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Results have arrived, trek road bike buyer’s guide: the best trek road bike models.

From the Tour de France to Unbound Gravel to your local group ride, a Trek road bike or gravel bike will deliver top performance. Here's your guide to the key models.

Written by: Bruce Lin

Published on: Feb 10, 2022

Posted in: Guides

The founders of Trek Bicycle believed there was special power in the name Trek. To them, it called forth the spirit of adventure and the promise of great things beyond the horizon. Their goal was to prove that an American brand could produce high-end, high-performance bicycles capable of competing with the best European and Japanese bikes.

Over the last 40 years, the little company from Waterloo, Wisconsin grew into one of the biggest manufacturers in the world, making more than one million bikes per year. It has supported some of the world’s top racers on their path to glory and introduced innovative bike technologies that have had a huge impact on modern cycling.

Trek’s huge catalog includes everything from race-ready road bikes, to trail-shredding mountain bikes, to reliable cruisers for your daily commute. But how do you know which Trek bike is right for you?

This overview will cover Trek’s extensive line of road, gravel, and cyclocross bikes, including Trek’s innovative technologies, model naming system, and most popular road models. Find out which Trek model fits best with your riding style, so that you can make an informed decision when buying your next road (or gravel) bike

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Trek Madone

The Madone is Trek’s flagship aero road racing bike. Of Trek’s current road offerings, it has the longest history and has evolved the most. When introduced, the Madone was the successor to the 5900, a lightweight climbing bike for road races and grand tours like the Tour de France. As aerodynamic efficiency has become increasingly important in modern road racing, the Madone adapted to compete with bikes like the Specialized Venge, Giant Propel, and Cannondale SystemSix. The new generation of Madone features deep, aerodynamic tubes that reduce drag as much as possible. Since 2016, it’s been equipped with an IsoSpeed decoupler in the rear to also make it more comfortable.

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Who it’s for: Riders looking for maximum speed and aero gains on flat and rolling roads.

Trek Emonda

The Emonda is Trek’s lightweight road racing bike.When it was released in 2014, it was billed as one of the lightest production frames available. It has been a favorite of climbers and road racers who prioritize low weight above all else and it’s a good choice for riders who live in hilly and mountainous regions. As the Emonda has matured, it’s received some aerodynamic tube shaping to make it a more capable all-rounder. To maximize lightness and power transfer, the Emonda is the only Trek road bike without IsoSpeed.

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Who it’s for: Riders looking for a lightweight bike for climbing, racing, and all-around road riding.

Trek Domane

The Domane is Trek’s endurance road bike. It was famously developed, refined and raced by cobbled classics legend Fabian Cancellara. The key to Domane's rough road performance is Trek’s IsoSpeed technology, which increases compliance over bumps and absorbs vibration. Cancellara rode the Domane to multiple wins in the classics. Paired with more upright, endurance geometry, the Domane is perfect for riders looking to reduce fatigue on long rides and rough roads. The third-generation Domane can also fit larger tires up to 38mm, making it a great option for riders in search of a more road-oriented all-road or gravel bike.

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Who it’s for: Riders looking for more comfort for long rides, rough roads, and light gravel.

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Trek Checkpoint

The Checkpoint is designed for gravel rides that venture far away from paved roads. Relaxed geometry and clearance for wide 45mm gravel tires allow the Checkpoint to tackle everything from rough and loose gravel and light singletrack. Rack and fender mounts make it versatile for bikepacking and commuting, and additional mounts on the top tube, seat tube, and both sides of the down tube allow riders to carry extra gear and water on the frame. Horizontal sliding rear dropouts also give riders the option to run the bike singlespeed or tune handling by adjusting chain stay length. All carbon Checkpoint models also use a rear IsoSpeed decoupler to improve comfort and compliance. The latest generation Checkpoint, has IsoSpeed at the head tube as well.

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Who it’s for: Riders looking to tackle rough and loose gravel roads on their regular rides

The Boone is Trek’s race-ready carbon cyclocross bike. With cyclocross geometry, it excels in demanding off-road conditions like mud, sand, and grass. Front and rear IsoSpeed improves traction and comfort during tough races. The Boone can also serve as a gravel bike for riders who prefer the more agile feeling of cyclocross geometry.

