Travis Reill

3 weeks ago | singletracks.com | Travis Reill

File photo: Sam JamesAs mountain bikers, we love to argue… ah, I meant, politely share our opinions. Whether mechanical vs. electronic shifting, tire inserts, or, perhaps, the most controversial, our feelings on e-bikes, we’re not shy about letting our voices be heard. So, it is time for another “this or that” conversation, exploring brake rotors and how they are mounted to the hub. Are you in the six-bolt camp or on the center lock side of things?

3 weeks ago | singletracks.com | Travis Reill

All photos courtesy Elevated Trail DesignWestern North Carolina has long been a mountain bike mecca, with iconic trail systems in Pisgah, DuPont, and Bent Creek drawing riders from around the country. But now, the region is leveling up. Just outside Asheville, a brand-new lift-served bike park is set to open in spring 2026, promising a fresh, gravity-focused riding experience. Lift-served mountain biking in North CarolinaBike parks certainly aren’t a new thing in North Carolina.

4 weeks ago | singletracks.com | Travis Reill

Photo: Ben OrtowskiWe hear it all the time from mountain bike skill coaches, professionals, and YouTubers alike: “Pump tracks can help you progress your skills.” However, this advice is often left as a broad statement or a general article on how to ride a pump track. Although we are continually reminded of the importance of riding pump tracks, few of us do so on a regular basis.

1 month ago | singletracks.com | Travis Reill

All photos courtesy Lars RomigTrail maps of Sedona, Arizona, show a spiderweb of trails branching out from the city’s central hub. Adding one or two trails here and there, like Hardline, is doable. Given the limited space, it’s hard to imagine fitting any more trails into the surrounding mesas. Even so, more trails are coming… and not just a few. Over the next few years, a massive 35 miles of singletrack will be added to Sedona’s Turkey Creek zone.

1 month ago | singletracks.com | Travis Reill

Tiddlywinks Trail. File photo: Greg Heil. Bend, Oregon, has long been a mountain biker’s paradise. The Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA) manages a massive trail footprint in Bend and surrounding Central Oregon communities. Now, proposals to add about 20 more miles of singletrack over the next few years have been approved. The new trails will help reroute around sensitive areas, get riders off fire roads, and provide first-of-its-kind (for Bend) DH trails at the popular Wanoga Trailhead.