
3020.  
3021. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-redding-offers-a-variety-of-lodging-options-at-every-price-point">Redding offers a variety of lodging options at every price point</h3>
3022.  
3023.  
3024.  
3025. <p>Visitors to Redding have numerous lodging options. There are several hotels, a few of which are located close to the Sacramento River Trail, allowing riders to access nearby trail systems directly from the hotel entrance.</p>
3026.  
3027.  
3028.  
3029. <p>Redding also offers a few unique bed and breakfasts that showcase the area&#8217;s rich history. There are also RV parks that offer you a close-up view of the natural surroundings.</p>
3030.  
3031.  
3032.  
3033. <p>For those who prefer vacation rentals, Redding has many to choose from, including the <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1245954423077084202?source_impression_id=p3_1747938270_P3GSc5HzzEQFgwPx">Relaxing Hilltop Haven</a>, where I stayed. It’s a 3-bedroom, 3-bath house listed on Airbnb that can accommodate up to eight people. It’s located right off the Westside Trails and provides easy access to the Salt Creek Trails as well. Its amenities include an outdoor kitchen, a billiard table, and a jacuzzi tub with a fireplace in the master bath.</p>
3034.  
3035.  
3036.  
3037. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5616.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5616-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697907" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5616-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5616-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5616-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5616-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5616-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5616-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/352A5616-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Ono trail</figcaption></figure>
3038.  
3039.  
3040.  
3041. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-parting-thoughts">Parting thoughts</h2>
3042.  
3043.  
3044.  
3045. <p>Redding checks all the boxes for a legit mountain bike destination: diverse trails, scenic landscapes, and plenty to explore when you&#8217;re off the bike.</p>
3046.  
3047.  
3048.  
3049. <p>Most of all, unlike some mountain bike “destinations”, it wasn’t trying too hard to be one. The trails never felt artificial or manufactured. There wasn’t a mountain bike-themed this and that everywhere I looked, and there weren’t hordes of riders clogging the trails.</p>
3050.  
3051.  
3052.  
3053. <p>If you want to escape to a place where you can breathe, a place where you can be by yourself on the trails for hours at a time, surrounded only by nature, then Redding is the destination for you.</p>
3054. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/redding-is-californias-sunniest-city-and-it-boasts-over-200-miles-of-singletrack/">Redding is California&#8217;s sunniest city and it boasts over 200 miles of singletrack</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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3063. <title>Are your MTB rotors 6-bolt or center lock?</title>
3064. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/are-your-mtb-rotors-6-bolt-or-center-lock-survey/</link>
3065. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/are-your-mtb-rotors-6-bolt-or-center-lock-survey/#comments</comments>
3067. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
3068. <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
3069. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
3070. <category><![CDATA[survey]]></category>
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3072.  
3073. <description><![CDATA[<p>There are pros and cons to either choice when it comes to attaching disc brake rotors to your mountain bike hub.</p>
3074. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/are-your-mtb-rotors-6-bolt-or-center-lock-survey/">Are your MTB rotors 6-bolt or center lock?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
3075. ]]></description>
3076. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
3077. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/rotor-bolts.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/rotor-bolts-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698709" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/rotor-bolts-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/rotor-bolts-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/rotor-bolts-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/rotor-bolts-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/rotor-bolts-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/rotor-bolts-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/rotor-bolts-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">File photo. </figcaption></figure>
3078.  
3079.  
3080.  
3081. <p>Earlier this month we published an article about <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/six-bolt-vs-center-lock-rotors-advantages-and-disadvantages/">the pros and cons of center lock vs. 6-bolt rotors</a>, and we realized: We forgot to ask you which version you&#8217;re running! Whether by choice or simply for convenience, we want to know if your mountain bike rotors are 6-bolt or center lock.  </p>
3082.  
3083.  
3084. <div class="wpforms-container wpforms-container-full wpforms-block wpforms-block-31dc5e6d-4752-4970-b8c2-0ce074ec9069 wpforms-inline wpforms-render-modern" id="wpforms-698701"><form id="wpforms-form-698701" class="wpforms-validate wpforms-form wpforms-ajax-form" data-formid="698701" method="post" enctype="multipart/form-data" action="/feed/" data-token="019723c6b16bbdd35bb01c5dca41141a" data-token-time="1752043930"><noscript class="wpforms-error-noscript">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.</noscript><div class="wpforms-hidden" id="wpforms-error-noscript">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.</div><div class="wpforms-field-container"> <div id="wpforms-698701-field_2-container"
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3092. <div id="wpforms-698701-field_1-container" class="wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio" data-field-id="1"><fieldset><legend class="wpforms-field-label">Do you have 6-bolt or center lock rotors on your MTB? <span class="wpforms-required-label" aria-hidden="true">*</span></legend><ul id="wpforms-698701-field_1" class="wpforms-field-required"><li class="choice-1 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-698701-field_1_1" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="6-bolt" aria-errormessage="wpforms-698701-field_1_1-error" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-698701-field_1_1">6-bolt</label></li><li class="choice-2 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-698701-field_1_2" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Center lock" aria-errormessage="wpforms-698701-field_1_2-error" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-698701-field_1_2">Center lock</label></li><li class="choice-3 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-698701-field_1_3" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="No preference" aria-errormessage="wpforms-698701-field_1_3-error" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-698701-field_1_3">No preference</label></li><li class="choice-4 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-698701-field_1_4" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="I&#039;m not sure which one my bike uses" aria-errormessage="wpforms-698701-field_1_4-error" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-698701-field_1_4">I&#8217;m not sure which one my bike uses</label></li></ul></fieldset></div><script>
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3100.  
3101.  
3102. <p>Tell us why you&#8217;re running what you&#8217;re running in the comments below!</p>
3103. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/are-your-mtb-rotors-6-bolt-or-center-lock-survey/">Are your MTB rotors 6-bolt or center lock?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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3107. <slash:comments>12</slash:comments>
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3111. <item>
3112. <title>3 MTB tech trends that won’t go mainstream — and 1 that already has</title>
3113. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/3-mtb-tech-trends-that-wont-go-mainstream-and-1-that-already-has/</link>
3114. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/3-mtb-tech-trends-that-wont-go-mainstream-and-1-that-already-has/#comments</comments>
3116. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
3117. <pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2025 10:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
3118. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
3119. <category><![CDATA[opinion]]></category>
3120. <category><![CDATA[trends]]></category>
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3122.  
3123. <description><![CDATA[<p>There's a lot of exciting new mountain bike tech to see in 2025, but it's not for everyone.</p>
3124. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/3-mtb-tech-trends-that-wont-go-mainstream-and-1-that-already-has/">3 MTB tech trends that won’t go mainstream — and 1 that already has</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
3125. ]]></description>
3126. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
3127. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xtr-drivetrain-4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xtr-drivetrain-4.jpg" alt="A close-up image of a bicycle derailleur assembly, including the main derailleur body, a lower pulley, and a small electronic component, all placed on a weathered wooden surface. The derailleur features a combination of metallic and black plastic parts, emphasizing its mechanical design." class="wp-image-696967" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xtr-drivetrain-4.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xtr-drivetrain-4-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xtr-drivetrain-4-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xtr-drivetrain-4-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xtr-drivetrain-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xtr-drivetrain-4-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xtr-drivetrain-4-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xtr-drivetrain-4-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
3128.  
3129.  
3130.  
3131. <p class="has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background">Any opinions expressed in this article belong to the author alone, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Singletracks.com.</p>
3132.  
3133.  
3134.  
3135. <p>At Eurobike in Frankfurt, Germany this week, a slew of new mountain bike products were unveiled, including many that are truly innovative and exciting. But that&#8217;s not to say that they&#8217;re all going to be the next big thing. Though all of this buzz-worthy MTB tech will surely find a market, in the long run I believe some designs will prove to be more niche than others.</p>
3136.  
3137.  
3138.  
3139. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-32-inch-tires-and-wheels">32-inch tires and wheels</h2>
3140.  
3141.  
3142.  
3143. <p>As a mountain bike journalist, I would surely benefit from another MTB wheel-size war (think of all the content!), though I have to admit that I don&#8217;t see the 32-inch mountain bike wheel gaining a lot of traction beyond bikes for exceptionally tall riders and maybe, eventually, XC racing. Though Maxxis officially launched their long-rumored 32&#8243; Aspen mountain bike tire at the Taipei Bike Show earlier this year, and <a href="https://www.bikeradar.com/news/maxxis-aspen-32in-tyres">this Bike Radar article</a> suggests more Maxxis 32-inch tire models could be in the works, my guess is we won&#8217;t see massive consumer adoption of this wheel size.</p>
3144.  
3145.  
3146.  
3147. <p>David Folch&#8217;s company, Dirty Sixer, <a href="https://www.dirtysixer.com/products/dirtysixer-mtb-32-inch-wheel-crowdfunding-deposit">is taking orders</a> for a 32-inch hardtail MTB, and <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/david-folch-has-designed-32-and-36-inch-bikes-and-tires-for-tall-riders/">in an interview with Singletracks earlier this year</a>, he made it clear that the bigger wheel size isn&#8217;t a threat to 29ers. &#8220;It&#8217;s not about replacing 29 or signing the death of 26. I&#8217;m totally against that idea. I still believe that all wheel sizes have a usage, depending on the rider&#8217;s height [and] depending on what you need from your bike.&#8221;</p>
3148.  
3149.  
3150.  
3151. <p>In the same Bike Radar article linked above, Mike Hörner from Maxxis is quoted as saying that their 32-inch tire was developed in partnership with an Olympic MTB race team, though ultimately a complete bike wasn&#8217;t ready in time for the 2024 Games. I suspect we <em>will</em> see a cross-country bike with 32-inch tires in a pro race in the next year or two. However, whether the size takes off or not will come down to how the bike performs, which is obviously a big if. It&#8217;s worth a try, but don&#8217;t expect to see everyone at your local trail rolling on 32s anytime soon.</p>
3152.  
3153.  
3154.  
3155. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-inverted-forks">Inverted forks</h2>
3156.  
3157.  
3158.  
3159. <p>Fox made waves with <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-fox-podium-is-a-premium-inverted-trail-enduro-fork-designed-to-ride-like-a-dh-fork/">the release of the Podium inverted fork</a> this week, and it&#8217;s clear a lot of riders are anxious to give it a try. Seeing a major brand like Fox commit to this unusual design is a big deal, but my guess is we&#8217;ll continue to see limited adoption despite <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/upside-down-mountain-bike-fork-advantages/">hearing from experts for years about the advantages of an upside-down fork</a>. Why?</p>
3160.  
3161.  
3162.  
3163. <p>For starters, inverted forks like the $1,999 Fox Podium are much more expensive than traditional MTB forks. It&#8217;s possible the costs will come down with mass production, but forks are already expensive, easily costing over $1,000. For the majority of riders, the advantages are not worth the added cost.</p>
3164.  
3165.  
3166.  
3167. <p>Not only is the Fox Podium enduro fork more expensive than other forks from the brand, it&#8217;s also significantly heavier than premium Fox forks with a similar amount of travel. Even the RockShox RS-1 inverted cross-country fork, launched in 2014 and priced at $1,865, weighed much more than today&#8217;s lightweight XC forks like the SID SL. Though riders who tried it loved it, the RockShox <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/uncategorized/news-rockshox-releases-details-about-their-brand-new-rs-1-fork/">RS-1</a> was later discontinued, presumably due in part to a lack of demand.</p>
3168.  
3169.  
3170.  
3171. <p>But maybe things will be different for long-travel, big diameter forks. Smaller brands like Wren and Intend have offered inverted mountain bike forks for several years now, with varying degrees of success. Like 32-inch wheels, I think there will continue to be a small market for inverted forks, namely racing where cost isn&#8217;t a consideration. However, in my opinion, it&#8217;s unlikely we&#8217;ll see mainstream adoption given how well traditional forks perform for most riders.</p>
3172.  
3173.  
3174.  
3175. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-gearboxes">Gearboxes</h2>
3176.  
3177.  
3178.  
3179. <p>I&#8217;ll be the first to admit that mountain bike drivetrains aren&#8217;t perfect, and that gearboxes address a number of common complaints. Namely, they&#8217;re more robust for riding off-road and require very little maintenance. And yet, I don&#8217;t think we&#8217;ll see gearboxes taking off anytime soon.</p>
3180.  
3181.  
3182.  
3183. <p>Yes, gearboxes are heavy and expensive, just like inverted forks, but that&#8217;s not the biggest problem in my mind. Rather, it&#8217;s the fact that bike frames have to be designed specifically for a gearbox. Small and boutique builders have an advantage when it comes to adoption, but to get to a true mass market, big bike brands need to be convinced there&#8217;s enough demand to split their production line between two very different drivetrain setups.</p>
3184.  
3185.  
3186.  
3187. <p>Then there&#8217;s the matter of competition. Bike manufacturers can build frames that work with Shimano or SRAM, TRP or Box. When it comes to gearboxes, there isn&#8217;t a frame mount standard yet, and really only one player, Pinion. Perhaps with competition <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/prototype-gearbox-promises-a-compact-package-constant-chainline/">from brands like Praxis</a>, we&#8217;ll see improvements (including standardization) that make gearboxes more widely appealing, though this will take time.</p>
3188.  
3189.  
3190.  
3191. <p>Now, if a World Cup DH racer wins the (still unclaimed) <a href="https://go.gates.com/GBD-100k-BELTED-PURSE.html">Gates Carbon Drive €100,000 Belted Purse</a> aboard a gearbox bike, there&#8217;s a good chance we could see more widespread gearbox adoption, particularly in the world of gravity bikes. Still, that&#8217;s not a big category within mountain biking, and given the weight and cost of current systems, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/gearboxes-are-suddenly-all-the-rage-in-dh-so-why-havent-they-taken-off-for-trail-bikes/">it&#8217;s unlikely we&#8217;ll see many trail bikes running gearboxes</a> in the future.</p>
3192.  
3193.  
3194.  
3195. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-electronic-shifting">Electronic shifting</h2>
3196.  
3197.  
3198.  
3199. <p>Whether we like it or not, electronic shifting is here to stay. The two biggest drivetrain companies on the planet are all in on wireless electronic shifting, and according to our own surveys, the majority of everyday mountain bikers (<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/do-any-of-your-mountain-bikes-have-electronic-shifting-2024-survey/">51% at last check</a>) have already adopted the tech.</p>
3200.  
3201.  
3202.  
3203. <p>And yet, even when a trend like electronic shifting <em>does</em> go mainstream, it doesn&#8217;t mean the end for competing tech. Purely mechanical drivetrain systems will always exist, and not only that, I predict they&#8217;ll become even more robust and reliable. But for the majority of the mid- to high-end market for mountain bikes, electronic drivetrains are not a passing fad.</p>
3204.  
3205.  
3206.  
3207. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-it-s-good-to-have-options">It&#8217;s good to have options</h2>
3208.  
3209.  
3210.  
3211. <p>It can be easy to get caught up in debates about the latest mountain bike tech, but in the end, riders are the real winners. Not only do we have more component choices today than ever before, we also get the benefit of the strongest designs that survive an intensely competitive race scene. </p>
3212.  
3213.  
3214.  
3215. <p>Your turn: What do you think about these tech trends? Are there others I missed that are more or less promising?</p>
3216. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/3-mtb-tech-trends-that-wont-go-mainstream-and-1-that-already-has/">3 MTB tech trends that won’t go mainstream — and 1 that already has</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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3225. <title>27 surprising bike and camp deals at the REI 4th of July Sale</title>
3226. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/27-surprising-bike-and-camp-deals-at-the-rei-4th-of-july-sale/</link>
3227. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/27-surprising-bike-and-camp-deals-at-the-rei-4th-of-july-sale/#respond</comments>
3229. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
3230. <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:27:25 +0000</pubDate>
3231. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
3232. <category><![CDATA[product picks]]></category>
3233. <category><![CDATA[rei]]></category>
3234. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=698724</guid>
3235.  
3236. <description><![CDATA[<p>These are the best deals we've found on bike and outdoor gear during the big REI 4th of July Sale.</p>
3237. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/27-surprising-bike-and-camp-deals-at-the-rei-4th-of-july-sale/">27 surprising bike and camp deals at the REI 4th of July Sale</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
3238. ]]></description>
3239. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
3240. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cover-22-1170x780.png" alt="" class="wp-image-698723" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cover-22-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cover-22-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cover-22-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cover-22-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cover-22-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cover-22.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>All prices and availability are subject to change.</em></figcaption></figure>
3241.  
3242.  
3243.  
3244. <p>We&#8217;re used to seeing outdoor gear on sale&#8230; but not this many items at once, from this many brands! Not only that, it&#8217;s the peak summer travel season, which makes these discounts all the more sweet. </p>
3245.  
3246.  
3247.  
3248. <p>We scoured the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/sc14dg/">REI website to find the best gear on sale</a>, and found everything from must-have bike gear like helmets and tools to don&#8217;t-need-but-secretly-want camping items. And let us know what <em>you&#8217;re</em> buying at the REI July 4th sale so we can add it to our list!</p>
3249.  
3250.  
3251.  
3252. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-clothing.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-clothing-1170x780.png" alt="A selection of outdoor sports gear including a gray bike helmet, purple ski goggles with a black strap, a colorful sleeveless top featuring a graphic design, a red hydration backpack with a clear water reservoir, and light brown athletic shoes designed for biking." class="wp-image-698716" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-clothing-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-clothing-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-clothing-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-clothing-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-clothing-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-clothing.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
3253.  
3254.  
3255.  
3256. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mountain-bike-wearables-on-sale">Mountain bike wearables on sale</h2>
3257.  
3258.  
3259.  
3260. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/XPflk1/" rel="nofollow">Smith Squad MTB Goggles</a>: <strong>$50.73</strong> (reg $85.00, 40% off)</p>
3261.  
3262.  
3263.  
3264. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/RKQwqM/" rel="nofollow">Cannondale Junction Bike Helmet</a>: <strong>$47.49</strong> (reg $95.00, 50% off)</p>
3265.  
3266.  
3267.  
3268. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/4jF2SP/" rel="nofollow">Smith Forefront 2 Mips Bike Helmet</a>: <strong>$153.73</strong> (reg $250.00, 39% off)</p>
3269.  
3270.  
3271.  
3272. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/vAlYy5/" rel="nofollow">Camelbak Hydrobak Light Hydration Pack</a>: <strong>$45.73</strong> (reg $65.00, 30% off)</p>
3273.  
3274.  
3275.  
3276. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/OgpaVR/" rel="nofollow">Fox Union Mountain Bike Shoes</a>: <strong>$119.73</strong> (reg $179.95, 33% off)</p>
3277.  
3278.  
3279.  
3280. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/XOJUbm/" rel="nofollow">Pearl Izumi Prospect Tech Cycling Tank Top</a>: <strong>$36.73</strong> (reg $65.00, 43% off)</p>
3281.  
3282.  
3283.  
3284. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/xT2DBu/" rel="nofollow">Camelbak M.U.L.E. Pro 14 Hydration Pack &#8211; Women&#8217;s</a>: <strong>$94.73</strong> (reg $160.00, 41% off)</p>
3285.  
3286.  
3287.  
3288. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/fmUFin/" rel="nofollow">Osprey Raven 14 Hydration Pack &#8211; Women&#8217;s</a>: <strong>$121.72</strong> (reg $175.00, 30% off)</p>
3289.  
3290.  
3291.  
3292. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CAMPING-EQUIPMENT.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CAMPING-EQUIPMENT-1170x780.png" alt="A collage of outdoor camping gear, including a suspended hammock, a folding camping kitchen with shelves, a storage pouch with utensils and towels, a car with an attached canopy, and a portable camping chair." class="wp-image-698719" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CAMPING-EQUIPMENT-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CAMPING-EQUIPMENT-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CAMPING-EQUIPMENT-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CAMPING-EQUIPMENT-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CAMPING-EQUIPMENT-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CAMPING-EQUIPMENT.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
3293.  
3294.  
3295.  
3296. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-camping-and-outdoors">Camping and outdoors</h2>
3297.  
3298.  
3299.  
3300. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/U5tanR/" rel="nofollow">GSI Outdoors Santoku Knife Set</a>: <strong>$33.69</strong> (reg $44.95, 25% off)
3301. </p>
3302.  
3303.  
3304.  
3305. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/6puQgh/" rel="nofollow">REI Co-op Flexlite Camp Chair</a>: <strong>$55.89</strong> (reg $79.95, 30% off)
3306. </p>
3307.  
3308.  
3309.  
3310. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/S8Qq56/" rel="nofollow">Mountain Summit Deluxe Roll-Top Kitchen</a>: <strong>$104.89</strong> (reg $149.95, 30% off)
3311. </p>
3312.  
3313.  
3314.  
3315. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/UwiQfs/" rel="nofollow">Kelty Sideroads Car Awning</a>: <strong>$97.39</strong> (reg $129.95, 25% off)
3316. </p>
3317.  
3318.  
3319.  
3320. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/IzKW1i/" rel="nofollow">Kammok Mantis Ultralight All-in-One Hammock Tent</a>: <strong>$224.89</strong> (reg $299.95, 25% off)
3321. </p>
3322.  
3323.  
3324.  
3325. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-tools.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-tools-1170x780.png" alt="A collection of bicycle maintenance tools, including a multi-tool, tire pump, and various cleaning brushes, arranged neatly. The tools showcase brands like Crankbrothers and Topeak, highlighting their compact design and functionality for cyclists." class="wp-image-698718" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-tools-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-tools-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-tools-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-tools-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-tools-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-tools.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
3326.  
3327.  
3328.  
3329. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bike-tools">Bike tools</h2>
3330.  
3331.  
3332.  
3333. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/q7BTLs/" rel="nofollow">Finish Line 5-Piece Pro Brush Set</a>: <strong>$18.69</strong> (reg $25.00, 25% off)</p>
3334.  
3335.  
3336.  
3337. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/q1BKHF/" rel="nofollow">Crankbrothers M17 Multi-Tool</a>: <strong>$24.69</strong> (reg $33.00, 25% off)</p>
3338.  
3339.  
3340.  
3341. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/6hbB8D/" rel="nofollow">Topeak BB Hide&#8217;n Multi-Tool</a>: <strong>$34.93</strong> (reg $69.95, 50% off)</p>
3342.  
3343.  
3344.  
3345. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/NSCzeL/" rel="nofollow">Blackburn Core 2 Bike Floor Pump</a>: <strong>$37.39</strong> (reg $49.95, 25% off)</p>
3346.  
3347.  
3348.  
3349. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/CcaZJb/" rel="nofollow">Blackburn Big Switch Multi-Tool</a>: <strong>$26.19</strong> (reg $34.95, 25% off)</p>
3350.  
3351.  
3352.  
3353. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-components-and-accessories.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-components-and-accessories-1170x780.png" alt="Image alt text: A collection of cycling accessories including a black bike headlight, a red bike pedal, a curved black handlebar, and a gray and green CamelBak water bottle." class="wp-image-698717" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-components-and-accessories-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-components-and-accessories-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-components-and-accessories-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-components-and-accessories-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-components-and-accessories-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-components-and-accessories.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
3354.  
3355.  
3356.  
3357. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mtb-components-and-accessories">MTB components and accessories</h2>
3358.  
3359.  
3360.  
3361. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/t85e7H/" rel="nofollow">Race Face Chester Pedals</a>: <strong>$29.73</strong> (reg $59.99, 50% off)
3362. </p>
3363.  
3364.  
3365.  
3366. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/5brg2B/" rel="nofollow">Niterider Lumina Max 2500 Front Bike Light</a>: <strong>$79.93</strong> (reg $200.00, 60% off)</p>
3367.  
3368.  
3369.  
3370. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/qTpQ3N/">Crankbrothers Highline 27.2mm Gravel Dropper Post</a>: <strong>$187.49</strong> (reg $250, 25% off)</p>
3371.  
3372.  
3373.  
3374. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/lGaQFI/" rel="nofollow">Camelbak Podium Chill Water Bottle &#8211; 24 fl. oz.</a>: <strong>$11.73</strong> (reg $16.00, 27% off)</p>
3375.  
3376.  
3377.  
3378. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/ip8Xvs/" rel="nofollow">OneUp Carbon 35mm Riser Handlebar</a>: <strong>$127.93</strong> (reg $160.00, 20% off)</p>
3379.  
3380.  
3381.  
3382. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bikes.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bikes-1170x780.png" alt="A black Dakine bike bag with wheels is shown at the top, while a green bicycle with drop handlebars is positioned in the upper right corner. A bright yellow mountain bike with a full suspension frame is featured at the bottom." class="wp-image-698715" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bikes-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bikes-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bikes-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bikes-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bikes-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bikes.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
3383.  
3384.  
3385.  
3386. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bikes-and-transport">Bikes and transport</h2>
3387.  
3388.  
3389.  
3390. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/RcCs6I/" rel="nofollow">Salsa Blackthorn SLX Mountain Bike</a>: <strong>$2,499.93</strong> (reg $3,599.00, 31% off)
3391. </p>
3392.  
3393.  
3394.  
3395. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/dptjV7/" rel="nofollow">Cannondale Topstone 2 GRX 2x Gravel Bike</a>: <strong>$1,599.99</strong> (reg $2,199.00, 27% off)
3396. </p>
3397.  
3398.  
3399.  
3400. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/wMEhu9/" rel="nofollow">Dakine Bike Roller Bag</a>: <strong>$539.99</strong> (reg $720.00, 25% off)</p>
3401.  
3402.  
3403.  
3404. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/Jk6yUr/">Yakima SkyBox 16 Carbonite Cargo Roof Box</a>: <strong>$467.29</strong> (reg $719, 35% off)</p>
3405.  
3406.  
3407.  
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3409.  
3410.  
3411.  
3412. <p class="has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background"><em>Want to find the best price on your next mountain bike?  Try our <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-deals/">comparison shopping tool</a> and don&#8217;t miss our <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-deals/"><strong>Weekly MTB Deals</strong></a> for the biggest savings on mountain bikes, gear and more.</em></p>
3413. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/27-surprising-bike-and-camp-deals-at-the-rei-4th-of-july-sale/">27 surprising bike and camp deals at the REI 4th of July Sale</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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3421. <item>
3422. <title>How eMTBs are changing new trail design (and how they&#8217;re not)</title>
3423. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/how-emtbs-are-changing-new-trail-design-and-how-theyre-not/</link>
3424. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/how-emtbs-are-changing-new-trail-design-and-how-theyre-not/#comments</comments>
3426. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Travis Reill]]></dc:creator>
3427. <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
3428. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
3429. <category><![CDATA[emtb]]></category>
3430. <category><![CDATA[trail building]]></category>
3431. <category><![CDATA[trail design]]></category>
3432. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=695576</guid>
3433.  
3434. <description><![CDATA[<p>We spoke with an experienced trail builder to find out how eMTBs are influencing trail design and construction.</p>
3435. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/how-emtbs-are-changing-new-trail-design-and-how-theyre-not/">How eMTBs are changing new trail design (and how they&#8217;re not)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
3436. ]]></description>
3437. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
3438. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/emtb-climbing.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1617" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/emtb-climbing.jpg" alt="A cyclist rides an electric mountain bike on a rocky trail surrounded by trees and greenery. The biker is wearing a blue shirt and black shorts, showcasing an intense focus as they navigate the rugged terrain. The scene captures the spirit of outdoor adventure and mountain biking." class="wp-image-698685" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/emtb-climbing.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/emtb-climbing-750x505.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/emtb-climbing-1170x788.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/emtb-climbing-768x517.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/emtb-climbing-1536x1035.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/emtb-climbing-2048x1380.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/emtb-climbing-600x404.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">File photo: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
3439.  
3440.  
3441.  
3442. <p>In recent years, we have followed the explosion of trails and trail-building companies. What was once done by a handful of volunteers and could take years to complete is often now done by professional trail-building crews in a matter of months.</p>
3443.  
3444.  
3445.  
3446. <p>Along with an increase in trail development, Singletracks has followed the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/new-study-says-attitudes-toward-e-mtbs-are-more-positive-than-negative/">growth in popularity of e-bikes</a>. A Singletracks survey from 2018 showed that 85% of respondents had never thrown a leg over an e-bike. Fast forward six years, and 68% percent of Singletracks readers reported owning an e-bike, with nearly one-third stating that an eMTB was their only bike — quite a change in such a short time.</p>
3447.  
3448.  
3449.  
3450. <p>As more riders choose to ride electric mountain bikes, more land managers are beginning to <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/moab-is-finally-considering-opening-its-world-famous-non-motorized-mtb-trails-to-e-bikes/">open trails to e-bikes</a> that were previously not allowed. This got us wondering how this has changed trail building and development. Are trail crews designing and building singletrack differently, knowing that e-bikes will be on the dirt?</p>
3451.  
3452.  
3453.  
3454. <p>Well, yes, and no.</p>
3455.  
3456.  
3457.  
3458. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-emtbs-are-changing-trail-design-and-builds">How eMTBs are changing trail design and builds</h2>
3459.  
3460.  
3461.  
3462. <p>Although e-bikes are designed to ride more like their 100% human-powered counterparts, the differences are still very stark. Obviously, a motor powers the rider on the way up, making it possible to incorporate different trail designs and changes for climbing trails.</p>
3463.  
3464.  
3465.  
3466. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-climbing-trails">Climbing trails</h3>
3467.  
3468.  
3469.  
3470. <p>The ability of e-bikes to go faster uphill has trail builders, like Peter Mills of <a href="https://www.elevatedtraildesign.com/">Elevated Trail Design</a>, thinking a bit differently about designing climbing trails. Climbing corners, especially, is a place where Mills discussed being able to incorporate an eMTB-specific design.</p>
3471.  
3472.  
3473.  
3474. <p>In some instances, it may be as simple as knowing that a trail system that allows e-bikes will have more passing on the climbs. This could mean having a slightly wider trail, or it could also mean incorporating more places to pull over.</p>
3475.  
3476.  
3477.  
3478. <p>E-bike trail design can also mean more fun.</p>
3479.  
3480.  
3481.  
3482. <p>“Like with switchback turns, why not in-slope them and make a little bit of a faster line?” Mills told us.&nbsp;</p>
3483.  
3484.  
3485.  
3486. <p><strong>Uphill berms</strong> are a relatively new feature in trail design that has emerged with the rise of e-bike popularity. Mills also proposed that, along with these in-sloped, uphill berms, faster and steeper turn lines through the corners can also be incorporated. Where a rider on a mountain bike may need to use the entirety of the switchback to make it around the corner, quicker lines that “cut the corner” can also be incorporated to enhance the climbing experience.</p>
3487.  
3488.  
3489.  
3490. <p>Designing a climb with more technicality for e-bikes can also enhance the experience. This often means less work for a trail crew, as they won’t need to remove rocks or construct a trail around a particularly technical section. Instead, they will plan on the trail going over an obstacle. E-bikes also allow trail crews to design the steepest and gnarliest climbing trail segments possible, knowing that many riders see it as a fun challenge.</p>
3491.  
3492.  
3493.  
3494. <p>Wider climbing trails — like those that you might find at a self-shuttle bike park — are another option. “[For e-bikes] I think a wider trail is better,” Mills told us. “An e-bike changes the game for a social ride — side by side with friends up a steep climb, casual conversation, and banter.”</p>
3495.  
3496.  
3497.  
3498. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/jarrods_place_bike_park-06.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/jarrods_place_bike_park-06-1170x780.jpg" alt="A yellow excavator working on a dirt path in a wooded area, with piles of freshly dug soil in the foreground and trees in the background." class="wp-image-660383" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/jarrods_place_bike_park-06-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/jarrods_place_bike_park-06-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/jarrods_place_bike_park-06-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/jarrods_place_bike_park-06-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/jarrods_place_bike_park-06-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/jarrods_place_bike_park-06-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/jarrods_place_bike_park-06-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">File photo: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
3499.  
3500.  
3501.  
3502. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-descending-trails">Descending trails</h3>
3503.  
3504.  
3505.  
3506. <p>Trails allowing e-bikes might also be designed differently for the descents. Mills said this is especially true for certain trail systems that might fall short of one key ingredient many of us look for.</p>
3507.  
3508.  
3509.  
3510. <p>“When there&#8217;s not a lot of elevation change, e-bikes are a game changer for a place like that,” Mills explained.</p>
3511.  
3512.  
3513.  
3514. <p>With an e-bike’s ability to gain exponentially more speed than a non-electric bike with just a few pedal strokes, what were once slower, more gradual downs are now able to be ridden much faster. This could mean adding jumps or drops that would be perhaps too difficult to get enough speed for on a mountain bike, but are fine on an e-bike.</p>
3515.  
3516.  
3517.  
3518. <p>For trail systems with more elevation and steeper trails, Mills also discussed the importance of considering eMTBs during the design and build phases. E-bikes’ added weight, which is typically lower, means they can carry speed more easily, so trails may be designed with well-spaced features and bigger, longer landings.</p>
3519.  
3520.  
3521.  
3522. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/emtb-trail.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1647" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/emtb-trail.jpg" alt="A dirt hiking trail winding through a wooded area, flanked by trees and rocks. The path is surrounded by greenery and fallen leaves, leading further into the forest." class="wp-image-698684" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/emtb-trail.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/emtb-trail-750x515.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/emtb-trail-1170x803.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/emtb-trail-768x527.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/emtb-trail-1536x1054.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/emtb-trail-2048x1405.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/emtb-trail-600x412.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Newly constructed trail at Coldwater Mountain, Alabama. File photo: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
3523.  
3524.  
3525.  
3526. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-emtbs-are-not-changing-trail-design-and-builds">How eMTBs are NOT changing trail design and builds</h2>
3527.  
3528.  
3529.  
3530. <p>While there are some ways in which trails are designed for e-bikes, there are still quite a few ways that they aren’t. First, while there is certainly an uptick in e-bike popularity, Mills made an important point that everything can be built to accommodate only e-bikes.&nbsp;</p>
3531.  
3532.  
3533.  
3534. <p>Even on trails designed specifically with e-bikes in mind, many people still choose to ride them on regular mountain bikes. While an uphill berm may be more fun with a tighter turn radius, it still needs to work for riders who require a slower, more sweeping turn.</p>
3535.  
3536.  
3537.  
3538. <p>Mills emphasized that trail systems should be designed to reduce user conflict. To do this, single-direction trails should be prioritized, regardless of whether e-bikes, mountain bikes, or both are allowed in the system.</p>
3539.  
3540.  
3541.  
3542. <p>“The traditional multi-use [and multi-direction] model never worked before e-bikes, right? So treat it like we&#8217;re trying to make a better trail system for hikers, bikers, and trail runners,” Mills said.&nbsp;</p>
3543.  
3544.  
3545.  
3546. <p>And we’re seeing precisely that, with more <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-tips/directional-trails-are-popping-up-everywhere-heres-why/">directional trail systems</a> emerging that feature a few descending-only trails, but also shared climbing trails for hikers and perhaps equestrians. Once at the top, the bikers go one way and other users go another way.</p>
3547.  
3548.  
3549.  
3550. <p>Similarly, and perhaps most importantly to Mills, builders should focus on good trail design, regardless of whether e-bikes are involved. Trails should be well-designed, constructed robustly, and designed to drain effectively.</p>
3551.  
3552.  
3553.  
3554. <p>“Let’s make them better,” he said. “Let’s plan for these grade dips and rock armoring. Let’s plan for these rollers to erode — make them bigger, put more rock in them. If it is going to hold up better, that is our goal no matter what.”</p>
3555.  
3556.  
3557.  
3558. <p>For Mills, proper trail design and building practices take precedence over all else.</p>
3559.  
3560.  
3561.  
3562. <p>“Build it better, design it better. Time to get back to the core of trail building.“</p>
3563. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/how-emtbs-are-changing-new-trail-design-and-how-theyre-not/">How eMTBs are changing new trail design (and how they&#8217;re not)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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3571. <item>
3572. <title>The Lower Basin MTB trails in Sandpoint, ID, offer rugged, shuttle-served laps</title>
3573. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-lower-basin-mtb-trails-in-sandpoint-id-offer-rugged-shuttle-served-laps/</link>
3574. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-lower-basin-mtb-trails-in-sandpoint-id-offer-rugged-shuttle-served-laps/#comments</comments>
3576. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Greg Heil]]></dc:creator>
3577. <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
3578. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
3579. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
3580. <category><![CDATA[Sandpoint Idaho]]></category>
3581. <category><![CDATA[trail development]]></category>
3582. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=698042</guid>
3583.  
3584. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Lower Basin trail system in Sandpoint, Idaho, currently offers over 30 miles of shuttle-served trails, with more on the way in 2025.</p>
3585. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-lower-basin-mtb-trails-in-sandpoint-id-offer-rugged-shuttle-served-laps/">The Lower Basin MTB trails in Sandpoint, ID, offer rugged, shuttle-served laps</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
3586. ]]></description>
3587. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
3588. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1612.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1612-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698123" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1612-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1612-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1612-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1612-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1612-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1612-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1612-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">All photos by Kruz Robles, courtesy POP</figcaption></figure>
3589.  
3590.  
3591.  
3592. <p>&#8220;In the last probably 10 years, we built about 40 miles of trail — and then 10 alone last year, which was pretty crazy,&#8221; said Emily Strizich, an infectious energy evident in her voice. While Emily Strizich might be the Executive Director of the <a href="https://pendoreillepedalers.org/">Pend Oreille Pedalers</a> (POP), even she is amazed at the momentum behind Sandpoint, Idaho&#8217;s local MTB advocacy group.</p>
3593.  
3594.  
3595.  
3596. <p>POP has built on that momentum by establishing its own in-house trail building crew, taking a page from <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/how-washingtons-evergreen-mtb-alliance-employs-15-full-time-year-round-trail-builders/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the Evergreen MTB Alliance playbook</a>. They plan to build an additional seven miles of singletrack during the 2025 season.</p>
3597.  
3598.  
3599.  
3600. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-lower-basin-is-the-current-epicenter-of-sandpoint-singletrack-development">The Lower Basin is the current epicenter of Sandpoint singletrack development</h2>
3601.  
3602.  
3603.  
3604. <p>Almost 100% of the 17 miles of new trail construction between 2024 and 2025 is located in Sandpoint&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/lower-basin/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lower Basin trail system</a>. While the Lower Basin is home to much of Sandpoint&#8217;s current trail development, it&#8217;s far from being a new trail system.</p>
3605.  
3606.  
3607.  
3608. <p>&#8220;We have been working in the Basin as long as there has been riding around here, honestly. So POP started in 2004, but even before that, people would get up there with their knobby tires and just go rally down these old utility lines,&#8221; said Strizich. &#8220;There is still a black downhill line there with absolutely no speed control or safety features, but we keep it as an homage to our rich history up there.&#8221;</p>
3609.  
3610.  
3611.  
3612. <p>While riders can still find gnarly downhill trails, the current trail development taking place in the Basin is &#8220;world-class,&#8221; according to Strizich. When speaking of some of the advanced trails, like Missing Lynx, Strizich said, &#8220;It blows my mind that it&#8217;s available on public land. You know, it&#8217;s one of those trails — damn. This is way cool.&#8221;</p>
3613.  
3614.  
3615.  
3616. <p>The Lower Basin area is situated along a steep road that climbs to the base of Schweitzer Mountain. The steep mountainside is home to towering timber and massive granite rock slabs. &#8220;Once you get out there, it&#8217;s very Squamish-like — it&#8217;s the rock composition. So it really does become kind of choose your own adventure,&#8221; said Strizich.</p>
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3621. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1613.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="698126" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1613-780x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698126" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1613-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1613-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1613-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1613-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1613-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1613-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
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3624.  
3625. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1791.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="698127" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1791-780x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698127" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1791-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1791-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1791-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1791-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1791-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1791-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
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3627.  
3628.  
3629. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1823-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="698128" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1823-3-780x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698128" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1823-3-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1823-3-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1823-3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1823-3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1823-3-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1823-3-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
3630. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Missing Lynx</figcaption></figure>
3631.  
3632.  
3633.  
3634. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-types-of-trails-will-you-find-in-the-lower-basin">What types of trails will you find in the Lower Basin?</h2>
3635.  
3636.  
3637.  
3638. <p>&#8220;What&#8217;s so cool, Greg, is it is literally something for everybody,&#8221; Strizich exclaimed when I spoke with her. While &#8220;something for everybody&#8221; is a cliché in trail-building parlance, the Lower Basin appears to qualify.</p>
3639.  
3640.  
3641.  
