Trail development to commence for world-class Northern California rail-trail system UKIAH, California (20 March 2026) – The Great Redwood Trail Agency (GRTA) board approved its Great Redwood Trail Master Plan during yesterday’s meeting. After more than three years of robust community engagement and careful planning, the roadmap is set for designing, constructing, and managing the […]

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BOULDER, Colo. (March 31, 2026) — The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) today announced the inaugural group of 28 communities receiving the IMBA Trail Town designation, a new national recognition honoring places that have made exceptional commitments to developing, stewarding, and celebrating trail systems that strengthen community life. The IMBA Trail Town designation recognizes communities […]

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(February 17, 2026) — When Shimano launched its Trail Born initiative in 2024, the company pledged to put real money behind the dirt—the actual trails riders depend on. Two years later, that commitment is widening its footprint. In 2026, Shimano will fund 19 new trail projects, marking the program’s first expansion into South America and […]

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By Charles Pekow — The Bureau of Land Management may restrict mountain biking in parts of Wyoming as it considers changes aimed at environmental protection. The Rock Springs Field Office is reviewing potential amendments to its Resource Management Plan, which covers about 3.6 million acres across Sweetwater, Sublette, Lincoln, Fremont, and Uinta counties. Under the […]

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 9, 2025) — Rails to Trails Conservancy (RTC) awarded $398,000 in grants through its 2025 Trail Grants program, supporting 40 community organizations and public agencies working to close gaps and expand connectivity across the nation’s growing trail networks. RTC has distributed more than $3.7 million in trail grants since 2008, helping communities […]

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A $5 million fundraising push aims to complete a technically complex 3.6-mile segment linking Wyoming and Idaho’s Teton valleys A regional coalition is racing to raise $5 million by year’s end to build what engineers are calling the most technically ambitious pathway ever proposed in the Tetons—a 3.6-mile non-motorized trail segment connecting Trail Creek Campground […]

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[Editor’s note: We are publishing this story since it may relate to mountain biking access in the west.] Four Missouri hunters win a landmark case ensuring public access to millions of acres of public land in the checkerboard landscape of Wyoming and five other states. by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., Wyofile.com (October 20, 2025) — […]

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By Molly Marcello — I was high up on a cliff above Moab, Utah, as night was falling, and I couldn’t find my way back down. I became painfully aware that I didn’t have a headlamp, an extra layer as it got colder, and no cell service to call for help.  Hours earlier, I scrambled […]

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Draft bill would raise funds for trail-building and infrastructure projects as outdoor recreation grows in popularity. by Katie Klingsporn (September 4, 2025) — More and more, the crowds visiting Wyoming state parks like Curt Gowdy, Glendo or Sinks Canyon do so with mountain bikes in tow.    Lawmakers and agency officials are looking to capitalize […]

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New Trailhead to Unlock 5,000 Acres of Riding in Teton Valley as Landowners Partner With Trust for Public Land VICTOR, Idaho (October 1, 2025) — Riders in Teton County, Idaho, are getting a major boost with the protection of a 10.2-acre parcel that will serve as a trailhead into thousands of acres of Bureau of […]

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MOAB, Utah (September 29, 2025) — The Bureau of Land Management officials have announced that they will open more than 200 miles of mountain bike trails around Moab to class 1 e-bikes.   “Opening trails to class 1 e-bike users will expand recreational opportunities and experiences, while allowing users to disperse across the landscape, minimizing […]

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By Charles Pekow — Two trails are about to be connected near Jackson, WY. Guardian Construction, Inc. of Utah was awarded a $2,722,569 contract by the National Park Service to build a 10-foot-wide asphalt trail. The Trail Pathway Connector Project will bridge a 0.8-mile gap between the trails. Guardian intends to complete the project by […]

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By Charles Pekow — If you want to hunt or fish in the National Wildlife Refuge System, you could go by bike. In fact, you’re not allowed to drive. But you would have to stick to the designated trails and roadways. The Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed regulations that would expand or open hunting […]

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By Charles Pekow — The Old Yellowstone Trail South is getting restored, improved and reopened. The section runs 13.74 miles through Custer-Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone National Park in Montana along the Yellowstone River south of U.S. Hwy 89. The gravel trail follows the path of the original railroad line into the park and an […]

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By Charles Pekow — Colorado’s senators introduced the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act (S 764). The bill would set aside about 420,000 acres in Colorado for wilderness and outdoor recreation. Nearly 80,000 acres would be designated for conservation and recreation, including mountain biking. Some of the land lies in the White River National […]

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MOAB, Utah – Bureau of Land Management officials are considering the use of Class 1 (pedal assist) e-bikes on designated mountain bike trails within the Moab Field Office. They are inviting input from the public. The 30-day public comment period will begin today, June 30, and end July 30. Comments may be submitted on ePlanning […]

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By Charles Pekow — Staff and budget cuts imposed by the Trump regime may mean fewer opportunities to ride on federal lands in the long run, but nobody knows how much, and people don’t even want to talk about it. National Parks Conservation Association representative Kati Schmidt gave Cycling West a statement saying, “Everyone, from cyclists […]

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Rails to Trails Conservancy letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation calls on the agency to protect federal investments in active transportation, reflecting widespread bipartisan support from hundreds of mayors, county officials, state representatives and chambers of commerce WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 16, 2025) — This week, Rails to Trails Conservancy, the nation’s largest trails, walking […]

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By Charles Pekow — You’ll have to pay to ride your bike in two Upper Colorado River Special Recreation Management Areas. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced new day use fees for areas managed by the Kremmling and Colorado River Valley field offices. Tentative date to start the new fees: July 7, though that […]

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In a state where nearly half the land is public, supporters worry a thriving industry will feel the pain of budget freezes, job losses. By Katie Klingsporn, Wyofile.com — Trail projects around the state have kept Wyoming Pathways busy in recent years. Fueled both by the growing popularity of outdoor recreation and by statewide interest […]

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