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Screenshot courtesy of Taylor Page On Tuesday, June 16, a wildland fire broke out at Beacon Hill, Spokane’s most popular trail system. The Upriver Fire, which reportedly first started in a wooded area, quickly spread to over 200 acres due to high winds.  The cause of the fire is still unknown. According to Ryan Griffith,…

On Sunday, Twin Six announced a new addition to their Standard Ti bike lineup. The Standard Ti 3×2 is a titanium 32er that’s designed for either flat or drop bars. Is it a mountain bike or a gravel bike? Yes. The brand says the 3×2 is a mashup of their mountain and gravel frames, and…

The Back Nine in Leadville, CO, is among this year’s recipients. Photo: Leadville Race Series Since 2018, trail organizations have been applying for IMBA’s Trail Accelerator grant to help fund their local projects. According to IMBA, the grants “provide a jump-start to communities that have the interest and political support to do this work, but…

What do you do with your bike rack when you’re not using it to haul bikes to the trailhead? This is a question I’ve asked myself many times over the years. The 1UP USA Rack Stash is a simple wall-mounted accessory that is designed to store your bike rack when it’s not in use. The…

Photos: Sean Benesh Portland, Oregon, doesn’t necessarily stand out as a Pacific Northwest mountain bike destination. While the city certainly sits at the top of the “bike-friendly” list, that friendliness hasn’t always extended to singletrack. With 12 new trails at nearby Rocky Point that have opened in recent years and a new trail system at…

Photo Documentation for Visual Resource Analysis of the Proposed Action Area (Red Bull Rampage Competition) as submitted in preliminary Environmental Analysis. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Red Bull Rampage mountain bike freeride competition, and Singletracks has learned the event is seeking a return to its original site. A June 26 announcement posted…

All prices and availability are subject to change. Looking to upgrade your ride or snag some essential gear? We found some excellent July 4th deals on mountain bike gear, from cutting-edge tech to budget-friendly essentials. Check out massive 40% savings off Niner bikes at Jenson USA like the RIP 9 RDO Eagle 70 trail bike…

File photo. Late last month, Niner parent company United Wheels announced they were pausing operations at the brand. Though the announcement seemed to leave open the possibility that Niner might one day return, it appears that remaining inventory is being sold off, with a significant number of bikes now available for purchase at Jenson USA…

I don’t know about you, but once I roll into the trailhead parking lot, I can’t wait to start riding! Even though I know that warming up before a ride can help me ride faster and avoid injury, I don’t always do it. We’re working on an article about pre-ride warmups, and are curious to…

Highline Trail. Photo: Leslie Kehmeier The BOLT Coalition’s portfolio of long-distance trails is poised for massive growth, with 13 potential trail additions that would nearly triple the length of its current list. These proposed routes would add approximately 7,778 miles across 10 states to the existing 5,232 miles of currently recognized trails. From the ambitious…