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Who it’s for: Cyclocross racers looking for maximum performance

Trek Crockett

The Crockett is Trek’s aluminum cyclocross bike. It shares geometry with the high-end Boone cyclocross bike and will perform similarly on mud, sand, and grass. To reduce cost, it uses an Alpha aluminum frame instead of a carbon frame with IsoSpeed. Like the Boone, the Crockett is capable enough for most gravel riding.

Who it’s for: Cyclocross racers looking for a budget-friendly race bike.

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Trek road bike technology

Trek has a long history of innovation, and it has introduced several ground-breaking technologies to the sport. Here is a list of technology and features that are only found on Trek bikes.

Trek IsoSpeed

IsoSpeed first appeared on the Trek Domane endurance road bike. Its goal was IsoSpeed to improve compliance and reduce vibration over rough surfaces while maintaining a bike’s stiffness, efficiency, and handling characteristics. It’s not a suspension system but a “decoupler” system with elastomers that allow for a small amount of movement between key junctions like the seat tube and top tube.

Rear IsoSpeed decouplers allow the seat tube to flex independently of the top tube and absorb bumps. The top tube is split so the seat tube can pass through it. The tubes don’t directly touch but are joined by a horizontal shaft and two sealed cartridge bearings. Two round elastomer inserts between the tubes absorb vibration. Because of its simplicity, it adds minimal weight and requires little to no maintenance.

The newer (2016+) Domane and Boone bikes and the 2022 Checkpoint also have a front IsoSpeed decoupler. A rocker cup is used on top of the headset and the steerer tube is joined to the rocker cup by a horizontal shaft and two sealed cartridge bearings. This allows the steerer tube to flex, improving compliance through the handlebars.

There is also a slider on high-end Domane SLR and Madone SL and SLR models to adjust the compliance of the rear IsoSpeed decoupler to suit conditions and rider preferences.

IsoSpeed technology is used on the Domane, Madone (2018+), Checkpoint and Boone.

Hidden storage

The 2020 Trek Domane was the first model to feature Trek’s Hidden Storage compartment, a convenient hollow storage area in the down tube. The down tube bottle cage mount is attached to a removable hatch that’s accessed with a small lever. Attached to that cover is a holder for a multi-tool, and inside the down tube is a nylon tool roll for holding spare tubes and tools.

Hidden storage is found on the 2020+ Domane SL and SLR,  and 2022+ Checkpoint.

Decoding Trek road bike model names

Trek has a huge selection of road bike models, and within every model, there is a range of build options. The hierarchy uses letters and numbers that can be confusing to uninitiated buyers. Here's your guide to decoding Trek’s naming and numbering system.

Road bike models use a series of letters and numbers (e.g. Trek Madone SLR 9) to indicate the frame material and component build. SLR and SL models are carbon fiber while ALR and AL models are aluminum.

The top-of-the-line SLR models use a higher grade 700-series OCLV carbon (improved 800-series carbon is used for the new 2021+ Madone and Emonda) which is lighter but more expensive than the 500-series OCLV carbon used for SL models.

ALR models use 300-series Alpha aluminum which is lighter but more expensive than the 200-series Alpha aluminum used on entry-level AL models.

The number used will range from 5 to 9: 5 is an entry-level build and 9 is top of the line. Higher numbered bikes cost more but are equipped with better components.

For example, an Emonda SLR 9 ($12,499) has a top-of-the-line 800-series OCLV carbon frame, SRAM Red eTap AXS drivetrain, and carbon wheels, stem, and handlebars. An Emonda ALR 5 ($2,099) has a more budget-friendly 300-series Alpha aluminum frame, Shimano 105 drivetrain, and alloy wheels, stem, and handlebars. In between are several Emonda models that offer different frame materials and component builds so riders can pick the bike that fits their needs and budget.

WSD stands for Women's-Specific Design. WSD will usually be indicated after a bike’s model name (e.g. Trek Madone WSD). These bikes featured women’s-specific geometry and components. Lately, Trek has phased out its WSD bikes as data and market trends have shown that men and women can easily fit on the same bikes. WSD bikes are still available on the used market, and Trek continues to offer entry-level women’s models, but in general, all Trek bikes are unisex.

Trek Project One

Trek offers paint customization from the factory through its Project One program. Buyers ordering a new bike can select from a large library of colors and paint schemes to produce a one-of-a-kind bike. Project One bikes will have “Project One” listed with their model name, and also have it printed on the top tube. Depending on the paint scheme, it can increase a bike’s value.

