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Mountain bike sticker prices are higher than they’ve ever been. Yet our analysis shows inflation-adjusted prices are about the same or lower than they were 2017. Not only that, the bikes are much better today.

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by Jamieelee Palma and Jeff Barber

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After a devastating windstorm forced trail rebuilds, one Iowa county discovered an insatiable local appetite for gravity trails—and now they’re building a bike park inspired by Bentonville.

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Mapleton, UT, is proving that you don’t need thousands of acres of public land to become a legitimate mountain bike destination—just a solid plan and the funding to back it up.

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One of Colorado’s most popular trail networks finally has a proper beginner trail, complete with flowing berms and a bike-optimized design — though it might not be around forever.

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Albuquerque just completed 6.5 miles of new singletrack at West Mesa Open Space — the first phase of a 25-mile trail system on land that citizens fought to protect from development.

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They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions, but in Steamboat Springs, CO, they paved it with rocks.

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The Adventure Cycling Association just mapped a 3,700-mile gravel route from the Oregon Coast to the Mississippi River that balances wild, remote riding with predictable resupply towns.

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The new six-mile trail system at Echo Lake will bring berms, jumps, and gravity-focused riding to Rhode Island—a region where riders currently drive two hours just to find flow.

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From private bike parks in Idaho to technical masterpieces in Quebec, 2025 delivered some of the best new mountain bike trails we’ve ever seen.

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Belvoir Ranch will open with 12+ miles of new singletrack next year, with plans to expand to 30 miles and eventually connect with trail systems across the Colorado border.

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Mountain bike skills coach Josh Whitmore discusses what separates good riders from great ones, how to practice skills effectively, and why being taller on the bike matters.

by Jeff Barber

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Boost your mountain biking performance this season with these essential training tools and recovery products, from balance boards to power meters and massage guns.

by Jeff Barber

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These are the best hydration backpacks for mountain biking, according to Singletracks product testers.

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Singletracks has tested over 100 pairs of mountain bike shoes over the years, and these are our favorites.

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Singletracks has tested nearly 100 pairs of mountain bike shorts, and these are the best we’ve found so far.

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Choosing the best mountain bike helmet is like choosing the best bike — all that really matters is that you have (and wear) one.

See which dropper posts we’ve reviewed and recommend, including the best value and best performing droppers for mountain biking.

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Stay on the trails longer with a quality mountain bike light to brighten up the trail for night riding.

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