Connecting California's Sierra Nevada: How one mountain biker is leading the charge to build an iconic 550-mile trail

A local Tahoe mountain biker is leading the charge to build the 550-mile Sierra Camino Trail. The Sierra Camino will form the Sierra Nevada segment of the massive 5,000-mile Orogenesis Trail, which will eventually span from Cabo to Canada.

by Alex Silgalis

Drivetrain

What is the best mountain bike drivetrain for the money?

by Jeff Barber

Mountain Bikes and Gear

Give bikepacking a try: These items will get you started (it takes less than you think)

by Jeff Barber

Trail Bikes

The Knolly Fugitive 140mm offers a plush ride downhill, and uphill too

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Nevada

Spin the wheel and pray: Does Las Vegas pay out as a mountain bike destination?

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Montana

A historic Montana trail is being resurrected to create a 23-mile high-alpine epic

Trail Bikes

The Knolly Fugitive 140mm offers a plush ride downhill, and uphill too

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Are shuttle-served bike parks on private land the future of mountain biking?

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Mountain Bike Trails

Connecting California's Sierra Nevada: How one mountain biker is leading the charge to build an iconic 550-mile trail

Nevada

Spin the wheel and pray: Does Las Vegas pay out as a mountain bike destination?

They say "the house always wins," but what happens if you leave the casinos behind and explore the epic trails surrounding Las Vegas, NV? Tim dives deep into some lesser-known trails and leaves wanting more.

Montana

A historic Montana trail is being resurrected to create a 23-mile high-alpine epic

The Flathead Area Mountain Bikers are working to resurrect the Historic Ridge Trail near Whitefish, Montana. Once work is complete, it will connect to the Ralph Tayer Memorial Trail, creating a 23-mile high alpine epic.

Mountain Bike Trails

Are shuttle-served bike parks on private land the future of mountain biking?

We're seeing shuttle-served bike parks operating on private land spring up all around the world — and for good reasons.

Georgia

501 trees cleared to open just one 3-mile trail in Augusta, GA after Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene devastated the more than 100 miles of singletrack in and around Augusta, GA. Local volunteers recently focused their efforts to re-open at least one trail for mountain biking.

Arizona

The rebuilt 60-mile Highline Trail could turn this rural Arizona town into a bikepacking destination

The historic Highline Trail is currently being rehabilitated with lengthy reroutes, promising to turn Payson, AZ, into a bikepacking destination.

Drivetrain

Lennard Zinn makes a strong case for chain waxing (and 36-inch wheels, too)

Zinn explains drivetrain wear and tells us that waxed chains are low friction and virtually maintenance-free. Plus, we talk 36-inch wheels and modern geo challenges.

by Jeff Barber