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General Information

    Mountain Bike Racing    
  Definitions from Wikipedia of the types of TB races and detail of its recent development, though UCI
Training ideas from Mountain Bike Racer ezine
Training for MTB Racing by Paul Bragenzer- a competitive mountain bike racer who is a consistently high ranked performer in local races as well as the US NORBA rankings. The article covers a combination of physiological principles, training sense and racing experience.
     Article (2) "Getting the most out of limited training time is the challenge of every recreational racer......."
 
    Ezines    
  Singletrack Magazine hottest news from around the UK, Europe and the World; forum, reviews, technical features, routes, trail news, magazine links, bike tests......
 
International    
  International Mountain Bike Association  create, enhance and preserve trail opportunities for mountain bikers worldwide.IMBA's worldwide network includes 32,000 individual members, more than 450 bicycle clubs, more than 130 corporate partners and about 200 bicycle retailers in over 30 Countries: Epic Rides
Union Cycliste Inernationale (UCI); a non-profit-making organization founded on 14 April 1900, is the association of the National Cycling Federations. Its headquarters are in Aigle, Switzerland that regulates cycling at the international level for all disciplines. It organises, World Cups (Mountain Bile World Cup) , World Championships (Mountain Bile World Trials)
 
National District and City Sites
 

Global      New Zealand, Australia, Europe. North America
alphabetical directory from pete's bike index

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  Global Information    
  Mountain Bike Trails from DirtWorld; USA and the Rest of the World
MTB Trails and Route Resources  from Cycle1st; UK biased
 
     
    New Zealand

           NZ is a wonderful place to explore or race by MTB.   National Series Events
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  BikeNZ created in July 2003 to act as an umbrella body embracing all national bike and cycling organisations including, but not limited to, Mountain Bike NZ, Cycling NZ, BMX NZ, NZ Schools Cycling Association, NZ Masters Cycling Association and the Cycling Advocates Network. Events Calendar  Join a club
New Zealand Mountain Bike Web News and results, Forum, National Calendar, Bike Registery, resources, Articles by bikers, Zines.........News of Clubs and their websites
Mountain Bikes Rides in New Zealand being upgraded; Track Grading System* (1-6). * Use this page to access rides listed by region.
Vorb NX Mountain Biking; forums, events, news, vaguely organised rides, videos and 1000s of photos. Events, Riding Groups, post a ride ........
Spoke Magazine New Zealand’s only dedicated mountain biking magazine that has a reputation for high quality production values, design, photography and writing. No online information, but subscribe online for cheaper subscriptions.
Kiwivelo Mountain Biking provide training facilities in Nelson. The great weather and wide range of riding trails make Nelson a paradise. The site provides trail information for the locality.
MTBO- Mountain Bike orienteering in New Zealand - how it is done, resources, mapping comments ....
 
    Key Races                   See National Series
Events Calendar
from Cycling NZ
Event Results from Vorb

Ironman Triathlon New Zealand  "The World's Best Race, In the World's Most Beautiful Place", Taupo. Swim, Bike and run the course.
Karapoti
Classic February; New Zealand's longest standing mountain bike race. Based in the rugged and remote Akatarawa Ranges, 10km north of Upper Hutt City, North of Wellington. The course, riders comments, hall of fame, training advice, Results
Cateye Moonride - an amazing mountain biking event held in May in New Zealand's MTB mecca - the Whakarewarewa Forest in Rotorua, North Island. There are two event options, twelve or twenty four hours, for teams of 4 or 5, or solo riders. Both events ride the 8km (30 minute) circuit which has been designed to cater for all abilities.
 
 
National Series Organised by Bike NZ, this is a series of around 20 events held around the country for all riders allowing any MTB rider to compete on an international course with a chance for a National Title in various disciplines and to become a member of national team. The 4 classes are Elite (by invitation), Expert, Sport and Novice. All races are held in the first 3 months of each year.
    Community Trust National Series  from Bike NZ, with online information covering the whole series with race conditions, timetable, results , elite competitors etc. News
Series Handbook: downloadable details from Bike NZ with all the information you need to participate or watch the event; classes, rules, races calendar etc....
Events Forum from Mountain Bike NewZealand, for feedback, comment etc
  Coronet Peak Trials Mt Hutt
 
  Mostly Commercial
Krank Dirtwear purchase your MTB clothing online from this reliable family company involved in the sport. Fast turn-round of high quality gear. Handy maintenance tips.
   