3642. <p>Advanced mountain bikers will have plenty to keep them busy. Trails like <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/missing-lynx/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Missing Lynx</a>, built in 2024, offer &#8220;hybrid black tech flow.&#8221; While this black diamond trail has ride-arounds on all the features, if you decide to send the main line, you&#8217;d better be committed. &#8220;There is a probably 15-foot wood gap jump that, if you miss, you land in rocks,&#8221; said Strizich. &#8220;There&#8217;s also a rock drop, but it also has decking that you can roll.&#8221;</p>
3643.  
3644.  
3645.  
3646. <p>Intermediate riders will find plenty to keep them entertained, with perfectly sculpted blue jump trails. The most popular jump line is the newly built combination of ET and Phone Home. You can just imagine bikes taking off from the lips of the jumps and then never coming back down.</p>
3647.  
3648.  
3649.  
3650. <p>Several XC-oriented trails also run up and down the mountainside, offering both climbing routes and mellow descents on the two-way trails.</p>
3651.  
3652.  
3653.  
3654. <p>In total, the Lower Basin contains about 30 miles of trails, with POP managing 22 of those miles. The Lower Basin provides about 1,600 vertical feet of descending below the roundabout. However, exactly where you should draw the line between one trail network and another is a bit fuzzy.</p>
3655.  
3656.  
3657.  
3658. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
3659. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1913.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="698129" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1913-780x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698129" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1913-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1913-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1913-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1913-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1913-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1913-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
3660.  
3661.  
3662.  
3663. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1952.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="698131" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1952-780x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698131" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1952-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1952-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1952-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1952-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1952-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1952-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
3664.  
3665.  
3666.  
3667. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1990.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="698130" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1990-780x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698130" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1990-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1990-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1990-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1990-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1990-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1990-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
3668. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Phone Home</figcaption></figure>
3669.  
3670.  
3671.  
3672. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-incredible-trail-connectivity-in-the-basin-including-numerous-shuttle-drops">Incredible trail connectivity in the Basin, including numerous shuttle drops</h2>
3673.  
3674.  
3675.  
3676. <p>If you drop into the trails in the Upper Basin, you can stretch that shuttle-served vertical to about 1,900 vertical feet.</p>
3677.  
3678.  
3679.  
3680. <p>But there&#8217;s even more singletrack available.</p>
3681.  
3682.  
3683.  
3684. <p>Mountain bikers willing to pedal can keep cranking up the mountainside, climbing purpose-built singletrack out of the forest and into the high alpine, topping out at almost 6,400ft at the top of <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/schweitzer-mountain-resort/">Schweitzer Mountain</a>. If you were to rip all the way down from the top of the mountain, you&#8217;d enjoy over 3,800 vertical feet of downhill! And, of course, if you were to get a ride to the base of the lift, take the lift to the top, and then rip back down to the valley floor, you could enjoy all that vert with very little pedaling.</p>
3685.  
3686.  
3687.  
3688. <p>The scale of these downhills can be intimidating to some riders, but thanks to the easy trail access from the switchbacked mountain road, riders can drop into the Lower Basin trails wherever they wish.</p>
3689.  
3690.  
3691.  
3692. <p>&#8220;I would say [shuttle riders] are probably 55% of the traffic, especially on the weekends,&#8221; said Strizich. &#8220;During the week, you have more locals riding there, obviously. So it&#8217;s more people getting out for their daily drive and exercise and stuff. But yeah, on the weekend, it&#8217;s so much shuttle traffic, and honestly, so many young kids getting out, especially from switchback four down, because you can roll [everything] on those trails.&#8221;</p>
3693.  
3694.  
3695.  
3696. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1940.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1940-1170x878.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698125" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1940-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1940-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1940-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1940-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1940-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_1940-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
3697.  
3698.  
3699.  
3700. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-trails-under-construction-in-2025">New trails under construction in 2025</h2>
3701.  
3702.  
3703.  
3704. <p>POP plans to build five main trails and numerous alt lines, totaling seven miles of new singletrack, in 2025. These trails include a climbing trail, a hybrid blue descent, a hand-built black descent, a hand-built double black descent, and the aforementioned alt lines.</p>
3705.  
3706.  
3707.  
3708. <p>While most of the trail building will be completed by the professional trail crew (known as &#8220;The Notorious D.IG.&#8221;), the local volunteers are also passionate about building. One of the hand-built tech trails will be constructed 100% by volunteer labor.</p>
3709.  
3710.  
3711.  
3712. <p>&#8220;We can&#8217;t not have a weekly trail work [day] because we get, like, 30 people a week,&#8221; said Strizich. &#8220;And I&#8217;m like, &#8216;Oh my God, that&#8217;s 50 hours a week of volunteer labor. That&#8217;s insane.'&#8221;</p>
3713.  
3714.  
3715.  
3716. <p>And they aren&#8217;t stopping there. Strizich shared some of their long-term plans, including a network of beginner-friendly singletrack higher in the Basin built in partnership with the Sandpoint Nordic Club.</p>
3717.  
3718.  
3719.  
3720. <p>While the mountain biking in Sandpoint is already renowned across the Northwest USA, with this level of momentum, Sandpoint might just become the next must-ride mountain bike mecca.</p>
3721. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-lower-basin-mtb-trails-in-sandpoint-id-offer-rugged-shuttle-served-laps/">The Lower Basin MTB trails in Sandpoint, ID, offer rugged, shuttle-served laps</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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3730. <title>A 25-mile MTB trail system is under construction in Monticello, AR</title>
3731. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/a-25-mile-mtb-trail-system-is-under-construction-in-monticello-ar/</link>
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3734. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Travis Reill]]></dc:creator>
3735. <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
3736. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
3737. <category><![CDATA[Monticello arkansas]]></category>
3738. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
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3741.  
3742. <description><![CDATA[<p>Once complete, the Lakewoods Trail System in Monticello, AR, will boast 25 miles of purpose-built singletrack.</p>
3743. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/a-25-mile-mtb-trail-system-is-under-construction-in-monticello-ar/">A 25-mile MTB trail system is under construction in Monticello, AR</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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3746. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont6.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont6-1170x878.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698163" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont6-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont6-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont6-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont6-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont6-600x450.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont6.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">All photos courtesy Progressive Trail Design</figcaption></figure>
3747.  
3748.  
3749.  
3750. <p>The zeitgeist of Arkansas mountain biking centers on the northwest corner of the state. Towns like Fayetteville, Bella Vista, and, of course, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/3-days-in-bentonville-mountain-biking-the-best-trails/">Bentonville</a>&nbsp;all garner attention.&nbsp;</p>
3751.  
3752.  
3753.  
3754. <p>And perhaps rightfully so. Seeing a town like Bentonville invest so heavily in outdoor and mountain bike infrastructure has created a blueprint for other communities to follow. Now, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/bentonvilles-famous-mtb-trails-are-inspiring-trail-development-across-the-country-this-time-in-cincinnati/">cities across the country</a> are reaping the benefits that mountain biking brings to their communities, with many incorporating trails as part of their urban planning initiatives.</p>
3755.  
3756.  
3757.  
3758. <p>But there’s more to the state than the northwest corner. Advocates and trail builders alike are hoping mountain bikers don&#8217;t forget the opposite corner. Southeastern Arkansas is also enjoying a trail boom, with miles of singletrack built in the last few years.</p>
3759.  
3760.  
3761.  
3762. <p>And more is on the way.</p>
3763.  
3764.  
3765.  
3766. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
3767. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont7-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="782" height="1170" data-id="698178" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont7-1-782x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698178" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont7-1-782x1170.jpg 782w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont7-1-501x750.jpg 501w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont7-1-768x1149.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont7-1-1026x1536.jpg 1026w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont7-1-600x898.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont7-1.jpg 1069w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px" /></a></figure>
3768.  
3769.  
3770.  
3771. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont8-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="782" height="1170" data-id="698177" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont8-1-782x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698177" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont8-1-782x1170.jpg 782w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont8-1-501x750.jpg 501w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont8-1-768x1149.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont8-1-1026x1536.jpg 1026w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont8-1-600x898.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont8-1.jpg 1069w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px" /></a></figure>
3772.  
3773.  
3774.  
3775. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont10-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="782" height="1170" data-id="698179" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont10-1-782x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698179" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont10-1-782x1170.jpg 782w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont10-1-501x750.jpg 501w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont10-1-768x1149.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont10-1-1026x1536.jpg 1026w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont10-1-600x898.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont10-1.jpg 1069w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px" /></a></figure>
3776. </figure>
3777.  
3778.  
3779.  
3780. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-trails-coming-to-monticello-arkansas">New trails coming to Monticello, Arkansas</h2>
3781.  
3782.  
3783.  
3784. <p>With a population of around 8,200 residents, Monticello is one of the largest communities in southeastern Arkansas. While the town has its roots in agriculture and timber, new industries such as education have become an integral part of Monticello.&nbsp;</p>
3785.  
3786.  
3787.  
3788. <p>The University of Arkansas at Monticello establishes the community as a college town. As the only forestry school in the state, the university is a significant draw for forestry and agricultural students — a nod to Monticello’s foundational industries.</p>
3789.  
3790.  
3791.  
3792. <p>While the area isn’t traditionally known for its singletrack, a community of mountain bikers has slowly grown over the years, advocating for the development of trails. The City of Monticello has responded by contracting with <a href="https://progressivetraildesign.com/">Progressive Trail Design</a> (PTD) to build singletrack.</p>
3793.  
3794.  
3795.  
3796. <p>PTD is a full-service trail design and build company based in Bentonville, Arkansas. Founded in 2007, during the genesis of the Arkansas trail boom, PTD worked on projects such as the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/community/arkansas-enduro-at-coler-preserve/">Coler Mountain Bike Preserve</a> in Bentonville. However, they’ve also branched out from their Bentonville home, building trails across the state, the country, and the world.&nbsp;</p>
3797.  
3798.  
3799.  
3800. <p>“The sky is the limit with what the mountain bike community could look like [in Monticello],” Rob Grunnagle, Director of Marketing at PTD, told us. “The trails and mountain biking in general are so new to the area that time will tell.”&nbsp;</p>
3801.  
3802.  
3803.  
3804. <p>Despite the area’s newness to the sport, things are looking good. Two phases of trail development will bring an eventual 25 miles of singletrack to nearby Monticello Lake, with plans to build singletrack that fully circles the lake. A local volunteer advocacy group — the <a href="https://www.toadtrails.org/">Trail Organization of the Arkansas Delta</a> (TOAD) — is already maintaining completed trails and continuing to promote more singletrack in the area. </p>
3805.  
3806.  
3807.  
3808. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont11-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="782" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont11-1-1170x782.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698180" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont11-1-1170x782.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont11-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont11-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont11-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont11-1-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont11-1-600x401.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mont11-1.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
3809.  
3810.  
3811.  
3812. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-lakewoods-trail-system-will-eventually-boast-25-miles-of-singletrack">The Lakewoods Trail System will eventually boast 25 miles of singletrack</h2>
3813.  
3814.  
3815.  
3816. <p>In the fall of 2023, PTD wrapped up the first phase of trail building at the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/lakewoods-trail-system/">Lakewoods Trail System</a>, located at Lake Monticello, just north of town. Phase one of the Lakewoods Trails, built on the eastern side of the lake, saw PTD construct approximately six miles of singletrack spread across eight distinct trails.</p>
3817.  
3818.  
3819.  
3820. <p>The trails begin at Harold D. West Park, on the shoreline of Lake Monticello. The park also features one large and several smaller pavilion areas, a playground, restrooms, and a dock for jumping into the lake.&nbsp;</p>
3821.  
3822.  
3823.  
3824. <p>In the first phase of the system, PTD focused on beginner-friendly trails and a skills park with wooden features such as skinnies, bridges, and rollers. Of the six miles of trail they built, nearly two miles are intermediate singletrack, with the remaining four-plus miles being beginner trails. While there isn’t much elevation gain or loss, the trails are more pedal-flow focused, with fast turns and undulating terrain cutting through the oak forests.&nbsp;</p>
3825.  
3826.  
3827.  
3828. <p>“Phase two will add an additional 11 miles of trails,” Grunnagle explained, noting that the focus will be on building singletrack that wraps around the perimeter of Lake Monticello. In addition to this main loop, PTD plans to construct connector trails that form optional, larger loops, giving riders the flexibility to circle the lake, explore extended loops, or combine both.</p>
3829.  
3830.  
3831.  
3832. <p>With an elevation change of around 50 feet, the phase two trails are expected to be somewhat similar to phase one: fast, pedal-driven flow through fairly tight oak trees, catering to beginner and intermediate-level riders.</p>
3833.  
3834.  
3835.  
3836. <p>On the west side of Lake Monticello, PTD will also construct a four-mile loop, which is being designed and built with NICA training and racing in mind. They also intend to add a couple of short jump lines on that side of the lake.</p>
3837.  
3838.  
3839.  
3840. <p>As of June 2025, PTD has already been on the ground, marking the trails for phase two. “We are waiting on the Arkansas Department of Transportation to complete the contracts before breaking ground,” Grunnagle said.&nbsp;</p>
3841.  
3842.  
3843.  
3844. <p>Once those contracts are signed and PTD starts construction, Gunnagle told us that they anticipate completing the eleven miles of phase two in 10 to 12 months.</p>
3845.  
3846.  
3847.  
3848. <p>Grunnagle also shared that a significant portion of funding for the Lakewoods Trail System came from Arkansas’ Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) through a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant. The current funding for both phases of the project is over $500,000.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
3849.  
3850.  
3851.  
3852. <p>Along with help from the newly formed trail advocacy group TOAD, Grunnagle said that the City of Monticello will also be involved with trail maintenance. He also pointed out that this is another excellent example of a city recognizing the benefits that trails can bring to the community.</p>
3853.  
3854.  
3855.  
3856. <p>“We think it is fantastic that the City of Monticello recognizes the value of experiencing nature through outdoor recreation,&#8221; said Grunnagle. &#8220;Trails provide access to these experiences. These experiences increase the quality of life and contribute to the health and wellness of its citizens and the region.”</p>
3857.  
3858.  
3859.  
3860. <p>And, if your math shows only 17 miles between phase one and two, you’re not wrong. The remaining eight or so miles to reach Monticello’s goal of 25 miles will depend on yearly fundraising for future phases.</p>
3861. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/a-25-mile-mtb-trail-system-is-under-construction-in-monticello-ar/">A 25-mile MTB trail system is under construction in Monticello, AR</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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3870. <title>Trail armoring can stop erosion in its tracks and make trails more fun to ride, too</title>
3871. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/trail-armoring-can-stop-erosion-in-its-tracks-and-make-trails-more-fun-to-ride-too/</link>
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3874. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Richard Shoop]]></dc:creator>
3875. <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
3876. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
3877. <category><![CDATA[trail building]]></category>
3878. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=695439</guid>
3879.  
3880. <description><![CDATA[<p>Armoring a trail consists of "using any material other than dirt to reinforce or support the tread of a trail.” Here's how to do it properly.</p>
3881. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/trail-armoring-can-stop-erosion-in-its-tracks-and-make-trails-more-fun-to-ride-too/">Trail armoring can stop erosion in its tracks and make trails more fun to ride, too</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
3882. ]]></description>
3883. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
3884. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB06118-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB06118-2-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697541" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB06118-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB06118-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB06118-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB06118-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB06118-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB06118-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB06118-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Done right, armoring trails can add spice while protecting them from erosion.</em> Photo: Greg Heil</figcaption></figure>
3885.  
3886.  
3887.  
3888. <p>Trail erosion can be an ongoing challenge, depending on a destination&#8217;s local terrain and climate conditions. Armoring a trail is a great way to prevent erosion and ensure it will withstand the elements for years to come. Plus, it can add beauty and variety to a trail.</p>
3889.  
3890.  
3891.  
3892. <p>But there’s an art to doing it correctly. Various factors should be taken into consideration, including where to use armoring and which materials to employ.</p>
3893.  
3894.  
3895.  
3896. <p>To learn more about trail armoring, Singletracks spoke with several professional trail builders to gather their opinions on the topic.</p>
3897.  
3898.  
3899.  
3900. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/upscaled-2x-image2.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="658" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/upscaled-2x-image2-1170x658.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-697543" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/upscaled-2x-image2-1170x658.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/upscaled-2x-image2-750x422.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/upscaled-2x-image2-768x432.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/upscaled-2x-image2-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/upscaled-2x-image2-2048x1152.jpeg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/upscaled-2x-image2-600x338.jpeg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Rock is the most common material used to armor a trail. Photo: Jeremiah Stone.</em></figcaption></figure>
3901.  
3902.  
3903.  
3904. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-is-trail-armoring"><strong>What is trail armoring?</strong></h2>
3905.  
3906.  
3907.  
3908. <p>Nat Lopes, Owner of <a href="https://www.americantrails.org/organizations/hilride-progression-development-group-llc">Hilride</a> and a professional trail builder with 15 years of project management experience, defines armoring as “any time rock is used to create a more stabilized and durable treadway than can be achieved with the native soils.”</p>
3909.  
3910.  
3911.  
3912. <p>Lopes said that, while sand, gravel, decomposed granite (DG), and other fill materials might be used in armoring projects to create a more durable, well-drained treadway, “armoring” really means rock that is strategically placed and set to lock in position, providing a stabilized tread surface.</p>
3913.  
3914.  
3915.  
3916. <p>Jeremiah Stone describes himself as a nomadic MTB rider, instructor, and builder with a love for two wheels. His company, <a href="https://unearthedtrails.com/">Unearthed Trails LLC</a>, builds trails around the country. When asked how he would define armoring, he provided a broader definition than Lopes, describing it as “using any material other than dirt to reinforce or support the tread of a trail.”</p>
3917.  
3918.  
3919.  
3920. <p>For David Renko, a senior foreman with <a href="https://progressivetraildesign.com/">Progressive Trail Design</a> who has been building trails for 25 years, armoring can encompass a range of materials. However, he noted that there is a slight difference between armoring and surfacing. “They are synonymous, but the term ‘armoring’ in the trail building industry refers more specifically to rock, concrete, asphalt, or another type of hardened surface. ‘Surfacing’ can be a hardening technique, but, unlike armoring, it can also be a soft surface technique.”</p>
3921.  
3922.  
3923.  
3924. <p>Renko also noted that builders can “harden” a trail by augmenting the soil with a hardening compound, which can turn a soft surface into a hard one. However, hardening is not the same as armoring.&nbsp;</p>
3925.  
3926.  
3927.  
3928. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/upscaled-2x-image1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3998" height="3000" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/upscaled-2x-image1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697545" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/upscaled-2x-image1.jpg 3998w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/upscaled-2x-image1-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/upscaled-2x-image1-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/upscaled-2x-image1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/upscaled-2x-image1-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/upscaled-2x-image1-2048x1537.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/upscaled-2x-image1-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 3998px) 100vw, 3998px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>If a trail looks like this after every rain, then armoring it might be the right solution.</em> Photo: Richard Shoop</figcaption></figure>
3929.  
3930.  
3931.  
3932. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-is-armoring-necessary"><strong>Why is armoring necessary?</strong></h2>
3933.  
3934.  
3935.  
3936. <p>According to Lopes, armoring is needed for “trails with challenging terrain conditions that might include low-lying areas with poor drainage, steeper areas with significant slopes, areas with erosive soils, or high-use areas that have constant, heavy year-round use.”</p>
3937.  
3938.  
3939.  
3940. <p>Stone sees armoring as necessary “when I know an area of trail will be prone to drainage or erosion issues.” He believes it presents a much more resilient and enjoyable feature than some of the other solutions to erosion.</p>
3941.  
3942.  
3943.  
3944. <p>In Renko’s view, armoring is also necessary in places like bike parks, where trails have a high volume of use and need to remain consistent throughout the riding season. Armoring trails in those areas also helps reduce the need for trail maintenance.</p>
3945.  
3946.  
3947.  
3948. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_7672.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_7672-1170x878.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697546" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_7672-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_7672-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_7672-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_7672-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_7672-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_7672-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Armoring berms is a great way to keep their shape intact for a long time.</em> Photo: Greg Heil</figcaption></figure>
3949.  
3950.  
3951.  
3952. <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>When should armoring be used?</strong></h2>
3953.  
3954.  
3955.  
3956. <p>“Armoring should be used based on the best practices of impact, safety, and sustainability,” says Renko. In addition, factors such as the client’s wishes and the user experience should be considered when deciding whether to armor a trail.</p>
3957.  
3958.  
3959.  
3960. <p>Stone loves seeing a drain or low crossing where rocks have been placed well and locked together like a jigsaw puzzle. “It’s important to me that none of them move, because I want them to do their jobs as well as be safe for riders. If the rear tire catches the edge of a loose rock just right, it can flip on end and act like a pole vault to the rear wheel. If the rock moves and comes out, it leaves a hole and can be, at best, a flow killer and, at worst, a wheel trap. A section of rocks half buried in a trouble spot on the trail can also reinforce the surface and keep it from becoming a bog.”</p>
3961.  
3962.  
3963.  
3964. <p>Armoring is also a good way to reinforce features like jump faces and berms, according to Stone. “I love seeing jump faces that are rock armored. When done well, it makes for a super consistent face/lip that will hold up over time. I’m also a fan of armored berms. They’re hard to build right, but they look awesome and can be fun to ride.”</p>
3965.  
3966.  
3967.  
3968. <p>Trails can be made durable enough for year-round riding by using rock to raise trail treads above surrounding grades, to harden the trail tread itself, or to ford over smaller drainages, creeks, and streams. “While the armoring can be expensive, especially if the rock needs to be imported, and is extremely labor intensive, the investment will allow more users to use the trails in a wider range of conditions and for most of the year, with less maintenance, and most importantly with less impact to the surrounding environment,” said Lopes.</p>
3969.  
3970.  
3971.  
3972. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/upscaled-2x-355695824_10232893906516347_1553394177275899376_n.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/upscaled-2x-355695824_10232893906516347_1553394177275899376_n-1170x878.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697547" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/upscaled-2x-355695824_10232893906516347_1553394177275899376_n-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/upscaled-2x-355695824_10232893906516347_1553394177275899376_n-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/upscaled-2x-355695824_10232893906516347_1553394177275899376_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/upscaled-2x-355695824_10232893906516347_1553394177275899376_n-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/upscaled-2x-355695824_10232893906516347_1553394177275899376_n-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/upscaled-2x-355695824_10232893906516347_1553394177275899376_n-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Landscaping blocks are not the best solution for armoring trails.</em> Photo: Richard Shoop</figcaption></figure>
3973.  
3974.  
3975.  
3976. <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Some methods of armoring are better than others</strong></h2>
3977.  
3978.  
3979.  
3980. <p>“My absolute least favorite armoring is the standard low-effort water bar,” said Stone. “Done poorly, these can be rim killers and super disruptive to a ride. They can kill the flow and even be hazardous depending on the angle of the rock in relation to the tread.” He also stated that he’s not a big fan of using man-made materials, such as concrete or landscaping bricks. “I’ve seen it done well and enjoyed riding it, but I think other materials look better.”</p>
3981.  
3982.  
3983.  
3984. <p>Additionally, Stone said that trail builders should use the appropriate armoring material for the region in which they are building. “In places that have limestone, you can’t trust the grip on the rocks — especially when wet. In those cases, you want to keep the armoring distance short and straight, making sure riders hit the seams perpendicular and don’t have to corner on the slick surface. In other places with sandstone and granite, you can do all kinds of things since you can trust the traction and grip.”</p>
3985.  
3986.  
3987.  
3988. <p>Adding rock work when it is not necessary or does not fit with the nature of the trail, the terrain, or the environment can break the flow of the trail or even defeat the purpose of the armoring itself. “If the rock armoring creates safety issues or pushes users off trail looking for smoother or faster lines, then there’s no point to having it,” said Lopes.</p>
3989.  
3990.  
3991.  
3992. <p>Using stonework is very rewarding for Renko because it lasts for ages and is the slowest-moving method of armoring. “I enjoy harvesting materials from the land and applying it to the trail because it feels like they fit and belong there. It gives the appearance that the trail has been there forever.”</p>
3993.  
3994.  
3995.  
3996. <p>Renko cautioned that trail builders should carefully examine the trail location before armoring, considering whether material is sloughing off the trail or onto it. He also said that consideration should be given to whether foreign materials should be introduced to the environment and what impact they could have on it.</p>
3997.  
3998.  
3999.  
4000. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4346.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="8148" height="5432" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4346.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697548" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4346.jpg 8148w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4346-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4346-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4346-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4346-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4346-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4346-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4346-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 8148px) 100vw, 8148px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Kate and Dave Austin</figcaption></figure>
4001.  
4002.  
4003.  
4004. <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Done right, armoring can bring variety and fun to a trail</strong></h2>
4005.  
4006.  
4007.  
4008. <p>“Armoring done well can be a great way to manufacture some technicality in a trail,” said Stone. “A good machine builder can frame some support boulders and puzzle together some rocks in the tread to make things more interesting.”</p>
4009.  
4010.  
4011.  
4012. <p>Lopes said that armoring trails with rock is a great solution for challenging terrain conditions. “There are many different ways to armor a trail with rock to make them more sustainable, beautiful, and enjoyable.”</p>
4013. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/trail-armoring-can-stop-erosion-in-its-tracks-and-make-trails-more-fun-to-ride-too/">Trail armoring can stop erosion in its tracks and make trails more fun to ride, too</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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4020. </item>
4021. <item>
4022. <title>The Fox Podium is a premium, inverted trail/enduro fork designed to ride like a DH fork</title>
4023. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-fox-podium-is-a-premium-inverted-trail-enduro-fork-designed-to-ride-like-a-dh-fork/</link>
4024. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-fox-podium-is-a-premium-inverted-trail-enduro-fork-designed-to-ride-like-a-dh-fork/#comments</comments>
4026. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
4027. <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
4028. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
4029. <category><![CDATA[fox podium]]></category>
4030. <category><![CDATA[inverted fork]]></category>
4031. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
4032. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=697796</guid>
4033.  
4034. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Fox Podium is an alternative to the Fox 38 that boasts lower unsprung weight thanks to an inverted design.</p>
4035. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-fox-podium-is-a-premium-inverted-trail-enduro-fork-designed-to-ride-like-a-dh-fork/">The Fox Podium is a premium, inverted trail/enduro fork designed to ride like a DH fork</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
4036. ]]></description>
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4038. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250514_UCI_EDRDH_WC_BielskoBiala_SR31105.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250514_UCI_EDRDH_WC_BielskoBiala_SR31105-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698589" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250514_UCI_EDRDH_WC_BielskoBiala_SR31105-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250514_UCI_EDRDH_WC_BielskoBiala_SR31105-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250514_UCI_EDRDH_WC_BielskoBiala_SR31105-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250514_UCI_EDRDH_WC_BielskoBiala_SR31105-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250514_UCI_EDRDH_WC_BielskoBiala_SR31105-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250514_UCI_EDRDH_WC_BielskoBiala_SR31105-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250514_UCI_EDRDH_WC_BielskoBiala_SR31105-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Provided photos unless otherwise noted.</figcaption></figure>
4039.  
4040.  
4041.  
4042. <p>The Fox Podium inverted fork just moved from prototype to production. The long-travel, single-crown, inverted suspension fork has been quietly making the rounds in prototype form at races and events this year, and today it&#8217;s finally official. Designed for aggressive enduro and eMTB riders, the Podium aims to deliver downhill stiffness in a lighter, more responsive chassis. With a $1,999 price tag (available at <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/NjIiOC/" rel="nofollow">Jenson USA</a>), it’s also the most expensive fork in the Fox lineup to date.</p>
4043.  
4044.  
4045.  
4046. <p>While the upside-down fork design isn’t new, the execution here is notably overbuilt compared to XC-oriented forks like the discontinued <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/uncategorized/news-rockshox-releases-details-about-their-brand-new-rs-1-fork/">RockShox RS-1</a>. The Podium uses massive 47mm-diameter upper tubes and a custom 20mm steel thru axle to ensure the arch-less fork is torsionally stiff both fore and aft. According to Fox, the Podium’s chassis is almost as stiff as the brand&#8217;s <em>actual</em> DH fork, the dual-crown Fox 40.</p>
4047.  
4048.  
4049.  
4050. <p>The Podium is available in 160mm or 170mm travel options and comes with Fox’s GRIP X2 damper, tuned specifically for this inverted platform. The fork also features a new GlideCore air spring, designed to flex laterally under load to reduce binding and improve small bump sensitivity. Combined with 175mm of bushing overlap — 32% more than the Fox 38 — the Podium is engineered for smoother performance deep into its travel.</p>
4051.  
4052.  
4053.  
4054. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250613_Pivot-Firebird-Podium-Fork-7.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250613_Pivot-Firebird-Podium-Fork-7-1170x780.jpg" alt="A close-up view of a mountain bike partially obscured by a tree, set in a lush forest. The bike features a white frame, front suspension, and chunky tires marked with &quot;Schwalbe.&quot; Surrounding greenery includes ferns and moss, creating a natural and adventurous atmosphere." class="wp-image-698587" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250613_Pivot-Firebird-Podium-Fork-7-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250613_Pivot-Firebird-Podium-Fork-7-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250613_Pivot-Firebird-Podium-Fork-7-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250613_Pivot-Firebird-Podium-Fork-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250613_Pivot-Firebird-Podium-Fork-7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250613_Pivot-Firebird-Podium-Fork-7-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250613_Pivot-Firebird-Podium-Fork-7-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4055.  
4056.  
4057.  
4058. <p>Placing the heavier outer tubes at the top of the fork reduces unsprung mass compared to a traditional fork, and this promises to improve responsiveness. However, that&#8217;s not to say the Podium is lightweight; at 2,695g it&#8217;s about 500g heavier than the Fox 38 ($1,249) with a similar amount of travel, and on par with the longer-travel Fox 40, making it more suitable for riders who prioritize stability and grip over gram-counting.</p>
4059.  
4060.  
4061.  
4062. <p>Another inverted fork design advantage is that gravity keeps seals constantly lubricated and free of contamination. However, with the stanchions lower to the ground, there&#8217;s a greater risk of rock strikes, and for that reason the Fox Podium ships with carbon stanchion guards.</p>
4063.  
4064.  
4065.  
4066. <p>In a 2020 interview with Tyrone Dines, a former Fox technician, Dines told Singletracks <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/what-would-zero-compromises-mtb-suspension-look-like-we-asked-a-25-year-industry-veteran/">the ideal mountain bike fork would be &#8220;upside down,&#8221;</a> the same as many motorcycle forks. In addition to the weight shift and gravity-assisted lubrication improvements, he noted an inverted fork allows for a single-piece steerer and upper, which eliminates the chance of creaking over time. </p>
4067.  
4068.  
4069.  
4070. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/0O8A4752.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/0O8A4752-1170x780.jpeg" alt="Close-up view of a mountain bike front wheel, highlighting the suspension forks with gold accents and a black tire featuring a knobby tread pattern. A measuring tape is positioned alongside the forks, indicating attention to bike setup and maintenance. In the background, people are blurred, suggesting a lively outdoor event or trade show." class="wp-image-694284" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/0O8A4752-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/0O8A4752-750x500.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/0O8A4752-375x250.jpeg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/0O8A4752-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/0O8A4752-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/0O8A4752-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/0O8A4752-600x400.jpeg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Daniel Palma</figcaption></figure>
4071.  
4072.  
4073.  
4074. <p>Singletracks reported on a <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/we-can-only-speculate-about-this-inverted-fox-fork-spotted-at-sea-otter/">Fox Podium fork prototype</a> on display at Sea Otter back in April, where it was seen mounted to Pivot Firebird and Orbea Wild mountain bikes. At the time, Fox reps said they were only collecting feedback from pro riders and testing the market to see if there was enough demand to produce the inverted fork. Given that the prototype appeared to be extremely well-polished back in April, and not far off from what Fox is showing today, we suspect the brand had been planning to launch it all along and simply wanted a bit more time to validate the design and to build some excitement.</p>
4075.  
4076.  
4077.  
4078. <p>The Yeti / Fox Factory Enduro team has been racing on the new fork, and provided photos show bike builds with the Podium including the Pivot Firebird, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/r4RnYs/" rel="nofollow">Scott Patron</a> electric mountain bike, and the Commencal Meta. Though the Fox Podium is offered in 160mm and 170mm travel lengths, just like the Fox 38, it&#8217;s clearly not intended as a replacement — in fact, with its higher price and weight, it targets a more niche segment.</p>
4079.  
4080.  
4081.  
4082. <p>The Fox Podium is set to compete with the Intend Essential inverted fork, which offers a similar travel range — adjustable from 150mm to 170mm — and is priced at €1,449 (about $1,700USD). Wren is another brand producing inverted mountain bike forks, though their current offerings, priced at $750, top out at 150mm of suspension travel.</p>
4083.  
4084.  
4085.  
4086. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250514_UCI_EDRDH_WC_BielskoBiala_SR31549.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250514_UCI_EDRDH_WC_BielskoBiala_SR31549-1170x780.jpg" alt="A person wearing a helmet and blue and black riding gear performing a dirt bike jump in a forested area with lush green trees in the background." class="wp-image-698586" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250514_UCI_EDRDH_WC_BielskoBiala_SR31549-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250514_UCI_EDRDH_WC_BielskoBiala_SR31549-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250514_UCI_EDRDH_WC_BielskoBiala_SR31549-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250514_UCI_EDRDH_WC_BielskoBiala_SR31549-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250514_UCI_EDRDH_WC_BielskoBiala_SR31549-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250514_UCI_EDRDH_WC_BielskoBiala_SR31549-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250514_UCI_EDRDH_WC_BielskoBiala_SR31549-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4087.  
4088.  
4089.  
4090. <p>It&#8217;s unclear if the market is ready for an ultra-premium inverted fork, though if Fox proves there is a market, there&#8217;s a good chance we may see RockShox get back into the game as well.</p>
4091.  
4092.  
4093.  
4094. <ul class="wp-block-list">
4095. <li>Price: $1,999</li>
4096.  
4097.  
4098.  
4099. <li>Buy from <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/NjIiOC/" rel="nofollow">Jenson USA</a></li>
4100. </ul>
4101. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-fox-podium-is-a-premium-inverted-trail-enduro-fork-designed-to-ride-like-a-dh-fork/">The Fox Podium is a premium, inverted trail/enduro fork designed to ride like a DH fork</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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4110. <title>Shimano 1&#215;12 GRX Di2 gravel drivetrain is completely wireless</title>
4111. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/shimano-1x12-grx-di2-gravel-drivetrain-is-completely-wireless/</link>
4112. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/shimano-1x12-grx-di2-gravel-drivetrain-is-completely-wireless/#respond</comments>
4114. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
4115. <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
4116. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
4117. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
4118. <category><![CDATA[Shimano GRX]]></category>
4119. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=698227</guid>
4120.  
4121. <description><![CDATA[<p>The 1x12 Shimano GRX Di2 drivetrain brings truly wireless, electronic shifting to gravel bikes and drop bar mountain bikes.</p>
4122. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/shimano-1x12-grx-di2-gravel-drivetrain-is-completely-wireless/">Shimano 1&#215;12 GRX Di2 gravel drivetrain is completely wireless</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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4124. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
4125. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-138.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-138-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698604" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-138-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-138-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-138-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-138-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-138-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-138-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-138-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Provided photos.</figcaption></figure>
4126.  
4127.  
4128.  
4129. <p>The wireless, electronic Shimano GRX Di2 gravel group is here, and a lot of the tech will be familiar to those following along with the brand&#8217;s <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/shimano-announces-wireless-xt-and-deore-di2-electronic-drivetrains/">recent MTB releases</a>. The 1&#215;12 gravel group (or drop-bar MTB group, if you like) launches with an all-new wireless derailleur and a dedicated hydraulic disc brake lever.</p>
4130.  
4131.  
4132.  
4133. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shimano-grx-di2-derailleur">Shimano GRX Di2 derailleur</h2>
4134.  
4135.  
4136.  
4137. <p>The Shimano GRX Di2 derailleur shares a lot in common with the mountain bike specific <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/shimano-announces-wireless-xt-and-deore-di2-electronic-drivetrains/">XT Di2 derailleur</a> because, well, they are essentially the same. Both weigh around 450g, give or take, and are compatible with the same range of chains and cassettes. The GRX Di2 derailleur attaches to a derailleur hanger and the onboard battery sits inside a sealed compartment within the body.</p>
4138.  
4139.  
4140.  
4141. <div class="wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background"><div class="wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained">
4142. <div style="height:5px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>
4143.  
4144.  
4145.  
4146. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-grx-di2-derailleur-specs">GRX Di2 derailleur specs</h3>
4147.  
4148.  
4149.  
4150. <ul class="wp-block-list">
4151. <li>Shimano Shadow ES Technology</li>
4152.  
4153.  
4154.  
4155. <li>Solid pulley construction</li>
4156.  
4157.  
4158.  
4159. <li>Removable and rechargeable onboard battery with 700km to 1,000km range depending on riding conditions (435 to 621 miles)</li>
4160.  
4161.  
4162.  
4163. <li>Long Cage RD-RX827 SGS for use with Shimano 10-51T 12-speed cassette</li>
4164.  
4165.  
4166.  
4167. <li>$565 MSRP</li>
4168. </ul>
4169.  
4170.  
4171.  
4172. <div style="height:20px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>
4173. </div></div>
4174.  
4175.  
4176.  
4177. <div style="height:20px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>
4178.  
4179.  
4180.  
4181. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-125.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-125-1170x780.jpg" alt="A close-up view of a cyclist's legs while riding a gravel bike on a dirt path. The cyclist is wearing white cycling shoes and green socks, with the bike's gears and rear wheel visible in the foreground. The background features a mountainous landscape under a clear sky." class="wp-image-698602" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-125-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-125-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-125-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-125-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-125-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-125-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-125-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4182.  
4183.  
4184.  
4185. <p>With the 10-51T cassette spec, Shimano is betting that riders will prefer a wider, rather than tighter, gear range. SRAM made waves earlier this month with the release of a 13-speed cassette featuring smaller steps in between gears, though the range is limited to 10-46T. In order to address the large cassette, the Shimano GRX derailleur comes with a long cage. Shimano is speccing the group with either a 40T or 42T chainring.</p>
4186.  
4187.  
4188.  
4189. <p>Officially, the newest GRX Di2 group is 1x-only. Shimano is calling it 1&#215;12-speed GRX Di2 to distinguish the drivetrain from <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/shimano-grx-di2-electronic-drivetrain-goes-12-speed/">the 2&#215;12 wired, electronic Di2 gravel group launched last year</a>.</p>
4190.  
4191.  
4192.  
4193. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-034.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-034-1170x780.jpg" alt="Three cyclists in a desert landscape, with mountains in the background. One cyclist, wearing a yellow jersey, is adjusting their bike. The other two cyclists are smiling and looking toward the camera, wearing colorful cycling gear and sunglasses. The sun is shining brightly behind them, creating a warm and vibrant atmosphere." class="wp-image-698601" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-034-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-034-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-034-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-034-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-034-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-034-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-034-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4194.  
4195.  
4196.  
4197. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-new-shifter-less-grx-di2-brake-lever">A new shifter-less GRX Di2 brake lever</h2>
4198.  
4199.  
4200.  
4201. <p>Technically, this isn&#8217;t Shimano&#8217;s first wireless gravel group. That would be the aforementioned 2&#215;12 GRX Di2 group, and that group introduced the RX825 (wireless) shifter, which the new 1&#215;12 GRX Di2 system also uses. The shifter/lever combo places two buttons on the shift paddle with a third, customizable button inside the hood.</p>
4202.  
4203.  
4204.  
4205. <p>Since the new wireless Shimano GRX group is 1x-only, Shimano is offering a new brake lever that matches the existing RX825 shifter, but without shifter controls, so that riders can save a bit of weight (and money). Unfortunately, there doesn&#8217;t appear to be an integrated lever option for riders who are running a dropper post on their drop-bar bike. For now, riders will need to choose a mechanical shift lever which will have a slightly different feel. We can only hope that it would be possible to pair the third button, located on the inside of the hood, with a wireless Fox Transfer dropper post.</p>
4206.  
4207.  
4208.  
4209. <div class="wp-block-group"><div class="wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained">
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4211. <div style="height:5px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>
4212.  
4213.  
4214.  
4215. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bl-rx825-l-lever-specs">BL-RX825-L lever specs</h3>
4216.  
4217.  