Madone anagrams

Here’s a fun piece of Trek trivia. Trek’s flagship Madone road bike is named for the Col de la Madone, a legendary climb near the French Riviera that was a favorite training ground for Lance Armstrong. Trek gave its subsequent road bike models names that are anagrams of Madone (i.e. the letters are rearranged): Domane and Emonda.

Trek, of course, makes a lot more bikes than those listed here. If you need a triathlon bike, a basic urban bike, or an e-bike, Trek has plenty of options in every price category that can satisfy your needs. Check out our Trek collection to see all the Trek bikes we offer.

Still having trouble deciding which Trek road bike is right for you? Reach out to a TPC Ride Guide at (866) 401-9636 who can better help you understand the pros and cons, and ultimately find the right bike for you. Do you already have one of these Treks? Let us (and other cyclists) know in the comments what you love about your Trek road, gravel or CX bike.

What do you ride? Which Trek bike is your favorite? What questions do you have? Let us know in the comments!

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Trek bikes range: which model is right for you?

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The humble beginning of Trek bicycles took place in the "red barn" - once a carpet warehouse - in Waterloo, USA. The first bikes were steel touring frames , but within three years the brand had expanded substantially.

Eventually outgrowing the barn, Trek moved into a much larger headquarters - still in Waterloo - in the year 1980. From there it began to manufacture road racing bikes, then in 1983 created its first mountain bike before moving into accessories come 1984.

Having started out in steel, Trek moved into developing aluminium bikes in 1985. The first Trek branded full carbon frame came in 1989 - the Trek 5000 had a frame weight of 1.5kg. It was built by an outside manufacturer and discontinued after a year. Trek made its own efforts at carbon, with an in-house production, in 1992 to much greater success.

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Now, Trek offers the Madone (aero bike), Domane (endurance bike), Emonda (lightweight race bike) and Checkpoint (gravel bike) as well as the Boone cyclocross and Speed Concept time trial machine.

Trek's OCLV Carbon

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Trek's carbon bikes have always used their own patented 'OCLV carbon' - this stands for Optimum Compaction Low Void. It believes this carbon creates the best compromise between low weight and high strength and stiffness.

Optimum Compaction refers to the way sheets of carbon are layered into the mould, and optimised via heat and pressure - in Trek's opinion the two treatments are administered to the perfect ratio. Low Void refers to the minimisation of space between the layers of carbon, which might otherwise reduce strength and durability.

In 1995, Trek opened an independent facility inWhitewater, Wisconsin. The idea being that the Waterloo factory would work in frame development only. For those who want to customise their ride, the'Project One' custom paint programme arrived in 2001.

Trek's pro cycling support

Trek supported now disgraced American cyclist, Lance Armstrong, through his peak years. In 1997, it helped him sign with their sponsored team, US Postal Service Pro Cycling. He won his seven editions of the Tour de Frances on bikes bearing the brand name, but all of said wins were later taken from him following doping violations.

In 2014, the brand sponsored the Trek Factory Racing Team, now calledTrek–Segafredo. In that role, it provided bikes for high profile winners such as Fabian Cancellara and Alberto Contador,as well as Jens Voigt, and notably his Hour Record in September 2014.

In 2020, Trek continued to support the Trek-Segafredo men's and women's race outfits, two highly successful teams.

Trek's acquisitions

Over the years, Trek has made a number of high profile acquisitions. The most famous, perhaps, Gary Fisher bicycles - the mountain bike brand which it took over in 1993.

Later came Bontrager Cycles in 1995 and Electra Bicycle Company in 2014. Bontrager, now Trek's component and apparel brand, maintains the same name as does Electra, the creator of leisure bikes and accessories.

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Trek's road bike models

Trek is able to offer a wide range of different bikes, each tuned to a slightly different purpose. Some model families are available in a selection of standards (SLR premium carbon, SL carbon, ALR premium aluminium and AL aluminium), and then these come with assorted levels of componentry to suit your price bracket.

To add even more depth to the range, Trek offers many models in two different 'fits'. The Madone and Émonda come as standard in an H2 (traditional) fit, but there are versions in what it calls 'H1' fit. This is more aggressive, shaving off about 30mm on the head tube to create a longer, lower ride. The Domane comes in an H2 'Endurance' fit, with a few models in 'Pro Endurance', again with a longer and lower stance on offer.

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Trek Domane

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The Trek Domane was introduced in 2012. It was created to offer a comfortable ride, the key feature being an IsoSpeed decoupler which separated the seat tube from the top tube, thus reducing vibrations and fatigue.

