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Mountain Bike Trails
Alot of mountain bike trails stink
Feb 26, 2007
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Culture
Alaska mountain bike trails are not in Tennessee
Feb 24, 2007
Two emergency medical service (EMS) personnel on bicycles at night. One person, wearing a helmet and a jacket with "EMS" on the back, is turned to the side while the other, also in a helmet, is sitting on their bike, engaged in conversation. Both are dressed in reflective gear for visibility. The background includes urban structures and street lighting.
Culture
Mountain bike patrol
Feb 23, 2007
A bright red mountain bike with a lightweight aluminum frame, featuring thick tires designed for off-road terrain, a front suspension fork, and multiple gears. The bike is equipped with disc brakes and has a sleek, modern design suitable for outdoor cycling adventures.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Folding mountain bike
Feb 22, 2007
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A group of mountain bikers races along a dirt trail surrounded by greenery, with a mountain peak in the background and a helicopter flying overhead under a clear blue sky.
Community
Epic mountain bike race
Feb 21, 2007
I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else. Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain. Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh? Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves? <div style="text-align: center;"><img id="image112" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
Mountain Bikes and Gear
MacGuyver bike tricks
Feb 20, 2007
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Line graph showing ride log data for speed over a period from January 27, 2007, to February 14, 2007. The vertical axis indicates speed in miles per hour, ranging from 6.8 to 8.9 mph, while the horizontal axis displays dates. A blue line represents the average speed of 7.61 mph. Data points are plotted to show fluctuations in speed throughout the given time period.
Culture
New feature roundup
Feb 19, 2007
Mountain Bike Trails
This just in: mountain bikers more lazy than not
Feb 16, 2007
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A person in a red shirt performs a jump on a bicycle over a small blue vehicle in a forested area, with trees visible in the background. A dog is seen on the ground nearby.
Culture
Mountain bike country club: The Proving Ground
Feb 15, 2007
I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else. Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain. Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh? Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves? <div style="text-align: center;"><img id="image112" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
Culture
The long tail of mountain biking
Feb 14, 2007
A screenshot of a webpage displaying mountain bike trails in Colorado, specifically listing trails near Crested Butte. The list includes names such as "Doctor Park," "Dyke," "Farris Creek," and "Reno / Flag / Bear / Deadman," along with corresponding icons for photos and trail rankings.
Culture
Redesign roundup
Feb 13, 2007
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Our mountain bike gear coverage sucks
Feb 13, 2007
A person riding a mountain bike on a narrow, winding trail through a wooded area with bare trees and fallen leaves. The cyclist is wearing a helmet and outdoor clothing. The scene captures the natural environment of the trail, emphasizing the adventure of mountain biking.
Mountain Bike Trails
Ice bike racing
Feb 12, 2007
Culture
Anyone play mountain bike video games?
Feb 11, 2007
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I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else. Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain. Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh? Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves? <div style="text-align: center;"><img id="image112" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
Culture
Eco-terrorist targeted mountain bikers
Feb 9, 2007
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I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else. Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain. Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh? Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves? <div style="text-align: center;"><img id="image112" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
Culture
Think you can outrun a motorcycle on your bike?
Feb 8, 2007
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Mountain bike trail video profiles
Feb 8, 2007
I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else. Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain. Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh? Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves? <div style="text-align: center;"><img id="image112" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Cycling roller guy
Feb 7, 2007
Community
Mountain bikers > Road cyclists
Feb 7, 2007
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Mountain Bikes and Gear
i-RIDE - Why don't you?
Feb 6, 2007
I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else. Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain. Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh? Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves? <div style="text-align: center;"><img id="image112" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
Mountain Bike Trails
Chicopee Woods expanding
Feb 5, 2007
Community
Mountain biking class
Feb 5, 2007
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I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else. Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain. Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh? Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves? <div style="text-align: center;"><img id="image112" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Up for a freezing, dark downhill race?