4218.  
4219. <ul class="wp-block-list">
4220. <li>1&#215;12-speed brake lever option</li>
4221.  
4222.  
4223.  
4224. <li>Flared drop bar optimization</li>
4225.  
4226.  
4227.  
4228. <li>Anti-slip coating on brake lever surface</li>
4229.  
4230.  
4231.  
4232. <li>19.5g lighter than BL-RX825</li>
4233.  
4234.  
4235.  
4236. <li>$345 MSRP</li>
4237. </ul>
4238.  
4239.  
4240.  
4241. <div style="height:20px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>
4242. </div></div>
4243.  
4244.  
4245.  
4246. <div style="height:20px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>
4247. </div></div>
4248.  
4249.  
4250.  
4251. <p>The Shimano 1&#215;12 GRX Di2 group is priced at $2,282, which includes the entire drivetrain (cranks, derailleur, shifters, cassette, and chain) plus hydraulic disc brakes and rotors.</p>
4252.  
4253.  
4254.  
4255. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-158.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-158-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698616" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-158-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-158-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-158-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-158-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-158-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-158-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SHIMANO_GRX_Texas_high_resolution-158-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4256.  
4257.  
4258.  
4259. <p>In parallel with the 1&#215;12 GRX Di2 drivetrain launch, Shimano is also adding the RX180 gravel wheelset featuring 25mm-wide aluminum alloy rims, priced at $280 for a pair.</p>
4260.  
4261.  
4262.  
4263. <div class="wp-block-group"><div class="wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained">
4264. <div class="wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background"><div class="wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained">
4265. <div style="height:5px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>
4266.  
4267.  
4268.  
4269. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shimano-rx180-gravel-wheel-specs">Shimano RX180 gravel wheel specs</h3>
4270.  
4271.  
4272.  
4273. <ul class="wp-block-list">
4274. <li>Replaceable freehub body – switch between MICRO SPLINE and HG L options</li>
4275.  
4276.  
4277.  
4278. <li>25mm internal rim width</li>
4279.  
4280.  
4281.  
4282. <li>Hooked tubeless rims</li>
4283.  
4284.  
4285.  
4286. <li>Weight: 2105 grams with HG L freehub, 2113 grams with</li>
4287.  
4288.  
4289.  
4290. <li>MICRO SPLINE freehub</li>
4291.  
4292.  
4293.  
4294. <li>$280 MSRP (pair)</li>
4295. </ul>
4296.  
4297.  
4298.  
4299. <div style="height:20px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>
4300. </div></div>
4301.  
4302.  
4303.  
4304. <div style="height:20px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>
4305. </div></div>
4306. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/shimano-1x12-grx-di2-gravel-drivetrain-is-completely-wireless/">Shimano 1&#215;12 GRX Di2 gravel drivetrain is completely wireless</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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4314. <item>
4315. <title>WTB Peacekeeper trail bike tire [Review]</title>
4316. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/wtb-peacekeeper-trail-bike-tire-review/</link>
4317. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/wtb-peacekeeper-trail-bike-tire-review/#respond</comments>
4319. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
4320. <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:34:09 +0000</pubDate>
4321. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
4322. <category><![CDATA[review]]></category>
4323. <category><![CDATA[WTB Peacekeeper]]></category>
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4325.  
4326. <description><![CDATA[<p>The WTB Peacekeeper is a trail tire that sits between XC and enduro, and seeks to blend the best of both worlds. </p>
4327. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/wtb-peacekeeper-trail-bike-tire-review/">WTB Peacekeeper trail bike tire [Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
4328. ]]></description>
4329. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
4330. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="A boxed bicycle tire labeled 'Peacekeeper 2.4 x 29 inches' with descriptions of its features, including 'Light' and 'Fast Rolling.' The tire is partially visible through a clear window in the box, which is placed on a wooden surface with storage bins in the background." class="wp-image-698469" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4331.  
4332.  
4333.  
4334. <p>The new WTB Peacekeeper, released today, is &#8220;a versatile trail tire built for riders who expect XC efficiency without giving up confident handling and control,&#8221; according to the brand. And after putting a set to the test, I’d say that’s a fair description. The Peacekeeper sits comfortably between the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/wtb-macro-tire-review/">WTB Macro</a> — released almost exactly one year ago — and the Trail Boss, offering a smart mix of grip and speed that makes it a solid choice for a wide range of dry-to-damp conditions.</p>
4335.  
4336.  
4337.  
4338. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
4339.  
4340.  
4341.  
4342. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wtb-peacekeeper-key-specs">WTB Peacekeeper key specs</h3>
4343.  
4344.  
4345.  
4346.  
4347.  
4348.  
4349. <ul class="wp-block-list">
4350. <li>Weight: 940g (high grip) and 1105g (fast rolling) as tested</li>
4351.  
4352.  
4353.  
4354. <li>Price: $76.95</li>
4355.  
4356.  
4357.  
4358. <li>Buy from <a href="https://www.wtb.com/collections/wtb-peacekeeper/products/wtb-peacekeeper">WTB</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/4liVfyE" rel="nofollow">Amazon</a></li>
4359. </ul>
4360.  
4361.  
4362.  
4363. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
4364.  
4365.  
4366.  
4367. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
4368. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="698467" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-2-1170x780.jpg" alt="Close-up view of a mountain bike tire with a heavily textured tread, showing dirt and mud, set against a blurred green background." class="wp-image-698467" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4369.  
4370.  
4371.  
4372. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="698468" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-4-1170x780.jpg" alt="Close-up of a mountain bike tire with visible tread patterns, showing dirt and mud, against a blurred green background, likely indicating a recent ride on a trail or rough terrain." class="wp-image-698468" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-4-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-4-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-4-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-4-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-4-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-4-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4373. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Front and rear.</figcaption></figure>
4374.  
4375.  
4376.  
4377. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wtb-peacekeeper-sizing-and-construction">WTB Peacekeeper sizing and construction</h2>
4378.  
4379.  
4380.  
4381. <p>The Peacekeeper is only available in a 29&#215;2.4&#8243; size for now, and comes in two different constructions: fast rolling and high grip. I tested both, mounting the 940g high grip version up front and the 1105g fast rolling version in the rear on my Canyon Neuron trail bike. For reference, at 17psi, these measured 62mm wide on a set of 30mm Shimano XTR rims, slightly wider than the advertised 60mm. Both versions feature a single-ply 60tpi casing.</p>
4382.  
4383.  
4384.  
4385. <p>Like other recent WTB treads, the Peacekeeper uses the brand’s TriTec rubber, with a firmer center tread for lower rolling resistance and softer side knobs for improved cornering traction. A nylon puncture protection layer is built in to help fend off flats, and the $76.95 price tag is competitive for a premium trail tire.</p>
4386.  
4387.  
4388.  
4389. <p>I mounted the first Peacekeeper using only a floor pump, though the second required a hit from an air compressor to pop the bead into place. </p>
4390.  
4391.  
4392.  
4393. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-8.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-8-1170x780.jpg" alt="Close-up of a mountain bike tire labeled &quot;PEACEKEEPER 2.4&quot; resting against a tree trunk, surrounded by lush green grass and small leaves. The tire shows signs of dirt, indicating recent use in outdoor terrain." class="wp-image-698464" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-8-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-8-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-8-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-8-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-8-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4394.  
4395.  
4396.  
4397. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-on-the-trail">On the trail</h2>
4398.  
4399.  
4400.  
4401. <p>I’ve tested a lot of tires in this category, and the Peacekeeper stacks up well. Compared to the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-new-maxxis-forekaster-rolls-into-downcountry-territory-review/">Maxxis Forekaster</a>, the Peacekeeper adds transition knobs that make cornering feel more confident, especially in loose-over-hardpack terrain. It’s more aggressive than the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/schwalbe-wicked-will-tire-review/">Schwalbe Wicked Will</a> — and heavier too — but the added grip is noticeable on steeper trails.</p>
4402.  
4403.  
4404.  
4405. <p>In my review of the WTB Macro, I said: <em>“Depending on the day, I might choose to pair a Macro in the rear with a slightly meatier tire up front, like a WTB Trail Boss.”</em> The Peacekeeper basically solves this: it&#8217;s beefy enough to run front <em>and</em> rear, but not so overbuilt that it kills momentum on mellow trails or longer rides. I ran the Macros on our <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/community/summer-solstice-ride-mountain-biking-all-night/">annual Solstice ride</a>, and they provided the right amount of grip and control to make the singletrack fun without feeling overly draggy on the paved stretches.</p>
4406.  
4407.  
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4508.  
4509.  
4510.  
4511. <p>In slightly wet conditions where the Macro tends to get overwhelmed, the Peacekeeper delivers better grip — particularly at the rear wheel while climbing. It’s not a mud tire by any means, but it holds its own over damp rocks and roots.</p>
4512.  
4513.  
4514.  
4515. <p>After about a hundred miles of riding, I haven&#8217;t had any punctures or experienced any slow leaks or pressure loss.</p>
4516.  
4517.  
4518.  
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4521.  
4522.  
4523.  
4524. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-7.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="1027" data-id="698463" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-7-1170x1027.jpg" alt="Close-up of a mountain bike tire showcasing its rugged tread and branding, set against a blurred green background of trees and foliage." class="wp-image-698463" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-7-1170x1027.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-7-750x658.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-7-768x674.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-7-1536x1348.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-7-2048x1797.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-7-600x527.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4525. </figure>
4526.  
4527.  
4528.  
4529. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros-and-cons-of-wtb-peacekeeper">Pros and cons of WTB Peacekeeper</h2>
4530.  
4531.  
4532.  
4533. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros">Pros</h4>
4534.  
4535.  
4536.  
4537. <ul class="wp-block-list">
4538. <li>Good balance between control and rolling resistance</li>
4539.  
4540.  
4541.  
4542. <li>Intuitive transitions into cornering</li>
4543.  
4544.  
4545.  
4546. <li>Good puncture protection</li>
4547. </ul>
4548.  
4549.  
4550.  
4551. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cons">Cons</h4>
4552.  
4553.  
4554.  
4555. <ul class="wp-block-list">
4556. <li>The fast-rolling version is surprisingly heavy</li>
4557. </ul>
4558.  
4559.  
4560.  
4561. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-3-1170x780.jpg" alt="Close-up of a mountain bike front wheel on a grassy surface, showcasing a black tire with a textured tread pattern, a wheel hub with a blue accent, and a suspension fork labeled &quot;Pike.&quot; The background features lush green foliage." class="wp-image-698466" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-peacekeeper-tire-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4562.  
4563.  
4564.  
4565. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bottom-line">Bottom line</h2>
4566.  
4567.  
4568.  
4569. <p>Overall, the WTB Peacekeeper fills a much-needed spot in WTB’s lineup, and is a great option for riders who want a true trail tire that doesn’t drag like an enduro casing and also offers more confidence than a pure XC tread. If you’re looking for a one-tire solution for light-duty trail riding or a front/rear combo that won’t leave you underbiked, the Peacekeeper lives up to its name.</p>
4570.  
4571.  
4572.  
4573. <p></p>
4574. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/wtb-peacekeeper-trail-bike-tire-review/">WTB Peacekeeper trail bike tire [Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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4583. <title>Bargain tire bin finds for your MTB and gravel bikes</title>
4584. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/bargain-tire-bin-finds-for-your-mtb-and-gravel-bikes/</link>
4585. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/bargain-tire-bin-finds-for-your-mtb-and-gravel-bikes/#respond</comments>
4587. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
4588. <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2025 23:21:43 +0000</pubDate>
4589. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
4590. <category><![CDATA[product picks]]></category>
4591. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=698569</guid>
4592.  
4593. <description><![CDATA[<p>Upgrade your mountain bike tire, or try something new, with these bargains that span from gravel to enduro.</p>
4594. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/bargain-tire-bin-finds-for-your-mtb-and-gravel-bikes/">Bargain tire bin finds for your MTB and gravel bikes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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4596. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
4598. <figure class='wp-block-image size-large'><img src='https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cover-20-1170x780.png' alt='' class='wp-image-698568'/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>All prices and availability are subject to change.</em></figcaption></figure>
4600.  
4603. <p>Singletracks has tested and reviewed nearly 100 mountain and gravel bike tires, and there&#8217;s one thing we know for sure: the right set of tires can absolutely transform the way your bike rides! Different conditions and different trails call for different tires, so we recommend giving several a try to see what works for you and for your trails.
4604.  
4605. All of the tires below are solid choices, and every one of them is on sale for 28-55% off right now. Score!</p>
4608.  
4610. <p></p>
4614. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
4615. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/kEqGSi/" rel='nofollow'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Maxxis-Dissector-750x500.png" alt="Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4" class="wp-image-698564" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Maxxis-Dissector-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Maxxis-Dissector-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Maxxis-Dissector-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Maxxis-Dissector-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Maxxis-Dissector-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Maxxis-Dissector.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
4618. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Maxxis Dissector 29&#215;2.4</h3>
4622. <p><strong>$93.00</strong> | <span style='color:#a30000' class='has-inline-color'>$43.00 sale</span> </p>
4626. <p>The Dissector is a gravity tire designed for the roughest tracks. However, most DH riders want the heavier Double Down version. If you&#8217;re an aggressive trail rider, the Dissector with EVO casing — on sale now — will give you tons of grip and control without the weight penalty.  <a href='https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/maxxis-dissector-gravity-tire-designed-for-maximum-dust-clouds-review/'>Read more.</a></p>
4628.  
4630. <p>Buy from <a href='https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/kEqGSi/' rel='nofollow'>Jenson USA</a> </p>
4632.  
4634. <hr class='wp-block-separator'/>
4637. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
4638. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/3NjRCq/" rel='nofollow'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-fast-trak-750x500.png" alt="Specialized Fast Trak GRID 2Bliss Ready T7 29x2.35" class="wp-image-698562" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-fast-trak-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-fast-trak-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-fast-trak-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-fast-trak-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-fast-trak-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-fast-trak.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
4641. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Specialized Fast Trak GRID 2Bliss Ready T7 29&#215;2.35</h3>
4645. <p><strong>$64.99</strong> | <span style='color:#a30000' class='has-inline-color'>$39.99 sale</span> </p>
4649. <p>For XC and downcountry riding, it&#8217;s hard to beat the fast and light Specialized Fast Trak. The 2.35&#8243; version here weighs just 800g. <a href='https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/updated-specialized-fast-trak-and-ground-control-bike-tire-review/'>Read more.</a></p>
4651.  
4653. <p>Buy from <a href='https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/3NjRCq/' rel='nofollow'>Specialized</a> </p>
4655.  
4657. <hr class='wp-block-separator'/>
4660. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
4661. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/T90i85/" rel='nofollow'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-vigilante-750x500.png" alt="WTB Vigilante 29x2.6 " class="wp-image-698556" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-vigilante-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-vigilante-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-vigilante-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-vigilante-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-vigilante-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wtb-vigilante.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
4664. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">WTB Vigilante 29&#215;2.6 </h3>
4668. <p><strong>$98.95</strong> | <span style='color:#a30000' class='has-inline-color'>$44.93 sale</span> </p>
4672. <p>The WTB Vigitlante is an aggressive tire designed for wet and/or rocky conditions. At 2.6&#8243; wide, it&#8217;s a very forgiving tire. <a href='https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/first-lap-new-wtb-judge-tire-updated-trail-boss-vigilantes/'>Read more.</a></p>
4674.  
4676. <p>Buy from <a href='https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/T90i85/' rel='nofollow'>REI</a> </p>
4678.  
4680. <hr class='wp-block-separator'/>
4684.  
4687. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
4690. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
4691. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/i3zfbH/" rel='nofollow'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/maxxis-rambler-750x500.png" alt="Maxxis Rambler 700x40c" class="wp-image-698557" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/maxxis-rambler-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/maxxis-rambler-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/maxxis-rambler-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/maxxis-rambler-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/maxxis-rambler-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/maxxis-rambler.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
4694. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Maxxis Rambler 700x40c</h3>
4698. <p><strong>$70.00</strong> | <span style='color:#a30000' class='has-inline-color'>$50.35 sale</span> </p>
4702. <p>The Rambler is an excellent all-rounder tire for gravel riding, and the 40c size should fit most frames with plenty of clearance.  <a href='https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/maxxis-rambler-tires-roll-easily-through-rocky-roads-and-buff-singletrack-review/'>Read more.</a></p>
4704.  
4706. <p>Buy from <a href='https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/i3zfbH/' rel='nofollow'>Competitive Cyclist</a> </p>
4708.  
4710. <hr class='wp-block-separator'/>
4713. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
4714. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/Nkuhly/" rel='nofollow'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Schwalbe-Hans-Dampf-750x500.png" alt="Schwalbe Hans Dampf 27.5x2.6" class="wp-image-698560" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Schwalbe-Hans-Dampf-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Schwalbe-Hans-Dampf-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Schwalbe-Hans-Dampf-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Schwalbe-Hans-Dampf-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Schwalbe-Hans-Dampf-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Schwalbe-Hans-Dampf.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
4717. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Schwalbe Hans Dampf 27.5&#215;2.6</h3>
4721. <p><strong>$95.00</strong> | <span style='color:#a30000' class='has-inline-color'>$64.00 sale</span> </p>
4725. <p>Throw the Hans Dampf on the back of your mixed-wheel enduro bike and you&#8217;ll find rear wheel traction for days! <a href='https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/schwalbe-hans-dampf-is-a-surprisingly-tough-tire-review/'>Read more.</a></p>
4727.  
4729. <p>Buy from <a href='https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/Nkuhly/' rel='nofollow'>Competitive Cyclist</a> </p>
4731.  
4733. <hr class='wp-block-separator'/>
4736. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
4737. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/Zj9CUS/" rel='nofollow'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/teravail-kessel-750x500.png" alt="Teravail Kessel 29x2.4" class="wp-image-698561" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/teravail-kessel-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/teravail-kessel-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/teravail-kessel-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/teravail-kessel-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/teravail-kessel-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/teravail-kessel.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
4740. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Teravail Kessel 29&#215;2.4</h3>
4744. <p><strong>$90.00</strong> | <span style='color:#a30000' class='has-inline-color'>$62.27 sale</span> </p>
4748. <p>Don&#8217;t sleep on Teravail tires. We&#8217;ve found they&#8217;re incredibly reliable and wear well over time. The Kessel is designed for aggressive trail and enduro riding, and the 2.4 inch width is just right. <a href='https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/teravail-kessels-a-reliable-all-mountain-tire-review/'>Read more.</a></p>
4750.  
4752. <p>Buy from <a href='https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/Zj9CUS/' rel='nofollow'>Competitive Cyclist</a> </p>
4754.  
4756. <hr class='wp-block-separator'/>
4760.  
4763. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
4766. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
4767. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/YdS4Z1/" rel='nofollow'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Specialized-Eliminator-750x500.png" alt="Specialized Eliminator Grid Gravity 29x2.3" class="wp-image-698565" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Specialized-Eliminator-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Specialized-Eliminator-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Specialized-Eliminator-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Specialized-Eliminator-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Specialized-Eliminator-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Specialized-Eliminator.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
4770. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Specialized Eliminator Grid Gravity 29&#215;2.3</h3>
4774. <p><strong>$70.00</strong> | <span style='color:#a30000' class='has-inline-color'>$41.94 sale</span> </p>
4778. <p>Trail and enduro riders love the Eliminator for its blend of speed and control in hardpack and loose-over-hard conditions. We love it too. <a href='https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-specialized-eliminator-mtb-tire-features-smooth-transitions-review/'>Read more.</a></p>
4780.  
4782. <p>Buy from <a href='https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/YdS4Z1/' rel='nofollow'>Jenson USA</a> </p>
4784.  
4786. <hr class='wp-block-separator'/>
4789. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
4790. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/HbQXmI/" rel='nofollow'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Teravail-Warwick-750x500.png" alt="Teravail Warwick 29x2.3" class="wp-image-698563" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Teravail-Warwick-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Teravail-Warwick-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Teravail-Warwick-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Teravail-Warwick-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Teravail-Warwick-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Teravail-Warwick.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
4793. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Teravail Warwick 29&#215;2.3</h3>
4797. <p><strong>$65.00</strong> | <span style='color:#a30000' class='has-inline-color'>$45.50 sale</span> </p>
4801. <p>Choose from multiple widths and go fast/light/supple or grippy and durable, all for 30% off. Plus, choose a  27.5 or 29er diameter tire. We like the Warwick as a rear trail tire, but it could work well up front for more XC-style riding too. <a href='https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/choose-your-adventure-with-various-teravail-warwick-mtb-tire-options-review/'>Read more.</a></p>
4803.  
4805. <p>Buy from <a href='https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/HbQXmI/' rel='nofollow'>Performance Bike</a> </p>
4807.  
4809. <hr class='wp-block-separator'/>
4813. <hr class='wp-block-separator'/>
4815.  
4817. <p class='has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background'><em>Want to find the best price on your next mountain bike?  Try our <a href='https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-deals/'>comparison shopping tool</a> and don&#8217;t miss our <a href='https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-deals/'><strong>Weekly MTB Deals</strong></a> for the biggest savings on mountain bikes, gear and more.</em></p>
4819. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/bargain-tire-bin-finds-for-your-mtb-and-gravel-bikes/">Bargain tire bin finds for your MTB and gravel bikes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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4823. <slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
4826. </item>
4827. <item>
4828. <title>What&#8217;s your favorite bike tool?</title>
4829. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/whats-your-favorite-bike-tool-survey/</link>
4830. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/whats-your-favorite-bike-tool-survey/#comments</comments>
4832. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
4833. <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2025 10:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
4834. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
4835. <category><![CDATA[survey]]></category>
4836. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=696247</guid>
4837.  
4838. <description><![CDATA[<p>Working on bikes requires specialty tools. And some tools are more special than others.</p>
4839. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/whats-your-favorite-bike-tool-survey/">What&#8217;s your favorite bike tool?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
4840. ]]></description>
4841. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
4842. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mountain-bike-museum-vintage-weird-30.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1600" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mountain-bike-museum-vintage-weird-30.jpeg" alt="A detailed view of a workshop wall displaying an organized array of various hand tools, including wrenches, pliers, and screwdrivers, mounted on a metallic pegboard. A cardboard box is situated on the floor, and various stickers and business cards are visible among the tools." class="wp-image-682427" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mountain-bike-museum-vintage-weird-30.jpeg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mountain-bike-museum-vintage-weird-30-750x500.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mountain-bike-museum-vintage-weird-30-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mountain-bike-museum-vintage-weird-30-375x250.jpeg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mountain-bike-museum-vintage-weird-30-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mountain-bike-museum-vintage-weird-30-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mountain-bike-museum-vintage-weird-30-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mountain-bike-museum-vintage-weird-30-600x400.jpeg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
4843.  
4844.  
4845.  
4846. <p>If you enjoy working on bikes, you probably have a favorite tool. Maybe it&#8217;s the quality of the tool that you like. Maybe your favorite bike tool has sentimental value. Maybe it just gets the job done effectively every time. Whatever it is, we want to know which bike tool is your favorite to use. </p>
4847.  
4848.  
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4865.  
4866.  
4867. <p>Tell us what makes your favorite tool special in the comments below!</p>
4868. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/whats-your-favorite-bike-tool-survey/">What&#8217;s your favorite bike tool?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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4872. <slash:comments>10</slash:comments>
4875. </item>
4876. <item>
4877. <title>Grand Rapids, MI, is getting feature-packed MTB trails. Here’s what to expect.</title>
4878. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/grand-rapids-mi-is-getting-feature-packed-mtb-trails-heres-what-to-expect/</link>
4879. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/grand-rapids-mi-is-getting-feature-packed-mtb-trails-heres-what-to-expect/#comments</comments>
4881. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Travis Reill]]></dc:creator>
4882. <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2025 10:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
4883. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
4884. <category><![CDATA[grand rapids michigan]]></category>
4885. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
4886. <category><![CDATA[trail development]]></category>
4887. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=695843</guid>
4888.  
4889. <description><![CDATA[<p>The WMMBA is building its 17th mountain bike trail system — this time in suburban Grand Rapids, MI.</p>
4890. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/grand-rapids-mi-is-getting-feature-packed-mtb-trails-heres-what-to-expect/">Grand Rapids, MI, is getting feature-packed MTB trails. Here’s what to expect.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
4891. ]]></description>
4892. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
4893. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC05953.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC05953-1170x878.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698094" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC05953-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC05953-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC05953-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC05953-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC05953-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC05953-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">All photos courtesy WMMBA</figcaption></figure>
4894.  
4895.  
4896.  
4897. <p>The <a href="https://www.wmmba.org/">West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance</a> (WMMBA) had a busy 2024 season. Last year marked the completion of <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/a-45-mile-bike-optimized-singletrack-loop-has-been-built-around-a-lake-in-michigan/">The Dragon</a>, a 45-mile loop around Hardy Dam Pond. We like it so much that we dubbed it the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/9-of-the-best-mountain-bike-trails-that-opened-in-the-usa-in-2024/">Best Backcountry Trail</a> of 2024.</p>
4898.  
4899.  
4900.  
4901. <p>WMMBA doesn’t appear to be slowing down in 2025. In partnership with the Kent County Parks Department, WMMBA will be adding six miles of new singletrack — this time 45 miles south of The Dragon in Grand Rapids, Michigan.&nbsp;</p>
4902.  
4903.  
4904.  
4905. <p>And they are hoping to have tires in the dirt this summer.</p>
4906.  
4907.  
4908.  
4909. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC05745.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC05745-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698101" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC05745-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC05745-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC05745-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC05745-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC05745-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC05745-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC05745-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4910.  
4911.  
4912.  
4913. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-mtb-trails-coming-to-grand-rapids">New MTB trails coming to Grand Rapids</h2>
4914.  
4915.  
4916.  
4917. <p>The 252-mile Grand River cuts through the middle of downtown Grand Rapids as it continues its mostly northwestern flow through much of the state. Roughly ten miles past downtown is Johnson Park, where the six miles of new singletrack are being added.&nbsp;Improvements at Johnson Park have been on Kent County Parks’ docket for a few years.&nbsp;</p>
4918.  
4919.  
4920.  
4921. <p>“The Johnson Park improvement project is part of a broader initiative by the Kent County Parks Department to enhance recreational opportunities and accessibility across the county,” Christina Anthony, Communications Manager for Kent County Parks, told us via email. “Planning for these enhancements began in earnest in 2022, focusing on upgrading park infrastructure and expanding trail systems to better serve the community.”</p>
4922.  
4923.  
4924.  
4925. <p>Anthony told Singletracks that phase one of the project included infrastructure improvements such as a parking lot expansion. Phase two, which is currently underway, will see the replacement of a playground, the development of a four-season restroom, and the creation of outdoor gathering spaces.</p>
4926.  
4927.  
4928.  
4929. <p>Phase two will also be when Johnson Park sees trail development.</p>
4930.  
4931.  
4932.  
4933. <p>Currently, Johnson Park has one bike path-style trail that is popular with walkers, runners, and cyclists alike — albeit mainly road and commuter cyclists, or families out for a pedal. This popular path, the Grand River Greenway, along with the park’s proximity to the urban center, played a role in its selection as a new mountain bike trail system. While other parks in the greater Grand Rapids area have popular trail systems, most require driving to access them. Thanks to the Grand River Greenway, Kent County Parks hopes more users will be able to pedal to the new trails rather than drive.</p>
4934.  
4935.  
4936.  
4937. <p>Anthony also hinted that Johnson Park was chosen to take advantage of the unique terrain and to feature the greatest vertical elevation gain (and drop) in WMMBA’s portfolio.</p>
4938.  
4939.  
4940.  
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4943.  
4944.  
4945.  
4946. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC05692.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="698099" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC05692-780x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698099" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC05692-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC05692-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC05692-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC05692-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC05692-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC05692-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
4947.  
4948.  
4949.  
4950. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_2214.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="880" height="1170" data-id="698098" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_2214-880x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698098" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_2214-880x1170.jpg 880w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_2214-564x750.jpg 564w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_2214-768x1021.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_2214-1155x1536.jpg 1155w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_2214-600x798.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_2214.jpg 1179w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px" /></a></figure>
4951. </figure>
4952.  
4953.  
4954.  
4955. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wmmba-steps-up-to-tackle-its-17th-mtb-trail-system">WMMBA steps up to tackle its 17th MTB trail system</h2>
4956.  
4957.  
4958.  
4959. <p>WMMBA is spearheading the development of six new miles of singletrack at Johnson Park, with construction expected to begin soon. With the addition of Johnson Park, WMMBA will be involved in 17 trail systems near Grand Rapids and beyond, making it one of the largest nonprofit trail groups in Michigan.</p>
4960.  
4961.  
4962.  
4963. <p>&#8220;We maintain and improve over 100 miles of natural surface trail. We partner with nine different municipalities — land managers that we partner with,” Dan Frayer, WMMBA President, told us. “And we accomplish this work as a 100% volunteer-run organization.”</p>
4964.  
4965.  
4966.  
4967. <p>Johnson Park has been on WMMBA’s mind for quite a while. Frayer believes the organization first spoke with the county about trails at the park back in 2002. Back then, it was easier for an entirely volunteer-run trail organization to assemble volunteers, conduct some fundraising, and have trails built.&nbsp;</p>
4968.  
4969.  
4970.  
4971. <p>Now, with big budgets allocated to trail development, coming up with six or even seven figures can seem impossible for an outfit like WMMBA. Fortunately, we’re seeing more local municipalities, such as Kent County Parks, recognizing the potential that mountain bike trails can bring to a community. With Kent County Parks applying for and receiving grants, WMMBA can undertake larger-scale projects.&nbsp;</p>
4972.  
4973.  
4974.  
4975. <p>Funding for the Johnson Park development project includes $1.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds, as well as $500,000 from Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. The $500,000 allocated for the Johnson Park trails was derived from the larger Grand River Greenway grant the organization received from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.</p>
4976.  
4977.  
4978.  
4979. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/YEE_3481.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/YEE_3481-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698102" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/YEE_3481-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/YEE_3481-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/YEE_3481-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/YEE_3481-768x513.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/YEE_3481-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/YEE_3481-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/YEE_3481-600x401.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4980.  
4981.  
4982.  
4983. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-johnson-park-holds-incredible-mtb-potential">Johnson Park holds incredible MTB potential</h2>
4984.  
4985.  
4986.  
4987. <p>Another reason WMMBA wanted trails at Johnson Park was because of the potential the zone holds.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The topography of that space is incredible,” Frayer said. “The elevation, the topography, the quality of the dirt — everything about it is set up perfectly to make that [a great] mountain bike trail system.”</p>
4988.  
4989.  
4990.  
4991. <p>Frayer explained that three different areas of Johnson Park have over 100 feet of uninterrupted elevation drop. WMMBA has contracted Spectrum Trail Designs to utilize every available inch of elevation when building the trails. Spectrum also created the final trail designs based on the initial drafts and the trail layout provided by IMBA.</p>
4992.  
4993.  
4994.  
4995. <p>Spectrum will also strive to design the entire trail system with adaptive riders in mind. WMMBA will consult with several adaptive riders and organizations to design and refine (if necessary) the trails in a manner that makes them accessible to all.</p>
4996.  
4997.  
4998.  
4999. <p>Current designs call for an adaptive inner loop, an outer blue loop, and then two to three progressive lines at Johnson Park. The trails will be mostly green and blue, with alternate lines providing both levels of difficulty. The trails will also include some ride-arounds&nbsp;to accommodate riders of all skill levels.</p>
5000.  
5001.  
5002.  
5003. <p>Whether green or blue, Frayer told us to expect feature-dense trails at Johnson Park.&nbsp;“Fast, fun, flow, features, jumps — a lot of the design and layout of the trails will prioritize those things,” Frayer explained.
”There will be two, possibly three, one-way flow lines, and a skills area of sorts.”</p>
5004.  
5005.  
5006.  
5007. <p>Frayer informed us that Spectrum Trail Designs expects to break ground sometime in mid-June. Kent County Parks and WMMBA’s goal, if all goes well, is to complete the Johnson Park project by spring 2026.&nbsp;</p>
5008.  
5009.  
5010.  
5011. <p>But Frayer hopes locals can be riding it by the end of this summer. “Not signed, not finished, not on Trailforks, but they&#8217;ll have some finished product.”&nbsp;</p>
5012. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/grand-rapids-mi-is-getting-feature-packed-mtb-trails-heres-what-to-expect/">Grand Rapids, MI, is getting feature-packed MTB trails. Here’s what to expect.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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5019. </item>
5020. <item>
5021. <title>Kurt Refsnider is setting out in August to ride the 5,000-mile Orogenesis trail</title>
5022. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/kurt-refsnider-is-setting-out-in-august-to-ride-the-5000-mile-orogenesis-trail/</link>
5023. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/kurt-refsnider-is-setting-out-in-august-to-ride-the-5000-mile-orogenesis-trail/#comments</comments>
5025. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
5026. <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:18:52 +0000</pubDate>
5027. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
5028. <category><![CDATA[Kurt Refsnider]]></category>
5029. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
5030. <category><![CDATA[Orogenesis Trail]]></category>
5031. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=698458</guid>
5032.  
5033. <description><![CDATA[<p>The veteran bikepacker hopes to become the first to ride from Canada to the southern tip of Baja along the newly designated Orogenesis bike route.</p>
5034. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/kurt-refsnider-is-setting-out-in-august-to-ride-the-5000-mile-orogenesis-trail/">Kurt Refsnider is setting out in August to ride the 5,000-mile Orogenesis trail</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
5035. ]]></description>
5036. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
5037. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lost-Sierra-Refsnider-2000px-206.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lost-Sierra-Refsnider-2000px-206-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698475" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lost-Sierra-Refsnider-2000px-206-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lost-Sierra-Refsnider-2000px-206-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lost-Sierra-Refsnider-2000px-206-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lost-Sierra-Refsnider-2000px-206-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lost-Sierra-Refsnider-2000px-206-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lost-Sierra-Refsnider-2000px-206-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lost-Sierra-Refsnider-2000px-206.jpg 2000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photos provided by Kurt Refsnider.</figcaption></figure>
5038.  
5039.  
5040.  
5041. <p>On Thursday, endurance mountain biker and Bikepacking Roots co-founder Kurt Refsnider announced his plans to become the first to bikepack the entire Orogenesis Trail, stretching from Canada to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.</p>
5042.  
5043.  
5044.  
5045. <p>“Pedaling the length of this monster is my big goal for the year,” Refsnider <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLFdGHIxPqI/?img_index=1">wrote on Instagram</a>. “I say that with a healthy mix of excitement and nervousness.”</p>
5046.  
5047.  
5048.  
5049. <p>According to the post, Refsnider — who is the only rider to have won all three <a href="http://www.bikepacking.net/triple-crown-of-bikepacking/">Triple Crown bikepacking races</a> — plans to depart in August, and he expects the 5,000-mile+ ride to take about five months to complete. </p>
5050.  
5051.  
5052.  
5053. <p>His route will include <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-first-section-of-the-orogenesis-trail-has-been-revealed-the-loowit-tier-in-washington/">the first officially released segment of Orogenesis</a> — the 200-mile Loowit Tier through Washington — which traverses Mount Saint Helens and the rugged Gifford Pinchot National Forest. That section alone promises 32,000 feet of climbing and some of the most challenging bikepacking terrain in the Pacific Northwest.</p>
5054.  
5055.  
5056.  
5057. <p>&#8220;I think what I&#8217;m most excited about is that I&#8217;ve only ridden&nbsp;<em>maybe</em>&nbsp;150 miles of the entire 5,000+ mile route, and much of the terrain is also entirely new-to-me,&#8221; Refsnider told Singletracks over email. In fact, we were surprised to learn that this will be his first time riding in Washington.</p>
5058.  
5059.  
5060.  
5061. <p>&#8220;The relief in Washington looks daunting — so many 4,000- and 5,000-foot climbs and plenty of tough, old trails,&#8221; he said. In Oregon, Refsnider expects the route to be a bit easier since the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/oregon-timber-trail-is-a-state-spanning-bikepackers-dream/">Timber Trail</a> segment is already vetted and established. By the time he finally reaches Baja, Refsnider plans to be in &#8220;touring mode&#8221; since the route through the peninsula features very little singletrack.</p>
5062.  
5063.  
5064.  
5065. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lost-Sierra-Refsnider-2000px-233.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lost-Sierra-Refsnider-2000px-233-1170x780.jpg" alt="A breathtaking sunrise over a mountainous landscape, with the sun's rays illuminating the rocky foreground and distant hills. Evergreen trees dot the scene, adding to the natural beauty of the tranquil setting." class="wp-image-698474" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lost-Sierra-Refsnider-2000px-233-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lost-Sierra-Refsnider-2000px-233-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lost-Sierra-Refsnider-2000px-233-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lost-Sierra-Refsnider-2000px-233-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lost-Sierra-Refsnider-2000px-233-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lost-Sierra-Refsnider-2000px-233-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lost-Sierra-Refsnider-2000px-233.jpg 2000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5066.  
5067.  
5068.  
5069. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-orogenesis-trail">The Orogenesis trail</h2>
5070.  
5071.  
5072.  
5073. <p>The Orogenesis Trail <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-orogenesis-trail-will-be-the-worlds-longest-when-complete/">has been years in the making</a>. When complete, the bikepacking route will connect the Cross-Washington Mountain Bike Route, the Oregon Timber Trail, and the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/uncategorized/introducing-the-baja-divide-and-a-womens-scholarship-to-ride-it-next-year/">Baja Divide</a> into one continuous 5,000-mile spine of singletrack, gravel roads, and backcountry riding. Promoters claim it will be the longest mountain bike trail in the world.</p>
5074.  
5075.  
5076.  
5077. <p>While the entire <a href="https://orogenesiscollective.org/">Orogenesis Trail route</a> hasn’t been officially published yet, many of the route’s segments are stitched together from existing trails, legacy routes, and freshly restored singletrack. Gaps remain — roughly 200 miles in total — and some sections will require new trail construction in the years to come. For now, riders like Refsnider will have to navigate a mix of purpose-built segments and temporary detours.</p>
5078.  
5079.  
5080.  
5081. <p>The trail concept was originally envisioned nearly a decade ago by Gabriel Amadeus Tiller, who also led development of the Oregon Timber Trail. With support from volunteers and local trail organizations, Tiller and the Orogenesis Collective have been gradually assembling the route, which became its own nonprofit in 2024 after being incubated by <a href="https://bikepackingroots.org/">Bikepacking Roots</a>.</p>
5082.  
5083.  
5084.  
5085. <blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow">
5086. <p>“This first ride down the longest MTB trail in the world will certainly be an adventure,” Refsnider said. “And for that I’m honored.”</p>
5087. </blockquote>
5088.  
5089.  
5090.  
5091. <p>If all goes to plan, Refsnider will roll into Cabo San Lucas by mid-December this year. Along the way, he’ll be sharing updates on social media, offering a firsthand look at a trail that could one day  become the bikepacking equivalent of the Pacific Crest Trail.</p>
5092.  
5093.  
5094.  
5095. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lost-Sierra-Refsnider-2000px-49.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lost-Sierra-Refsnider-2000px-49-1170x780.jpg" alt="A person wearing a helmet and carrying a bicycle walks along a rocky trail surrounded by lush greenery and steep rock formations. Another bicycle is being carried by a companion nearby. Sunlight illuminates the scene, creating a vibrant outdoor atmosphere." class="wp-image-698473" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lost-Sierra-Refsnider-2000px-49-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lost-Sierra-Refsnider-2000px-49-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lost-Sierra-Refsnider-2000px-49-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lost-Sierra-Refsnider-2000px-49-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lost-Sierra-Refsnider-2000px-49-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lost-Sierra-Refsnider-2000px-49-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lost-Sierra-Refsnider-2000px-49.jpg 2000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5096.  
5097.  
5098.  
5099. <p>&#8220;I&#8217;m hoping the unknown miles through Washington and California are less demanding than the Continental Divide Trail (<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/hes-the-first-to-through-bike-the-continental-divide-trail-in-years/"><em>the trail</em></a>, not the Great Divide MTB Route),&#8221; he said. &#8220;But I&#8217;m trying to avoid being&nbsp;<em>too</em>&nbsp;blindly optimistic since I don&#8217;t want to sandbag myself.&#8221;</p>
5100.  
5101.  
5102.  