    Australia
  Mountain Bike Australia the governing body; news, race calendar, clubs by State, results, trail access articles,
Cycling Australia  the principal body for the competitive sport of road, track and mountain bike
Australia and New Zealand Mountain Bike directory of sites
 
    Europe            Belgium, Canary Islands, UK,
 
European Link Gallery for accessories, bikes, shops, magazines, racers, and clubs
MTB tours in the Mitenwald Area In English: the classic Karwendel round trip, the visit to King Ludwig II's mountain hunting castle at the Schachen, the ride via Wallgau/Krün to Fischbachalm, bathing in the Ferchensee and the ride up the Zugspitze, the highest mountain of Germany, to Reintal Angerhütte. In German, 50 and counting on mountainbike tours, about 38 profiles, more than 280 pictures, 6 GPS tracks.
 
Belgium
  Cycling in Belgium - tourist information with some Mountain bike routes
MTB Trails in Belgium  from DirtWorld
Canary Islands
  Canary Island mountain bike resources
UK      Wales Scotland
  UK Mountain Bike Routes - commercial; dedicated to bringing you the best mountain bike tour guide books in the UK.
BikeLane  MTB resource directory 
Bike Magic ezine; news, reviews, features, equipment, travel, forum.
British Cycling -mtb disciplines explained, events, clubs, results, rankings
Mountain Bike Routes bringing you the best mountain bike tour guide books in the UK; example route, news and links
MTB Britain route guides, tips, features, reviews, FAQ, letters and links
Nicks Cool Routes MTB personal site with regional rides, features, news, links
South Downs Mountain Bike routes in the region and beyond
Epping Forest Epics  - good riding from NE London; meeting, forum, blog
 
Wales
MTB-Wales The premier guide to mountain biking in Wales, United Kingdom featuring downloadable route maps and video clips of Welsh trails.
North Wales Mountain Bike Association
; "supporting access to the countryside, the NWMBA has in the 10 years of existence promoted in excess of 60 races including two National Championships ,a number of National Points Series races and numerous other events of National Importance"
Brecon Beacons and South Wales rides, reasons to go there
Taff Trail
 
Scotland
  Trail Scotland   Information about mountain biking in Scotland, featuring database of trails, clubs, shops, guiding companies and trailbuildinglocations. Includes news, photo galleries, forums and more; interactive map
Live it - Visit Scotland Mountain Biking Whether your interest is in countryside exploring, scenic views, spotting wildlife in its natural habitat, getting mud spattered, coasting berms, enjoying (!) lung busting challenges, cross country biking, a town and village touring holiday, there's going to be somewhere in Scotland that fits the bill.
7stanes  Forestry Commission facility; news and events, trail conditions, Skills and tips, links
   
 North America      USA  Canada  
USA
N.American resources links directory
links directory wide coverage, with some dated links 
Dirt World principally USA; feature stories, gear reviews, trail guides by state, races and events, resources (cycling shops, clubs and organisations)
Dirt Rag Mag online articles, blog, news, world tour
Fat Tire mountain bike resource; articles on technique, 
MTB Reviews products and trails (N America) reviewed
USA Cycling Online  coverage of mountain bike events, calendar, links ..
Mountainbike Racer (mbcx); news, search for races by State, months type, events, racer profiles, training ideas,   interviews, teams....
Mountain Bike Action ezine; news, events, bike tests, racing news, Riding tips and Technical tips
Mountain Bike Ezine bikes, gear, skills,  articles...
 
  Alabama Mountain Bike Shops
Arizona Mountain Bike Association  under development; calendar, event list, races, downloadable monthly publication, trails, teams, local links
Arkansas Mountain Bike Racing bulletin board  trail rides
California South Trails & Shops 
Southern California Bike Site (SoCalMtB) provides great information about the local scene, including bike shops, trails by State and a strong links section
Oregon
Dirt World dedicated to those who love to mountain bike in Oregon. Includes videos, bike shop, trail guides and more
Minnesota - Mountain Bike Trails
Nevada Biking  - your source for information about Mountain biking in Nevada. We offer tips on riding local trails, as well as links to other relevant sites
Texas Mountain Bike Racing The TMBRA calendar has races all across the state of Texas featuring a wide variety of race courses. Ranging from Desert singletrack in the western part of the state to the twisty trails in the Piney Woods of Eastern Texas and Louisiana.Forum, results, team challege, Kids Kup..
   Dorba Mountain Bike Racing what's going on in Texas
Cycling Utah mountain bike rides, racing, calendar, maps and trails

Washington State Trails  where to bike, Washington
 
Canada
  Canada -BC Mountain Bike Directory caters to mountain, road, tandem, cyclocross and BMX riders in Canada
 

Commercial

 Sites that we can recommend providing useful services
 
 
  National Cycles provide a comprehensive range of mountain bikes and accessories for purchase through their on-line store. Popular bikes include Giant Bikes, Kona Bikes and Mongoose Bikes.