In 2016 it gained theFront IsoSpeed, which helps to reduce vibrations at the front end without impacting handling. This came alongside a new slider, which alters the level of dampening offered by the rear.

In its most recent update , the Domane took notes from the Madone with an aero fork profile, whilst becoming more versatile thanks to clearance for 38mm tyres (without mudguards, 35mm with). It also gained a downtube compartment for stashing tools (or snacks!).

Though comfort is important to the Trek Domane, it's still a racing frame, and its prowess has been demonstrated by UCI WorldTour riders at major one-day Classics, such as Strade Bianche and the Tour of Flanders. The top Domane bikes come with an H1.5 fit, which was developed with the Trek-Segafredo teams to offer the optimal balance between aerodynamics and endurance.

The Trek Domane - available as a men's build or with women's specific componentry - is a fast selling model, which comes in a range of frame materials.

The Domane SLR uses the lightest carbon Trek offers, the SL is one step down, whilst the AL uses aluminium and is the cheapest of the range.

Trek Madone

The Trek Madone is quite another beast, and the bikes come built for men and women; the latter's models with women's saddles and narrower handlebars . With an aggressive geometry and stiffness to boot, it's a road race hero, and aerodynamics have become part of its lifeblood. When we tested five aero bikes , head to head, the Trek Madone came out fastest.

Modern Trek Madone's feature a high level of integration, with the cables tucked away yet reachable via an access point at the top of the down tube.Wind tunnel testing has helped Trek to create theirKVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube shapes, used on the frame and fork. These unconventional tube shapes are designed to further reduce drag, helping the rider/bike unit to slice through the air efficiently.

Because being bumped around doesn't make you faster, the Madone also features an IsoSpeed decoupler at the seat tube and more recently an adjustable one at the head tube, which offers greater compliance whilst still being integrated to prevent adding drag.

The newest model, according to Trek, can offer 17 per cent more compliance through to 21 per cent more stiffness, depending upon your chosen setting. A damper at the seatpost is also said to cut rebound by 13 per cent. All of these stats add up to a bike that can be comfortable and stiff at the same time - and one that earned a place in our 2018 Editor's Choice awards.

The majority of the bikes come in a more relaxed 'H2' geometry, save for the Madone SLR, which is in an 'H1.5' fit - this is designed to allow riders to achieve an H1 fit or an H2, depending upon their set up.

Trek Émonda

Adding more depth to the Trek family is the Trek Émonda, launched in 2014. Designed to be a climbing bike, newer adaptations are capable of negotiating mixed terrains - with disc brakes available and tyre clearance to 28mm.

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Trek continues to work on developing the Émonda, dropping the weight of the top end Trek Émonda SLR to 640g in a size 56cm (665g with discs) and 1091g for the Trek Émonda SL (1149g with discs). The weight difference is largely achieved by the use of700 Series OCLV carbon on the SLR, as opposed to 500 series on the SL.

The aluminium model has seen some major work and the result earned it a place in the Editor's Choice 2019 awards. The key characteristic we loved was the way it simply didn't look, or ride, like aluminium. A lot of this is down to Trek's 'Invisible Weld Technology' which increases the surface area of the frame, adding to strength and reducing weight. The ALR model's frame weight comes in at a competitive 1112g, or 1131g with discs, and it uses the brand's 300 Series Alpha Aluminium.

The carbon models are available in 'SLR' build or 'SL', the former being the lightest and the latter more affordable. The majority of Trek Émonda bikes cone in an 'H2' fit, but they can be purchased in an 'H1' geometry, if you choose the top end 'Race Shop' version.

There are a few nods to neatness and integration around, such as the use of 'Blendr Integration' which seamlessly mounts Bontrager’s cycling computer, Ionbike lights or even Garmin computers directly to the handlebars. On SLR versions there's ‘Control Freak Cable Management’ which allows for shifter and brake cables to be housed through the frame.

Trek Checkpoint

With gravel and adventure bikes a fast growing category, the Checkpoint is Trek's offering to fill that sector. The crucial element here is that both the SL and ALR frame options come fitted out with 35c gravel tyres, and can accommodate rubber up to 45c. They've all got internal cable routing, to ensure much stays out, whilst the higher end models use 'Control Freak' routing which is neater.