5103. <p>To follow Kurt’s journey, keep an eye on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kurt.refsnider/">his social media</a> and updates from the <a href="http://orogenesiscollective">Orogenesis Collective</a>. </p>
5104. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/kurt-refsnider-is-setting-out-in-august-to-ride-the-5000-mile-orogenesis-trail/">Kurt Refsnider is setting out in August to ride the 5,000-mile Orogenesis trail</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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5108. <slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
5111. </item>
5112. <item>
5113. <title>4 bike tool mounts for your MTB frame</title>
5114. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/4-bike-tool-mounts-for-your-mtb-frame/</link>
5115. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/4-bike-tool-mounts-for-your-mtb-frame/#comments</comments>
5117. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Travis Reill]]></dc:creator>
5118. <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
5119. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
5120. <category><![CDATA[review]]></category>
5121. <category><![CDATA[roundup]]></category>
5122. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=696233</guid>
5123.  
5124. <description><![CDATA[<p>Put your frame mounts to use with one of these tool holders.</p>
5125. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/4-bike-tool-mounts-for-your-mtb-frame/">4 bike tool mounts for your MTB frame</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
5126. ]]></description>
5127. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
5128. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/tool-mounts.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/tool-mounts-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698413" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/tool-mounts-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/tool-mounts-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/tool-mounts-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/tool-mounts-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/tool-mounts-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/tool-mounts-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/tool-mounts-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Tool mounts on a <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-trek-top-fuel-relies-heavily-on-its-climb-switch-for-a-ride-thats-more-xc-than-dc-review/">Trek Top Fuel</a> top tube. File photo: Jeff Barber.</figcaption></figure>
5129.  
5130.  
5131.  
5132. <p>Many newer trail and enduro bike frames, like the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/new-aluminum-kona-process-x-plus-ti-derailleur-hangers-and-dainese-mtb-shoes/">Kona Process</a> or the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-rocky-mountain-altitude-is-a-true-enduro-race-sled-that-climbs-better-than-youd-think/">Rocky Mountain Altitude</a>, come with tool mounts, AKA accessory mounts. These are located on either the top tube or downtube, separate from water bottle mount(s), and are designed to securely attach a tool roll or strap mount. If your frame has tool mounts, it&#8217;s time to take advantage of them with one of these accessories.</p>
5133.  
5134.  
5135.  
5136. <p>Though it&#8217;s possible to strap tools directly to your frame, using one of these dedicated mounts reduces the chance of scratching your frame over time.</p>
5137.  
5138.  
5139.  
5140. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-tool-mounts.jpeg-2.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-tool-mounts.jpeg-2-1170x878.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-698407" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-tool-mounts.jpeg-2-1170x878.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-tool-mounts.jpeg-2-750x563.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-tool-mounts.jpeg-2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-tool-mounts.jpeg-2-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-tool-mounts.jpeg-2-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bike-tool-mounts.jpeg-2-600x450.jpeg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">All photos Travis Reill unless otherwise noted.</figcaption></figure>
5141.  
5142.  
5143.  
5144. <div class="wp-block-ht-block-toc is-style-gray htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain" data-htoc-state="expanded"><span class="htoc__title"><span class="ht_toc_title">Tools mounts tested</span><span class="htoc__toggle"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="16" height="16"><g fill="#444"><path d="M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z"></path><path d="M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z"></path></g></svg></span></span><div class="htoc__itemswrap"><ul class="ht_toc_list"><li class=""><a href="#h-daysaver-cradle-frame-mount">Daysaver Cradle Frame Mount</a></li><li class=""><a href="#h-granite-portaledge-strap-mount">Granite Portaledge Strap Mount</a></li><li class=""><a href="#h-fidlock-twist-toolbox-bike-base">Fidlock TWIST Toolbox + Bike Base</a></li><li class=""><a href="#h-oneup-edc-tube-strap-mount">OneUp EDC Tube Strap Mount</a></li></ul></div></div>
5145.  
5146.  
5147.  
5148. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-15 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
5149. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Daysaver-1.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" data-id="698395" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Daysaver-1-1170x878.jpeg" alt="A close-up image of a black rubber wristband with a unique wavy pattern and a small black clamshell-style buckle resting on a wooden surface. The background features a rustic wooden log, enhancing the natural setting of the scene." class="wp-image-698395" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Daysaver-1-1170x878.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Daysaver-1-750x563.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Daysaver-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Daysaver-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Daysaver-1-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Daysaver-1-600x450.jpeg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5150.  
5151.  
5152.  
5153. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Daysaver.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" data-id="698396" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Daysaver-1170x878.jpeg" alt="Close-up of a bicycle suspension system, featuring a black air compressor with rubber hoses and a label. The image shows the compressor mounted securely to the bike frame, with dirt visible on the frame indicating outdoor use. The background is a blurred earth-tone landscape." class="wp-image-698396" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Daysaver-1170x878.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Daysaver-750x563.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Daysaver-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Daysaver-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Daysaver-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Daysaver-600x450.jpeg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5154. </figure>
5155.  
5156.  
5157.  
5158. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-daysaver-cradle-frame-mount">Daysaver Cradle Frame Mount</h2>
5159.  
5160.  
5161.  
5162. <p>The <a href="https://daysaver.fun/products/bike-multitool-mount-cradle?_pos=2&amp;_fid=347f6a150&amp;_ss=c">Daysaver Cradle Frame Mount</a> is a lightweight mount strap at just 52 grams. The mounting bracket is made from sturdy and durable plastic, covering an area of roughly 41mm at its widest and 107mm in length. A Daysaver multitool, sold separately, snaps into the mount with magnets for extra security. Stainless screws attach the mount to the frame.</p>
5163.  
5164.  
5165.  
5166. <p>A 10.5-inch-long silicone strap secures your roll to the mount — in my case, a tube, tire levers, and CO2. A channel on the mount’s backside creates space for the strap to run through, making installation easier.&nbsp; Once on, the strap is pulled tight and secured with a metal buckle being inserted into one of the many holes on the strap.&nbsp;</p>
5167.  
5168.  
5169.  
5170. <p>The Daysaver Cradle Frame Mount was the one I struggled with the most. It can be challenging to apply enough tension on the strap to ensure the items are held securely. This may have been due in part to the grooves cut out on the mount for Daysaver’s multitool, which created an uneven surface. That said, while there was a bit of movement, I never had anything fall out of the Cradle Frame Mount.</p>
5171.  
5172.  
5173.  
5174. <ul class="wp-block-list">
5175. <li id="htoc-price-27-95"><strong>Price: </strong>$27.95</li>
5176.  
5177.  
5178.  
5179. <li id="htoc-buy-from-daysaver"><strong>Buy From </strong><a href="https://daysaver.fun/">Daysaver</a> and <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/RaiEK5/">Jenson USA</a></li>
5180. </ul>
5181.  
5182.  
5183.  
5184. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-16 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
5185. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Granite-Portaledge-2.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" data-id="698403" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Granite-Portaledge-2-1170x878.jpeg" alt="A close-up image of a black and orange strap with a metal buckle, resting on a wooden surface. The strap features a logo that reads &quot;GRANITE&quot; and has a textured black design with an orange accent. The lighting highlights the details of the materials and the natural wood background." class="wp-image-698403" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Granite-Portaledge-2-1170x878.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Granite-Portaledge-2-750x563.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Granite-Portaledge-2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Granite-Portaledge-2-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Granite-Portaledge-2-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Granite-Portaledge-2-600x450.jpeg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5186.  
5187.  
5188.  
5189. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Granite-Portaledge-4.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" data-id="698405" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Granite-Portaledge-4-1170x878.jpeg" alt="Close-up of a bike frame showing a mounted roll of cables secured with orange straps and a black Velcro strip. A section of the bike's rear suspension is visible, along with part of the tire and the surrounding forest backdrop." class="wp-image-698405" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Granite-Portaledge-4-1170x878.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Granite-Portaledge-4-750x563.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Granite-Portaledge-4-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Granite-Portaledge-4-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Granite-Portaledge-4-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Granite-Portaledge-4-600x450.jpeg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5190. </figure>
5191.  
5192.  
5193.  
5194. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-granite-portaledge-strap-mount">Granite Portaledge Strap Mount</h2>
5195.  
5196.  
5197.  
5198. <p>Two bolts secure a 6061 aluminum base to the frame, with two slots on opposite sides to run Granite’s velcro strap through. Throw a spare tube on there, some C02, a multi-tool, and a couple of tire levers for a perfect backcountry kit. The <a href="https://granite-design.com/products/portaledge">Granite Portaledge</a> is plain, simple, and the least expensive option of the mounts I tested.&nbsp;</p>
5199.  
5200.  
5201.  
5202. <p>The mount base features rounded edges, ensuring it doesn’t scratch the frame, and the total weight of the Portaledge is an impressive 35 grams. A velcro strap runs through a buckle and back on itself, making it pretty easy to secure any items the Portaledge is carrying.</p>
5203.  
5204.  
5205.  
5206. <p>I thought I would prefer the silicone straps of the Daysaver and the OneUp strap mounts over Granite’s velcro offering. However, I found the velcro incredibly easy to work with, and oftentimes it seemed as if I could secure what I was carrying more easily when using the Portaledge. I imagine this is due to the infinite adjustability of the Portaledge’s velcro strap, versus the set holes on the silicone straps.</p>
5207.  
5208.  
5209.  
5210. <p>Plus, did I mention that the price of the Granite Portaledge is pretty hard to beat?!&nbsp;</p>
5211.  
5212.  
5213.  
5214. <ul class="wp-block-list">
5215. <li id="htoc-price-16-99"><strong>Price: </strong>$16.99</li>
5216.  
5217.  
5218.  
5219. <li id="htoc-buy-from-granite-design"><strong>Buy From: </strong><a href="https://granite-design.com/">Granite Design</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/4n8BifB">Amazon</a></li>
5220. </ul>
5221.  
5222.  
5223.  
5224. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-17 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
5225. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fidlock-TWIST-2.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" data-id="698391" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fidlock-TWIST-2-1170x878.jpeg" alt="Black hard-shell case with a textured surface, featuring the brand name &quot;FIDLOCK,&quot; resting on a wooden log in an outdoor setting. A small black attachment piece is placed nearby." class="wp-image-698391" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fidlock-TWIST-2-1170x878.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fidlock-TWIST-2-750x563.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fidlock-TWIST-2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fidlock-TWIST-2-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fidlock-TWIST-2-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fidlock-TWIST-2-600x450.jpeg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5226.  
5227.  
5228.  
5229. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fidlock-TWIST-1.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" data-id="698392" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fidlock-TWIST-1-1170x878.jpeg" alt="Close-up image of a bike frame with a black storage box attached to the side. The background features a forest setting with trees and pine needles on the ground." class="wp-image-698392" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fidlock-TWIST-1-1170x878.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fidlock-TWIST-1-750x563.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fidlock-TWIST-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fidlock-TWIST-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fidlock-TWIST-1-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fidlock-TWIST-1-600x450.jpeg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5230. </figure>
5231.  
5232.  
5233.  
5234. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fidlock-twist-toolbox-bike-base">Fidlock TWIST Toolbox + Bike Base</h2>
5235.  
5236.  
5237.  
5238. <p>The Fidlock TWIST Toolbox was up there with my favorite tool mounts that I reviewed as it was just so damn practical. Unzipping the Toolbox reveals a large compartment with a mesh pocket for larger items, such as a spare tube or multitool. The opposite side features a divider with elastic straps to store levers, CO2, and other accessories. Everything you need is secured inside a waterproof case.</p>
5239.  
5240.  
5241.  
5242. <p>However, the storage doesn&#8217;t stop there. I could even stash my key in the Toolbox along with a couple of snacks. In other words, the case is big — 92mm x 195mm x 89mm, with a volume of 550ml. Unfortunately, the Toolbox was a bit <em>too large</em> for the bike I tested it with, forcing me to install it at the water bottle mount, rather than on the underside of the top tube, where I had mounted the others.</p>
5243.  
5244.  
5245.  
5246. <p>There simply wasn’t enough space between the mounting points and the shock on the new Kona Process 153 to fit the Fidlock TWIST Toolbox. However, it might be easier to fit the Fidlock Toolbox on bikes like the Rocky Mountain Altitude where the shock is mounted low. The Fidlock Toolbox also has a higher price but does come with a base that works with nearly all Fidlock accessories, including water bottles.</p>
5247.  
5248.  
5249.  
5250. <ul class="wp-block-list">
5251. <li id="htoc-price-49-99"><strong>Price:</strong> $49.99</li>
5252.  
5253.  
5254.  
5255. <li id="htoc-buy-from-fidlock"><strong>Buy From: </strong><a href="https://www.fidlock.us/">Fidlock</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/3FWZtwU" rel="nofollow">Amazon</a></li>
5256. </ul>
5257.  
5258.  
5259.  
5260. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-18 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
5261. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OneUp-EDC-2.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" data-id="698400" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OneUp-EDC-2-1170x878.jpeg" alt="Black bike component mounted on a textured wooden surface, featuring the text &quot;ONEUP COMPONENTS&quot;. The component has a rectangular shape with a strap attached, designed for securing to a bicycle frame or accessory." class="wp-image-698400" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OneUp-EDC-2-1170x878.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OneUp-EDC-2-750x563.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OneUp-EDC-2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OneUp-EDC-2-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OneUp-EDC-2-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OneUp-EDC-2-600x450.jpeg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5262.  
5263.  
5264.  
5265. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OneUp-EDC-4.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" data-id="698398" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OneUp-EDC-4-1170x878.jpeg" alt="Close-up of a mountain bike shock absorber mounted on the frame, featuring a black cylindrical body with a label and a yellow securing strap, against a background of a dusty terrain." class="wp-image-698398" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OneUp-EDC-4-1170x878.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OneUp-EDC-4-750x563.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OneUp-EDC-4-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OneUp-EDC-4-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OneUp-EDC-4-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OneUp-EDC-4-600x450.jpeg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5266. </figure>
5267.  
5268.  
5269.  
5270. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-oneup-edc-tube-strap-mount">OneUp EDC Tube Strap Mount</h2>
5271.  
5272.  
5273.  
5274. <p>OneUp keeps things simple with its EDC Tube Strap Mount. The popular component brand created a concave, durable plastic mount raised roughly ten millimeters off the frame. A 14&#215;1&#8243; silicone strap runs through a channel on the back of the mount and secures items with a buckle and holes on the strap. In total, the EDC Tube Strap Mount weighs 62 grams.</p>
5275.  
5276.  
5277.  
5278. <p>While I was initially skeptical about OneUp’s narrow strap, I found that the system held items fairly well. Securing the narrower OneUp strap seemed a bit easier than the similar but wider silicone strap on the Daysaver mount. I also really like the concave surface of the OneUp mount as it seems to help items stay secure once they are strapped down.&nbsp;</p>
5279.  
5280.  
5281.  
5282. <p>The OneUp EDC Tube Strap Mount fit the Kona Process 153 I tested it on, but just barely. That extra ten millimeters or so that the mount is raised off the frame made things a tight squeeze, so keep that in mind if you are considering it for your bike.</p>
5283.  
5284.  
5285.  
5286. <ul class="wp-block-list">
5287. <li id="htoc-price-19-99"><strong>Price: </strong>$19.99</li>
5288.  
5289.  
5290.  
5291. <li id="htoc-buy-from-oneup-components"><strong>Buy From: </strong><a href="https://www.oneupcomponents.com/products/edc-tube-strap-mount">OneUp Components</a> and <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/weVt5g/" rel="nofollow">Performance Bike</a></li>
5292. </ul>
5293.  
5294.  
5295.  
5296. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-and-the-winner-is">And the winner is…</h3>
5297.  
5298.  
5299.  
5300. <p>Each tool mount had its advantages and drawbacks. At the end of the day, I would recommend any of these systems, as they all worked well, especially after I got some time under my belt with them.&nbsp;</p>
5301.  
5302.  
5303.  
5304. <p>That said, you will need a considerable amount of frame space if you are considering the Fidlock TWIST Toolbox. The Fidlock was certainly up there as a favorite, but its bulky size just didn’t work with my bike. If Fidlock comes out with a smaller Toolbox, I’ll be all over it.</p>
5305.  
5306.  
5307.  
5308. <p>If I could choose only one to recommend, I’d have to say <strong>the <a href="https://amzn.to/4n8BifB">Granite Portaledge Strap Mount</a></strong> really impressed me. It is simple, has a slim profile, and I prefer the velcro strap over the silicone ones. Additionally, it is the lightest and most affordable strap mount I tested — win, win.</p>
5309.  
5310.  
5311.  
5312. <p><em>Your turn: Have you tried a tool mount that you like? Tell us about it in the comments below!</em></p>
5313. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/4-bike-tool-mounts-for-your-mtb-frame/">4 bike tool mounts for your MTB frame</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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5322. <title>Prescott, AZ, has spent over $22 million on open space lands</title>
5323. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/prescott-az-has-spent-over-22-million-on-open-space-lands/</link>
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5326. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Greg Heil]]></dc:creator>
5327. <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
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5333.  
5334. <description><![CDATA[<p>For their latest land acquisition, the city of Prescott, AZ, paid $6.5 million for a 2,300-acre parcel of land so the locals could dig gnarly hand-built trails.</p>
5335. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/prescott-az-has-spent-over-22-million-on-open-space-lands/">Prescott, AZ, has spent over $22 million on open space lands</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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5338. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-4-1170x878.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697454" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-4-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-4-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-4-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-4-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">All photos courtesy Prescott Tourism</figcaption></figure>
5339.  
5340.  
5341.  
5342. <p>Whenever Sedona opens a new trail, it tends to make headlines — especially with uber-technical routes such as <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/sedonas-new-hardline-is-their-most-brutally-technical-mtb-trail-yet/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hardline</a>. But just to the south, the city of Prescott has been quietly going about its business, and through years of dedicated work, it has become one of the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/region/arizona/">best places to ride a mountain bike in Arizona</a>.</p>
5343.  
5344.  
5345.  
5346. <p>Prescott rests at a relatively high elevation for Arizona at 5,319 feet. Pine trees, towering mountains, and rugged granite escarpments surround the city. Through this rugged terrain, the locals have been slowly building a massive network of singletrack mountain bike trails. The city currently boasts 160 miles of trail on its open space lands and an additional 450 miles just outside the city in the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/everything-need-know-mountain-biking-prescott-national-forest/">Prescott National Forest</a>.</p>
5347.  
5348.  
5349.  
5350. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-3-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-3-1-1170x878.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697462" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-3-1-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-3-1-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-3-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-3-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-3-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-3-1-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5351.  
5352.  
5353.  
5354. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-prescott-has-spent-over-22-million-acquiring-and-protecting-open-space-lands">Prescott has spent over $22 million acquiring and protecting open space lands</h2>
5355.  
5356.  
5357.  
5358. <p>To protect the wild land where they&#8217;ve been building trails, Prescott has spent more than $22 million over the years to acquire 5,000+ acres of land, which is now protected as open space. Their most recent land acquisition came in 2023 when they purchased Glassford Hill, a 2,284-acre parcel, for $6,553,667. The money for the most recent land purchase was raised collaboratively by the State of Arizona, City of Prescott, Town of Prescott Valley, and Yavapai County.</p>
5359.  
5360.  
5361.  
5362. <p>A group of locals known as the &#8220;Over the Hill Gang&#8221; have been digging gnarly, hand-built singletrack in the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/granite-basin-loops/">Granite Dells</a> area. The Granite Dells is &#8220;a decomposing, granitic kind of landscape,&#8221; said Chris Hosking, Trails and Open Space Manager for the City of Prescott. &#8220;It&#8217;s quite unique. It&#8217;s enveloped on one side by a volcano. So we&#8217;ve got some basalt in there.&#8221; The volcano Hosking referred to is Glassford Hill.</p>
5363.  
5364.  
5365.  
5366. <p>The land that the Over the Hill Gang had been building on was owned by the Arizona State Trust, and it could have been sold to help fund public education institutions. &#8220;There [were] some threats of development right into the heart of the Dells,&#8221; said Hosking. &#8220;And there was a group called Save the Dells that came in and got public support […] and worked with officials to secure those areas to be part of a development agreement. So we saved that land from being developed, and we allowed development to [take place] in other areas outside of the beautiful area.&#8221;</p>
5367.  
5368.  
5369.  
5370. <p>Protecting this land has allowed the builders to dig without fear of the trails eventually being bulldozed for a housing development.</p>
5371.  
5372.  
5373.  
5374. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-1-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="713" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-1-1-1170x713.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697465" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-1-1-1170x713.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-1-1-750x457.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-1-1-768x468.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-1-1-1536x936.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-1-1-600x366.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-1-1.jpg 1934w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5375.  
5376.  
5377.  
5378. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-over-40-miles-of-gnarly-hand-built-trails-have-been-constructed-in-the-granite-dells-and-they-aren-t-stopping-yet">Over 40 miles of gnarly hand-built trails have been constructed in the Granite Dells, and they aren&#8217;t stopping yet</h2>
5379.  
5380.  
5381.  
5382. <p>When Hosking moved to the area and took on his role as the Trails Coordinator for the City of Prescott in 2006, he began to recruit some volunteers to help him build trails in the Granite Dells area. &#8220;I got four of them involved. And, you know, fast forward, we&#8217;ve now got about 100, 120 involved,&#8221; said Hosking.</p>
5383.  
5384.  
5385.  
5386. <p>The crew is known as the &#8220;Over the Hill Gang&#8221; since it mostly consists of retirees who head out into the hills to dig in the dirt on Mondays and Fridays. &#8220;We go out from 8 to 11, and we build trails, and I [give] them cookies and some drinks afterwards,&#8221; said Hosking. &#8220;It&#8217;s a very successful program. It&#8217;s as much about camaraderie as trail building.&#8221;</p>
5387.  
5388.  
5389.  
5390. <p>Hosking does the design work, laying out the trails and determining where they&#8217;ll go. Then, the volunteers can show up on Mondays and Fridays and just follow the flag line.</p>
5391.  
5392.  
5393.  
5394. <p>Over the past 19 years, the Over the Hill Gang has built 40-some miles of rugged singletrack in the Granite Dells — all by hand.</p>
5395.  
5396.  
5397.  
5398. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-6-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-6-1-1170x878.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697466" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-6-1-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-6-1-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-6-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-6-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-6-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-6-1-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5399.  
5400.  
5401.  
5402. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-newest-trails-in-the-granite-dells">The newest trails in the Granite Dells</h2>
5403.  
5404.  
5405.  
5406. <p>The trails in the Granite Dells &#8220;are very technical. They&#8217;re as techy as they get in places,&#8221; said Hosking. That said, &#8220;I have been building some not-so-techy stuff in the same area.&#8221;</p>
5407.  
5408.  
5409.  
5410. <p>&#8220;It&#8217;s slow tech,&#8221; he continued. &#8220;It&#8217;s the kind of trails I like, where you&#8217;re putting your wheels in the right place, where inches matter. But they&#8217;re all makeable, and the rock is very grippy.&#8221;</p>
5411.  
5412.  
5413.  
5414. <p>Many of the trails traverse large expanses of slickrock slabs. &#8220;I<em> </em>paint white dots. So you follow the white dots. I try and put the dots where your front wheel should be, ideally.&#8221;</p>
5415.  
5416.  
5417.  
5418. <p>Since the Over the Hill Gang never stops building, new trails are constantly opening in the Dells. One of the newest is the Splash Trail, which runs for about a mile. &#8220;[It] goes right to a creek, and if you don&#8217;t negotiate things, you will go &#8216;splash,'&#8221; said Hosking with a laugh.</p>
5419.  
5420.  
5421.  
5422. <p>&#8220;The Splash Trail goes through all these valleys, and [&#8230;] there&#8217;s lots of pools. But then it gets way up on top, and you see the whole extent of the Granite Dells.&#8221;</p>
5423.  
5424.  
5425.  
5426. <p>The Glide Trail is a quarter-mile connector that was recently completed. And in late 2024, the Eagle Trails opened, providing an easier and more accessible trail experience in the Dells.</p>
5427.  
5428.  
5429.  
5430. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-2-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-2-1-1170x878.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697467" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-2-1-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-2-1-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-2-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-2-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-2-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dells-Mountain-Biking-2-1-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5431.  
5432.  
5433.  
5434. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-from-flow-to-tech-prescott-has-it-all">From flow to tech, Prescott has it all</h2>
5435.  
5436.  
5437.  
5438. <p>Under-the-radar though the scene may have been in Prescott, the ongoing development of <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/more-flow-trails-are-under-construction-in-arizonas-groundbreaking-bean-peaks-trail-system/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the Bean Peaks flow trails</a> by IMBA Trail Solutions is helping put Prescott on the map. Of course, Prescott has long been known as the home of the Whiskey Off-Road, but with these recent trail developments, it&#8217;s becoming renowned as more than a mere race venue. It&#8217;s becoming a bona fide riding destination.</p>
5439.  
5440.  
5441.  
5442. <p>The gnarly trails in the Granite Dells and the flow trails at Bean Peaks mean that when you travel to Prescott, you don&#8217;t have to choose. From flow to tech and from beginner to expert, Prescott has it all!</p>
5443. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/prescott-az-has-spent-over-22-million-on-open-space-lands/">Prescott, AZ, has spent over $22 million on open space lands</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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5452. <title>What is a clinometer, and how do you use it for trail building?</title>
5453. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-tips/what-is-a-clinometer-and-how-do-you-use-it-for-trail-building/</link>
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5456. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Richard Shoop]]></dc:creator>
5457. <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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5459. <category><![CDATA[trail building]]></category>
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5462.  
5463. <description><![CDATA[<p>Trail builders use clinometers to measure the grade of trails and mountain slopes so they can craft sustainable singletrack with perfect flow.</p>
5464. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-tips/what-is-a-clinometer-and-how-do-you-use-it-for-trail-building/">What is a clinometer, and how do you use it for trail building?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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5467. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Clino_CTD-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="877" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Clino_CTD-2-1170x877.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698031" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Clino_CTD-2-1170x877.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Clino_CTD-2-750x562.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Clino_CTD-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Clino_CTD-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Clino_CTD-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Clino_CTD-2-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>When it comes to building sustainable trails, clinometers can be a valuable tool. Photo: Craig Brickser.</em></figcaption></figure>
5468.  
5469.  
5470.  
5471. <p>Trail builders have a wide range of tools at their disposal, from heavy machinery to hand tools. One tool that might not be familiar to most people is the clinometer.</p>
5472.  
5473.  
5474.  
5475. <p>Singletracks spoke with a few trail builders to understand what clinometers are and how they are used in trail building.</p>
5476.  
5477.  
5478.  
5479. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://amzn.to/44gTH1o"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5024-2-1170x878.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698033" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5024-2-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5024-2-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5024-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5024-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5024-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_5024-2-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>A simple mechanical clinometer. A Suunto Clinometer <a href="https://amzn.to/44gTH1o" rel="nofollow">can be purchased online for $200 or less</a>. Photo: Ed Sutton.</em></figcaption></figure>
5480.  
5481.  
5482.  
5483. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-is-a-clinometer"><strong>What is a clinometer?</strong></h2>
5484.  
5485.  
5486.  
5487. <p>David Renko, a senior foreman with Progressive Trail Design, described a clinometer as a handheld tool used to find the grade of the run of a trail or an area. Renko noted that they can be either mechanical (using a type of heavy liquid, such as the liquid in a level) or digital. He personally uses digital clinometers when building trails in backcountry areas.</p>
5488.  
5489.  
5490.  
5491. <p>To use a clinometer, Renko said that you first need to zero it out by either using a grade stick (a six- to seven-foot-tall measuring stick with inch measurements on it) or another person. You point the clinometer at a point on the stick or the person’s body to establish a frame of reference, and then you can point it at an area of land to determine the grade.</p>
5492.  
5493.  
5494.  
5495. <p>Jeremiah Stone, the principal of Unearthed Trails LLC, offered similar instructions on calibrating a clinometer. “I have a friend with me, and I stand toe to toe with them and see where the clinometer lens is on their physical body. Then, I have them stand in potential lines so I can measure using that reference point.</p>
5496.  
5497.  
5498.  
5499. <p>When Stone is by himself, “I can hang my flagging tape at eye level and use that as a reference point. I’ve even used a pocketknife handle stabbed into the tree bark at eye level to measure against.”</p>
5500.  
5501.  
5502.  
5503. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_6473.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_6473-1170x878.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698035" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_6473-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_6473-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_6473-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_6473-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_6473-600x450.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_6473.jpg 2016w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Clinometers can be a useful tool when building flow trails. Photo: Jeremiah Stone.</em></figcaption></figure>
5504.  
5505.  
5506.  
5507. <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>How trail builders use clinometers when constructing new trails</strong></h2>
5508.  
5509.  
5510.  
5511. <p>Nat Lopes has been building trails since 2007 with his company, Hillride Progression Development Group LLC. He says clinometers are one of the most important tools for ensuring trails are truly sustainable. He primarily uses it when building trails in steep or moderate terrain, as well as for creating flow trails and jump lines.</p>
5512.  
5513.  
5514.  
5515. <p>When it comes to steep terrain, Lopes said that “clinometers are crucial for laying out trails when side slopes are exaggerated.” In this instance, “it is easy to lay out trails that are too steep for comfortable climbing or require heavy braking on descents.” In areas with super subtle, moderate terrain, Lopes said, “it can be challenging to design trails within the moderate grades required to meet the half rule and ensure proper drainage.” The “half rule” recommends that builders keep the grade of the trail less than half the grade of the side slope so that water will run over the trail and continue down the side of the hill, instead of running down the trail and causing erosion</p>
5516.  
5517.  
5518.  
5519. <p>Lopes says clinometers are also essential for designing flow trails and jump lines. They help builders “maximize the available elevation, provide the consistent trail speeds needed for progressive jump lines, minimize the speed when heading into tighter turns, and minimize the need for excessive braking.”</p>
5520.  
5521.  
5522.  
5523. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/b6929dc2-cfef-4bb2-98d5-d79c016c5950-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/b6929dc2-cfef-4bb2-98d5-d79c016c5950-2-1170x878.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698039" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/b6929dc2-cfef-4bb2-98d5-d79c016c5950-2-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/b6929dc2-cfef-4bb2-98d5-d79c016c5950-2-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/b6929dc2-cfef-4bb2-98d5-d79c016c5950-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/b6929dc2-cfef-4bb2-98d5-d79c016c5950-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/b6929dc2-cfef-4bb2-98d5-d79c016c5950-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/b6929dc2-cfef-4bb2-98d5-d79c016c5950-2.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Shawn Stenmark</figcaption></figure>
5524.  
5525.  
5526.  
5527. <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Typical use cases for clinometers</strong></h2>
5528.  
5529.  
5530.  
5531. <p>Lopes shared some examples of building scenarios where clinometers are particularly useful. “If you are working in areas with gentle hills, it can be really tricky as the trail grades will be much closer to the grades of the side slopes and it is easy to just punch a trail up a hill as it won’t be super steep, but the trail just won’t drain and will stay wet in the rain and erode out much faster.”</p>
5532.  
5533.  
5534.  
5535. <p>When building climbing trails, clinometers are important because the percentage of grade can determine the pedal cadence. “If you keep the trail grade at a 5-7% grade, which is not very steep, you can keep a much higher pedal cadence and keep a faster cruising speed in a higher gear, which is a more comfortable and fun way to climb and gain elevation,” said Lopes. “As you go steeper, you will have to start to downshift, and it turns into more of a grinder of a climb, and as you get to about 50%, you are reaching a max grade for sustained climbing in terms of traction and pure output.”&nbsp;</p>
5536.  
5537.  
5538.  
5539. <p>For flow trails, Lopes said that 5-7% downhill grades are ideal. This allows the rolling speeds to be in the 15-20 mph speed range, which is great for extended sections with jumps and to create extended runs that utilize every bit of available gravity. “The steeper you go from there, the more braking you will have, which will cause erosion, and dreaded brake bumps. For any downhill trails, if you can reverse grade before your turns, you can minimize braking forces [and] brake bumps and create more dynamic movements.”&nbsp;</p>
5540.  
5541.  
5542.  
5543. <p>When it comes to downhill trails, Lopes said that clinometers aren’t as necessary because going steep is the point. “One of the craziest trails I have ever ridden is Mount Seven in interior BC. It drops 4,000ish feet in 7.3km at an average grade of 50% and steeper sections going even over-vertical at points.”</p>
5544.  
5545.  
5546.  
5547. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0895-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0895-2-1170x878.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698036" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0895-2-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0895-2-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0895-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0895-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0895-2.jpg 1512w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Clinometers are also handy for building jumps. Photo: Jeremiah Stone.</em></figcaption></figure>
5548.  
5549.  
5550.  
5551. <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Clinometers are also helpful in other situations</strong></h2>
5552.  
5553.  
5554.  
5555. <p>“I find the clinometer most helpful when I’m dealing with less-than-obvious build situations or a line where timing is crucial, such as jumps,” said Stone. When he’s building in terrain that appears flat, “the clinometer can help me find and address dead spots and adjust my line so that it has the momentum and flow I’m looking for.”<br><br>When building trails according to IMBA guidelines or contract specifications, Stone said that clinometers are an important tool to have. “There’s a place for trial and error in trail building, but I try to avoid it when someone’s paying. Metrics help me do that by getting things right the first time rather than finding out after risking life and limb in the first flow check that something needs to be drastically moved or changed.”</p>
5556.  
5557.  
5558.  
5559. <p>Renko echoed Stone’s sentiments, stating that clinometers are a good tool for building in foreign environments or when the build must meet specific requirements, like those of the Americans with Disabilities Act. He also said that clinometers come in handy when trail builders need to keep a trail within the grade required for the soil type they are working with, ensuring the trail is sustainable.</p>
5560.  
5561.  
5562.  
5563. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Craig-Brickser-Using-Clino-Photo-Credit-Allegra-Nordics.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Craig-Brickser-Using-Clino-Photo-Credit-Allegra-Nordics-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698037" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Craig-Brickser-Using-Clino-Photo-Credit-Allegra-Nordics-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Craig-Brickser-Using-Clino-Photo-Credit-Allegra-Nordics-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Craig-Brickser-Using-Clino-Photo-Credit-Allegra-Nordics-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Craig-Brickser-Using-Clino-Photo-Credit-Allegra-Nordics-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Craig-Brickser-Using-Clino-Photo-Credit-Allegra-Nordics-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Craig-Brickser-Using-Clino-Photo-Credit-Allegra-Nordics-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Craig-Brickser-Using-Clino-Photo-Credit-Allegra-Nordics.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Clinometers will always be an important tool for trail builders. Photo: Allegra Nordics.</em></figcaption></figure>
5564.  
5565.  
5566.  
5567. <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Clinometers have been around for centuries, but they are still valuable to today’s trail builders</strong></h2>
5568.  
5569.  
5570.  
5571. <p>Though accounts vary, the clinometer is believed to have been in existence in one form or another for several hundred years. For trail builders, it is an important tool to have.</p>
5572.  
5573.  
5574.  
5575. <p>While Renko noted that smart levels and laser transits offer a greater level of accuracy for applications requiring finer tolerances, such as building trails in urban areas or bike parks, clinometers still have a place in a trail builder’s toolkit. Indeed, a clinometer might be responsible for the sustainability and flow on your favorite local trail.</p>
5576. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-tips/what-is-a-clinometer-and-how-do-you-use-it-for-trail-building/">What is a clinometer, and how do you use it for trail building?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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5583. </item>
5584. <item>
5585. <title>The new Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO trail bike gets a longer fork, piggyback shock</title>
5586. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-new-specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-trail-bike-gets-a-longer-fork-piggyback-shock/</link>
5587. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-new-specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-trail-bike-gets-a-longer-fork-piggyback-shock/#comments</comments>
5589. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
5590. <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:07:52 +0000</pubDate>
5591. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
5592. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
5593. <category><![CDATA[Specialized Stumpjumper 15]]></category>
5594. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=698316</guid>
5595.  
5596. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO comes just one year after the release of the Stumpy 15, with a longer fork and an improved GENIE shock.</p>
5597. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-new-specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-trail-bike-gets-a-longer-fork-piggyback-shock/">The new Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO trail bike gets a longer fork, piggyback shock</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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5599. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
5600. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1600" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-1.jpg" alt="The MY2026 Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO" class="wp-image-698321" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-1.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
5601.  
5602.  
5603.  
5604. <p>Just one year after a major update to the Stumpjumper trail bike, Specialized is beefing up the suspension and giving the bike a new name: <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/a97jpF/" rel="nofollow">The Stumpjumper 15 EVO</a>. Though Specialized has long reserved the EVO designation for longer-travel versions of popular bikes, the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/jSZzAv/" rel="nofollow">Stumpjumper 15 EVO</a> actually <em>replaces</em> the standard Stumpjumper 15, at least for the current model year. According to a press release, &#8220;all MY26 Stumpjumper 15 models will officially be renamed Stumpjumper 15 EVO—because this bike has earned its stripes.&#8221;</p>
5605.  
5606.  
5607.  
5608. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-1170x780.jpg" alt="Close-up of a specialized mountain bike frame showcasing the shock absorber and rear suspension system. The frame is a deep purple color, and the bike features rugged tires with a pronounced tread pattern. A gradient background adds visual interest, transitioning from light to dark hues." class="wp-image-698322" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5609.  
5610.  
5611.  
5612. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-longer-fork-plus-genie-gets-a-piggyback">A longer fork, plus GENIE gets a piggyback</h2>
5613.  
5614.  
5615.  
5616. <p>So what makes the latest Stumpjumper 15 updates worthy of the EVO name? For starters, the trail bike is now specced with a 160mm fork, up from 150mm. As a result, the head tube angle is half a degree slacker, now 64°. This suggests that Specialized has not made any changes to the frame geometry for model year 2026.</p>
5617.  
5618.  
5619.  
5620. <p>The Specialized Stumpjumper 15 was the first generation to utilize GENIE suspension tech, which promises a combination of “the control-enhancing linear spring rate of a coil spring through the ‘bump zone’ with the progressive spring rate of an air spring at the end of the stroke.” Having tested the Stumpjumper 15, I can confirm that <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-specialized-stumpjumper-15-is-the-best-mtb-ive-tested/">the suspension works incredibly well and feels completely dialed</a>.</p>
5621.  
5622.  
5623.  
5624. <p>Now, Specialized has added a piggyback reservoir to the Fox Float X GENIE shock. The upshot is this improved design should prevent the shock from overheating as easily for better consistency and sensitivity. The Stumpjumper 15 EVO, like the Stumpjumper 15 before it, delivers 145mm of rear suspension travel.</p>
5625.  
5626.  
5627.  
5628. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-2-1170x780.jpg" alt="Close-up view of a modern mountain bike's handlebars, featuring textured grips, gear shifters, and hydraulic brake levers, with a sleek red and black bike frame in the background. The image has a soft gradient background in shades of blue and yellow." class="wp-image-698320" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5629.  
5630.  
5631.  
5632. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-stumpjumpers-get-new-shimano-wireless-drivetrains">The Stumpjumpers get new Shimano wireless drivetrains</h2>
5633.  
5634.  
5635.  
5636. <p>The release of the Stumpjumper 15 EVO appears to be timed with the release of Shimano XT and Deore Di2 wireless drivetrain groups. <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/shimano-xtr-di2-wireless-drivetrain-review/">Shimano XTR Di2</a> was announced two weeks ago, however, only a few bike companies released bikes featuring the groupset, notably Pivot and Trek, and even those were limited to just one or two bikes in the brands&#8217; lineups.</p>
5637.  
5638.  
5639.  
5640. <p>Judging by the photos provided, the Shimano Stumpjumper 15 EVO S-Works build comes with a Shimano XTR Di2 drivetrain and the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/shimano-xtr-mountain-bike-brake-review/">new XTR brakes</a>. The less expensive Stumpjumper 15 EVO Expert build features the all-new Shimano XT Di2 wireless drivetrain and XT brakes to match. Comp builds do not appear to be available at this time.</p>
5641.  
5642.  
5643.  
5644. <p>Prior to the release of wireless Shimano drivetrain groups, Specialized was only speccing Shimano drivetrains on alloy Stumpjumper builds. An alloy version of the Stumpjumper 15 EVO has not been announced, though it seems likely Specialized will add one down the road, given that the Stumpjumper frame geometry appears to be unchanged.</p>
5645.  
5646.  
5647.  
5648. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-updated-handlebar-and-tire-spec">Updated handlebar and tire spec</h3>
5649.  
5650.  
5651.  
