The largest MTB trail system in Western Australia is now home to over 170km of singletrack

The Wambenger Trails network in and around Wellington National Park has expanded to nearly 175km, making it the largest mountain bike trail system in Western Australia. The expansion is part of an effort by the town of Collie to position itself as a major mountain bike destination.

by Greg Heil

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Why we should welcome more human-powered trail users with open arms

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MTB Trail News

Western Australia

The largest MTB trail system in Western Australia is now home to over 170km of singletrack

Utah

Land sale by the Utah State Trust could destroy two of southern Utah's most famous MTB trails

Two of the most popular trails in St. George — the Zen Trail and Bearclaw Poppy — could be destroyed if the Utah State Trust succeeds in selling a parcel of land to real estate developers.

British Columbia

Skinnies aren't dead yet: New 'Zen Garden' filled with narrow wooden features opens in British Columbia

A group of volunteer trail builders in North Vancouver has built three aesthetic skinny lines deep in the forest on Mount Fromme.

Colorado

Biking the entire Palisade Plunge is harder than you think, and the local bike shops don't want you to ride it blind

The 34-mile Palisade Plunge is a brutal ride that routinely leaves riders out of water and fearing for their lives, which is why one of the largest shuttle companies and local bike shops wants you to listen to their warnings.

California

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.

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.

Drivetrain

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

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by Jeff Barber