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If you opt for the carbon SL model, you get vibration dampening from an IsoSpeed decoupler at the rear, too.  To provide stability and confidence on light trails as well as comfort on all-day adventures, the geometry is not as aggressive as the road bikes elsewhere in the range. Such all-day rides warrant plenty of kit, so there's mounts for racks and mounts. Similar to elsewhere in the range, there's AL, ALR and SL models.

Trek Speed Concept

Trek's Speed Concept time trial bike has been raced by the pros yet is still seen on the amateur race scene as a popular option.

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The frames use 500 Series OCLV Carbon, boasting the KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube shapes described in the Madone, plus a carbon fork with integrated brake and stem - the key goal being cutting through the air quickly.There's space to fit Trek's SC Draft Box and SC Sped Box, largely used by triathletes carrying snacks.

Trek Boone 5

Trek's got plenty of experience in the muddy realm of off-road cycling - and they've got a selection of cyclocross bikes. The Trek Boone 7 model comes with hydraulic disc brakes, a one-by crank and 12-speed cassette and they've all got Bontrager's own 33c cyclocross tyres.

The frame material is Trek's 600 series OCLV carbon, and there's front and rear IsoSpeed decouplers to help riders negotiate the mud without excess transfer of vibration. Combining the mud ready tyres, disc brakes, 'cross focused cable routing and geo into an aluminium package is the Trek Crockett family.

They key differentiation is the frame material, which is300 Series Alpha Aluminium, and there's no decoupler. However, it's still a performance bike that's ready to race.

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Trek takes the fight to Garmin with new CarBack Radar rear light

Brand promises 'best in class experience compared to Garmin Varia and other competitors'

Trek, known predominantly for its bikes, has long made a selection of genuinely excellent bike lights under its Bontrager subsidiary. Its Flare RT, for example, has long existed in our guide to the best bike lights , as has a selection of its front lights. 

In recent years, that Bontrager name has been phased out somewhat, but if today's news is anything to go by, the product development continues apace, as the Trek range has an all-new flagship light on offer, complete with inbuilt radar technology, called the CarBack.

Now, I know what you're thinking, and much like the existing – longstanding – Garmin Varia RTL515, Trek's new product promises to combine the performance of the brand's market-leading rear light technology with a rear-facing radar that will alert you of approaching traffic from behind. 

Trek says it will connect to your bike computer via ANT+ or an app on your smartphone (presumably via Bluetooth), and allow you to see where on the road behind you a car is at any given time, and how quickly they may be approaching.

Like its Flare RT rear light, Trek describes it as a Daytime Running Light, promising visibility from up to two kilometres away. Meanwhile, it also says the new inbuilt radar is able to detect vehicles at up to 240 metres. 

Radar technology is well revered by the Cyclingnews product testers. It integrates naturally into riding habits and gives a real sense of increased safety, but Trek knows that it's got stiff competition from Garmin, whose Varia radar and rear-light combos have been on the market for over half a decade already. 

But Trek remains confident. In the product's media release, Trek explicitly calls out its competitor by promising a "best in class experience compared to Garmin Varia and other competitors."

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Those other competitors are currently few in number. Garmin's patent on the technology expired in 2021, according to reports by DC Rainmaker , and two lesser-known companies were both quick to jump on the bandwagon with Bryton launching the Gardia and Magene launching the Magicshine Seemee in the summer of 2022. 

Trek's entry into the market might be a little delayed by comparison, but the on-paper specs appear competitive. It will feature USB-C charging, IPX7 waterproofing, and connectivity to all of the major bike computers . It will also boast a newly designed mount that Trek says will work with all bikes, including its Madone aero bike.

It will be priced at £169.99 / $199.99 / €199.99 / AU$299, and is available to buy at Trek Bikes right away. 

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Is the District Carbon Trek’s strangest-ever road bike… or even its coolest?

First Published Apr 23, 2024

“We need a new bike in the range; any ideas?”

“Let’s do a belt drive model.”

“A flat handlebar urban bike?”

“No, let’s do this one with a drop handlebar. And let’s base it on the Madone 5 race bike.”

“Riiiight! This is with a hub gear, I take it?”

“No, let’s make it a single-speed.”

“You’re sure about this?”

“Absolutely. We’ll sell millions.”

Okay, Trek’s planning meeting might not have gone exactly like that, but it’s hard to imagine the scenario that led to the brand’s District Carbon, surely one of its most niche models ever.