5652. <p>In addition to the suspension upgrades and the rollout of wireless Shimano drivetrains, Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO builds come with higher-rise handlebars and an updated tire spec. Many riders, myself included, are finding improved comfort and handling with higher-rise bars, especially when descending. The MY25 Stumpjumper 15 already specced Butcher and Eliminator tires, so it&#8217;s unclear what has changed about the tire spec.</p>
5653.  
5654.  
5655.  
5656. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-is-the-mid-travel-trail-bike-dead">Is the mid-travel trail bike dead?</h2>
5657.  
5658.  
5659.  
5660. <p>Looking at the current Specialized lineup, the brand no longer offers a non-electric, full-suspension bike with a 150mm fork. The Epic EVO has 130/120mm of suspension travel front/rear, while the Status 140 is 140/140mm front and rear. With no Specialized bike offering a 150mm fork, or 130mm of rear suspension travel, this could leave a gap in the brand&#8217;s lineup.</p>
5661.  
5662.  
5663.  
5664. <p>Or not. Specialized divides their mountain bikes into just three main categories: cross-country, trail, and downhill. Without downcountry, all-mountain, or enduro product categories, the brand is free to define their trail bikes more freely.</p>
5665.  
5666.  
5667.  
5668. <p>Pricing for the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/Y97REq/">S-Works is set at $11,299.99</a> while the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/6VX17y/" rel="nofollow">Expert build is priced at $6,199.99</a>. As of press time, regular, MY25 Stumpjumper 15 bikes are still available in a wide variety of sizes and builds, which suggests buyers will have a choice between the original Stumpjumper 15 and the EVO version, at least in the near term.</p>
5669. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-new-specialized-stumpjumper-15-evo-trail-bike-gets-a-longer-fork-piggyback-shock/">The new Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO trail bike gets a longer fork, piggyback shock</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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5673. <slash:comments>3</slash:comments>
5676. </item>
5677. <item>
5678. <title>Shimano announces wireless XT and Deore Di2 electronic drivetrains</title>
5679. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/shimano-announces-wireless-xt-and-deore-di2-electronic-drivetrains/</link>
5680. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/shimano-announces-wireless-xt-and-deore-di2-electronic-drivetrains/#respond</comments>
5682. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
5683. <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
5684. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
5685. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
5686. <category><![CDATA[shimano di2]]></category>
5687. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=695959</guid>
5688.  
5689. <description><![CDATA[<p>Only weeks after announcing their top-of-the-line wireless MTB drivetrain, Shimano XT and Deore versions are here, with lower prices to fit more bikes.</p>
5690. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/shimano-announces-wireless-xt-and-deore-di2-electronic-drivetrains/">Shimano announces wireless XT and Deore Di2 electronic drivetrains</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
5691. ]]></description>
5692. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
5693. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SLorencePhoto_DeoreXT_021.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="6600" height="4400" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SLorencePhoto_DeoreXT_021.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698324" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SLorencePhoto_DeoreXT_021.jpg 6600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SLorencePhoto_DeoreXT_021-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SLorencePhoto_DeoreXT_021-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SLorencePhoto_DeoreXT_021-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SLorencePhoto_DeoreXT_021-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SLorencePhoto_DeoreXT_021-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SLorencePhoto_DeoreXT_021-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SLorencePhoto_DeoreXT_021-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 6600px) 100vw, 6600px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Sterling Lorence</figcaption></figure>
5694.  
5695.  
5696.  
5697. <p>Hot on the heels of the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/shimano-xtr-di2-wireless-drivetrain-review/">Shimano XTR Di2 wireless drivetrain</a> launch earlier this month, Shimano just announced lower-priced XT <em>and</em> Deore electronic drivetrains. By rolling out wireless electronic drivetrain groups at multiple price points all at once, Shimano has effectively caught up to SRAM&#8217;s offerings, and in some ways, surpassed them.</p>
5698.  
5699.  
5700.  
5701. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-19 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
5702. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xt.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="698329" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xt-1170x780.png" alt="" class="wp-image-698329" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xt-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xt-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xt-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xt-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xt-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xt.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5703.  
5704.  
5705.  
5706. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-deore.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="698328" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-deore-1170x780.png" alt="Close-up of a Shimano Deore wireless bicycle drivetrain featuring a silver cassette, black derailleur, and black crankset with a chain against a colorful gradient background." class="wp-image-698328" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-deore-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-deore-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-deore-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-deore-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-deore-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-deore.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5707. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Shimano XT left, Deore right.</figcaption></figure>
5708.  
5709.  
5710.  
5711. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-introducing-shimano-xt-and-deore-di2">Introducing Shimano XT and Deore Di2</h2>
5712.  
5713.  
5714.  
5715. <p>The Shimano XT and Deore Di2 drivetrains share many similarities with the XTR group that dropped earlier this month. Like the XTR derailleurs, both utilize the new clutchless, spring-based chain stabilizer design and feature an on-board battery. The XT and Deore derailleurs also boast automatic impact recovery and solid pulley wheels to reduce the chance of snags and breaks. According to information supplied by Shimano, the main difference between all three Di2 derailleurs comes down to the derailleur cage material.</p>
5716.  
5717.  
5718.  
5719. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xt-vs.-deore-shifter.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xt-vs.-deore-shifter-1170x780.png" alt="Image showing two types of electronic bike shifters: Di2 XT and Di2 Deore. Each shifter is displayed from different angles, showcasing their design and features. The Di2 XT is positioned in the top left and bottom left, while the Di2 Deore is in the top right and bottom right. Both shifters have a sleek black finish and are mounted on a circular bracket." class="wp-image-698327" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xt-vs.-deore-shifter-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xt-vs.-deore-shifter-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xt-vs.-deore-shifter-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xt-vs.-deore-shifter-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xt-vs.-deore-shifter-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xt-vs.-deore-shifter.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5720.  
5721.  
5722.  
5723. <p>The new XT Di2 shifter has the same tactile double-click shifting as the XTR Di2 shifter. However, the Deore shifter only offers single-click shifting, and holding down the shift lever allows the rider to shift multiple gears at a time. XT levers are position-adjustable, unlike the fixed-position Deore levers. </p>
5724.  
5725.  
5726.  
5727. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xt-crankset-2.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xt-crankset-2-1170x780.png" alt="An image comparing two Shimano bicycle derailleurs: the Di2 XT on the left and the Di2 Deore on the right. Both components feature a sleek, modern design with a black color scheme, showcasing their function and technical details." class="wp-image-698325" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xt-crankset-2-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xt-crankset-2-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xt-crankset-2-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xt-crankset-2-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xt-crankset-2-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shimano-xt-crankset-2.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5728.  
5729.  
5730.  
5731. <p>The chart below summarizes the key differences between the Shimano Di2 drivetrain groups. Note that Shimano is not offering a mid-range M7200-series SLX wireless group at this time.</p>
5732.  
5733.  
5734.  
5735. <figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th>Shimano</th><th>XTR (M9200 series)</th><th>XT (M8200 series)</th><th>Deore (M6200 series)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Derailleur cage</td><td>Carbon</td><td>Aluminum</td><td>Steel</td></tr><tr><td>Double click shifting</td><td>✅</td><td>✅</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>4-way adjustable shifter</td><td>✅</td><td>✅</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1,716g*</td><td>1,841g**</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Complete drivetrain price</td><td>$2,030</td><td>$1,380</td><td>$945</td></tr><tr><td>Drivetrain upgrade (derailleur, shifter, battery, charger) price</td><td>$985</td><td><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/hPdCmF/">$860</a></td><td>$650</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Shimano Di2 drivetrain options, compared. * Weight as tested. ** Lowest claimed weight combination</figcaption></figure>
5736.  
5737.  
5738.  
5739. <p>Existing Shimano Hyperglide+ chains, cassettes, and cranksets are compatible with the new XT and Deore wireless derailleurs. </p>
5740.  
5741.  
5742.  
5743. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shimano-generally-has-sram-beat-on-weight-and-price-and-compatibility-too">Shimano generally has SRAM beat on weight and price, and compatibility too</h2>
5744.  
5745.  
5746.  
5747. <p>Though it&#8217;s difficult to make exact comparisons, looking at the various wireless groupsets from Shimano and SRAM, Shimano XTR is cheaper and lighter than SRAM XX Transmission, though not by much. Comparing Shimano XT to SRAM X0, XT weighs more, but it costs less.</p>
5748.  
5749.  
5750.  
5751. <p>There is no direct comparison for SRAM GX Transmission, as Shimano does not offer a mid-tier SLX-level wireless option. Also, SRAM&#8217;s lowest-priced wireless group, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/sram-s1000-lowers-eagle-transmission-price-performs-just-as-well-as-gx-review/">S1000</a>, isn&#8217;t available for purchase on its own, so we can&#8217;t make a direct price comparison between that groupset and Deore.</p>
5752.  
5753.  
5754.  
5755. <p>Compatibility is a big advantage for the Shimano Di2 offerings compared to SRAM Eagle Transmission. Buyers with an existing Shimano Hyperglide+ compatible mechanical drivetrain can upgrade to Di2 with the purchase of a derailleur and shifter. SRAM buyers need to purchase a new cassette, chain, and crankset to upgrade their drivetrain to Eagle Transmission.</p>
5756.  
5757.  
5758.  
5759. <figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th>SRAM</th><th>XX </th><th>X0</th><th>GX</th><th>S1000</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Price</td><td>$2,049</td><td>$1,599</td><td>$1,099</td><td>&#8211; </td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1722g</td><td>1785g</td><td>1898g</td><td>2090g</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
5760.  
5761.  
5762.  
5763. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-functionally-the-two-groups-are-very-different">Functionally, the two groups are very different</h2>
5764.  
5765.  
5766.  
5767. <p>I&#8217;ve put in hundreds of miles on SRAM X0, GX, and S1000 Eagle Transmission drivetrains, and also the new Shimano XTR drivetrain, and each has its own pros and cons. In my opinion, the Shimano shift controller has a better feel and ergonomics. Shimano gear changes are also quicker and more responsive.</p>
5768.  
5769.  
5770.  
5771. <p>Where SRAM has an advantage is in their quick-swap battery design and in offering four distinct price points versus Shimano’s three.</p>
5772.  
5773.  
5774.  
5775. <p>Both SRAM and Shimano electronic derailleurs are durable, though some riders may prefer SRAM&#8217;s hangerless design for its simplicity. On the other hand, Shimano makes a good argument for derailleur hangers, namely that they can protect against potentially serious frame damage.</p>
5776.  
5777.  
5778.  
5779. <p>Though only a small handful of bike brands initially specced Shimano XTR Di2 drivetrains, notably Pivot and Trek, the release of XT and Deore Di2 drivetrains today promises to see more widespread adoption from large brands including Specialized. In addition, complete groupsets and <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-json/click/track/hPdCmF/" rel="nofollow">upgrade kits are available</a> from Shimano retailers starting today.</p>
5780. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/shimano-announces-wireless-xt-and-deore-di2-electronic-drivetrains/">Shimano announces wireless XT and Deore Di2 electronic drivetrains</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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5789. <title>Longtime MTB trail builder Joey Klein explains how designs have changed over three decades</title>
5790. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/longtime-mtb-trail-builder-joey-klein-explains-how-designs-have-changed-over-three-decades/</link>
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5794. <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
5795. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
5796. <category><![CDATA[imba]]></category>
5797. <category><![CDATA[IMBA trail solutions]]></category>
5798. <category><![CDATA[joey klein]]></category>
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5801. <category><![CDATA[trail building]]></category>
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5803.  
5804. <description><![CDATA[<p>Joey Klein has worked for IMBA longer than anyone else, and has a wealth of trail building knowledge to share.</p>
5805. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/longtime-mtb-trail-builder-joey-klein-explains-how-designs-have-changed-over-three-decades/">Longtime MTB trail builder Joey Klein explains how designs have changed over three decades</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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5808. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2023_Dine_TrailCareSchool-6454.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2023_Dine_TrailCareSchool-6454-1170x781.jpeg" alt="Two individuals engaged in a discussion outdoors, with one gesturing while wearing an orange long-sleeve shirt and a hood. The other person, dressed in a checkered shirt and a gray hat, appears to be listening thoughtfully. In the background, a person wearing a straw hat is partially visible. The setting is sunny with a natural landscape." class="wp-image-698269" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2023_Dine_TrailCareSchool-6454-1170x781.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2023_Dine_TrailCareSchool-6454-750x500.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2023_Dine_TrailCareSchool-6454-375x250.jpeg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2023_Dine_TrailCareSchool-6454-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2023_Dine_TrailCareSchool-6454-600x400.jpeg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2023_Dine_TrailCareSchool-6454.jpeg 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Provided photos.</figcaption></figure>
5809.  
5810.  
5811.  
5812. <iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/5bEooYomz1OH6TXz8fAyAu?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="152" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe>
5813.  
5814.  
5815.  
5816. <p>Joey Klein has been involved in mountain bike trail design for more than 30 years, and has worked for the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) longer than anyone else. This year he&#8217;s being inducted into the mountain bike hall of fame in recognition of his contributions to the sport.</p>
5817.  
5818.  
5819.  
5820. <ul class="wp-block-list">
5821. <li>How did you first get involved in trail design?</li>
5822.  
5823.  
5824.  
5825. <li>What it like to be a part of the Subaru-IMBA Trail Care Crew program for three years in the late 90s/early 2000s? Do you think a program like that would be effective today?</li>
5826.  
5827.  
5828.  
5829. <li>What was the idea behind launching IMBA Trail Solutions?</li>
5830.  
5831.  
5832.  
5833. <li>How has trail design and planning evolved over the past two decades?</li>
5834.  
5835.  
5836.  
5837. <li>Is this the golden age of trail building?</li>
5838.  
5839.  
5840.  
5841. <li>How will the trails of the future be different from the trails we ride today?</li>
5842.  
5843.  
5844.  
5845. <li>Do modern bike designs drive trail designs, or is it the other way around?</li>
5846.  
5847.  
5848.  
5849. <li>Why do you think a lot of long-time riders <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/experienced-mountain-bikers-love-to-hate-on-flow-trails-but-im-stoked/#comments">don&#8217;t like flow trails</a>?</li>
5850.  
5851.  
5852.  
5853. <li>Among the many projects you&#8217;ve been involved with over the years, which ones are your favorites?</li>
5854.  
5855.  
5856.  
5857. <li>What is the biggest misconception riders have about trail design?</li>
5858.  
5859.  
5860.  
5861. <li>What&#8217;s next for you, and for IMBA Trail Solutions?</li>
5862. </ul>
5863.  
5864.  
5865.  
5866. <p>Get more information about IMBA and IMBA Trail Solutions at <a href="https://www.imba.com/">imba.com</a>.</p>
5867.  
5868.  
5869.  
5870. <p>An automatically generated transcript is available below.</p>
5871.  
5872.  
5873.  
5874. <div class="wp-block-group no-ad-here"><div class="wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained">
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5876.  
5877.  
5878. <div class="wp-block-image">
5879. <figure class="alignleft size-large is-resized"><a href="https://trailbot.com/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="1170" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Trailbot-Logo-1170x1170.png" alt="" class="wp-image-696106" style="object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Trailbot-Logo-1170x1170.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Trailbot-Logo-750x750.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Trailbot-Logo-768x768.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Trailbot-Logo-1536x1536.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Trailbot-Logo-600x600.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Trailbot-Logo.png 2000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure></div>
5880.  
5881.  
5882. <p><strong>Sponsored by Trailbot</strong>. Trailbot is the smarter way for trail managers to communicate updates without relying on social media. Don’t let The Algorithm bury your posts—easily share conditions and closures to your web site, social media and the app all at once. Best of all, it’s free.</p>
5883.  
5884.  
5885.  
5886. <p>Trailbot is used by over 260 trail systems in 17 states and growing fast. Over 50,000 riders have installed the free iOS and Android apps to get official updates with optional push notifications, without having to see what their weird relative posted on social media.&nbsp;</p>
5887.  
5888.  
5889.  
5890. <p>Learn more at <a href="https://trailbot.com/">trailbot.com</a>.</p>
5891.  
5892.  
5893.  
5894. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
5895. </div></div>
5896.  
5897.  
5898.  
5899. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Never Miss an Episode</h3>
5900.  
5901.  
5902.  
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5904.  
5905.  
5906.  
5907. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-automated-transcript">Automated transcript</h2>
5908.  
5909.  
5910.  
5911. <p>Jeff Barber 0:00<br>Hey everybody, welcome to the Singletracks podcast. My name is Jeff, and today my guest is Joey Klein. Joey has been involved in mountain bike trail design for more than 30 years and has worked for the International Mountain Bike Association longer than anyone else. This year, he&#8217;s being inducted into the mountain bike Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to the sport. Thanks for joining me, Joey,</p>
5912.  
5913.  
5914.  
5915. <p>Joey Klein 0:25<br>Thanks for having me. It&#8217;s it&#8217;s an honor to get to talk to you about all these great things. </p>
5916.  
5917.  
5918.  
5919. <p>Jeff Barber 0:29<br>Awesome. Well, first of all, congrats on being inducted into the mountain bike Hall of Fame. Was did that come as a surprise to you? Is that something like you paid attention to kind of working over the years?</p>
5920.  
5921.  
5922.  
5923. <p>Joey Klein 0:43<br>Oh, huge. Thanks to everybody on the IMBA team who nominated me and then did the follow through, and I can name 100 other people who I would also love to have right beside me for this award, because trail development is always a collaborative thing. It&#8217;s never, it&#8217;s always a team of people. You&#8217;re able to really get the magic to happen. You know, you have elements from a lot of different people and different backgrounds. And I think it is funny, because I get asked all the time what&#8217;s your favorite trail? And nowadays your favorite trail, it&#8217;s your favorite trail <em>system</em>.</p>
5924.  
5925.  
5926.  
5927. <p>Jeff Barber 1:30<br>I mean, as a trail builder and a trail designer, I imagine there are times when it feels thankless or or, do you think that people are starting to recognize builders and designers more.</p>
5928.  
5929.  
5930.  
5931. <p>Speaker 1 1:43<br>I&#8217;ve never felt that thankless part, you know, because my role at IMBA has been very widespread, I guess. You know, as a teacher, as a trainer, as planner, designer, builder, helping maintain, and then the advocacy side. So I get to wear all those hats, and I have to say, whenever you&#8217;re the builder, you&#8217;re kind of the last person there and and often sites are open to public, and they&#8217;re coming by, and they&#8217;re just like, oh, this is so great. So I, I&#8217;ve, I&#8217;ve had so many thank yous, you know, and so many great stories.</p>
5932.  
5933.  
5934.  
5935. <p>You know, one of my favorites was, I don&#8217;t know if you&#8217;re familiar with the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/bonnevile-shore-line/">Bonneville shoreline trail</a> in the Wasatch of Utah, near Salt Lake City, but, but it connects, you know, dozens of communities along this mountain range. And it&#8217;s, it&#8217;s going to be several 100 miles when it&#8217;s all done signal track. And I was in a machine out by, oh, geez, what was it? Uh, North Ogden. And I&#8217;m in a machine every day, and it&#8217;s getting to be winter, and every day I would have this runner and his dog come up from the north and run out to see me, and then turn back and there&#8217;s mount biker come from the south. And they they, you know, and one day they met at the same time at my machine as I&#8217;m building a turnout machine. And like, is that? Is that bill? What is that George and these guys went to school or junior high together, hadn&#8217;t seen each other for like, 15 years, and this trail now connected their reconnected their lives. Because, oh, wow, yeah, every use this every day for exercise, so that that&#8217;s the kind of story that builders get every job they do. It&#8217;s awesome.</p>
5936.  
5937.  
5938.  
5939. <p>Jeff Barber 3:43<br>Wow, that&#8217;s awesome, changing lives. So tell us, how did you first get into mountain bike trail design?</p>
5940.  
5941.  
5942.  
5943. <p>Joey Klein 3:52<br>Because I was pissed off, like so many, like so many, right? So many builders who are pro builders now started out as pirates. They all, everyone did, yeah, but I went to school at Fort Lewis College in Durango, which is now, you know, recognized as one of the places to ride, and their college team is the top world probably, yeah, me and my dirtbag friends just got into mountain biking, and we&#8217;re climbing and all that, and we started racing, no helmets, and, you know, and then I went back to Summit County, where I live, near <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/keystone-resort/">Keystone</a> and Arapahoe basin, and I didn&#8217;t finish college, and went back to being a ski bomb, and made it through that winter. And, you know, I got back on the bike, it&#8217;s like, Man, there isn&#8217;t any singletrack. What&#8217;s going on. And I somehow got a meeting with the President of Operations at Keystone, and I marched in there with maps from Winter Park and Vale and all these other places back in the 80s and and I was, I was steaming mad, you know, because they were, they. Were trying it, but they were charging money to go up to gondola, to go down a road. I&#8217;m like, No, it&#8217;s all about single track. And John rotor was great. He&#8217;s like, Oh, I had no idea. You know, what will this put you in touch with our mountain manager? What are you doing tomorrow? And then I went to his office the next day, and he&#8217;s like, and he&#8217;s pissed off because now he&#8217;s in trouble, because some kid knows more about the sport than in any ways, what was great. And they all just said, Well, what are you doing this summer? Well, I&#8217;m washing dishes at the Snake River saloon. Like, No, you&#8217;re not. You&#8217;re coming to work with us, and you&#8217;re going to help us figure this out. And so we did a master plan of like, 60 some miles, and they&#8217;re still working off it, and that&#8217;s what bike park sort of got its wings. And we were hand built construction that summer, kind of piecing together a lot of old mining stuff, you know, log missing that, you know. And right away it changed things, because people were hopping on the left top of a gondola, and they were riding single track and long times gears. And locals were like, Oh man, this is so cool. I had no idea that this was here, these places in the summer. And then full circle Arapaho basin, which is the big brother, up the hill towards Loveland Pass, and one of the highest gears in North America, we just finished our whatever, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/arapahoe-basins-new-dh-only-trail-expands-mtb-vision-keeps-it-gritty/">six mile descent</a>. And the highest berms in North America, because you have to pedal up the mountain and you go down a six mile descent, and we have berms that are at 12,600 feet high. </p>
5944.  
5945.  
5946.  
5947. <p>Jeff Barber 6:49<br>Yeah, that&#8217;s awesome. Well, I mean, it sounds like when you started out, you were, you were high on confidence, but maybe low on experience. I mean, how did those trails turn out? Like looking back on it and, like, that plan you put together back then. Like, did you know what you&#8217;re doing? Did you get lucky? How were you able to even pull that off at such an early stage?</p>
5948.  
5949.  
5950.  
5951. <p>Joey Klein 7:12<br>A bit of both. Because, you know, because it was bike park before they were bike parks, we knew we wanted blues and blacks. And obviously there was a struggle with, you know, most of us pirate builders want to get right to the black diamonds. Yay. You want to build what you ride, right? And we started out with a lot of blues and and those, those worked out well. And then we really wanted some black diamond stuff. And luckily, the Forest Service guy was like, hey, you know, if you&#8217;re gonna do a Black Diamond, make it a black diamond. Like, I don&#8217;t want everybody to ride this thing, you know? And it did, and we called it wild thing, and it been, within years, it eroded to hell, and they&#8217;ve had to redo it. Wouldn&#8217;t coswit and all this other stuff, but it&#8217;s, it is a classic, you know. So to answer your question, and then some of the greens that might have been too peddly for a downhill bike, easy to repurpose that just by making bank turns. So you can hop through some of those sections. So, so Yeah, anything that was true, Fall Line was going to blow up, and then stuff on the contour will hold up forever. Yeah, yeah. So we weren&#8217;t that far off.</p>
5952.  
5953.  
5954.  
5955. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2joey-mogli-nicki.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2joey-mogli-nicki-1170x878.jpg" alt="Two people relax in an outdoor hot tub, smiling and enjoying their surroundings. A dog sits beside them, and a vehicle with bikes on top is parked nearby. The setting features dry grass and shrubs under a clear blue sky." class="wp-image-698267" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2joey-mogli-nicki-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2joey-mogli-nicki-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2joey-mogli-nicki-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2joey-mogli-nicki-600x450.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2joey-mogli-nicki.jpg 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5956.  
5957.  
5958.  
5959. <p>Jeff Barber 8:32<br>Okay, that&#8217;s cool. Well, so yeah, sticking to kind of the early part of your career. You were part of the Subaru IMBA Trail Care crew program for three years in the late 90s, early 2000s and for listeners who are, like, new to the sport and don&#8217;t you know, weren&#8217;t around for that, like, tell us a little bit about that. What, what was the program? And, like, what did that involve?</p>
5960.  
5961.  
5962.  
5963. <p>Joey Klein 8:58<br>Well, this, this is something really dear to my heart, because it&#8217;s where I got my start. And it did change my life. It brought me out of my shell. And what, what the program was is, and it went from about, I want to say, 1997 to about 2014 and, you know, don&#8217;t quote me, but that&#8217;s how long it lasted. Subaru was the main sponsor, and it was basically a guy and a girl get in a brand new Outback with mountain bikes, brand new Mac computer and cell phone and good luck. And you were pretty much scheduled out for the whole year, and you would do a different state almost every week. And there were 60 hour week if you&#8217;re awake, you&#8217;re working, there&#8217;s no doubt Subaru is logoed out So anywhere you went, because long before anybody else had those, you know, the decals on cars and these things were done, yeah, and so, you know, when you came into a small town with that thing, people just like, What is going on?</p>
5964.  
5965.  
5966.  
5967. <p>Jeff Barber 10:02<br>The mountain bikers are here, yeah.</p>
5968.  
5969.  
5970.  
5971. <p>Joey Klein 10:03<br>But what was funny is even the IMBA leadership team were like, they called it chimps in space for the early years, because you really never knew what you were getting into. And the role played was really putting land managers together with the mountain bikers, right? Okay, so often the mountain bikers were just out there doing their thing, and the land manager&#8217;s like, &#8216;Oh my word.&#8217; You know, that was the last, you know, whatever.</p>
5972.  
5973.  
5974.  
5975. <p>And so it was like, let&#8217;s, let&#8217;s get you guys together, and let&#8217;s speak a common language, and let&#8217;s learn what our rangers and our forest managers are dealing with, and how can we help them, rather than, you know, be off to the side doing stuff. And, I mean, I think the best stories was Huntsville, Alabama, where, you know that mountain bike club went in there after a big ice storm, and they weren&#8217;t even allowed to ride those trails, but it was the mountain bike club who went in and cleared up all that deadfall to get to get those trails ready for a running race. And that&#8217;s the kind of thing that was going on in the early, well, late 80s, early 90s of where mountain bike clubs were doing so much to try to just try to get in, you know. And that&#8217;s a lot of what we were doing, you know. And we might have had to soft pedal a bit, as far as you know, the sustainability side more than the ride ability side, but, but that&#8217;s what got us in. And then every year, things would expand and get to be bigger and better and all that, you know, but there&#8217;s always a balance.</p>
5976.  
5977.  
5978.  
5979. <p>Jeff Barber 11:45<br> Interesting. Well, I mean, it sounds like you&#8217;re kind of connecting like today, where we do have relationships with these land managers, and like there&#8217;s a much better understanding of of what mountain bikers want, like, what we&#8217;re capable of doing, in terms of, like, giving back all of that stuff. I mean, was that kind of laying the groundwork for that, would you say?</p>
5980.  
5981.  
5982.  
5983. <p>Joey Klein 12:07<br>Yeah, 100%. And, I mean, the trail care crew and so again. So what it was, you know, we had two sets of couples in the early days. We&#8217;d have a couple who was more based in the East, because they understand they understood those forest types. And after they were on the road for a year or two, they knew all the different club members, so they had relationships. So the second time around, or the third time you made a visit to whatever town that was, you already knew what they had and what they needed, and you could get to work. And a lot of times we&#8217;re building new trail, or we were doing some reroutes, or we were adding features, whatever it was, and and so often the land manager would be so blown away, and it would be such a great sort of kumbaya weekend of trail work and just getting together that they&#8217;d be like, Man, can you guys stay next week and hire you and so that that was really will circle back, but that&#8217;s sort of how trail solution was born, is the trail care crews. A lot of the early teams were doing such great work, and because we saw so much, right? I mean, my first year on the road with my partner at the time Kathy summers, I think we started Conyers with Mike and Jan, the original crew. So we&#8217;re at the Conyers bike, horse bike park. What was that the Yeah, the Olympic course. Yeah, at 96 or 98 what year? 96 Olympics? Yeah, there you go. So that&#8217;s where we learned how to do maintenance work and and, and then, while we were under the tutelage of Mike and Jan, we were all over the the Appalachia, you know, those southern states, into Tennessee, into Virginia, West Virginia, you know, places Kathy and I never even dreamed of and we had no idea how cool and awesome the mountain biking was, right? And then, boom, out we&#8217;re in Texas, Oklahoma, and then jet up to the Midwest, and then, oh, go back to New York City and New Jersey and and, I mean, our first year, I think we hit 30 states in four countries.</p>
5984.  
5985.  
5986.  
5987. <p>Jeff Barbr 14:22<br>Wow. </p>
5988.  
5989.  
5990.  
5991. <p>Joey Klein 14:25<br>But year two, it was, it was just, you&#8217;d seen everything, yeah. And our first year, we were even invited to Wales and Scotland, France, Italy and Mexico City. And so we would learn all these techniques, such as armoring and then, and which was kind of a technique for the wet, but it&#8217;s like, hey, we can take this back to Sedona, where there&#8217;s, it&#8217;s just sand, or it&#8217;s super steep, and we can use armory techniques, and we can pass that technique on. We learned somebody else. Yeah, so all. Of our books. You know, we&#8217;re at five or six books now, and those early books were, we didn&#8217;t just make it up, right? It was very much. We learned from all these great people around the world, and we passed it on. We put it in books.</p>
5992.  
5993.  
5994.  
5995. <p>Jeff Barber 15:16<br>It sounds like the program then, I mean, it was super effective in terms of, like, making connections and gathering data and learning and all of that stuff. I mean, do you think is a program like that? I mean, you said it ended in like, 2014 2017 Is that something that that would be effective today? Or are we like, is mountain biking kind of past that, where we don&#8217;t we don&#8217;t really need to do that as much anymore.Do we need to do some different stuff or find a new approach? </p>
5996.  
5997.  
5998.  
5999. <p>Joey Klein 15:47<br>No, it&#8217;s perfect timing. We&#8217;re actually doing it again in just a different version. So yeah, and it kind of started in California. Garrett Villanueva, who is a top dog with the Forest Service works closely with my coworker, Chris Orr, who&#8217;s from California, and just, he just received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in California. And so we have an agreement with Region Five where we teach trail care schools to our forest service friends and partners all over California, and we&#8217;ll be doing 20 this year. And so they travel around the state to like, these different forest service offices, instead of having a couple and a designated car. It&#8217;s more like Chris will, you know, bump around from place to place, and I&#8217;ll jump in and help. And and it&#8217;s, again, it&#8217;s so different than it was, right, like, nay, we didn&#8217;t know if we&#8217;d have seven people show up for one of these things or 70. We didn&#8217;t know if we&#8217;d be working with hikers, equestrians. Sometimes we were working with clubs that were like at war with another over you never knew what was going on. And so now it&#8217;s way more refined. And our coordinator, you know, we&#8217;re talking to these people long in advance, and we know about what the project&#8217;s going to be, and we only take 10 students for one instructor, so 20 people with two instructors, and that&#8217;s right. So everybody really gets a lot out of a two or three day kind of course, and, and we just did one on Navajo Nation. We&#8217;re doing a lot of stuff on Navajo Nation, which we can come back to, but so, yeah, so I think I&#8217;ll be doing some stuff in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and just like trail kick crew, I never really know what&#8217;s going on the week before. I&#8217;m just trying to focus on where I&#8217;m at. Yeah, and I think that that is better to be so present where you are. I just didn&#8217;t want Wisconsin. It was so great. Because coming back to your question is that it&#8217;s 2025 and a lot of these trail systems have been alive since 19 8819 9219 something, and maybe a pro went in there and helped get it going, or maybe it just happened, but all of them could use a little reboot. And like you kind of said the sport has evolved so much where, when we started with this, there were no green, blues and blacks, you know, like, get out there and good luck, yeah. And now it&#8217;s like, we&#8217;ve got kids bikes. Wow, cool. Let&#8217;s do a kids trail, you know. So I&#8217;ve worked in a lot of systems and taught at these different systems, whether it was Florida or Pennsylvania or, you know, Wisconsin and places are a little flatter than what I do. And I could see how all of these systems are just a little tune up and a little bit hey, let&#8217;s make this trail a little more easy, and we could call that a green loop, and it&#8217;s actually green loop. And hey, what about this one? Let&#8217;s add some texture to it, some rock, and it would actually be a true black diamond. And hey, wouldn&#8217;t it be cool if you had an asphalt pump track or and let&#8217;s not lose that classic single track. Let&#8217;s, let&#8217;s, make sure we capture and keep some of that so you have, yeah, little bit of everything, and you don&#8217;t need 5060, 100 200 400 miles. I kind of used to say, you know, it can be a lot consolidated, and everybody gets a piece of the pie.</p>
6000.  
6001.  
6002.  
6003. <p>Jeff Barber 19:42<br>You kind of hinted at it, and I wanted to ask you, like, do you think that trail design is being driven by bikes, or is bike design being driven by the trails? It sounds like maybe it&#8217;s a little bit of both. I mean, you mentioned kids by. Bikes, and there&#8217;s these really capable kids bikes now. So like, yeah, maybe a kid or a trail for younger bike riders doesn&#8217;t have to be a green trail, necessarily. So. So what&#8217;s kind of driving that is it the bikes or the trails?</p>
6004.  
6005.  
6006.  
6007. <p>Joey Klein 20:14<br>It&#8217;s both, right? And it&#8217;s so wild to go back to trails that were done in the 90s, whether they were pirated or not, or whatever. And you go back to those places, and you know, now we&#8217;re all riding enduro bikes and trail bikes, and they&#8217;re, it&#8217;s kind of like a downhill bike that can pedal, and they don&#8217;t weigh anything, and the bars are as wide as a moto. And okay, let&#8217;s go. And you start to just haul and all of a sudden it&#8217;s just it&#8217;s so Herky jerky. And, yeah, you know, when we had our when our bars were like this, seats were up to our necks and just so it&#8217;s different. And even trail systems that we just finished, like, I&#8217;m not kidding two weeks ago, we have more dedicated climbs, you know, super easy, 5% overall climb that allows everybody to get to a certain hub and then green down, blue down, black down, wherever you want, all these different skill levels. But it&#8217;s interesting, riding that climbing trail on a normal bike and then hopping on my E bike the next day, right? Seeing how the corners. You know, even though I&#8217;m climbing, I&#8217;m not going that fast, but it&#8217;s a wider turn radius, right? </p>
6008.  
6009.  
6010.  
6011. <p>Jeff Barber 21:30<br>Yeah, when the E bikers too, a lot of them are cutting the corners right, because they&#8217;re they don&#8217;t need that grade. You know, I&#8217;ve heard, like, some of the guys from the <a href="https://www.wearetrailblazers.org/">Trailblazers in Arkansas</a>, or are finding that, you know, they have a climbing trail, but then they&#8217;re like, well, let&#8217;s make an e-bike climbing trail that, just like, gets people up to the top because they don&#8217;t, you know, why should they have to do this? Like meandering trail? If they can power up something a little bit steeper? </p>
6012.  
6013.  
6014.  
6015. <p>Joey Klein 21:57<br>I totally get it. And I the minute I got on an e-bike for doing recon years ago, and we hit some old like money roads, just old routes that were forgotten and would use them to get to places like that. Thing&#8217;s like 30% and it&#8217;s all when we just bust that it was that was awesome. We need to have some more of these. Yes, so it&#8217;ll be part of the formula. You know, it&#8217;s just, how do you maintain those steeper Fall Line trails? And I think if you&#8217;re just going uphill and you can manage the water, it might not be so bad, but if you&#8217;re putting it down, those things, you&#8217;re gonna see that stuff fall apart.</p>
6016.  
6017.  
6018.  
6019. <p>Jeff Barber 22:39<br>Right, right. Well, let&#8217;s, let&#8217;s get back to, I guess, the early 2000s. So I think <a href="https://www.imba.com/programs/trail-solutions">IMBA Trail Solutions</a> was formed in 2002 ish, so take us back to that time, like, what was the idea behind offering trail planning and design and build services through IMBA? Was that was a new idea at the time. Were there other folks that were doing that outside of IMBA? Like, why? Why add that into IMBA?</p>
6020.  
6021.  
6022.  
6023. <p>Joey Klein 23:11<br>Yeah, no, there were companies doing that who were also very good at this, but it was way more cowboy, right? It was typically that they were doing the planning, the design and the construction, the whole nine yards right out of the gate, yeah, and no real um, if sands or buts to it, you know? So I think trail solutions, to me, it&#8217;s three or four things, right? It&#8217;s, it was 2002 the first book came out, which was called trail solutions. And it gave everybody this guide to how to build trail and how to design it and and that was the same year we had our embass summit in Moab, and we had, I don&#8217;t know, 1520 people from international from from different countries come out.</p>
6024.  
6025.  
6026.  
6027. <p>One of the things that came out at that year was there was a lot of discussion over the downhilling, the free ride, the dirt shopping thing. And we didn&#8217;t even have sort of a place for that in our summit. It just sort of evolved. And we had people like Wade Simmons, we had the Canadians, we had all kinds of top riders. I was like, Hey, this is something we have to address. We can&#8217;t ignore this part of the sport. So that was happening, right? That was a big thing. And also was sort of like trail care crew wise, we had rich and Jen, who are the East Coast, and myself and my partner west coast. And, you know, after two or three years, most people are done. And in this case, Rich&#8217;s wife no more. I can&#8217;t do this. And same in mind, it&#8217;s. So it was like, Rich and I were just getting into it. We&#8217;re just like, we&#8217;re just starting to understand, wow. And Pete Weber, who used to race for track, he was in the Boulder office, and the three of us kind of got to go to Tim Blumenthal and like, hey, we could make this a thing, you know, let&#8217;s, let&#8217;s, let&#8217;s make this a fee based, sort of offering and and it started out with, of course, planning and design. But at the same time, Tony Boone arrowhead trails, who had close relationships with with Sutter of the SWACO trail, Dozer, at the time, that&#8217;s what it was called. He got them to donate a $60,000 trail. Dozer man, what the hell are we going to do with that thing we&#8217;re driving? And I got a gig at Tamarack resort in Idaho to do their entire build and design and Tony trailer that thing out for us and taught us how to use the dozer. And he&#8217;s always been a huge partner and trainer for our in the trail kick crews and and so yeah, it was, it was planning design, but it was also construction. And here was a place that wanted to be like Whistler. We could have cross-country. We have the highest level of downhill, private and state land. We can just turn that volume knob to 11. And we were there. I was there for five summers, wow. Brought in all kinds of different builders and taught the locals, and and we built something really great. There. It was awesome. </p>
6028.  
6029.  
6030.  
6031. <p>Jeff Barber 26:45<br>Yeah, that&#8217;s cool. Well, today, how much of trail solutions work is that, like planning and design versus the build is, is what&#8217;s kind of the split between those?</p>
6032.  
6033.  
6034.  
6035. <p>Joey Klein 26:58<br>Oh, man, I should know that, and I don&#8217;t, because, Chris and I have sort of evolved more into this, these trail care schools, I&#8217;d say, I&#8217;ll just say, by by amount of staff, we have about five or Six planners, designers, and then probably have more like eight to 10 builders, because obviously it&#8217;s going to take a longer time to build the trail, so they might be at a place for months or an entire summer, and your planner and designers are going to be there for maybe a week to 10 days.</p>
6036.  
6037.  
6038.  
6039. <p>Jeff Barber 27:37<br>I mean, it feels like I see IMBA Trail Solutions listed as like the designer. You know, there&#8217;s plans that are created by Trail Solutions for a lot of projects, and a lot of these are proposed to they haven&#8217;t happened yet, and then obviously, like somebody else comes in and builds them. So it does feel like the planning side, at least like in terms of the number of trail projects that are touched that the planning and design side probably touches more of the projects right than the bill side. Is that right?</p>
6040.  
6041.  
6042.  
6043. <p>Joey Klein 28:11<br>Yeah, yeah, that&#8217;s it. And I really stand behind both sides, because I feel if you don&#8217;t have a quality plan that&#8217;s really well vetted and really thought about, then the construction is just going to fall apart. You know, yeah, has to be correct. And sometimes it might take years for those initial concepts or designs to sort of work themselves out with whatever that landscape is, or maybe whoever it&#8217;s for, it might change the property boundaries might there&#8217;s how these things that sometimes need a few years to percolate and to simmer before you&#8217;re ready to go. So hopefully that helps, but, but the planning design thing, it has evolved. It&#8217;s, it&#8217;s crazy. </p>
6044.  
