Think of it as backpacking with a mountain bike through a variety of Colorado landscapes: these four outstanding multi-day rides will wear you out but leave you begging for more
All across America there are great biking trails and commuting trails--this path along the Patomac may be the best of both worlds.
You'll need better than average bike-handling skills for the 23-plus-mile loop through scenic Colorado.
Sections of the 480-mile Colorado Trail near Denver offer some of the best single-track trail riding in the state.
Several miles of creek-side trail with a gradual climb and a one-mile vertical haul of switchbacks--all close to town in the San Juan National Forest.
Crested Butte to Aspen via Pearl Pass--40 sensational miles of challenging backcountry for the seasoned mountain bike rider.
Want to be King of the Mountains? Test your mettle against the 'baddest' hill climbs in America.
Try out this 18-mile loop ride on the Arizona Trail. Your end-of-the-day exhaustion only mean you'll be coming back for more.
Mammoth Mountain near Bishop, California, is one of the oldest destination mountain biking areas in the nation, and the Kamikaze is a meteoric plummet off the top of the mountain.
Combine a mountain bike loop with a tour of Arizona's wineries.
Kokopelli's Trail reigns supreme for both hardcore adventurers and low-key cyclists looking for a fun day trip.
Leaving L.A.--a six-day bike trip up the coast to San Fransisco.
Here's a short, easy, flat ride on old runways in an abandoned military facility.
The loop ride on Meadow Mountain is a good route for single-track novices and experts alike.
A moderate rail-trail ride from Buena Vista, Colorado.
Take a spin on mountain biking routes that lead to lofty vistas and sensational backcountry scenery.
Seasoned cyclists looking for tough training miles should check out this ride.
Moderate mountain bike routes San Juan National Forest.
Roller coaster dips, mind bending turns, and views of Pikes Peak.