District is the name that Trek gives to its range of city bikes that are designed to “make everyday riding easy, comfy and fun”. You know the sort of thing: upright geometry, flat handlebars, lights, mudguards… 

The District Carbon, which we first wrote about at the end of 2009, was an anomaly. Essentially, Trek took its belt-drive District commuter bike and gave it an OCLV carbon frame. Trek did offer the District Carbon with a flat handlebar, but the one that we got in for review had a drop bar and it was quirky, to say the least.

The burning question: why? 

Well, for a start, the Trek District Carbon was a very cool bike indeed. We've seen a lot of black carbon over the years – thousands of ’em – but few exerted the pulling power of the District Carbon. In terms of looks, it was understated, but it was still an intriguing proposition.

Costing £2,800 at the time, the District Carbon featured a limited edition carbon-fibre frame –Trek didn’t knock these babies out in great numbers – based on Madone 5 Series Pro race bike geometry. That’s the frame Alberto Contador won the 2007 Tour de France on although Trek gave it a new backend because, believe it or not, El Pistolero didn’t use a Gates carbon belt. The spacing between the rear dropouts needed to be wider and, of course, the frame needed to separate to allow the belt to be fitted and changed (a Gates belt isn’t separable like a traditional chain).

For the District Carbon, Trek opted to separate the frame at the rear dropout. Certainly, the method it came up with was both ingenious and user-friendly: an eccentric dropout that was undone via three Allen bolts on each side.

Like the Madone 5 Series bikes, the District Carbon was fitted with a Bontrager Race Lite fork with a carbon steerer. It was SpeedTrap-compatible meaning that you could run a digital sensor in one of the blades. The fork turned on a Cane Creek integrated headset. 

The Gates Carbon Belt was fitted to an FSA Energy 55T chainset and a 22T rear sprocket, giving you a 66-inch gear. Brakes were Bontrager's very swish-looking Speed Limit design – cable-operated rim brakes, as was normal at the time – matched to Tektro road levers.

> Gates to award €100K to the first DH winner on a belt drive 

As mentioned, the District Carbon was a single-speed so there’s not masses more spec to tell you about. All the finishing kit was from Trek's Bontrager brand, and it was none the worse for that. The Bontrager Race Lite Aero rims were fitted with Bontrager Race All Weather 23mm tyres – 23s still ruled the world in 2009 – the handlebar was a Bontrager Race VR-S with a comfortable bend, the stem was a Bontrager Race X Lite with 7° of rise, the saddle was a Bontrager Race Lite… You get the picture. 

Coming in at just 6.96kg (15.3lb), the Trek District Carbon was lightweight, and you could have easily dropped a few more grams by swapping the wheels and handlebar. Speaking of the bar, we were a little confused by Trek’s decision to go for drops rather than a flat model. They seemed to slightly limit the bike's urban appeal.

That was the thing about the Trek District Carbon – it was a bike with a bit of an identity problem. The frame, the fork, and basically everything about the way the District Carbon was set up said (this bike was way too cool to scream) “performance road machine”. On the other hand, the single-speed belt drive was all about urban riding – in which case Trek could have ditched the handlebar and levers and shed some weight and cost in the process.

In some ways, the District Carbon didn’t make a whole lot of sense, and the fact that it has long gone from the Trek range tells its own story (although Trek still offers loads of urban bikes, of course, including models equipped with Gates belt drives). In retrospect, maybe its strangeness was all part of the lasting appeal. After all, we’re still talking about it 15 years later.

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I strugle to think other as cool bikes as this. If my city was flatter and I fitter, I would drool over it.

Super cool black finish ✔

Maintenance free belt drive ✔

Single speed at the era when single speed was super cool and even see Batman's sidekick star in a themed movie ✔

Agressive fast geometry ✔

Let's admit it, this is K.I.T.T. car on pedals really.

Yes, probably didn't sell many but it could work as a halo product for the commuter line.

In general, I am very sorry for the reluctance of bike manufacturers to throw drop bars or even bullhorn at city bikes. Be bold guys!

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That bike with clearance for 33c, tracklocross style, could be a winner.

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Trek Alpha 1.1 Review

November 18, 2022

‍ Key Takeaways

• The Alpha 1.1 was an entry-level road bike built from 2011 - 17.
• Trek Bicycle Corporation is headquartered in Waterloo, Wis.
• The Trek Alpha 1.1 was one of the best values for the money.

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‍ One of the best entry-level bikes that Trek ever made was the Alpha 1.1. Even though Trek no longer produces this gem, the bike still has plenty to offer.