6045.  
6046.  
6047. <p>Jeff Barber 29:01<br>What&#8217;s different?</p>
6048.  
6049.  
6050.  
6051. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/10-20-12-Bonn-Shrline-Tr-8.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/10-20-12-Bonn-Shrline-Tr-8-1170x878.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-698268" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/10-20-12-Bonn-Shrline-Tr-8-1170x878.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/10-20-12-Bonn-Shrline-Tr-8-750x563.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/10-20-12-Bonn-Shrline-Tr-8-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/10-20-12-Bonn-Shrline-Tr-8-600x450.jpeg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/10-20-12-Bonn-Shrline-Tr-8.jpeg 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
6052.  
6053.  
6054.  
6055. <p>Joey Klein 29:03<br>I mean, it used to just be me running around with maybe a GPS in the woods like a dog. It&#8217;s back and forth. Oh, here&#8217;s the property boundary. Oh, I found a pin. Okay, cool. Let&#8217;s take a compass and try to find north, south and find the next one. Now it is all of our planners are ArcGIS gurus, and before we even set foot on a site, we have these maps that are loaded onto our phones or our tablets that have all the hill shading. It&#8217;s got the utility boundaries, it&#8217;s got everything you could ever imagine, go zones and no go zones, and then there&#8217;s a dot. And there, there, there you are. And you&#8217;ve already kind of came up with a bit of a concept. And now when you go to flag it, you&#8217;re almost just following this line, three of us. So let&#8217;s say I&#8217;m out in front and Lee is behind me. Or. Is, and she&#8217;s just like, Okay, you&#8217;re going to go another 50 feet, and it&#8217;s going to drop off like a cliff, so you need to figure out a turn soon.</p>
6056.  
6057.  
6058.  
6059. <p>And then Matt&#8217;s behind flagging and GPS and tracking the whole thing. And so it&#8217;s so efficient, right? Maybe drones are up in the air first to kind of get an idea of what, what&#8217;s going on. But you know, you&#8217;re getting LIDAR where, you know, like, three foot contours or one meter contours. So it&#8217;s Wow, it&#8217;s cool. And because so many systems now, we&#8217;re trying to pack in a little bit of something for everyone, right? I&#8217;m trying to find, hey, maybe these trails are going to be directional. Maybe I need to have some stuff that&#8217;s dual direction, so people could come in from different neighborhoods and then jump in and then have a directional experience, but then still be able to get out to wherever they live. Yeah. Maybe I want a hiker only loop. Maybe I want to have a climbing trail, and maybe that climbing trail can be two directions for my equestrians and my hikers, and then I add legs so they can make a loop out of it without having to be in the mess of the mountain bike descents, you know. So, so you&#8217;re really trying to make the most out of that space. Yeah,</p>
6060.  
6061.  
6062.  
6063. <p>Jeff Barber 31:21<br>yeah, that&#8217;s cool, right? It sounds like technology plays a much bigger role, or has has made it easier in some ways, but also, you&#8217;re still out there on the ground, and you&#8217;re looking, I assume, for like, kind of the cool features, like, where&#8217;s that stuff gonna go? Or can you figure that out before you even get out there.</p>
6064.  
6065.  
6066.  
6067. <p>Joey Klein 31:43<br>Yeah, that&#8217;s the cool thing is now with this mapping, we&#8217;re asking all the questions before we even set foot on site, you know, so just when I are talking now, we might have a meeting that&#8217;s virtual, and we&#8217;re asking all these questions, right? You know, who is this for? You know, what&#8217;s the season going to be like? You know, what are the constraints and what are the opportunities? Do we have wildlife concerns? Do we have archeological concerns? </p>
6068.  
6069.  
6070.  
6071. <p>You know, it is never like, Oh, you&#8217;ve got 5,000 acres. Go nuts. It&#8217;s like, you whittle it down where there&#8217;s almost nothing left. You know, because we are really trying to but we&#8217;re not trying. We&#8217;re doing it. We want to respect nature and and those who&#8217;ve come before us and so, you know, yeah, that&#8217;s a lot but, but that&#8217;s, that&#8217;s a big part of it. So and again, it is really cool that we&#8217;re kind of going back to these trail care schools, you know, kind of going back to that is that, now that we&#8217;ve done so many plans and designs and seen trail systems evolve from nothing to something, we can go into almost any trail system and go, you know, if you just had this be just that much more beneficial for the whole community and maybe for yours. And so a lot of these smaller systems I&#8217;ve seen, you know, let&#8217;s say back east, where it might just be a 12 mile system. Oh, that&#8217;s easy. We can go in and add some machine built to this, or maybe some hand built to that. Maybe there&#8217;s a little skills park over here. But I just so I think that might be a bit of our future is, is how to go back to the systems that may or may not be called legacy systems, and how to give them a fresh shot of energy. And yeah, it&#8217;s also funny how we describe trail users, right? Because so often you&#8217;re working with hikers, or now it&#8217;s trail owners. Dog walkers are off the charts, right? Everybody?</p>
6072.  
6073.  
6074.  
6075. <p>Jeff Barber 34:08<br>That&#8217;s a lot of them, yeah, COVID, right?</p>
6076.  
6077.  
6078.  
6079. <p>Joey Klein 34:12<br>And so we have all these neutral trail, trail users, right? But what&#8217;s one we ever talk about? And that&#8217;s trail builders, mountain bikers are psychos about wanting to go build new trail. I mean, we are just, we&#8217;re we&#8217;re just nuts that way more than anybody else, really.</p>
6080.  
6081.  
6082.  
6083. <p>Jeff Barber 34:31<br>Why do you think that is? </p>
6084.  
6085.  
6086.  
6087. <p>Joey Klein 34:33<br>Well, because you&#8217;re not just traveling through you&#8217;re caressing this land with your tires, you know. Whether that be turn or a roller or or trying to pop off this rock and land on the backside of something else. You know, you&#8217;re just just looking at it all the time in a way, yeah, that surmises that experience. And so there&#8217;s a love and. Of care that goes into it, and you&#8217;re working with your hands, which it&#8217;s part of being human, right?</p>
6088.  
6089.  
6090.  
6091. <p>Jeff Barber 35:04<br>Yeah,</p>
6092.  
6093.  
6094.  
6095. <p>Joey Klein 35:06<br>So it&#8217;s almost like when I&#8217;m doing a plan or a design for something new and big, I have to leave some placeholders for some hand built or perhaps where, where the local volunteers would team up with with our build teams, or whoever else might be doing the build, you know, so that they&#8217;re part of that. It&#8217;s not just somebody came to town and spend a million dollars and you just built this thing and then they walked away. You know, imba is very much about, you know, the trail solutions. Way is, we&#8217;re going to do this together, and we&#8217;re going to teach you how to fish. Because, you know, yes, we are going to leave, but we want to have that you can take care of a good chunk of this, right? And I know one of the other questions is purpose built versus hand built singletrack. And the fact is, yeah, is once we crank that dial up to bike park world, and you have berms and jumps and lips and landings, that stuff doesn&#8217;t last forever. It needs maintenance. And more and more, we&#8217;re going to see that if people want that kind of thing that&#8217;s further from, you know, the urban world, you&#8217;re going to want a team to be able to come back, and it&#8217;s going to cost. You know, it&#8217;s not just you and your five friends of the rake. You know what? I mean, yes, so sorry, we got a little off track there.</p>
6096.  
6097.  
6098.  
6099. <p>Jeff Barber 36:32<br>No, that&#8217;s great. Yeah, a lot of good stuff there. I mean, I think it sounds like you&#8217;re saying that a lot of the trail building now and into the future is it sounds like it&#8217;s more strategically focused. I mean, it&#8217;s like finding the areas where you can improve a trail or, you know, making sure it it sounds like it&#8217;s quality over quantity, too, as well. You kind of mentioned that where, in the past, like a destination was considered a destination based on how many miles of singletrack that they had. And, you know, some town would say we got 400 miles of singletrack, and some other town says we got 500 and it&#8217;s like nobody was ever going to ride all that, you know, let alone maintain it even so that it is rideable. And so, yeah, it sounds like we&#8217;re going more toward the quality side of the equation. And, yeah, I mean, I do want to talk about, like, Why? Why do you think that longtime riders are not as interested in flow trails? Or, you know, is it just a is it just a thing to be like, okay, yeah, I&#8217;m cool. Like, I can ride technical trails. And so flow trails are not good. Like, we did a, I did <a href="http://v">an opinion piece recently</a> saying how much I liked flow trails, and I was surprised how many people, you know, were just like, Nope, I hate them. Like they&#8217;re dumb. I want to ride, like, really technical stuff and like, that&#8217;s it. So why do you think, yeah, why do you think people, especially people who&#8217;ve been riding a long time, just aren&#8217;t into flow trails?</p>
6100.  
6101.  
6102.  
6103. <p>Joey Klein 38:07<br>Oh, man, uh, again, because I come from that. I&#8217;m cut from that cloth of super steep, rocky, technical, narrow, that&#8217;s where I came from. I love that. </p>
6104.  
6105.  
6106.  
6107. <p>Jeff Barber 38:17<br>Clearly, you&#8217;ve been riding a long time, you&#8217;re experienced, you&#8217;re a great rider, but you enjoy flow trails, right? </p>
6108.  
6109.  
6110.  
6111. <p>Joey Klein 38:24<br>I like it all I do, and I feel like a good system has a balance. And you know, here I am in Aspen, Colorado, the local club is Roy and fork Mountain Bike Association, and these guys are all 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s, and they&#8217;re just bad asses. And they lovely climbs. And there&#8217;s a new flow trail called crown Royale, which is two or three years old, I think. And it&#8217;s you got to earn your turns. You got to go 2000 3000 vertical feet up to get to this thing. I wrote it yesterday. My girlfriend is 62 she&#8217;s had a lot of big bike racks. She is terrified of mountain biking, technical, rocky stuff, and she had so much fun on that trail. Yeah, just hit it. It&#8217;s that ultimate green blue of, you know, bank turns, rollers, a few kind of smaller jumps and tables. You know, it has all the progression you could take anybody up there and they&#8217;re going to have fun, and they&#8217;re not worked out all right.</p>
6112.  
6113.  
6114.  
6115. <p>Jeff Barber 39:38<br>You would think so. But then there&#8217;s these guys that are like, I don&#8217;t like those, and I don&#8217;t. I guess maybe we&#8217;ll never understand it. </p>
6116.  
6117.  
6118.  
6119. <p>Joey Klein 39:45<br>So what&#8217;s really cool about our A Basin build that we finished in 2022 is that we again, it&#8217;s at 12,000 feet, you know? So it&#8217;s, you would never do a bike park on a skier that steeper, that rocky. I. Yeah, it&#8217;s tundra. So, you know, on the nature side we we replaced all the tundra, and so we&#8217;ve got bermed turns, but they&#8217;re not like bike park but, but they&#8217;re banked enough to where you can kind of let it go, but then it&#8217;s not, you know, 18 inches single track, but when you&#8217;re on a super steep side hill and it&#8217;s two feet and it&#8217;s rocky as heck, so all the locals, they went, they went bananas because it has a bit of that flow bike park, but it&#8217;s very much feels like hand built single track. So we&#8217;re trying to find this balance there. Wow,</p>
6120.  
6121.  
6122.  
6123. <p>For a lot of people, I mean, face it, I love Titan gnarly switchbacks, but so many people, they can&#8217;t pull that off and off they go flipping over the bike, and they&#8217;re from before they&#8217;re done right now, to me, I think a lot of it is the corners and just having these optional features and jumps and drops, which has always been part of good old -ashioned signal track. </p>
6124.  
6125.  
6126.  
6127. <p>Jeff Barber 41:06<br>Yeah, you&#8217;re right. I mean, a lot of the new trails I am seeing that where there&#8217;s options, and there&#8217;s lines, and then you can be sort of creative in the way that you ride, and you can choose to do the more technical kind of side things, but also there&#8217;s, there&#8217;s, like, the main trail that&#8217;s going to flow. And, you know, I wonder so you&#8217;re, you&#8217;re a skier and a surfer as well. I understand. So does your experience with those sports kind of play into how you look at trails and flow and that sort of thing?</p>
6128.  
6129.  
6130.  
6131. <p>Joey Klein 41:41<br>Yeah, I&#8217;m not much of a surfer. I try. I use that, that word all the time. You know, you&#8217;re surfing along the hillside, and there is really what, what makes a great trail. And I mean even the very early years of the trail care crew with imba, we use the word flow, but there weren&#8217;t really any machine built trails at that time that were flow trails. They were just cutting and they were wide and they were just go to whatever. But now what we call a flow trail is definitely banked right, and so you have these bank corners and a lot of what we were teaching in the early 90s was this technique of trail building that was that came from the hiking world, and it was techniques that we&#8217;d learned and that were really around for 100 years. And one of the things that was said was that the tread was going to be out sloped. That is, if you ride outside, it was going to be tilted down the hill just a ton, a fraction, just so that water, yeah, cross the tread and then continue on down the hillside. That out sloping also meant that, well, wait, how could a trail be outsloped everywhere? And if that&#8217;s true, then sure maybe you&#8217;re getting the water off, but you&#8217;re also sending the users. And so now what we&#8217;re teaching is, yes, let&#8217;s get the water off, but, but what about some in sloping? What about some out sloping? What about bank turns? You know all of that actually is going to happen to your hand built single track over time, just by the bike tires doing their thing. Go anywhere in the world, and you can see tight ass switchbacks. And over time, the riders will ride up on the bank, and that is going to get wider because it has to, and it&#8217;s going to start to flow a certain way. It&#8217;s not going to be as 45 Angley as a hiking trail or twitchy as a hiking trail. Over time those lines will that flow will happen. Yeah. So I feel like the hand built single track has a flow to it, but our flow trails that are machine built, it&#8217;s like right out of the gate, it&#8217;s a wider footprint, it&#8217;s bigger radius turns, and there&#8217;s more of this up down thing that&#8217;s more surfy,</p>
6132.  
6133.  
6134.  
6135. <p>Jeff Barber 44:14<br>Yeah, that&#8217;s, that&#8217;s a great explanation.</p>
6136.  
6137.  
6138.  
6139. <p>Joey Klein 44:18<br>You know, the other thing too is, and I love hand-built singletrack. But, um, how are you going to get that many people to build how many miles? Right? You know? So there&#8217;s, there&#8217;s kind of that too. So it&#8217;s, so it&#8217;s like, you want to sign up for that, you know, if you do it right, it&#8217;s going to take a while.</p>
6140.  
6141.  
6142.  
6143. <p>Jeff Barber 44:38<br>Yeah, there&#8217;s a lot of dirt to move for a lot of those projects, I&#8217;m sure. And, you know, I think, I think people who have been writing a long time recognize that we&#8217;re building more trail now than than at any other time, especially purpose built trail kind of in the past. I mean, would you say is this? Is this the golden age of. Trail building is this, are we kind of at the peak, or like, how would you characterize kind of where we&#8217;re at right now in terms of building trails and building quality trails?</p>
6144.  
6145.  
6146.  
6147. <p>Joey Klein 45:12<br>It&#8217;s going to continue to evolve. And certainly, I&#8217;d say in the last 10 years was a very big push with what our friends did in Arkansas, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/3-days-in-bentonville-mountain-biking-the-best-trails/">Bentonville</a>, Walton Family Foundation, I mean their investment just off the charts, right? And and to take a place that doesn&#8217;t have the vertical that, say, Colorado or Utah might have, or even Appalachians and going, Oh no, we&#8217;re going to make this the destination with only 200 vertical feet, or whatever it is. Yeah. So I did the planning and design for Kohler, the Kohler, okay? And it was very intentional, like one side should be for maybe the family type riders, more green, blue world. And then look at this side. It&#8217;s all super cool, Rocky. Let&#8217;s, let&#8217;s keep that for more of our intermediate, expert, advanced builders, just, they just took it to the nines. They just, you know, because I, I intentionally wanted to have a hub where you would have a little bit of vertical rise. It would have to be artificially brought in, whether it was dirt or a $90,000 massive ramp.</p>
6148.  
6149.  
6150.  
6151. <p>And so that certainly what a golden age that is and was and will continue to be. And I think other countries are just getting into these, this whole thing, you know, Australia, obviously, we&#8217;ve had a lot of, I did 10 different business to Australia, and when I first started working there, it was a battle. I mean, I would do three presentations a day, and it was just, it was a struggle to get anybody to buy in, except for the core riders. And you know, you had Glenn Jacobs up in Cairns, and he was proving it. He had places to ride. They were legal. So there were a few pockets of legal riding, but most of that country, it was frowned upon. And now and 15 years later, because of those really strong trail champions all over that, especially Tasmania, now that&#8217;s when people go, hey, where would you take us to go riding? If you could? I&#8217;m like, we&#8217;re going to Tasmania because different builders, you know Simon French and did the hard line, and you know, Glenn&#8217;s work, and all these, these rock stars of trail building, and they&#8217;ve, they&#8217;ve been in the trenches for 20 some years, and now it&#8217;s opened up to what they&#8217;re doing. And it&#8217;s very much machine built flow, you know.</p>
6152.  
6153.  
6154.  
6155. <p>So it depends on where we&#8217;re talking, right, um, out west, out here, we&#8217;re kind of getting up against some walls with, with, you know, Parks and Wildlife who feel like, which there are and that we&#8217;re, you know, are we starting to get, were there too many people in the forests, right? You know? So, so it&#8217;s might slow down in some in other states, maybe it&#8217;s just getting discovered. Look at the Midwest. Look at what&#8217;s happened in the UP of Michigan, and see a huge boom. And you know, those states, Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, yeah. And, you know, now we&#8217;re working with the Navajo, and the Navajo Nation is as big as West Virginia,</p>
6156.  
6157.  
6158.  
6159. <p>It&#8217;s just amazing for riders. And like we were talking about, it&#8217;s like mountain biking used to be, you know, if you show up, it doesn&#8217;t matter what bike you&#8217;re on, it doesn&#8217;t matter the color of your skin. We&#8217;re all mountain bikers. I love to go back to that time of the sport, and that&#8217;s why we&#8217;re doing so much work down there, because you just, you just feel that love of the sport and that that team camaraderie. As far as when someone new shows up, you&#8217;re just Whoa. You made it over that ledge. </p>
6160.  
6161.  
6162.  
6163. <p>And so you just see families come together and really helping each other out bikes. And you know, we were out there last this winter, and a kid, one of our best riders, he flew off this ledge and cased his rear wheel. And none of us had any tubes or anything I&#8217;m gonna get back. And these guys just started taking this pinion pine, and they took pine sap out of the tree, and they just last of the rest of the day, you know?</p>
6164.  
6165.  
6166.  
6167. <p>Jeff Barber 50:01<br>Yeah, that&#8217;s cool. Well, yeah. I mean, you mentioned the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/region/tasmania/">trails in Tasmania</a> as being kind of a favorite spot to ride, and I won&#8217;t ask you your your favorite trails or trail systems to ride, but which ones are you, like, most proud of that you&#8217;ve worked on over the years, in terms of the projects that maybe you&#8217;ve designed or even had a hand in building.</p>
6168.  
6169.  
6170.  
6171. <p>Joey Klein 50:25<br>You know, you&#8217;re always thinking the most recent. And we just opened what&#8217;s called the prospector trails in <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/first-look-joey-kleins-latest-20-mile-singletrack-masterpiece-in-pioche-nevada/">Pioche, Nevada</a>, which is two, three hours north of Vegas, and I had a big hand in the planning to design there. And then last summer, I got to do a build in August, which was the worst don&#8217;t ever go in August, it was brutal. We learned so much about working in those temps, and we got it done. We built a really cool section. And then, you know, other trail solutions teams have been there, on and off for a couple years now, we&#8217;ve got just some amazing green trails that are so great for the Nike teams that are coming out of that very rural area. And we&#8217;ve got some rock built Black Diamond descents that are just, they&#8217;re off the charts. You know, I haven&#8217;t ridden all stuff. But I mean that just got open. This is, this is the week the grand opening right now. Poof, oh, wow, cool. That&#8217;s going on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-first-gravity-flow-trails-in-arizona-open-to-the-public/">Bean Peaks in Prescott, Arizona</a>. This hub and cluster. Idea of easy climbs. Get to a hub. Okay, you got a black diamond jump trail. Maybe you got a green rolling fun thing. Maybe you got a blue hand built rocky thing. So, you know, I think there&#8217;ll be 20 some miles there, but it&#8217;s, it&#8217;s all part of a system of, like, 200 some miles of trail. So wow, they already have their awesome signal track and their tech and all this stuff. But, you know, we&#8217;re sort of injecting all these, you know, these systems that are super modern and well thought out that has something for everybody, and I think that really attracts that, that family, or those folks who might not jump into the sport otherwise.</p>
6172.  
6173.  
6174.  
6175. <p>So, yeah, Bean Peaks, the thing at a base and we&#8217;ve done, I mean, and working with the a base and team, and the cat drivers, who are mountain bikers, and now their rock work, the stone work that they&#8217;re doing nothing like in this country.</p>
6176.  
6177.  
6178.  
6179. <p>Jeff Barber 52:34<br>Wow. So neat.</p>
6180.  
6181.  
6182.  
6183. <p>Joey Klein 52:36<br>And then I think, I think the influence that we&#8217;ve had, or I&#8217;ve had, and working with all these different places, and bringing a technique, and then they take it and make it even better, because now, because it&#8217;s theirs, and then they make it their own. And seeing what Lars or omega has done in Sedona, you know? So we have two trails this year, right? We have what is it called&#8230;</p>
6184.  
6185.  
6186.  
6187. <p>Jeff Barber 53:02<br>Hardline. </p>
6188.  
6189.  
6190.  
6191. <p>Joey Klein 53:04<br><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/sedonas-new-hardline-is-their-most-brutally-technical-mtb-trail-yet/">Hardline in Sedona</a>, which is Lars. And then you have the hard line Red Bull event, which is Simon French in Tasmania, same name, and we&#8217;ve worked with both people. Haven&#8217;t been there for a couple of years. But there was this cool collaborative years ago, and now it&#8217;s so neat to see these guys in those places and how far they&#8217;ve gone. You know, with Sedona, very natural using the existing rock and then hard line in Tasmania, where it&#8217;s just like, wow, yeah. So that input influence or support or collaborative, it&#8217;s, it&#8217;s everywhere, </p>
6192.  
6193.  
6194.  
6195. <p>Jeff Barber 53:46<br>Yeah, it seems like that definitely is what makes trail solutions different from some of the other you know, trail builders or service providers, is that you are there also to educate and to make sure that the local club can, you know, take, take what you&#8217;re doing and build on it, you know, versus someone who&#8217;s coming in to to get the job done, and then they&#8217;re going to move on. You know, it sounds like, when you bring trail solutions in, you&#8217;re also gonna, you&#8217;re gonna, you&#8217;re gonna learn some stuff at the same time.</p>
6196.  
6197.  
6198.  
6199. <p>Joey Klein 54:16<br>Yeah, and that, that&#8217;s probably, I think, the hardest thing is, there&#8217;s a balance, and I call it the triangle, and where maybe the triangle, maybe one point of the triangle is sustainability, maybe no point might be rideability, and then another point might be, does it fit into nature? Okay, did you just go in there the machine and just blast out a bunch of cool jumps and berms and just leave the place like a bomb went off all the time. Yeah, our builders, I&#8217;m so proud of them, because you got a PIO, which is a naked landscape, and I don&#8217;t know how they&#8217;ve pulled this off, but it looks like a laser went through and just created all these forms. Yeah, and when our BLM land manager, or their upper uppers come to see what we&#8217;ve done, they&#8217;re like, Wow, how did you do this? We&#8217;ve never seen like it.</p>
6200.  
6201.  
6202.  
6203. <p>Jeff Barber 55:10<br>Yeah, because you got to get the dirt from somewhere. And, you know, as a rider, we don&#8217;t really think about that. But, you know, I was, I was asking a trail builder over in Alabama about this, you know, that they had this new trail with, like, some big jumps and rollers. And I was like, Where did all that dirt come from? Did you guys, like, bring it in? They&#8217;re like, Well, no, I mean, you didn&#8217;t see it, but we got, like, a hole that we dug, you know, over here, and we moved it over there. And so, yeah, it&#8217;s, it&#8217;s complicated. It&#8217;s not easy to do at all.</p>
6204.  
6205.  
6206.  
6207. <p>Joey Klein 55:39<br>And that, that technique we now call, or I came up with the term lift and tilt. We didn&#8217;t it the first time I saw it was what Gravity Logic was doing up in Whistler with a line and and, you know, you go ride those, like these massive tabletops and berms. It&#8217;s like, where did this come from? And, you know, there&#8217;s all these different groups who but you know now it&#8217;s, it&#8217;s been accepted worldwide. And what it is, is, is, you know, you&#8217;re making these borrow basins, and you&#8217;re putting all the woody debris that you might otherwise encounter have to spread out somewhere. Instead, it&#8217;s going in the ground, and then you&#8217;re making this nice basin, and then you&#8217;re capping it with all the good organics, and then you&#8217;ve got all this fill to create whatever, you know, right? So now, when I&#8217;m doing these, these trail care, schools, and I&#8217;m working with a hand built crew, it&#8217;s like we can do a smaller version of that, just to maybe elevate that trail so that it drains. Yeah, you know, we don&#8217;t have to reroute this whole thing, because we can just do some lift and tilt. </p>
6208.  
6209.  
6210.  
6211. <p>Now, we&#8217;re just doing it by hand, but, you know, it&#8217;s a way of continually teaching that there has to be drainage. And they&#8217;re really good trail builders out there. And, you know, they understand, yes, we want to put you in the air, maybe, maybe we want to give you this great turn, but where&#8217;s that water going to go? And what about these big storms that happen all the time? Now, you know, right, right?</p>
6212.  
6213.  
6214.  
6215. <p>Jeff Barber 57:17<br>Yeah, you gotta, you got to have a plan for that, for sure. So I want to ask you, what is you know, as riders, as people, maybe who, who don&#8217;t build trails, or maybe, maybe they build trails but have no idea what they&#8217;re doing, what&#8217;s like the biggest misconception that riders especially have about trail design? What&#8217;s something that that would help us as writers, to understand?</p>
6216.  
6217.  
6218.  
6219. <p>Joey Klein 57:44<br>A lot of it is just getting that water off. I think we all love the speed. You know, if it&#8217;s a descent, we want to hone it. We want to go fast. We all like burp turns. So it&#8217;s get that water off where you can. I think you have to go in there with a respect for nature. And that&#8217;s what I love about working with the Navajo, is even the kids knew all the plants they was sacred to their people, and so they weren&#8217;t in there hacking away at stuff. And there was a lot of respect. Like, okay, well, you know that, right? There is something we need to protect. So we&#8217;re going to have to think about, can we scooch this thing over this way? Yeah, you know, you kind of need to know what, what you&#8217;re getting into out there. That&#8217;s part of it. I&#8217;ve made a lot of mistakes, and it&#8217;s, it&#8217;s, it&#8217;s great that I&#8217;ve had a long time to go back and see what&#8217;s happened. And,</p>
6220.  
6221.  
6222.  
6223. <p>Jeff Barber 58:47<br>Yeah, it&#8217;s not evident right away.</p>
6224.  
6225.  
6226.  
6227. <p>Joey Klein 58:49<br>The steeper the trail is, or the more it doesn&#8217;t flow, the more there&#8217;s either going to be breaking damage or water damage. You know, you want to try to get that right. And most writers, I think they see like, oh, it&#8217;s got to have this sort of flow. It can&#8217;t just be and then a hard time everybody,</p>
6228.  
6229.  
6230.  
6231. <p>Jeff Barber 59:14<br>Yeah, so it sounds like a lot of stuff. I mean, I don&#8217;t, I don&#8217;t know if riders think about that sort of thing that you know, obviously, trails are not designed 100% to, just like entertain us, they also, like you said, they have to be sustainable. So it is that balance. And maybe, as a writer, we&#8217;re like, why would they do it like that? But obviously there&#8217;s a lot of thought that goes into that, in terms of the planning, like you&#8217;re saying the, you know, making sure that it it drains well, and that it&#8217;s going to be sustainable, avoiding certain areas that are going to be where you&#8217;re going to want to preserve, you know, plants or different things. And so, yeah, seems there&#8217;s a lot that goes into it. And I think as writers recruit. Along at 10 miles an hour, and we have no idea all the thought that went into every inch of that trail. </p>
6232.  
6233.  
6234.  
6235. <p>Joey Klein 1:00:07<br>We&#8217;re very much like kids, you know, just give us a little candy and we&#8217;ll we&#8217;ll just want to collect the candy. Just keep giving us some hits up there, and we&#8217;re just dots. And it&#8217;s fun, right? And I think that&#8217;s what&#8217;s easy about being a planner or designer a builder, as long as you keep it interesting, you&#8217;re going to want to stay on that trail. Yeah, and going back to the trail care schools were doing. And what we&#8217;ve learned over time is, you know, we taught, and we still do that, that tread needs to be, you know, it needs some out sloping here and there to get the water off. But how many trails do you know are outsloped? Like, none. They become cupped over time, and that&#8217;s a very fun you know, you&#8217;re kind of in that bobsled track. You&#8217;re in that loop, right? And you kind of get surf back and forth in that cupped trail, if it&#8217;s not too, oh, too vertical or whatever. And so we&#8217;re like, Well, okay, fine. So as long as there&#8217;s some grade reversals, there&#8217;s going to be these places where you can put in some out sloping or whatever it is, so that water can off. It doesn&#8217;t travel all the way down the trail,</p>
6236.  
6237.  
6238.  
6239. <p>Jeff Barber 1:01:24<br>So, yeah. And that stuff turns into a feature. I mean, that&#8217;s what we enjoy, is that up and down and and it&#8217;s purposeful at the same time. I mean, it&#8217;s like, in the past, maybe you would put in like, water bars or something, and, you know, that&#8217;s just a lot of like, like, and I guess people still like that kind of stuff, but, but, yeah, it&#8217;s all about managing that water.</p>
6240.  
6241.  
6242.  
6243. <p>Joey Klein 1:01:47<br>Yeah. And it&#8217;s funny, in our schools we&#8217;re teaching now, you know, we&#8217;ll show images of trails were built in the day, and I&#8217;m talking in the day just a few years ago, where it was like, Oh, you just take the rhino out and you shoot a perfect grade, and you just take that machine, you just go arrow straight. And nature, there are very few perfectly straight lines, like, if you really think about it, even a tree, a little bit of nature shape to it, you know. And so, yeah, I think a trail is it&#8217;s going through, whether it&#8217;s desert or forest or whatever, it should dance, you know, it should dance a little bit, and you can still have these overall grades, but, but having those great reversals and those general curves and things it it&#8217;s more playful. It&#8217;s more fun. </p>
6244.  
6245.  
6246.  
6247. <p>Jeff Barber 1:02:34<br>So finally, I want to ask, what&#8217;s next for you and for IMBA Trail Solutions? You mentioned the trail care program.</p>
6248.  
6249.  
6250.  
6251. <p>Joey Klein 1:02:44<br>You know, right now, I&#8217;m just finishing up my ski sabbatical of trying to ski some of the higher peaks in Colorado, and it wasn&#8217;t a good year for that. I&#8217;m not a whole lot of snow normally, fast, but I&#8217;ll be going to Shasta and teaching a school there with Chris, and then we&#8217;ve got a few more of those going on this. So it&#8217;s just ramping up and trill solutions, man. Those guys just have a ton of stuff to do. They are just getting warmed up. So, yeah, that&#8217;s, that&#8217;s the big thing. </p>
6252.  
6253.  
6254.  
6255. <p>I&#8217;d say, I think that the planning just continues to evolve, and it&#8217;s so much more sophisticated. And I think the Build Team that is also evolved radically, because look at where it was when I got into this whole thing. It was, it used to be $1 a foot, which is, you know, whatever, a little more than 5,000 feet a mile, or $5,000 bucks.</p>
6256.  
6257.  
6258.  
6259. <p>Jeff Barber 1:03:54<br>$5,000 a mile, yeah.</p>
6260.  
6261.  
6262.  
6263. <p>Joey Klein 1:03:56<br>And then if you look at some of that Bentonville stuff, we&#8217;re looking at $20 a foot. So you&#8217;re, you&#8217;re into, like, you know, what is that? $100,000 a mile? I don&#8217;t even know. Yeah, math, but yeah. So I think again about when we all got into this and IMBA, I think, really opened that up with the land managers and the bike clubs or local organizations of, okay, we&#8217;ve got these great plans. We&#8217;ve got it designed. Okay, who&#8217;s going to build it? How much is it going to cost? And now these trail systems, you know, they&#8217;re, they&#8217;re million dollar systems, you know, yeah, just whatever, 1015, 20 miles, whatever that is I, you know, I&#8217;m not the guy. But more and more, you. It&#8217;s about the clubs being able to, you know, raise money for a system that they can trust, and still knowing that they&#8217;re going to have to, you know, take care of it, and if they want new trail, then to leave those placeholders for that. So that&#8217;s, something that&#8217;s happened.</p>
6264.  
6265.  
6266.  
6267. <p>Jeff Barber 1:05:24<br>That&#8217;s another thing that I think riders probably don&#8217;t realize. You go out and, you know, you drive to a trail system, unload your bike, go out and ride 10 miles and have a good time. But yeah, I mean, you might have just ridden a million dollar trail that was a lot that went into that for you know what it is, I think maybe a lot of us don&#8217;t realize that. Yeah,</p>
6268.  
6269.  
6270.  
6271. <p>Joey Klein 1:05:46<br>I&#8217;ve ridden some of Glenn Jacobs stuff in Australia. Mount bowler was, I think, our very first IMBA Australia, first Australian Mountain Bike Summit. And it was just this amazing descent right through, through big old growth eucalyptus trees. Just, just, if you&#8217;ve never been to Australia and you did this one ride, you were like, Okay, I&#8217;ve seen it all. And we wish that he could have had a money jar right there, because the smiles and the the you know, the accolades you know, to just surf your way through this, this, this landscape. You know, in most cases, mountain biking is free, you know?</p>
6272.  
6273.  
6274.  
6275. <p>Jeff Barber 1:06:36<br>Yeah, it&#8217;s free, but it&#8217;s, it&#8217;s super valuable, right? I mean, yeah, the lot goes into it, and I think we have to, we have to remember that sometimes, as riders, too, I feel like a lot of times getting back to that, like complaints about flow trail is like, you know, like, we&#8217;re very, we&#8217;re very lucky that we have the trails that we have to ride and and, you know, especially if, if folks are not involved, I think maybe this is a is a good opportunity to tell them to get involved as well and find a way to give back to that stuff.</p>
6276.  
6277.  
6278.  
6279. <p>Joey Klein 1:07:12<br>Yeah, there&#8217;s so many unsung heroes, right? You know, we never thought we were all trail psychos, but we now, we call them trail champions. We have a word for that. And I never, I took it for granted all these years, right? Because I go to these places and there&#8217;d be that trail champion who&#8217;s like, Come on, let&#8217;s go. And, yeah, and, and when you left, they were still making it happen, you know, yeah, we just finished another trail a couple years ago in West Virginia cape and State Park. It&#8217;s called thunderstruck, and it&#8217;s like a twist descent, and it&#8217;s just all rock, and a lot of different builders came in from IMBA to do that, and everybody had a different sort of personality. And it&#8217;s not the longest trail in the world, but wow. And it&#8217;s because of those trail champions you know, who live there and said, we&#8217;re gonna we&#8217;re gonna raise the money, and we want you to come in and the design is here, but we want to make sure that the follow through is there. So yeah, everyone who&#8217;s listening, you know, every trail you&#8217;ve ever ridden, there&#8217;s somebody responsible for why that&#8217;s there and how it&#8217;s there. And if I think of smaller parcels of land, you know, in the urban world, in the urban interface, front country, let&#8217;s say, let&#8217;s say there&#8217;s a forest, or a lot, whatever, and you live next to it, and you walk your dog across it, and you do that twice. Pretty soon there&#8217;s going to be a trail there, right? And let&#8217;s say that&#8217;s private property, but, but you and your neighbors walk your dogs, or go for a run or go for a walk, whatever you do, and there&#8217;s a trail now there, and it said it was okay, yeah, the minute a mountain bike gets out there, what&#8217;s okay? Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, what&#8217;s going on? So all of a sudden, and I&#8217;ve seen this in every state, just about the mountain biker was the one who put his hand up and found a way to get that sanctioned legal. Yeah. And in more cases than not, it&#8217;s the mountain bikers who step forward, and now hikers and maybe equestrians two or whoever, now that&#8217;s become a protected open space, because the mountain biker, that trail champion, you know, step forward. Yeah, I&#8217;m very lucky to get to work with equestrians and hikers and all the different groups and but it&#8217;s the mountain bikers I&#8217;ve found who are really the ones, you know, to to step up. Yeah, and yeah. Then there&#8217;s so many land managers who&#8217;ve. Suck their necks out for something they didn&#8217;t even understand, because people helped the community. Yeah, you know, theater City, Utah. I mean, we, I could, I could just do this all day long. So where our land managers really did all the work, and nobody knows how much they did and and then those planners and designers who were in an office, and they&#8217;re doing all this on a computer, and you never see their faces, and they&#8217;re the ones who really got it to happen. And then again, the people that went out and raised the money.</p>
6280.  
6281.  
6282.  
6283. <p>Jeff Barber 1:10:33<br>Yeah, it takes so many to get trails built. And you know, I think, yeah, I mean, we&#8217;re so grateful that that you&#8217;ve been at it this long and have touched so many projects. Yeah, really, really awesome to hear about that and to learn more about how trails get built. So yeah, thanks for taking the time to chat and for doing all that you do.</p>
6284.  
6285.  
6286.  
6287. <p>Joey Klein 1:10:56<br>Silverton, Colorado folks, summer just just hit there and we designed about a <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/machine-built-downhill-flow-trails-in-the-high-mountains-of-colorado-no-youre-not-dreaming/">20 some mile trail system there</a>. And I think the first 10 or 12 is opening up right now. Yeah, and it&#8217;ll also be too hot, so that&#8217;s, that&#8217;s a good one.</p>
6288.  
6289.  
6290.  
6291. <p>Jeff Barber 1:11:12<br>Yeah, always so many great new trails coming online to check out. And, yeah, keeps the sport exciting. So yeah, thanks, and we&#8217;ll be we&#8217;ll definitely be watching to see what&#8217;s next. So if you want to get more information about IMBA and IMBA trail solutions, you can go to the IMBA website, IMBA dot com, and we&#8217;ll have that link in the show notes. So we&#8217;ve got this week, we&#8217;ll talk to you again next week. </p>
6292. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/longtime-mtb-trail-builder-joey-klein-explains-how-designs-have-changed-over-three-decades/">Longtime MTB trail builder Joey Klein explains how designs have changed over three decades</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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6301. <title>Finally, a GPS designed for mountain biking: The Garmin Edge MTB</title>
6302. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-review/</link>
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6305. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
6306. <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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6308. <category><![CDATA[garmin edge]]></category>
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6312.  
6313. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Garmin Edge MTB is the brand's first device designed specifically for mountain biking with rugged hardware and exclusive features trail, enduro, and DH riders will appeciate.</p>
6314. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-review/">Finally, a GPS designed for mountain biking: The Garmin Edge MTB</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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6317. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-02.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-02.jpg" alt="Garmin Edge MTB GPS unit mounted to a mountain bike top tube." class="wp-image-698236" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-02.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-02-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-02-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-02-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-02-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-02-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-02-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-02-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
6318.  
6319.  
6320.  
6321. <p>Nearly 20 years after announcing their first cycling-specific GPS device, Garmin finally has a GPS designed specifically for mountain biking. The Garmin Edge MTB boasts a unique combination of hardware and software features to meet the unique needs of trail riders in a package that will be familiar to longtime Garmin users. I got a chance to test the new Garmin Edge MTB over a couple of days in the Canadian Rockies, and here&#8217;s what makes this GPS device unique.</p>
6322.  
6323.  
6324.  
6325. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
6326.  
6327.  
6328.  
6329. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-garmin-edge-mtb-key-specs">Garmin Edge MTB key specs</h2>
6330.  