Feb 2, 2007
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Community
Mountain biking on TV this weekend
Feb 2, 2007
Culture
New cycling rollers
Feb 2, 2007
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I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else. Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain. Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh? Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves? <div style="text-align: center;"><img id="image112" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
Culture
Women's Mountain Bike Racing Petition
Feb 1, 2007
I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else. Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain. Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh? Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves? <div style="text-align: center;"><img id="image112" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
Community
Bike maintenance classes
Feb 1, 2007
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Cycling earphones for iPod
Jan 31, 2007
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Culture
Mountain bikers seeking sponsorship
Jan 30, 2007
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Mountain Bikes and Gear
Have you seen my mountain bike?
Jan 29, 2007
I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else. Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain. Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh? Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves? <div style="text-align: center;"><img id="image112" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
Culture
Growing the sport
Jan 29, 2007
I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else. Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain. Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh? Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves? <div style="text-align: center;"><img id="image112" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
Culture
Bike Church and other cycling non-profits
Jan 28, 2007
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MTB Tips
How to Build a Mountain Bike Teeter Totter Feature
Jan 27, 2007
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Culture
Jackass Number 2: Bike stunts
Jan 26, 2007
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Snow bike
Jan 25, 2007
A Shimano bicycle pedal featuring a silver metallic body and clip mechanism, designed for secure shoe attachment during cycling.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
The clipless pedal debate rages on
Jan 24, 2007
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Culture
Klunkerz mountain bike movie
Jan 23, 2007
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Using zip ties for tire traction in snow
Jan 22, 2007
  3
I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else. Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain. Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh? Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves? <div style="text-align: center;"><img id="image112" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
Culture
Mountain bike as weapon
Jan 22, 2007
Culture
Mountain bike hall of fame
Jan 22, 2007
Culture
Mountain bike trail art
Jan 19, 2007
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I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else. Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain. Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh? Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves? <div style="text-align: center;"><img id="image112" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
Community
USA Cycling mountain bike calendar
Jan 18, 2007
A bright orange mountain bike with blue patterned rims resting against a gray concrete wall. The bike features a sleek design with a sturdy frame and front suspension, positioned on a dark asphalt surface.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Colorful mountain bike tires
Jan 17, 2007
A person riding a mountain bike along a dirt trail in a wooded area, surrounded by bare trees and fallen leaves. The cyclist is wearing a pink top and a helmet.
Mountain Bike Trails
Itusi Trail at Lake Norman State Park
Jan 17, 2007
I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else. Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain. Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh? Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves? <div style="text-align: center;"><img id="image112" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
Community
IMBA lobbying for cyclists in DC
Jan 16, 2007
I was reading <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/3971751a6504.html">an article</a> recently about a former landfill in New Zealand that was being developed into a park with mountain bike trails and I realized something: alot of mountain bike trails are in crappy locations (sometimes literally). Essentially it seems like mountain bike trails are often allowed on land that no one really wants to use for anything else. Some of these trails even have appealing names like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=439">Tour de Dump</a> in Spartanburg, SC. Others, like <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=1468">Angler's Ridge</a> in Danville, VA sound unassuming but in reality, much of the "ridge" overlooks the city landfill (some of the trail even traverses former dumping sites). In many flat areas of the country landfills provide some of the best terrain for downhill riding so I guess alot of us can't complain. Not only are mountain bikers relegated to shredding landfill trails but we also have sewer lines to ride as well. Yep, sewer lines are generally located at low points and flood zones where no development can take place so mountain bikers can often be found mucking it up in a haze of sewer gases. A large portion of the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=622">Chapel Hill High School</a> trails here in NC are in the sewer easement and the <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=583">Big Creek</a> trails in Alpharetta, GA criss cross sewer lines as they wrap around a large swamp. Lovely, eh? Don't get me wrong - remediation is great and it's awesome that we can turn former piles of garbage into recreation areas. But are mountain bikers the only ones who are desperate enough for places to play that we'll ride just about anywhere? How come it seems like hikers keep some of the most beautiful places for themselves? <div style="text-align: center;"><img id="image112" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Mountain bike helmet cam
Jan 15, 2007
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Lance leads this leg of the 2005 Tour de Georgia with Floyd Landis in hot pursuit.
Culture
Armstrong with a little Landis on the side
Jan 12, 2007
Sock with a cartoon chicken design, featuring a red and white color scheme and the text "Ya Clucken" printed on the side, displayed on a wooden surface.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
What happened to Sock Guy?
Jan 11, 2007