Made from 2011 - 2017, the Trek Alpha 1.1 sought to attract a new generation of riders to the love of cycling. The Alpha was the least expensive of the Trek lineup, which helped it achieve a reputation for being a great value. The bike was known for being lightweight, fast, and very durable.

Battling years of negative press, Trek Bicycle Corporation found itself in full-blown damage control in early 2010. Their alleged involvement in doping plagued them (which their team leader, Lance Armstrong, admitted to using a couple of years later), coupled with a very public lawsuit over the leadership of Lemond Cycles had left a sour taste in the hearts of the public. To counter its tarnished public image, Trek introduced an entry-level bicycle to try and attract new riders. Their mission was to produce a higher quality road racer without the expensive price tag. So, to accomplish this task, Trek applied its research data and design experience to the task and worked with its far eastern counterparts to produce a lightweight, durable bike that could go very fast.

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‍ What’s So Special about the Trek Alpha 1.1?

The Trek Alpha is now only available used, mainly on eBay or with some bike dealers who have a good consignment program.

The Alpha 1.1 was a Quality Build.

Even though the 1.1 was designed at Waterloo, Wisc (where Trek headquarters are located), the bike was not assembled inside the US. While many Americans prefer items produced in the good old US of A, the fact that Trek continued to use its factories in China and elsewhere isn’t necessarily wrong.

For years, Trek had depended on these builders to consistently produce many high-end premium road racers. Using these same workers meant that the bikes would likely show a high degree of excellence, precisely what Trek needed to combat an increasingly agitated riding community.

The frame was made from aluminum tubing with an attractive glossy finish. Even though carbon fiber was becoming all the rage for high-end performance bicycles, aluminum was a much cheaper resource. The primary benefit of an aluminum frame is that it provides excellent strength qualities while at the same time costing less, meaning that the bicycle price can be contained. Trek used its extensive racing research to push the aluminum frame to the limit, keeping the weight down while still holding onto the structural rigidity needed for most riders.

The folks at Trek must have felt pretty good about the frame because they offered a lifetime warranty with every purchase, which was virtually unheard of at the time.

The Trek Alpha 1.1 utilized the traditional H2 top-tube sloping, which is supposed to be the optimal riding position (according to Trek’s research). The steep upright angle of the tube enhances the rider's overall comfort, making it easier for cyclists to stay on task and enjoy the ride. The designers knew that the more comfortable the ride, the longer a cyclist would stay on their bike, which is precisely what the company wanted. The design shows how committed Trek folks were to fashioning a bike to appeal to a wide range of buyers.

Shimano Claris shifters and derailleurs provide the effective movement of gears when needed. Most bike reviews indicate the ride is soft, with no issues moving up and down hills through the gear ratios. While the eight gears might have been less than a professional racer would use, it is more than adequate for normal cycling. (The aluminum frame adds extra weight that might create issues for riders attacking inclines).

The wheels are Bontrager AT-750 double-walled alloy rims with 700c x 25 tires. The narrow tires lend themselves to increased speed and reliable handling when navigating corners.

Interestingly enough, the Bontrager is Trek’s primary tire supplier, and the tire is manufactured in Waterloo, Wisc. The Alpha 1.1 also has room for wider tires for additional grip on wet or muddy surfaces. There is also room for a rear rack or mudguards should their installation be necessary.

The shifter and rear brake cables are run alongside the downtube and provide effective braking and shifting. Most professional bikes run the cables inside the center tube to minimize wind drag and increase aerodynamics. However, the Alpha 1.1 seems content to run the brakes alongside the tubing rather than inside. (My preference is inside the tubing, as an integrated cable system, but this requires additional attention during the manufacturing process and increases the cost). Trek went with a parallel cable system to save dollars during the manufacturing process, and this is a win for the casual rider, who isn’t worried about shaving second off a stage time.

The seat is also a Bontrager Affinity which is soft enough to add comfort without discomfort on longer rides.

The Alpha 1.1 was the Least Expensive Bike Trek Made.

When it was introduced, the Alpha 1.1 was offered as the best value in bikes. Trek saw a need to create a market for new riders. By keeping the manufacturing costs to a minimum (including cheaper labor costs overseas), the company decided to pass those savings along to potential buyers.

The bike was priced well below the $500 mark, which made it easily affordable for most families. Now, the average American who felt the urge to channel their inner Lance Armstrong could have a bike similar to the Trek-Segafredo pro team used.