6331.  
6332.  
6333. <ul class="wp-block-list">
6334. <li>Screen size: 2.13&#8243; diagonal, 240&#215;320 pixels</li>
6335.  
6336.  
6337.  
6338. <li>Battery life: 14-26 hours while recording</li>
6339.  
6340.  
6341.  
6342. <li>Weight: 56.8g (GPS); 60.4g (top tube mount with strap)</li>
6343.  
6344.  
6345.  
6346. <li>Price: $399.99</li>
6347.  
6348.  
6349.  
6350. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1600117/#specs">from Garmin</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/4e6poyA" rel="nofollow">Amazon</a></li>
6351. </ul>
6352.  
6353.  
6354.  
6355. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
6356.  
6357.  
6358.  
6359. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb.jpg" alt="Garmin Edge MTB trail difficulty summary display" class="wp-image-698262" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
6360.  
6361.  
6362.  
6363. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-trail-specific-functions">Trail-specific functions</h2>
6364.  
6365.  
6366.  
6367. <p>Based on a Garmin presentation ahead of the launch, the brand is moving beyond purely performance-based features for cyclists. Andrew Silver, Garmin&#8217;s Lead Project Manager for Cycling, said previous Edge GPS units were &#8220;really about helping riders get faster and catering to those that had that as a goal.&#8221; However, he acknowledged that &#8220;faster is not always relevant to everybody,&#8221; especially for mountain bikers who may not be as endurance- and fitness-focused as road cyclists. With that in mind, the Edge MTB adds new features designed for trail and gravity riders.</p>
6368.  
6369.  
6370.  
6371. <p>One new feature, shown above, is a ride summary that displays the mix of trail difficulties from previous rides. Garmin also improved the Forksight trail navigation feature and added a Timed Gates function along with dedicated enduro and downhill ride modes. Naturally, the Edge MTB retains mountain bike-specific features introduced on earlier units, including jump and hang time tracking plus Grit and Flow scores.</p>
6372.  
6373.  
6374.  
6375. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-forksight.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-forksight-1170x780.png" alt="A Garmin Edge MTB outdoor device displaying a map screen with trail information, including the &quot;Lazy Trail on the Summit&quot; and &quot;Big Dog&quot; trail data, along with elevation changes and trail type indicators." class="wp-image-698248" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-forksight-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-forksight-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-forksight-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-forksight-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-forksight-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-forksight.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
6376.  
6377.  
6378.  
6379. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-trail-navigation-improvements">Trail navigation improvements</h3>
6380.  
6381.  
6382.  
6383. <p>One of the most annoying things about riding an unfamiliar trail system is navigating trail intersections. So, Garmin introduced a feature known as Forksight that displays information about upcoming trails on the device whenever the rider stops at an intersection. For the Edge MTB, Forksight data has been expanded to show not just the names of upcoming trails, but also the length, elevation gain/loss, difficulty rating, and direction of travel.</p>
6384.  
6385.  
6386.  
6387. <p>Out on the trail, this feature works well. A list of trails is shown, along with arrows indicating which way the trails are oriented ahead. This makes it easy to glance down and confirm which direction you want to go. On particularly dense trail networks — like the one at the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/canmore-nordic-park-2/">Canmore Nordic Center</a> where I tested the Edge MTB — it can be difficult to decipher which direction to go, and Forksight is a great solution.</p>
6388.  
6389.  
6390.  
6391. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-20 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
6392. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-01.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="698240" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-01-1170x780.jpg" alt="Close-up image of a Garmin device mounted on a red bicycle frame. The screen displays various metrics, including a run speed of 10.0 km/h, total run time of 1 minute and 55 seconds, and split performance data from four runs, with specific times for each segment. Background is slightly blurred, suggesting an outdoor setting." class="wp-image-698240" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-01-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-01-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-01-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-01-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-01-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-01-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-01-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
6393.  
6394.  
6395.  
6396. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-04.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="698238" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-04-1170x780.jpg" alt="Close-up of a Garmin device displaying a detailed map titled &quot;Riding on Ekg,&quot; with marked trails and points of interest. The device is mounted on a bicycle, which is primarily red in color." class="wp-image-698238" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-04-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-04-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-04-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-04-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-04-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-04-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-04-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
6397. </figure>
6398.  
6399.  
6400.  
6401. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-timing-gates-function">Timing gates function</h3>
6402.  
6403.  
6404.  
6405. <p>The new Garmin timing gates function allows riders to set up their own personal enduro course, and race to set their best times over multiple runs. Though this feature feels very race/performance-focused, it seems like it could be useful to downhill and enduro riders who are optimizing descending speed, rather than pedal efficiency.</p>
6406.  
6407.  
6408.  
6409. <p>Here&#8217;s how it works: The rider marks a series of virtual timing gates, either by walking or riding the course. Once the gates are set, save them, and start a ride. Then, select the timing gate series, and line up at the start. The GPS will automatically begin the timer when you cross the start line, and will start a new lap each time you pass a gate along the course.</p>
6410.  
6411.  
6412.  
6413. <p>During each attempt, you&#8217;ll see how you&#8217;re doing on each segment compared to your best run. A green bar indicates you&#8217;re ahead of pace; a red bar means you&#8217;re falling behind. I quickly got caught up trying to beat my previous best on each attempt, and I can see how this could be a very motivational training tool. </p>
6414.  
6415.  
6416.  
6417. <p>Unlike a true enduro course, there&#8217;s no way to set up liaison stages that <em>aren&#8217;t</em> timed. Each segment gets a time, whether you&#8217;re climbing or descending. For dialing in a downhill run in particular, I can see this function being very helpful. It even predicts a theoretical time based on your best run for each segment to get an idea of how you might do in a race along the full course.</p>
6418.  
6419.  
6420.  
6421. <p>A dedicated section in Garmin Connect allows you to analyze your attempts. You can also view much of this information on the device without the need to sync with Garmin Connect.</p>
6422.  
6423.  
6424.  
6425. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-five-hertz.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="1015" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-five-hertz-1170x1015.png" alt="" class="wp-image-698288" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-five-hertz-1170x1015.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-five-hertz-750x651.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-five-hertz-768x666.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-five-hertz-1536x1332.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-five-hertz-600x520.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-five-hertz.png 1833w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The map at the top was recorded with a Garmin Forerunner 970 @ 1Hz while the map at the bottom was recorded with the Garmin Edge MTB in 5Hz mode during the same run.</figcaption></figure>
6426.  
6427.  
6428.  
6429. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dedicated-enduro-and-downhill-modes">Dedicated enduro and downhill modes</h3>
6430.  
6431.  
6432.  
6433. <p>The Garmin Edge MTB adds two new ride modes, enduro and downhill, both of which make use of a new 5Hz recording mode for improved accuracy. Up until now, Edge GPS units have sampled and recorded riders&#8217; location position once per second, at most. With the 5Hz mode, location information is recorded <em>five times per second</em>, which allows for more granular data. This is especially important when riding at higher speeds, and for analyzing performance on tight, twisty tracks.</p>
6434.  
6435.  
6436.  
6437. <p>In the enduro ride mode, 5Hz recording is available while descending only. Pressing the lap button on the GPS toggles between climbing and descending modes. I thought it might be possible to trick the unit into recording in 5Hz mode for an entire ride — for example, to produce a more accurate trail map — but I&#8217;m told 5Hz is only activated if you&#8217;re in descend mode AND you&#8217;re actually descending. Because 5Hz recording drains the battery more quickly and requires additional data storage, it&#8217;s limited to very specific situations.</p>
6438.  
6439.  
6440.  
6441. <p>Another specific situation where Garmin allows 5Hz recording is in downhill mode. This is designed for use on park days when riders are making use of a shuttle or lift for the climbs. As soon as the GPS senses the rider is going uphill, it stops tracking. Once a descent begins, the GPS records the route at 5Hz.</p>
6442.  
6443.  
6444.  
6445. <p>Detailed 5Hz data can be viewed in Garmin Connect, though in my testing so far the more detailed track data cannot be exported in .fit or .gpx format for analysis in another platform. And even if it could be exported, it&#8217;s likely many platforms are configured to plot just one data point per second. Even in Garmin Connect, it&#8217;s unclear what you can do with 5Hz data beyond seeing a smoother track line on the map.</p>
6446.  
6447.  
6448.  
6449. <p>During a couple of my early test rides, I experienced a bug where the GPS unit would restart itself in the middle of the ride. This was not an isolated incident, even among several units available for testing. After doing a full factory reset on one of the devices, I didn&#8217;t experience any issues. Garmin continues to update the firmware for the Edge MTB, and it&#8217;s not clear if my device was running a beta version that has since been updated. A brand representative told me over email, &#8220;I believe we have hunted down your reset issue – should be fixed in our Day 0 SW [software] we will release in next day or so.&#8221;</p>
6450.  
6451.  
6452.  
6453. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-12.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-12-1170x780.jpg" alt="A person holding a Garmin outdoor GPS device, displaying a screen with navigation and distance information. The background features a blurry, rocky surface." class="wp-image-698229" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-12-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-12-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-12-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-12-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-12-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-12-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
6454.  
6455.  
6456.  
6457. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-garmin-edge-mtb-hardware-and-form-factor">Garmin Edge MTB hardware and form factor</h2>
6458.  
6459.  
6460.  
6461. <p>The Garmin Edge MTB has a few new specs we haven&#8217;t seen from the brand&#8217;s cycling GPS units. Each spec is designed to make the Edge MTB more rugged and durable for the rigors of trail riding, while also protecting it from damage in the first place.</p>
6462.  
6463.  
6464.  
6465. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-gorilla-glass-screen-protection">Gorilla Glass screen protection</h3>
6466.  
6467.  
6468.  
6469. <p>The Edge MTB is the first Garmin cycling device with a Gorilla Glass screen lens. My Edge 530 has picked up many scratches over the years, and a more durable, scratch-resistant screen is a welcome upgrade.</p>
6470.  
6471.  
6472.  
6473. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-10.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-10-1170x780.jpg" alt="A close-up image of a person's hand holding a sleek, rectangular device with three buttons on one side, including a red button and two directional arrows. The device is connected by a small black strap labeled &quot;GARMIN.&quot; The background features a textured, rocky surface." class="wp-image-698233" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-10-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-10-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-10-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-10-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-10-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-10-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-10-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
6474.  
6475.  
6476.  
6477. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sealed-button-covers-keep-dirt-and-water-out">Sealed button covers keep dirt and water out</h3>
6478.  
6479.  
6480.  
6481. <p>If you look closely at the buttons on previous Garmin Edge devices, there&#8217;s a small gap between the button and the case. Over time, dust and water can work their way in between this gap, leading to sticky buttons. Honestly, I thought I was the only one who had this problem with my Edge, but apparently not.</p>
6482.  
6483.  
6484.  
6485. <p>So, the new Garmin Edge MTB uses a new design with &#8220;overmolded buttons.&#8221; Basically, this just means there&#8217;s a rubber-like cover that stretches over all the side buttons to keep them protected. It gives the GPS a seamless look, and also ensures smooth button operation over time. The buttons have a slightly raised profile compared to previous Edge GPS devices, which makes them easier to feel with gloves on.</p>
6486.  
6487.  
6488.  
6489. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-21 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
6490. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-08.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="698234" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-08-1170x780.jpg" alt="A close-up view of a black bicycle mount attached to the frame of a red bike, with a blurred green background. The mount features a circular design with two screws and is secured by a strap, indicating it is for holding a device or accessory." class="wp-image-698234" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-08-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-08-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-08-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-08-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-08-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-08-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-08-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
6491.  
6492.  
6493.  
6494. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-03.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="698239" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-03-1170x780.jpg" alt="A close-up of a red Cannondale bicycle frame featuring a Garmin mount. The mount is securely attached to the top tube, showcasing the sleek design and branding. In the background, blurred greenery suggests an outdoor setting." class="wp-image-698239" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-03-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-03-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-03-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-03-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-03-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-03-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-03-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
6495.  
6496.  
6497.  
6498. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-05.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="698237" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-05-1170x780.jpg" alt="An overhead view of a mountain bike handlebar, showing a red bike frame and a GPS device displaying a map. The trail ahead is dirt with scattered rocks and pine needles, and part of a person's leg is visible wearing black shorts." class="wp-image-698237" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-05-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-05-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-05-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-05-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-05-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-05-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-05-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
6499. </figure>
6500.  
6501.  
6502.  
6503. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-all-new-top-tube-mount">All-new top-tube mount</h3>
6504.  
6505.  
6506.  
6507. <p>With the release of the Edge MTB, Garmin is adding a new top-tube mount that&#8217;s included in the box. The mount can be attached to an accessory mount bolt, or if your bike doesn&#8217;t have this, you can use the included Voile-style strap. I found the strap holds the device securely and is simple to attach. The mount is backward-compatible with GPS units that work with quarter-turn mounts, and should be available for purchase separately in the future.</p>
6508.  
6509.  
6510.  
6511. <p>Mounting a GPS to the top tube has a couple of advantages. First, it tucks the unit out of harm&#8217;s way in case of a crash. As mountain bikers know, bar-mounted GPS units can be susceptible to encounters with trees and rocks on the trail.</p>
6512.  
6513.  
6514.  
6515. <p>Secondly, the top-tube mount keeps the GPS unit oriented in the direction of travel, and doesn&#8217;t rotate depending on your steering. The downside is that this makes looking ahead at the trail difficult compared to a bar-mounted GPS that&#8217;s closer to your field of vision. Then again, I know plenty of riders who find screens and devices on the bar distracting, so if you&#8217;re someone who rarely checks the GPS during a ride, this is a welcome option.</p>
6516.  
6517.  
6518.  
6519. <p>On my first ride with the top-tube mount, I accidentally knocked the ride stop button with my knee a couple of times without realizing it. The solution: move the GPS as far toward the head tube as possible, and tilt the GPS mount slightly toward the left side of the top tube. After making this adjustment, I didn&#8217;t have any accidental button presses.</p>
6520.  
6521.  
6522.  
6523. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-22 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
6524. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-07.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="698232" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-07-1170x780.jpg" alt="Close-up of a bicycle handlebar featuring a Garmin GPS device mounted on the stem, with green foliage in the background." class="wp-image-698232" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-07-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-07-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-07-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-07-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-07-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-07-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-07-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
6525.  
6526.  
6527.  
6528. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-06.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="698235" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-06-1170x780.jpg" alt="Close-up view of a bicycle handlebar featuring a Garmin GPS device displaying a map with the route labeled &quot;Riding on Soft Yoghurt&quot; in a natural outdoor setting." class="wp-image-698235" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-06-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-06-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-06-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-06-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-06-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-06-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-06-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
6529. </figure>
6530.  
6531.  
6532.  
6533. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-edge-mountain-bike-mount-also-included">Edge mountain bike mount also included</h4>
6534.  
6535.  
6536.  
6537. <p>In addition to the top-tube mount, the Garmin Edge MTB comes with the Edge Mountain Bike handlebar mount. This mount fits bars with a 35mm or 31.8mm diameter right out of the box, and is designed to tuck the device inside the bars, rather than out front, to protect the unit from getting snagged or damaged in a crash. The mount can be flipped to allow for out-front mounting, and should fit mountain bike cockpits with shorter stems.</p>
6538.  
6539.  
6540.  
6541. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IMG_3091.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IMG_3091-1170x780.jpg" alt="Close-up view of a Garmin Edge 305 bike computer mounted on a bicycle handlebar, secured with a blue rubber band. The screen displays a map, and the background shows a forest floor covered with leaves." class="wp-image-244123" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IMG_3091-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IMG_3091-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IMG_3091-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IMG_3091.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">An older Garmin Edge that suffered damage from a car door, not a crash. File photo: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
6542.  
6543.  
6544.  
6545. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-garmin-edge-mtb-is-smaller-than-other-edges">The Garmin Edge MTB is smaller than other Edges</h3>
6546.  
6547.  
6548.  
6549. <p>The Garmin Edge MTB is notably smaller than previous Edge devices. It seems part of the reasoning is that a smaller unit is less likely to get snagged on the trail, or to break in a crash. Many years ago, Garmin pushed another GPS unit for mountain biking, the Edge 200, which was a good bit smaller than other Edge units at the time. That device never really caught on, according to the brand, and I suspect that&#8217;s due in part to the smaller screen. Personally, I&#8217;ve never broken a GPS in a crash, though I have lost them many times. I also smashed one in a car door.</p>
6550.  
6551.  
6552.  
6553. <p>Fortunately, Garmin has managed to pack plenty of information and usability into a small screen space. Still, I can&#8217;t help but wish the screen were larger to make it easier to view maps and data at a glance without taking my eyes off the trail ahead. </p>
6554.  
6555.  
6556.  
6557. <p>With such a small form factor and lighter weight, I wouldn&#8217;t be surprised to see some road and gravel bikers adopting the Edge MTB to save a few grams and a fraction of a watt. It&#8217;s possible Garmin will come out with a larger version of the Edge MTB eventually — the Edge MTB Plus, perhaps. After all, there&#8217;s the Edge 1040 which comes with a taller and wider screen than the Edge 540 and 840 units.</p>
6558.  
6559.  
6560.  
6561. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-530-vs-edge-mtb.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-530-vs-edge-mtb-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-698263" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-530-vs-edge-mtb-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-530-vs-edge-mtb-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-530-vs-edge-mtb-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-530-vs-edge-mtb-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-530-vs-edge-mtb-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-530-vs-edge-mtb-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-edge-530-vs-edge-mtb-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Edge 530 left, Edge MTB right.</figcaption></figure>
6562.  
6563.  
6564.  
6565. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-edge-mtb-vs-edge-540">Edge MTB vs. Edge 540</h2>
6566.  
6567.  
6568.  
6569. <p>The Garmin Edge MTB clearly traces its lineage to the Edge 540, and going back even further, the Edge 530. Compared to the Edge 540, the Edge MTB is notably smaller and lighter weight. According to my calculations, the pixels on the Edge MTB are smaller (ie more pixels per mm) than the Edge 540 for a smoother-looking display. The Edge MTB has double the built-in memory of the Edge 540.</p>
6570.  
6571.  
6572.  
6573. <p>With the backlight enabled, the Edge MTB screen is brighter than my Edge 530, though unfortunately I don&#8217;t have an Edge 540 to compare.</p>
6574.  
6575.  
6576.  
6577. <figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th>Spec</th><th>Edge 540</th><th>Edge MTB</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Screen size</td><td>2.6&#8243; diagonal</td><td>2.125&#8243; diagonal</td></tr><tr><td>Screen resolution</td><td>246&#215;322 pixels</td><td>240&#215;320 pixels</td></tr><tr><td>Memory</td><td>16Gb</td><td>32Gb</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>80.3g</td><td>56.8g</td></tr><tr><td>Battery life</td><td>up to 26 hours</td><td>14-26 hours</td></tr><tr><td>MSRP</td><td>$349.95 (device only, <a href="https://amzn.to/43LQ9VH" rel="nofollow">currently $249.95</a>)</td><td>$399.99 </td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
6578.  
6579.  
6580.  
6581. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros-and-cons-of-the-garmin-edge-mtb">Pros and cons of the Garmin Edge MTB</h2>
6582.  
6583.  
6584.  
6585. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros">Pros</h3>
6586.  
6587.  
6588.  
6589. <ul class="wp-block-list">
6590. <li>Great for navigating unfamiliar trail systems thanks to Forksight improvements</li>
6591.  
6592.  
6593.  
6594. <li>Timed gates are a fun training aid</li>
6595.  
6596.  
6597.  
6598. <li>More rugged and durable design offers peace of mind</li>
6599.  
6600.  
6601.  
6602. <li>Good to have another option for mounting to the bike</li>
6603. </ul>
6604.  
6605.  
6606.  
6607. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cons">Cons</h3>
6608.  
6609.  
6610.  
6611. <ul class="wp-block-list">
6612. <li>Small screen size can be hard to view at a glance</li>
6613. </ul>
6614.  
6615.  
6616.  
6617. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bottom-line">Bottom line</h2>
6618.  
6619.  
6620.  
6621. <p>The Garmin Edge MTB is the mountain bike GPS we&#8217;ve been waiting for all these years. Though it&#8217;s not perfect, it&#8217;s a great start and shows that Garmin is paying attention to what trail riders want.</p>
6622.  
6623.  
6624.  
6625. <p><em>Correction 6/17/25 @ 10:23a: All buttons are overmolded, not just the side buttons. </em></p>
6626. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/garmin-edge-mtb-gps-review/">Finally, a GPS designed for mountain biking: The Garmin Edge MTB</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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6635. <title>It&#8217;s not Amazon Prime Day yet, but we already found some surprisingly great MTB deals</title>
6636. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/its-not-amazon-prime-day-yet-but-we-already-found-some-surprisingly-great-mtb-deals/</link>
6637. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/its-not-amazon-prime-day-yet-but-we-already-found-some-surprisingly-great-mtb-deals/#comments</comments>
6639. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
6640. <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
6641. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
6642. <category><![CDATA[amazon]]></category>
6643. <category><![CDATA[product picks]]></category>
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6645.  
6646. <description><![CDATA[<p>Save 20-30% off top gear from GoPro, Garmin, Endura, Crankbrothers, Gu, and Pit Viper.</p>
6647. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/its-not-amazon-prime-day-yet-but-we-already-found-some-surprisingly-great-mtb-deals/">It&#8217;s not Amazon Prime Day yet, but we already found some surprisingly great MTB deals</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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6649. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
6650. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cover-2-1170x780.png" alt="" class="wp-image-698221" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cover-2-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cover-2-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cover-2-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cover-2-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cover-2-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cover-2.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>All prices and availability are subject to change.</em></figcaption></figure>
6651.  
6652.  
6653.  
6654. <p>Amazon Prime Day typically arrives sometime in the summer; last year, the mega deal days landed July 16-17. <a href="https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/amazon-prime-day-2025-returns-in-july-what-to-know-plus-early-deals-to-shop/">Rumor has it</a> that Prime Day 2025 will be in July again this year, though we already found some surprisingly good deals available right now, with MTB electronics and accessories priced 20-30% off. Some prices match or even beat what we saw for Prime Day 2024 — like $100 off the latest GoPro HERO and an even better price for the Cycplus electric tire inflator. </p>
6655.  
6656.  
6657.  
6658. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/create/">Subscribe to the Singletracks deals email</a> to find out about the best Amazon Prime Day discounts when they drop!</p>
6659.  
6660.  
6661.  
6662. <p></p>
6663.  
6664.  
6665. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
6666. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://amzn.to/3TocDpF"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gopro-hero13-750x500.png" alt="GoPro HERO13 Black" class="wp-image-698215" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gopro-hero13-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gopro-hero13-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gopro-hero13-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gopro-hero13-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gopro-hero13-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gopro-hero13.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
6667.  
6668.  
6669. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-gopro-hero13-black">GoPro HERO13 Black</h3>
6670.  
6671.  
6672.  
6673. <p><strong>$429.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$329.00 sale</span> </p>
6674.  
6675.  
6676.  
6677. <p>Save $100 on the latest GoPro HERO action camera! Records 5.3K video at 60fps for up to 1.5 hours thanks to a larger battery. </p>
6678.  
6679.  
6680.  
6681. <p>Buy from <a href="https://amzn.to/3TocDpF" rel="nofollow">Amazon</a></p>
6682.  
6683.  
6684.  
6685. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
6686.  
6687.  
6688. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
6689. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://amzn.to/3TrWHmg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gu-tablets-750x500.png" alt="GU Energy Hydration Electrolyte Drink Tablets (8 x 12 tablets)" class="wp-image-698212" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gu-tablets-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gu-tablets-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gu-tablets-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gu-tablets-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gu-tablets-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gu-tablets.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
6690.  
6691.  
6692. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-gu-energy-hydration-electrolyte-drink-tablets-8-x-12-tablets">GU Energy Hydration Electrolyte Drink Tablets (8 x 12 tablets)</h3>
6693.  
6694.  
6695.  
6696. <p><strong>$64.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$40.00 sale</span> </p>
6697.  
6698.  
6699.  
6700. <p>Stock up on GU Energy electrolyte tablets while they&#8217;re on sale! Other flavors are on sale too, though you&#8217;ll get the most savings on Tropical Citrus.  </p>
6701.  
6702.  
6703.  
6704. <p>Buy from <a href="https://amzn.to/3TrWHmg" rel="nofollow">Amazon</a></p>
6705.  
6706.  
6707.  
6708. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
6709.  
6710.  
6711. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
6712. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://amzn.to/4eePdg7"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/endura-humvee-shorts-750x500.png" alt="Endura Mens Hummvee Mountain Bike Baggy Cycling Short with Liner" class="wp-image-698214" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/endura-humvee-shorts-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/endura-humvee-shorts-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/endura-humvee-shorts-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/endura-humvee-shorts-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/endura-humvee-shorts-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/endura-humvee-shorts.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
6713.  
6714.  
6715. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-endura-mens-hummvee-mountain-bike-baggy-cycling-short-with-liner">Endura Mens Hummvee Mountain Bike Baggy Cycling Short with Liner</h3>
6716.  
6717.  
6718.  
6719. <p><strong>$99.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$73.00 sale</span> </p>
6720.  
6721.  
6722.  
6723. <p>Mountain bikers love the Endura Hummvee bike shorts for their fit and quality. The fabric is PFC-free and the shorts come with a removable liner.  </p>
6724.  
6725.  
6726.  
6727. <p>Buy from <a href="https://amzn.to/4eePdg7" rel="nofollow">Amazon</a></p>
6728.  
6729.  
6730.  
6731. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
6732.  
6733.  
6734.  
6735.  
6736.  
6737.  
6738. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
6739.  
6740.  
6741. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
6742. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://amzn.to/44gasdX"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/airpods-pro-2-750x500.png" alt="Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds" class="wp-image-698220" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/airpods-pro-2-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/airpods-pro-2-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/airpods-pro-2-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/airpods-pro-2-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/airpods-pro-2-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/airpods-pro-2.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
6743.  
6744.  
6745. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-apple-airpods-pro-2-wireless-earbuds">Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds</h3>
6746.  
6747.  
6748.  
6749. <p><strong>$249.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$169.00 sale</span> </p>
6750.  
6751.  
6752.  
6753. <p>Apple AirPods feature a transparency mode that lets you hear what&#8217;s going on around you while listening to music, which is a handy feature if you ride with headphones. </p>
6754.  
6755.  
6756.  
6757. <p>Buy from <a href="https://amzn.to/44gasdX" rel="nofollow">Amazon</a></p>
6758.  
6759.  
6760.  
6761. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
6762.  
6763.  
6764. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
6765. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://amzn.to/3HLbWEl"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-forerunner-265-750x500.png" alt="Garmin Forerunner 265 Running Smartwatch" class="wp-image-698216" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-forerunner-265-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-forerunner-265-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-forerunner-265-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-forerunner-265-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-forerunner-265-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-forerunner-265.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
6766.  
6767.  
6768. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-garmin-forerunner-265-running-smartwatch">Garmin Forerunner 265 Running Smartwatch</h3>
6769.  
6770.  
6771.  
6772. <p><strong>$449.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$349.99 sale</span> </p>
6773.  
6774.  
6775.  
6776. <p>The Forerunner 265 isn&#8217;t just for running; it&#8217;s designed to track and analyze all your outdoor activities. Get almost two weeks of use from a single charge in smartwatch mode, and about 20 hours of continuous recording. Plus, it includes all the smartwatch features you expect like a touchscreen, alerts, weather, and music. </p>
6777.  
6778.  
6779.  
6780. <p>Buy from <a href="https://amzn.to/3HLbWEl" rel="nofollow">Amazon</a></p>
6781.  
6782.  
6783.  
6784. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
6785.  
6786.  
6787. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
6788. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://amzn.to/4kFyNzH"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pitviper-original-narrow-750x500.png" alt="Pit Viper The Original Sunglasses Narrow Fit" class="wp-image-698217" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pitviper-original-narrow-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pitviper-original-narrow-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pitviper-original-narrow-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pitviper-original-narrow-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pitviper-original-narrow-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pitviper-original-narrow.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
6789.  
6790.  
6791. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pit-viper-the-original-sunglasses-narrow-fit">Pit Viper The Original Sunglasses Narrow Fit</h3>
6792.  
6793.  
6794.  
6795. <p><strong>$99.69</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$69.78 sale</span> </p>
6796.  
6797.  
6798.  
6799. <p>Pit Viper Original sunglasses protect against UVA and UVB light and feature an adjustable earpiece to fit more riders. The Narrow Fit, on sale, is for those with small faces, including kids ages 8-12. </p>
6800.  
6801.  
6802.  
6803. <p>Buy from <a href="https://amzn.to/4kFyNzH" rel="nofollow">Amazon</a></p>
6804.  
6805.  
6806.  
6807. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
6808.  
6809.  
6810.  
6811.  
6812.  
6813.  
6814. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
6815.  
6816.  
6817. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
6818. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://amzn.to/4jTLUwe"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bottle-cage-750x500.png" alt="Rockbros Bike Water Bottle Holder" class="wp-image-698213" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bottle-cage-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bottle-cage-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bottle-cage-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bottle-cage-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bottle-cage-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bottle-cage.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
6819.  
6820.  
6821. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rockbros-bike-water-bottle-holder">Rockbros Bike Water Bottle Holder</h3>
6822.  
6823.  
6824.  
6825. <p><strong>$14.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$9.89 sale</span> </p>
6826.  
6827.  
6828.  
6829. <p>Add some color to your mountain bike with a Rockbros bottle cage. </p>
6830.  
6831.  
6832.  
6833. <p>Buy from <a href="https://amzn.to/4jTLUwe" rel="nofollow">Amazon</a></p>
6834.  
6835.  
6836.  
6837. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
6838.  
6839.  
6840. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
6841. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://amzn.to/4kONL6O"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cycplus-inflator-750x500.png" alt="CYCPLUS Tiny Pump Bike Pump" class="wp-image-698211" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cycplus-inflator-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cycplus-inflator-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cycplus-inflator-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cycplus-inflator-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cycplus-inflator-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cycplus-inflator.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
6842.  
6843.  
6844. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cycplus-tiny-pump-bike-pump">CYCPLUS Tiny Pump Bike Pump</h3>
6845.  
6846.  
6847.  
6848. <p><strong>$89.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$69.99 sale</span> </p>
6849.  
6850.  
6851.  
6852. <p>Electric inflators are super handy thanks to their portability and ease of use. Top off multiple tires or inflate one or two MTB tires from zero to 30psi on a single charge. <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/battery-powered-bike-pump-cycplus-as2-pro-max-review/">Read more.</a></p>
6853.  
6854.  
6855.  
6856. <p>Buy from <a href="https://amzn.to/4kONL6O" rel="nofollow">Amazon</a></p>
6857.  
6858.  
6859.  
6860. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
6861.  
6862.  
6863. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
6864. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://amzn.to/4l7MeIE"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/crankbrothers-multitool-1-750x500.png" alt="Crankbrothers M13 Bike Tool" class="wp-image-698218" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/crankbrothers-multitool-1-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/crankbrothers-multitool-1-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/crankbrothers-multitool-1-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/crankbrothers-multitool-1-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/crankbrothers-multitool-1-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/crankbrothers-multitool-1.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
6865.  
6866.  
6867. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-crankbrothers-m13-bike-tool">Crankbrothers M13 Bike Tool</h3>
6868.  
6869.  
6870.  
6871. <p><strong>$26.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$16.60 sale</span> </p>
6872.  
6873.  
6874.  
6875. <p>We&#8217;re a fan of Crankbrothers multi-tools, including the M13. This tool features the allen and Torx wrenches you need, plus a tire tool and storage for plugs and chain links. </p>
6876.  
6877.  
6878.  
6879. <p>Buy from <a href="https://amzn.to/4l7MeIE" rel="nofollow">Amazon</a></p>
6880.  
6881.  
6882.  
6883. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
6884.  
6885.  
6886.  
6887.  
6888.  
6889.  
6890. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
6891.  
6892.  
6893. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
6894. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://amzn.to/3SUXb4f"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-inreach-750x500.png" alt="Garmin inReach® Messenger Handheld Satellite Communicator" class="wp-image-698219" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-inreach-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-inreach-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-inreach-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-inreach-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-inreach-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/garmin-inreach.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
6895.  
6896.  
6897. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-garmin-inreach-messenger-handheld-satellite-communicator">Garmin inReach® Messenger Handheld Satellite Communicator</h3>
6898.  
6899.  
6900.  
6901. <p><strong>$299.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$189.95 sale</span> </p>
6902.  
6903.  
6904.  
6905. <p>Garmin inReach allows you to send and receive text messages in areas without cell coverage, anywhere in the world. Plus, share your location, request emergency assistance, and get weather forecasts. Requires an active subscription for full functionality. </p>
6906.  
6907.  
6908.  
6909. <p>Buy from <a href="https://amzn.to/3SUXb4f" rel="nofollow">Amazon</a></p>
6910.  
6911.  
6912.  
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6915.  
6916.  
6917. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
6918.  
6919.  
6920.  
6921. <p class="has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background"><em>Want to find the best price on your next mountain bike?  Try our <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-deals/">comparison shopping tool</a> and don&#8217;t miss our <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-deals/"><strong>Weekly MTB Deals</strong></a> for the biggest savings on mountain bikes, gear and more.</em></p>
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6931. <title>5 of the best MTB trail systems built in Arkansas since your last visit</title>
6932. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/5-of-the-best-mtb-trail-systems-built-in-arkansas-since-your-last-visit/</link>
6933. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/5-of-the-best-mtb-trail-systems-built-in-arkansas-since-your-last-visit/#comments</comments>
6935. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Greg Heil]]></dc:creator>
6936. <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
6937. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
6938. <category><![CDATA[destination]]></category>
6939. <category><![CDATA[Five2Ride]]></category>
6940. <category><![CDATA[jasper arkansas]]></category>
6941. <category><![CDATA[little rock arkansas]]></category>
6942. <category><![CDATA[siloam springs arkansas]]></category>
6943. <category><![CDATA[sponsored]]></category>
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6945.  
6946. <description><![CDATA[<p>Think you've ridden everything that Arkansas has to offer? Think again.</p>
6947. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/5-of-the-best-mtb-trail-systems-built-in-arkansas-since-your-last-visit/">5 of the best MTB trail systems built in Arkansas since your last visit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
6948. ]]></description>
6949. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
6950. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-3616.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-3616-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-696726" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-3616-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-3616-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-3616-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-3616-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-3616-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-3616-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-3616-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Turkey Tracks Trail, Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Little Rock, AR. Photo: Kate and Dave Austin</figcaption></figure>
6951.  
6952.  
6953.  
6954. <p>By now, most core mountain bikers have ridden in Northwest Arkansas. The name &#8220;Bentonville&#8221; is on the lips of riders across the country, and the trail building hot spot has cemented itself as a mountain bike mecca.</p>
6955.  
6956.  
6957.  
6958. <p>Even though you may have ridden in <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/3-days-in-bentonville-mountain-biking-the-best-trails/">Bentonville</a> already, the state of Arkansas has so much more to offer mountain bikers than merely its northwest corner. Following Bentonville&#8217;s lead, towns across the state have begun building incredible mountain bike trails of their own. Today, <a href="https://www.arkansas.com/natural-state/mountain-biking?utm_source=Singletracks&amp;utm_medium=sitewrap&amp;utm_campaign=APTFY25_SpringSummer&amp;utm_content=Sitewrap">Arkansas</a> is blanketed by fantastic singletrack, and the scene just continues to get better year after year.</p>
6959.  
6960.  
6961.  
6962. <p>My latest visit to Arkansas marked my fourth time riding in the state, so I decided to go on a quest to uncover the best new trails built in the last five (or so) years. I drafted my own list of possibilities, but as I talked to locals and consulted experts, the list of new trails to explore kept getting longer and longer and longer.</p>
6963.  
6964.  
6965.  
6966. <iframe loading="lazy" src="https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1jSv3DmYgo2UYvjfijmmERzg_XgZUN_Q&#038;ehbc=2E312F" width="1120" height="727"></iframe>
6967.  
6968.  
6969.  
6970. <p></p>
6971.  
6972.  
6973.  
6974. <p>Eventually, I had to cull down the list to just the cream of the crop. With so many to choose from, I identified not merely a slew of new trails, but a collection of five fantastic mountain bike trail systems built in recent years that are well worth returning to Arkansas to ride!</p>
6975.  
6976.  
6977.  
6978. <div class="wp-block-ht-block-toc is-style-gray htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain" data-htoc-state="expanded" data-htoc-scrollspy="false"><span class="htoc__title"><span class="ht_toc_title">The best new Arkansas trail systems</span><span class="htoc__toggle"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="16" height="16"><g fill="#444"><path d="M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z"></path><path d="M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z"></path></g></svg></span></span><div class="htoc__itemswrap"><ul class="ht_toc_list"><li class=""><a href="#h-horseshoe-canyon-ranch-jasper">Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, Jasper</a></li><li class=""><a href="#h-pinnacle-mountain-state-park-little-rock">Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Little Rock</a></li><li class=""><a href="#h-river-mountain-park-trails-little-rock">River Mountain Park Trails, Little Rock</a></li><li class=""><a href="#h-woka-whitewater-center-siloam-springs">WOKA Whitewater Center, Siloam Springs</a></li><li class=""><a href="#h-blue-mountain-and-rattlesnake-ridge-little-rock">Blue Mountain and Rattlesnake Ridge, Little Rock</a></li><li class=""><a href="#h-even-more-new-arkansas-trails">Even more new Arkansas trails</a><ul class="ht_toc_child_list"><li class=""><a href="#h-red-lick-trails-clarksville">Red Lick Trails, Clarksville</a></li><li class=""><a href="#h-ward-lake-trails-mena">Ward Lake Trails, Mena</a></li><li class=""><a href="#h-craighead-forest-park-jonesboro">Craighead Forest Park, Jonesboro</a></li></ul></li><li class=""><a href="#h-parting-thoughts">Parting thoughts</a></li></ul></div></div>
6979.  
6980.  
6981.  
6982. <div style="width:100vw;position:relative;left:50%;right:50%;margin-left:-50vw;margin-right:-50vw" class="wp-block-cgb-block-st-format-full">
6983. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05713-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05713-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-696705" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05713-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05713-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05713-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05713-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05713-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05713-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05713-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Greg Heil</figcaption></figure>
6984. </div>
6985.  
6986.  
6987.  
6988. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-horseshoe-canyon-ranch-jasper">Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, Jasper</h2>
6989.  
6990.  
6991.  
6992. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-if-you-come-in-there-and-look-at-it-it-s-boulders-everywhere-gary-vernon">&#8220;If you come in there and look at it, it&#8217;s boulders everywhere.&#8221; &#8211; Gary Vernon</h4>
6993.  
6994.  
6995.  
6996. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
6997.  
6998.  
6999.  
7000. <ul class="wp-block-list">
7001. <li id="htoc-t">Total mileage: 20 miles</li>
7002.  
7003.  
7004.  
7005. <li id="htoc-">Difficulty: Intermediate to advanced</li>
7006.  
7007.  
7008.  
7009. <li id="htoc-1">Completed in 2025</li>
7010.  
7011.  
7012.  
7013. <li id="htoc-11">Highlights include technical downhill trails, especially Mangled Mullet and Safety Meeting, and on-site camping and e-bike rentals</li>
7014. </ul>
7015.  
7016.  
7017.  
7018. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
7019.  
7020.  
7021.  
7022. <p><a href="https://www.horseshoecanyon.com/">Horseshoe Canyon Ranch</a> (HCR) is one of the newest trail systems built from the ground up in the state of Arkansas. As of press time, phase one of trail development, totaling about 20 miles of singletrack, is nearing completion.</p>
7023.  
7024.  
7025.  
7026. <p>HCR began life as a dude ranch, and then became a rock climbing hotspot thanks to its soaring cliffs. When the original owner was looking to retire and sell the property, several private parties were interested in acquiring the land, which would have eliminated public access. The Waltons, via the Runway Group, stepped in to acquire the property so that the public could retain access to this incredible parcel of land.</p>
7027.  
7028.  
7029.  
7030. <p>The 650-acre ranch is tucked away deep in the Ozark Mountains. The ranch lies at the bottom of a dramatic canyon surrounded by towering rock walls. The property boasts 850 feet of elevation change from top to bottom, with the best downhill MTB runs covering at least 650 feet of that vertical.</p>
7031.  
7032.  
7033.  
