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All photos courtesy of CIMBA Ponderosa State Park covers about 1,500 acres of a forested peninsula jutting out into the waters of Payette Lake. With the neighboring resort town of McCall boasting year-round recreation, Ponderosa State Park has become one of the most popular state parks in all of Idaho. But growing popularity has led…

File photo. Trail bikes are incredibly versatile for riding a variety of terrain, so it’s no surprise they’re extremely popular among mountain bikers. Given the range of trail bikes available, we want to know how much rear suspension travel your main trail bike has. If you ride more than one trail bike regularly, tell us…

Cross-country gear is so hot right now. Literally, it’s getting hot on Earth’s northern half, and lightweight XC gear is ideal for summer fun. Sidi’s Dominator X sits at the center of the Italian brand’s shoe lineup, with differences in weight, stiffness, and adjustability setting each XC race model apart. Dominator X women’s pairs come…

Bike park riding at Tamarack Resort kicked off for the 2026 season over Memorial Day weekend. It was quite a feat, but the team reported having all the mountain’s amenities up and running for opening day. But just a few days later, Tamarack — located about 100 miles north of Boise and 20 miles south…

Back in November, Colorado-based Lems launched their first mountain bike shoe, the Trail Thrasher. Following rave reviews, the shoe promptly sold out in all but the most extreme sizes, leaving buyers frustrated. A representative for the brand told Singletracks “demand exceeded expectations and inventory sold through quickly.” Today, Lems is dropping their first restock of…

I’ve been reviewing bikepacking frame bags for long enough to notice a distinct pattern. A new cottage frame bag manufacturer will open, specializing in making custom bags for whatever bike you ride and whatever you happen to need. Eventually, though, the one or two people in the business realize that if they actually want to…

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Garmin International in the US District Court of Northern Illinois, alleging deceptive marketing for the brand’s $199 Index S2 Smart Scale. Specifically, the suit says that the smart scale does not accurately measure body composition despite Garmin’s claims. Damages are not specified, though standard language in the complaint…

The Canfield Tilt is a heavy metal bike, both literally and figuratively. But don’t let that fool you. The third-generation Tilt is every bit as modern and capable as any trail bike, and it’s got a few tricks up its sleeve that will have buyers taking a serious look at the Colorado-based brand, perhaps for…

Cy Turner is the founder and owner of UK-based Cotic Cycles. The Cotic brand got its start in 2003 and is known for high-quality, handcrafted steel bikes, ranging from hardtails to full-suspension bikes to gravel bikes.  What were you looking for in a hardtail in 2001 that you couldn’t find back then? Where does the…

Today, Revel announces the third generation of its beloved XC mountain bike, the Ranger. However, Revel has taken quite a departure from the first two versions of the Ranger, landing the bike more in the “downcountry” category. The brand claims that “this is not a refresh. It is not a tune-up. Every tube, every link,…