7034. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-23 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
7035. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/horseshoe_canyon_gh_1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="697220" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/horseshoe_canyon_gh_1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697220" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/horseshoe_canyon_gh_1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/horseshoe_canyon_gh_1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/horseshoe_canyon_gh_1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/horseshoe_canyon_gh_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/horseshoe_canyon_gh_1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/horseshoe_canyon_gh_1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/horseshoe_canyon_gh_1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
7036.  
7037.  
7038.  
7039. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/horseshoe_canyon_gh_2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="697221" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/horseshoe_canyon_gh_2-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697221" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/horseshoe_canyon_gh_2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/horseshoe_canyon_gh_2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/horseshoe_canyon_gh_2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/horseshoe_canyon_gh_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/horseshoe_canyon_gh_2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/horseshoe_canyon_gh_2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/horseshoe_canyon_gh_2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
7040.  
7041.  
7042.  
7043. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05814-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="696704" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05814-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-696704" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05814-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05814-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05814-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05814-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05814-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05814-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05814-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
7044. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Greg Heil</figcaption></figure>
7045.  
7046.  
7047.  
7048. <p>The all-new mountain bike trail system was designed and built from the ground up by Rock Solid Trail Contracting, and while there are one or two short beginner-friendly green trails, the singletrack here is raw and rugged.</p>
7049.  
7050.  
7051.  
7052. <p>“When we were looking at building a trail, I made sure that [everyone] understood that this is not going to be a Bentonville, All American beginner experience,&#8221; said Gary Vernon, Director of Outdoor Recreation and Trail Innovation for the Runway Group. &#8220;If you come in there and look at it, it&#8217;s boulders everywhere. There&#8217;s no flat part of this property. It&#8217;s either going uphill or downhill.”</p>
7053.  
7054.  
7055.  
7056. <p>Rock Solid capitalized on the endless boulder field to build a series of gnarly, rock-strewn downhill runs featuring massive rock gardens, ledge drops, rock rollers, and even a massive slab roll that&#8217;s roughly 20 feet high. Of course, you can find one purpose-built jump trail as well&#8230; but the token jump run stands in stark contrast to the endless chunder.</p>
7057.  
7058.  
7059.  
7060. <p>The steep grades on the ranch led Runway and Rock Solid to design the trail system around e-bikes. At the Bike Barn, visitors can rent an e-bike from a massive fleet of Specialized Turbo Levos.</p>
7061.  
7062.  
7063.  
7064. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-24 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
7065. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05457.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="697191" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05457-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697191" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05457-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05457-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05457-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05457-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05457-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05457-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05457-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
7066.  
7067.  
7068.  
7069. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05452.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="697190" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05452-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697190" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05452-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05452-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05452-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05452-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05452-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05452-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05452-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
7070. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Greg Heil</figcaption></figure>
7071.  
7072.  
7073.  
7074. <p>While HCR might be remote, once you arrive in the valley, there&#8217;s no need to leave. Park your van or pitch your tent in one of the two campgrounds, or rent a cabin. The general store sells essentials, and a restaurant on-site will keep you well-fed.</p>
7075.  
7076.  
7077.  
7078. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
7079.  
7080.  
7081.  
7082. <div style="width:100vw;position:relative;left:50%;right:50%;margin-left:-50vw;margin-right:-50vw" class="wp-block-cgb-block-st-format-full">
7083. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-2731-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-2731-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-696743" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-2731-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-2731-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-2731-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-2731-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-2731-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-2731-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-2731-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Kate and Dave Austin</figcaption></figure>
7084. </div>
7085.  
7086.  
7087.  
7088. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pinnacle-mountain-state-park-little-rock">Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Little Rock</h2>
7089.  
7090.  
7091.  
7092. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-best-all-around-trail-system-in-the-little-rock-region">The best all-around trail system in the Little Rock region</h4>
7093.  
7094.  
7095.  
7096. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
7097.  
7098.  
7099.  
7100. <ul class="wp-block-list">
7101. <li id="htoc-t1">Total mileage: 19</li>
7102.  
7103.  
7104.  
7105. <li id="htoc-111">Difficulty: Beginner to advanced</li>
7106.  
7107.  
7108.  
7109. <li id="htoc-1111">Completed in 2021, with updates in 2025</li>
7110.  
7111.  
7112.  
7113. <li id="htoc-11111">Highlights include the Chaotic Zone jump trail, rock gardens on Turkey Tracks, and views of the Arkansas River</li>
7114. </ul>
7115.  
7116.  
7117.  
7118. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
7119.  
7120.  
7121.  
7122. <p><a href="https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/trails/monument-trails/pinnacle-mountain-state-park-monument-trails">Pinnacle Mountain State Park</a> is one of four &#8220;Monument Trails&#8221; built in Arkansas State Parks. &#8220;It&#8217;s a collaboration between Arkansas State Parks, the Parks Recreation Foundation, and the Walton Family Foundation,&#8221; said Matthew Friant, Park Interpreter for Pinnacle Mountain. &#8220;They&#8217;re implementing multi-use trails at a couple of different parks that have the best terrain [&#8230;] with new parks to come in the future for bike trails that incorporate really good, world-class mountain biking opportunities, everything from green- to black-level trails.”</p>
7123.  
7124.  
7125.  
7126. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/river-mountain.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1600" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/river-mountain.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697210" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/river-mountain.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/river-mountain-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/river-mountain-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/river-mountain-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/river-mountain-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/river-mountain-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/river-mountain-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/river-mountain-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Kate and Dave Austin</figcaption></figure>
7127.  
7128.  
7129.  
7130. <p>Pinnacle Mountain is one of the newest Monument Trails, with the bulk of the trail build completed in late 2021. However, two of the trails in the park — Chaotic Zone and Middle Mountain Run — were entirely rebuilt in January 2025 by the trail crew from the renowned Highland Mountain Bike Park in New Hampshire. The original trail system buildout was completed by Jagged Axe, Rogue Trails, Natural State Trails, and Affordable Trail Solutions, according to Friant.</p>
7131.  
7132.  
7133.  
7134. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-25 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
7135. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-2411-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="696734" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-2411-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-696734" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-2411-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-2411-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-2411-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-2411-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-2411-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-2411-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-2411-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
7136.  
7137.  
7138.  
7139. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-0374-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="697186" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-0374-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697186" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-0374-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-0374-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-0374-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-0374-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-0374-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-0374-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-0374-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
7140. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Chaotic Zone Trail, Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Little Rock, AR. Photos: Kate and Dave Austin</figcaption></figure>
7141.  
7142.  
7143.  
7144. <p>Following the rebuild, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/chaotic-zone/">Chaotic Zone</a> is now widely regarded as one of the best trails in the park. This manicured jump line features perfect flow, with fantastic tabletop jumps, shark fins, sweeping berms, and a few big doubles. While Chaotic receives a black-diamond rating compared to other trails in the park, it&#8217;s more accurately ranked as an advanced intermediate jump line than a true black-diamond line. Regardless of the rating, Chaotic is a crowd-pleaser and is unequivocally the best jump line in Little Rock.</p>
7145.  
7146.  
7147.  
7148. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-3316.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="8207" height="5471" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-3316.jpg" alt="A mountain biker wearing a black helmet and a teal jersey leans into a turn on a dirt trail surrounded by green trees. The biker is navigating a winding path with natural terrain features." class="wp-image-696733" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-3316.jpg 8207w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-3316-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-3316-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-3316-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-3316-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-3316-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-3316-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-3316-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 8207px) 100vw, 8207px" /></a></figure>
7149.  
7150.  
7151.  
7152. <p>Local riders all agree that Pinnacle Mountain is also the best all-around trail system in the Little Rock region. This expansive network truly covers the range of difficulty, with trails from beginner to advanced. </p>
7153.  
7154.  
7155.  
7156. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-26 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
7157. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-0816-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="8256" height="5504" data-id="696745" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-0816-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-696745" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-0816-1.jpg 8256w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-0816-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-0816-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-0816-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-0816-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-0816-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-0816-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-0816-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 8256px) 100vw, 8256px" /></a></figure>
7158.  
7159.  
7160.  
7161. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-4019-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="7980" height="5320" data-id="697185" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-4019-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697185" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-4019-1.jpg 7980w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-4019-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-4019-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-4019-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-4019-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-4019-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-4019-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkeytracks-4019-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 7980px) 100vw, 7980px" /></a></figure>
7162.  
7163.  
7164.  
7165. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pinnacle-mountain-quarry-trail.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1600" data-id="697209" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pinnacle-mountain-quarry-trail.jpg" alt="A mountain biker in a blue shirt and helmet stands next to their bike, gazing out at a serene forest landscape featuring tall trees and a clear body of water. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility and adventure in nature." class="wp-image-697209" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pinnacle-mountain-quarry-trail.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pinnacle-mountain-quarry-trail-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pinnacle-mountain-quarry-trail-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pinnacle-mountain-quarry-trail-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pinnacle-mountain-quarry-trail-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pinnacle-mountain-quarry-trail-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pinnacle-mountain-quarry-trail-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pinnacle-mountain-quarry-trail-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
7166. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Kate and Dave Austin</figcaption></figure>
7167.  
7168.  
7169.  
7170. <p>In addition, Pinnacle offers plenty of raw, rocky lines on trails such as Turkey Tracks, Twistflower, Glade Runner, and Carnasaw. While a few of the trails are downhill-oriented, there&#8217;s enough mileage to stretch the legs and get in an honest pedal ride. Couple the fantastic singletrack with stunning views of the Arkansas River and well-equipped facilities, like a bike wash and repair station, and Pinnacle is often the first and last stop for local mountain bikers.</p>
7171.  
7172.  
7173.  
7174. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
7175.  
7176.  
7177.  
7178. <div style="width:100vw;position:relative;left:50%;right:50%;margin-left:-50vw;margin-right:-50vw" class="wp-block-cgb-block-st-format-full">
7179. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4597.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4597-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-696752" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4597-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4597-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4597-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4597-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4597-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4597-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4597-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Kate and Dave Austin</figcaption></figure>
7180. </div>
7181.  
7182.  
7183.  
7184. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-river-mountain-park-trails-little-rock">River Mountain Park Trails, Little Rock</h2>
7185.  
7186.  
7187.  
7188. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-city-park-with-10-miles-of-singletrack-by-the-arkansas-river">City park with 10 miles of singletrack by the Arkansas River</h4>
7189.  
7190.  
7191.  
7192. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
7193.  
7194.  
7195.  
7196. <ul class="wp-block-list">
7197. <li id="htoc-t11">Total mileage: 10</li>
7198.  
7199.  
7200.  
7201. <li id="htoc-111111">Difficulty: Intermediate to advanced</li>
7202.  
7203.  
7204.  
7205. <li id="htoc-1111111">Completed in 2021</li>
7206.  
7207.  
7208.  
7209. <li id="htoc-11111111">Highlights include Gravity Falls downhill trail and The Narrows XC trail</li>
7210. </ul>
7211.  
7212.  
7213.  
7214. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
7215.  
7216.  
7217.  
7218. <p>You&#8217;ll notice one name crop up repeatedly on this list: &#8220;Little Rock.&#8221; The state&#8217;s capital has been playing catch-up in recent years, and after six-plus years of concerted trail building, the largest metro in Arkansas has become another great weekend MTB destination in the Natural State.</p>
7219.  
7220.  
7221.  
7222. <p><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.littlerock.com/things-to-do/cycling/routes-and-trail-maps/mountain-bike-trails/river-mountain-park-trail-system/" target="_blank">River Mountain Park</a>&nbsp;is located closer to downtown Little Rock than Pinnacle, and it, t</span>oo, offers a great combination of both cross-country and downhill-oriented trails.</p>
7223.  
7224.  
7225.  
7226. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-27 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
7227. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravity_falls_austin_1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="697228" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravity_falls_austin_1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697228" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravity_falls_austin_1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravity_falls_austin_1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravity_falls_austin_1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravity_falls_austin_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravity_falls_austin_1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravity_falls_austin_1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravity_falls_austin_1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
7228.  
7229.  
7230.  
7231. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-1763-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="696753" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-1763-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-696753" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-1763-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-1763-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-1763-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-1763-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-1763-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-1763-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-1763-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
7232.  
7233.  
7234.  
7235. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4389.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="696751" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4389-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-696751" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4389-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4389-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4389-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4389-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4389-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4389-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravityfallstrail-4389-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
7236. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Kate and Dave Austin</figcaption></figure>
7237.  
7238.  
7239.  
7240. <p>The <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/gravity-falls/">Gravity Falls</a> and Whirlpool downhill runs may be short, but they&#8217;re feature-packed. A few of the steep roll-ins and optional features on Gravity Falls earn it a black-diamond rating, although B-lines have developed around the hardest features. If you know where to look for it, you&#8217;ll also find a massive step-down drop on Gravity Falls, which is not for the faint of heart.</p>
7241.  
7242.  
7243.  
7244. <p>Whirlpool offers a more intermediate-friendly descent, with big, sweeping berms and mellow tabletops. While some riders will have a hard time carrying enough speed to clear the tables, with the assistance of an e-bike, it&#8217;s possible to kick up the right amount of speed to clear the hits.</p>
7245.  
7246.  
7247.  
7248. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-28 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
7249. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravity_falls_austin_3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="697225" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravity_falls_austin_3-780x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697225" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravity_falls_austin_3-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravity_falls_austin_3-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravity_falls_austin_3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravity_falls_austin_3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravity_falls_austin_3-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravity_falls_austin_3-600x900.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravity_falls_austin_3.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
7250.  
7251.  
7252.  
7253. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravity_falls_austin_2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="697226" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravity_falls_austin_2-780x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697226" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravity_falls_austin_2-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravity_falls_austin_2-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravity_falls_austin_2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravity_falls_austin_2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravity_falls_austin_2-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravity_falls_austin_2-600x900.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gravity_falls_austin_2.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
7254. </figure>
7255.  
7256.  
7257.  
7258. <p>For those who like to pedal, several parallel trails extend north along River Mountain, allowing you to crank out a series of long, narrow loops. One of the stand-out XC trails is The Narrows, and while it gets a black-diamond rating on most maps, the few rocks are simply entertainment — this is more of an intermediate trail. The narrow, winding singletrack on this gem is well-worth a pedal.</p>
7259.  
7260.  
7261.  
7262. <p>River Mountain was also built by Rock Solid and was completed in 2021.</p>
7263.  
7264.  
7265.  
7266. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
7267.  
7268.  
7269.  
7270. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0718-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0718-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-696773" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0718-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0718-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0718-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0718-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0718-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0718-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0718-1.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">WOKA Trails, Siloam Springs, AR. Photo: Adam Munich, Rock Solid Trail Contracting</figcaption></figure>
7271.  
7272.  
7273.  
7274. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-woka-whitewater-center-siloam-springs">WOKA Whitewater Center, Siloam Springs</h2>
7275.  
7276.  
7277.  
7278. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hand-built-singletrack-at-a-world-class-multi-sport-destination">Hand-built singletrack at a world-class multi-sport destination</h4>
7279.  
7280.  
7281.  
7282. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
7283.  
7284.  
7285.  
7286. <ul class="wp-block-list">
7287. <li id="htoc-t111">Total mileage: 12</li>
7288.  
7289.  
7290.  
7291. <li id="htoc-111111111">Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate</li>
7292.  
7293.  
7294.  
7295. <li id="htoc-1111111111">Completed in 2024</li>
7296.  
7297.  
7298.  
7299. <li id="htoc-11111111111">Highlights include riding through a barn on Barnstormer and narrow, hand-built singletrack </li>
7300. </ul>
7301.  
7302.  
7303.  
7304. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
7305.  
7306.  
7307.  
7308. <p>Arkansas is leaning into multi-sport trail destinations. In addition to HCR&#8217;s fame as a rock climbing destination, the <a href="https://visitwoka.com/">Waters of Oklahoma and Arkansas (WOKA) Whitewater Center</a> near Siloam Springs is a world-class $30 million whitewater center that now offers just over 12 miles of mountain bike trails, too.</p>
7309.  
7310.  
7311.  
7312. <p>Not all mountain bikers are fans of the downhill-oriented flow trails being built across Arkansas. Some prefer a more pedal-forward experience that harkens back to the good ol&#8217; days of the sport. <a href="https://www.oztrails.com/trail-locations/woka/">WOKA</a> provides that trail flavor, with miles of serpentine, hand-built XC singletrack traversing steep hillsides above the Illinois River. Instead of running straight up and down the grades, the singletrack hugs the sides of the hill, with some narrow pinch points and moderate exposure in places.</p>
7313.  
7314.  
7315.  
7316. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-29 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
7317. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/woka_jb.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="927" height="1170" data-id="697229" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/woka_jb-927x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697229" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/woka_jb-927x1170.jpg 927w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/woka_jb-594x750.jpg 594w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/woka_jb-768x970.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/woka_jb-1217x1536.jpg 1217w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/woka_jb-1622x2048.jpg 1622w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/woka_jb-600x757.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/woka_jb.jpg 1901w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 927px) 100vw, 927px" /></a></figure>
7318.  
7319.  
7320.  
7321. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/woka_gh.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="697230" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/woka_gh-780x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697230" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/woka_gh-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/woka_gh-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/woka_gh-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/woka_gh-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/woka_gh-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/woka_gh-600x900.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/woka_gh.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
7322. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Greg Heil and Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
7323.  
7324.  
7325.  
7326. <p>The choice to build old-school singletrack by hand was made very intentionally, according to Uriah Nazario, Director of Soft-Surface Trails for the <a href="https://www.wearetrailblazers.org/">Trailblazers</a>. One “con of having this trail system outside of an urban area is that it requires long-term maintenance to fall more on the shoulders of volunteers, as our team would have a tough time logistically keeping a bunch of flow trails in tip-top form, and therefore&nbsp;we had to make sustainability a top priority. Although a mass of our tourism&nbsp;comes to&nbsp;ride flowy, jumpy&nbsp;goodness and various machine-built trails here in OZ, these trails require professional maintenance for proper long-term upkeep.”</p>
7327.  
7328.  
7329.  
7330. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05400-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05400-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697762" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05400-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05400-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05400-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05400-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05400-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05400-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MTB05400-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Greg Heil</figcaption></figure>
7331.  
7332.  
7333.  
7334. <p>While the WOKA Whitewater Center is technically located just over the state line in Oklahoma, the mountain bike trails straddle the border, with one trailhead on either side. On the paved bike path connecting to the mountain bike trails, you&#8217;ll pedal past signs welcoming you to either Arkansas or Oklahoma, depending on which direction you&#8217;re traveling. This trail construction was an incredible collaboration between multiple landowners, including the Cherokee Nation.</p>
7335.  
7336.  
7337.  
7338. <p>WOKA was also built by Rock Solid and finished in 2024.</p>
7339.  
7340.  
7341.  
7342. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
7343.  
7344.  
7345.  
7346. <div style="width:100vw;position:relative;left:50%;right:50%;margin-left:-50vw;margin-right:-50vw" class="wp-block-cgb-block-st-format-full">
7347. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-2068.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-2068-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-696767" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-2068-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-2068-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-2068-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-2068-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-2068-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-2068-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Singletracks-2068-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Kate and Dave Austin</figcaption></figure>
7348. </div>
7349.  
7350.  
7351.  
7352. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-blue-mountain-and-rattlesnake-ridge-little-rock">Blue Mountain and Rattlesnake Ridge, Little Rock</h2>
7353.  
7354.  
7355.  
7356. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-two-connected-networks-including-advanced-intermediate-singletrack-plus-a-beginner-downhill-trail-for-kids">Two connected networks, including advanced intermediate singletrack, plus a beginner downhill trail for kids</h4>
7357.  
7358.  
7359.  
7360. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
7361.  
7362.  
7363.  
7364. <ul class="wp-block-list">
7365. <li id="htoc-t1111">Total mileage: 11</li>
7366.  
7367.  
7368.  
7369. <li id="htoc-111111111111">Difficulty: Beginner to advanced</li>
7370.  
7371.  
7372.  
7373. <li id="htoc-1111111111111">Completed in 2023</li>
7374.  
7375.  
7376.  
7377. <li id="htoc-11111111111111">Highlights include the Dhu Drop beginner downhill trail and the &#8220;Farkleberry&#8221; feature</li>
7378. </ul>
7379.  
7380.  
7381.  
7382. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
7383.  
7384.  
7385.  
7386. <p>The construction of <a href="https://www.littlerock.com/things-to-do/cycling/routes-and-trail-maps/mountain-bike-trails/rattlesnake-ridge-natural-area/">Rattlesnake Ridge</a>, finished in 2019, launched a trail building boom in Little Rock. Rattlesnake was designed and spearheaded by Mitchell Allen and built by Affordable Trail Solutions. At the time, Allen worked for the Nature Conservancy, but he is now the Executive Director for the Arkansas Parks and Recreation Foundation.</p>
7387.  
7388.  
7389.  
7390. <p>Rattlesnake was Allen&#8217;s first trail design project, &#8220;and I like really technical trails, and so I built this trail system that was extremely technical, and then later realized, &#8216;Oh man, I&#8217;ve done the one thing you don&#8217;t do as a trail builder,&#8217; like just build something for yourself.”</p>
7391.  
7392.  
7393.  
7394. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-30 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
7395. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5507-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="696770" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5507-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-696770" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5507-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5507-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5507-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5507-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5507-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5507-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5507-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
7396.  
7397.  
7398.  
7399. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5330.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="696768" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5330-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-696768" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5330-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5330-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5330-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5330-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5330-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5330-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5330-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
7400. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Dhu Drop Trail, Blue Mountain, Little Rock, AR. Photos: Kate and Dave Austin</figcaption></figure>
7401.  
7402.  
7403.  
7404. <p>While Rattlesnake is undoubtedly rocky, the vast majority of the trails are, again, most accurately labeled as an advanced intermediate singletrack. The short network offers punchy climbs and descents, with plenty of rock features and extended wooden bridges. There are several optional features sprinkled along the trail which push the difficulty into the black-diamond range, with the &#8220;Farkleberry&#8221; standing out as the most prominent.</p>
7405.  
7406.  
7407.  
7408. <p>After subsequently building trails at Pinnacle and River Mountain, Allen and other Little Rock locals realized they needed to build a true beginner-friendly trail, as the region didn&#8217;t offer one. That&#8217;s where the Blue Mountain expansion came in.</p>
7409.  
7410.  
7411.  
7412. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-31 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
7413. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5452-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="697194" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5452-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697194" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5452-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5452-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5452-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5452-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5452-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5452-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5452-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
7414.  
7415.  
7416.  
7417. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5568.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="697193" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5568-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697193" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5568-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5568-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5568-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5568-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5568-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5568-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5568-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
7418. </figure>
7419.  
7420.  
7421.  
7422. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/blue-mountain-2/">Blue Mountain</a> is tied directly to Rattlesnake Ridge, and by combining the two networks, you can easily create a loop of 12 miles or more. But for beginner riders — and especially kids — Blue Mountain can be its own ride.</p>
7423.  
7424.  
7425.  
7426. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5440.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5440-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697211" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5440-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5440-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5440-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5440-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5440-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5440-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/dhudroptrail-5440-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Kate and Dave Austin</figcaption></figure>
7427.  
7428.  
7429.  
7430. <p>The <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/dhu-drop/">Dhu Drop trail</a> is a beginner-level, downhill-only MTB trail that bisects the Luna Moth trail at Blue Mountain. This mellow descent features sweeping turns, low wooden bridges, and plenty of rollers for kids to play on. While Allen acknowledges that fully-grown riders may find the trail &#8220;slow,&#8221; you have to remember that it was designed for the kids. If you&#8217;re looking for gnarlier trails, pedal a mile or so over to Rattlesnake proper, and you&#8217;ll find what you&#8217;re looking for.</p>
7431.  
7432.  
7433.  
7434. <p>Affordable Trail Solutions was contracted to build Blue Mountain, and it was completed in 2023.</p>
7435.  
7436.  
7437.  
7438. <div style="width:100vw;position:relative;left:50%;right:50%;margin-left:-50vw;margin-right:-50vw" class="wp-block-cgb-block-st-format-full">
7439. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkey_austin.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkey_austin-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697231" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkey_austin-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkey_austin-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkey_austin-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkey_austin-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkey_austin-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkey_austin-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chaotic_turkey_austin-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Kate and Dave Austin</figcaption></figure>
7440. </div>
7441.  
7442.  
7443.  
7444. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-even-more-new-arkansas-trails">Even more new Arkansas trails</h2>
7445.  
7446.  
7447.  
7448. <p>But wait, there&#8217;s more! Here are a few more new trail systems in Arkansas you&#8217;ll want to explore on your next visit.</p>
7449.  
7450.  
7451.  
7452. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-red-lick-trails-clarksville">Red Lick Trails, Clarksville</h3>
7453.  
7454.  
7455.  
7456. <p>The new <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/red-lick/">Red Lick Trails</a> were opened in 2023 and offer a combination of downhill trails and cross-country pedaling. The downhill runs range in difficulty from green to black, but the black diamond trail — Raven — is home to some of the biggest and most intimidating features on a mountain bike trail in Arkansas. Rogue Trails made use of massive boulders and cliff bands strewn across the hillside to craft big rock slab rides and drops, all stitched together with wooden bridges.</p>
7457.  
7458.  
7459.  
7460. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ward-lake-trails-mena">Ward Lake Trails, Mena</h3>
7461.  
7462.  
7463.  
7464. <p>The ambitious&nbsp;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/lift-served-downhill-trails-with-1300-feet-of-vert-are-coming-to-arkansas/">Trails at Mena project</a>&nbsp;calls for the construction of up to 100 miles of new trail near the City of Mena, with chairlift infrastructure providing lift-accessed riding with 1,300 vertical feet of descending.&nbsp;While the chairlifts and downhill trails are slowly working their way through the USFS process, Progressive Trail Design has already completed the very first singletrack in the Trails at Mena project, located in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/ward-lake-zone/">the Ward Lake Zone</a>. Situated close to the City of Mena on the southeast end of the proposed development, these first few miles of singletrack provide easily accessible mountain biking for local residents and will serve as a critical access point to the future trail system.</p>
7465.  
7466.  
7467.  
7468. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-craighead-forest-park-jonesboro">Craighead Forest Park, Jonesboro</h3>
7469.  
7470.  
7471.  
7472. <p>Towns in the eastern plains region of Arkansas are also jumping on the trail-building bandwagon. The most substantial trail system development in the region is in Jonesboro&#8217;s <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/craighead-park/">Craighead Forest Park</a>. While Craighead has long been home to a network of historic singletrack, the City of Jonesboro decided to revamp and expand the trail system with professionally-built singletrack. The city hired Rock Solid to build 13 miles of top-tier singletrack, which opened in 2024.</p>
7473.  
7474.  
7475.  
7476. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-32 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
7477. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pinnacle_mountain_austin.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="697233" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pinnacle_mountain_austin-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697233" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pinnacle_mountain_austin-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pinnacle_mountain_austin-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pinnacle_mountain_austin-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pinnacle_mountain_austin-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pinnacle_mountain_austin-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pinnacle_mountain_austin-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pinnacle_mountain_austin-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
7478.  
7479.  
7480.  
7481. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/little_rock_austin.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="697232" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/little_rock_austin-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697232" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/little_rock_austin-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/little_rock_austin-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/little_rock_austin-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/little_rock_austin-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/little_rock_austin-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/little_rock_austin-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/little_rock_austin-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
7482. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Kate and Dave Austin</figcaption></figure>
7483.  
7484.  
7485.  
7486. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-parting-thoughts">Parting thoughts</h2>
7487.  
7488.  
7489.  
7490. <p id="htoc-111111111111111">Over the past 5+ years, mountain bike trail development in Arkansas has expanded from the northwest corner to the rest of the state. We&#8217;ve seen the largest metro in Arkansas play catch-up, and now Little Rock is home to a slew of top-tier trails. Trail networks are popping up near towns from the Oklahoma border to the depths of the Ozarks, and even communities in the eastern reaches of the state are investing big dollars in pro-built trails.</p>
7491.  
7492.  
7493.  
7494. <p>One thing is certain: if you think you&#8217;ve ridden every trail in Arkansas, you&#8217;re dead wrong. By the time you think you&#8217;ve pedaled them all, a new slice of singletrack will have opened in the next town over.</p>
7495.  
7496.  
7497.  
7498. <p>What a beautiful problem to have!</p>
7499.  
7500.  
7501.  
7502. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/little_rock_austin-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/little_rock_austin-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697234" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/little_rock_austin-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/little_rock_austin-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/little_rock_austin-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/little_rock_austin-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/little_rock_austin-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/little_rock_austin-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/little_rock_austin-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
7503. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/5-of-the-best-mtb-trail-systems-built-in-arkansas-since-your-last-visit/">5 of the best MTB trail systems built in Arkansas since your last visit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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7512. <title>Which month is your #1 for mountain biking?</title>
7513. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/which-month-is-your-1-for-mountain-biking-survey/</link>
7514. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/which-month-is-your-1-for-mountain-biking-survey/#comments</comments>
7516. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
7517. <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
7518. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
7519. <category><![CDATA[survey]]></category>
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7521.  
7522. <description><![CDATA[<p>Depending on where you live, June might be the ideal month for riding mountain bikes. </p>
7523. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/which-month-is-your-1-for-mountain-biking-survey/">Which month is your #1 for mountain biking?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
7524. ]]></description>
7525. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
7526. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/summer-bikepacking.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/summer-bikepacking-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-697973" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/summer-bikepacking-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/summer-bikepacking-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/summer-bikepacking-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/summer-bikepacking-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/summer-bikepacking-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/summer-bikepacking-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/summer-bikepacking-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">File photo.</figcaption></figure>
7527.  
7528.  
7529.  
7530. <p>Summer is officially about a week away here in the Northern Hemisphere, and for many, it&#8217;s the ideal time of year to ride. Of course, that depends on where you live. In some places, summers can be extremely hot, while in others, the best trails are still covered in snow until July. Given your schedule, local climate, and trail conditions, we want to know when you tend to ride your mountain bike the most.</p>
7531.  
7532.  
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7549.  
7550.  
7551. <p>And tell us which month you do the <em>least</em> mountain biking in the comments below.</p>
7552. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/which-month-is-your-1-for-mountain-biking-survey/">Which month is your #1 for mountain biking?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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7561. <title>The updated Silky Katanaboy Professional saws are pricey, but can go places chainsaws can&#8217;t</title>
7562. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-updated-silky-katanaboy-professional-saws-are-pricey-but-can-go-places-chainsaws-cant/</link>
7563. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-updated-silky-katanaboy-professional-saws-are-pricey-but-can-go-places-chainsaws-cant/#comments</comments>
7565. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
7566. <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 10:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
7567. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
7568. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
7569. <category><![CDATA[saw]]></category>
7570. <category><![CDATA[trail building]]></category>
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7572.  
7573. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Silky Katanaboy is a premium-quality hand saw designed to make fast and accurate cuts, with a price tag to match.</p>
7574. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-updated-silky-katanaboy-professional-saws-are-pricey-but-can-go-places-chainsaws-cant/">The updated Silky Katanaboy Professional saws are pricey, but can go places chainsaws can&#8217;t</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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7578. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cee5ef301910aef5681a63e6f78f21eb4f701f59e2fae26211e4376dec9563e6__64117-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="777" height="1170" data-id="698147" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cee5ef301910aef5681a63e6f78f21eb4f701f59e2fae26211e4376dec9563e6__64117-1-777x1170.jpg" alt="A close-up image of a Silky Katanaboy folding saw resting against a stack of neatly arranged wooden logs in a forested setting, with soft natural lighting highlighting the tool's features." class="wp-image-698147" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cee5ef301910aef5681a63e6f78f21eb4f701f59e2fae26211e4376dec9563e6__64117-1-777x1170.jpg 777w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cee5ef301910aef5681a63e6f78f21eb4f701f59e2fae26211e4376dec9563e6__64117-1-498x750.jpg 498w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cee5ef301910aef5681a63e6f78f21eb4f701f59e2fae26211e4376dec9563e6__64117-1-768x1157.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cee5ef301910aef5681a63e6f78f21eb4f701f59e2fae26211e4376dec9563e6__64117-1-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cee5ef301910aef5681a63e6f78f21eb4f701f59e2fae26211e4376dec9563e6__64117-1-600x904.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cee5ef301910aef5681a63e6f78f21eb4f701f59e2fae26211e4376dec9563e6__64117-1.jpg 1273w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px" /></a></figure>
7579.  
7580.  
7581.  
7582. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cba6f188bddea67b7a9f3d0f70e3bfb1d99d6a3e24a5e2ece5c4b077dfc2eaa0__22250-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="779" height="1170" data-id="698146" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cba6f188bddea67b7a9f3d0f70e3bfb1d99d6a3e24a5e2ece5c4b077dfc2eaa0__22250-1-779x1170.jpg" alt="A manual saw with a shiny, serrated blade is leaning against neatly stacked logs. The saw has a black and green handle, featuring a brass pivot mechanism at the base. The background consists of smooth, round logs, suggesting a forest or woodworking environment." class="wp-image-698146" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cba6f188bddea67b7a9f3d0f70e3bfb1d99d6a3e24a5e2ece5c4b077dfc2eaa0__22250-1-779x1170.jpg 779w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cba6f188bddea67b7a9f3d0f70e3bfb1d99d6a3e24a5e2ece5c4b077dfc2eaa0__22250-1-499x750.jpg 499w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cba6f188bddea67b7a9f3d0f70e3bfb1d99d6a3e24a5e2ece5c4b077dfc2eaa0__22250-1-768x1153.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cba6f188bddea67b7a9f3d0f70e3bfb1d99d6a3e24a5e2ece5c4b077dfc2eaa0__22250-1-1023x1536.jpg 1023w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cba6f188bddea67b7a9f3d0f70e3bfb1d99d6a3e24a5e2ece5c4b077dfc2eaa0__22250-1-600x901.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cba6f188bddea67b7a9f3d0f70e3bfb1d99d6a3e24a5e2ece5c4b077dfc2eaa0__22250-1.jpg 1276w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px" /></a></figure>
7583. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Provided photos.</figcaption></figure>
7584.  
7585.  
7586.  
7587. <p>The Silky Katanaboy Professional is a folding handsaw that&#8217;s &#8220;engineered to rival the performance of a chainsaw,&#8221; and it comes with a price tag to match: $459.99 and up. When it comes to backcountry trail work, the Katanaboy, available in 550mm and 700mm lengths, seems like it could be a good choice, but we had to know why it costs just as much as a decent chainsaw.</p>
7588.  
7589.  
7590.  
7591. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-in-some-ways-it-s-better-than-a-chainsaw">In some ways, it&#8217;s better than a chainsaw</h2>
7592.  
7593.  
7594.  
7595. <p>Chainsaws are powerful and can tackle big jobs quickly. The Silky Katanaboy, on the other hand, is 100% human-powered. </p>
7596.  
7597.  
7598.  
7599. <p>However, the Katanaboy has a few advantages over a gas-powered chainsaw. For starters, it&#8217;s far more portable than a chainsaw, with the larger, 700mm saw weighing about four pounds. Compare that to a Stihl gas- or battery-powered chainsaw, which can weigh between six to 15 pounds. And a Katanaboy folding saw takes up far less space in a pack, or strapped to a bike, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/evoc-trail-builder-35-backpack-is-designed-to-carry-a-chainsaw-review/">than a chainsaw</a>.</p>
7600.  
7601.  
7602.  
7603. <p>A folding Silky saw requires no fuel and lasts as long as you do. There&#8217;s also very little noise compared to a gas- or even battery-powered chainsaw. A quick search shows that battery-powered chainsaws produce between 85-100db, and a gas saw is 100-120db. </p>
7604.  
7605.  
7606.  
7607. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/silky-saw-1.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/silky-saw-1-1170x780.png" alt="A handsaw with a long serrated blade, featuring a green and black textured handle, designed for cutting branches or wood. The blade is labeled with the manufacturer's branding." class="wp-image-698144" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/silky-saw-1-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/silky-saw-1-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/silky-saw-1-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/silky-saw-1-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/silky-saw-1-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/silky-saw-1.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
7608.  
7609.  
7610.  
7611. <p>The same rules that <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/search/?q=bikes+in+wilderness">prohibit bikes in designated Wilderness areas</a> generally apply to chainsaws as well, which can make trail maintenance difficult. Compared to one of those old-timey, two-person lumberjack saws, the Silky Katanaboy looks like a pretty good choice. The saws come with a new carrying case featuring a strap for easy portability.</p>
7612.  
7613.  
7614.  
7615. <p>Silky claims the Katanaboy 700 cuts branches up to 14&#8243; in diameter with &#8220;incredible speed and efficiency.&#8221; Unlike smaller folding saws, the Katanaboy is designed to be used with two hands for maximum grip and power.</p>
7616.  
7617.  
7618.  
7619. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-34 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
7620. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/download.webp"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="1170" data-id="698199" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/download-1170x1170.webp" alt="Close-up view of a glowing heated element in a dark setting, with bright orange light and sparks radiating from its edges, creating a dynamic and intense atmosphere." class="wp-image-698199" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/download-1170x1170.webp 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/download-750x750.webp 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/download-768x768.webp 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/download-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/download-600x600.webp 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/download.webp 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
7621.  
7622.  
7623.  
7624. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/download-1.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="450" height="450" data-id="698200" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/download-1.jpeg" alt="A worker in a manufacturing setting, wearing glasses and a cap, focuses intently on machinery surrounded by various industrial equipment and wires." class="wp-image-698200"/></a></figure>
7625.  
7626.  
7627.  
7628. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/download.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="450" height="450" data-id="698201" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/download.jpeg" alt="A worker in a blue shirt and cap is closely inspecting a metal component on a manufacturing line. The image focuses on the worker's hands as they steady the component against a machine part, showcasing precision in a factory setting." class="wp-image-698201"/></a></figure>
7629. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: silkysaws.com</figcaption></figure>
7630.  
7631.  
7632.  
7633. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-high-quality-materials-and-construction">High quality materials and construction</h2>
7634.  
7635.  
7636.  
7637. <p>The Silky Katanaboy features a nickel-plated steel blade with impact-hardened, non-set teeth. The 550mm saw has five teeth per 30mm for fast, smooth cuts, while the longer, 700mm saw has four teeth every 30mm for maximum speed.</p>
7638.  
7639.  
7640.  
7641. <p>The straight blade ensures clean, precise cuts. Silky says the blade can be sharpened, though a rep tells Singletracks &#8220;you need some skill and specialized tools like a diamond-shaped file.&#8221; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPRTDCwTL_E">This video</a> shows how the sharpening process works.</p>
7642.  
7643.  
7644.  
7645. <figure class="wp-block-video"><video controls src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Silky_Katanaboy_Professional_550_700_1000_V3.mp4"></video></figure>
7646.  
7647.  
7648.  
7649. <p><a href="https://silkysaws.com/">Silky saws</a> are made in Ono, Japan, &#8220;home of the finest cutlery steel known to man.&#8221; The company has been making saws since 1919, and though the process has evolved to utilize new tech like laser cutting and electro-impulse hardening.</p>
7650.  
7651.  
7652.  
7653. <p>Of course all that tech comes at a price: the <a href="https://silkysaws.com/katanaboy-professional-550mm/">Katanaboy 550 costs $459.99</a>, while the longer 700 is priced at $479.99. That&#8217;s more than the cost of a decent chainsaw, but then again, it&#8217;s hard to beat the portability and the overall cool factor of a Katanaboy.</p>
7654.  
7655.  
7656.  
7657. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/katanaboy.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/katanaboy-1170x780.png" alt="Alt text: A Silky Katanaboy folding saw featuring a curved metal blade with a black rubber handle, resting on a black carrying case with the logo displayed." class="wp-image-698142" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/katanaboy-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/katanaboy-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/katanaboy-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/katanaboy-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/katanaboy-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/katanaboy.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
7658. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-updated-silky-katanaboy-professional-saws-are-pricey-but-can-go-places-chainsaws-cant/">The updated Silky Katanaboy Professional saws are pricey, but can go places chainsaws can&#8217;t</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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7675. Content Delivery Network via Amazon Web Services: CloudFront: cdn.singletracks.com
7676. Content Delivery Network Full Site Delivery via cloudflare
7677. Lazy Loading (feed)
7678. Minified using Memcached
7679. Database Caching 5/9 queries in 0.024 seconds using Memcached
7680.  
7681. Served from: www.singletracks.com @ 2025-07-09 02:52:11 by W3 Total Cache
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