The Alpa 1.1 Performed Very Well

It didn’t take long for the researcher of the Alpha to discover that those who purchased the bike and rode it loved it. The reviews recognize that the short wheelbase made for a bike that was quick enough to chew up the pavement, handle well while cornering, and stay in control on the wet or less-than-perfect pavement.

The earliest renditions of the Alpha 1.1 had an aluminum fork and frame that tended not to dampen the bumps and jolts of imperfect road surfaces. While carbon forks and frames do a better job smoothing out the pavement, this complaint was not enough to make riders consider other models or take the Alpha off their list. However, the later model year Alpha (2017) shows a Trek carbon fork, which helped with some of the complaints about the ride. (Again, my preference here is to have an adjustable fork that allows the rider to quickly switch to suspension settings to handle rougher terrain, but this was something the folks at Trek were unwilling to do on their early road racers).

There have been some complaints as to the weight of the bike, but these were primarily complaints by riders who were used to riding a carbon-fiber frame. For these riders, the bike’s ride might seem chunky, particularly on steep inclines, where the additional weight can quickly come into play. Even though the bike may be harder to move uphill than other competing road bikes, the ride is just about what you might expect for its price point.

Why Did Trek Stop Making the Alpha 1.1?

For several years, the Trek Alpha 1.1 was a trendy bike for the company. Still, unfortunately, after the initial excitement for the bike wore off, Trek realized that buyers were flocking to other competitors producing better bikes. The emergence of smaller bike companies pushed Trek to drop Alpha 1.1 in favor of other lines, such as the FX series or the Emonda lineup.

At about the same time, Trek and Segafredo partnered to sponsor an International Racing Team. In 2022, the team has over 31 riders on the men’s side and 14 riders on the women's. The teams dominate the racing circuit and are almost always on the leaderboards.

Where Can I Purchase an Alpha 1.1?

Even though Trek still carries an image of the 1.1 on its website, the bike is not available to be shipped from the company. The only way to secure an Alpha 1.1 is through eBay, or another online site selling used bikes.

• A very reasonably priced entry-level bike
• The bike is well-made, with a lot of research behind it
• The company has an incredible resume in road racing
• Aluminum frame holds up well
• Perfect looking bike.
• No longer being made
• Trek losing ground to other competitors
• Click on Ebay to find out the latest price.

What kind of Bikes is Trek Making Now?

Even though Trek no longer produces the Alpha 1.1, the company still has a wide selection of bicycles for every discipline. The company makes a Marlin series, an excellent beginner bike for mountain and trail riding. Trek suggests the Edmonda series or the FX-1 for an entry-level bike for road riding. Trek also has a large selection of electric bikes. The FX+ is priced at around $2500, while the Domaine+ SLR retails for around $8500. which are not cheap but are great rides nonetheless. Here are some of our recommendations for the best bikes for entry-level riders in the Trek lineup.

• Entry Level Road/City Bike - FX 1
• Mountain Bike - Marlin 7
• Electric Bike - FX+
• Boy’s Bike - Roscoe 20
• Girl’s Bike - Wahoo 24

For more information on Trek bicycles, see the manufacturer’s website.

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High carbon frame quality for the money. It is worthy to do upgrades as needed. -- Roll Off Dumpsters

None so far

Light, strong, tall enough for my long legs with the most impressive shifting mechanism I've seen and it is fast!!!

It's short in the front, so I feel like I'm moving head first into traffic so I swapped out the handlebars for a taller aluminum pair. I'm much happier with it now.

I just bought this bike used from a retailer in Miami. I nearly bought an English touring bike but the owner answered the phone leaving me alone. I picked up both bikes and carried them around for a minute simulating carrying it up a flight of stairs. I fell in love with the Trek. I don't race so I took off the racing tires, handlebars and pedals. What an amazing street bike it has become. This is my first graphite, it's tall, fast and I am delighted with it! For those considering a Trek racer, I am over 50, female, frugal and active. So if you are too I recommend the 5000!!

Stiff and light and very responsive and can carry a heavy man.

Bought this bike new in 2003 and have put 15K + miles on it in races and mostly training rides throughout Texas and New Mexico. I liked the paint scheme over a specialized, which was a little lighter by .3 lbs.. This one weighed in at 16.6 lbs in a 54cm frame. Talk about a smooth ride. I road a Schwinn Letour 50 miles one day when I was in my late 20's and thought I would die even though I had been riding 20 miles several times a week. At 50, after buying this bike and riding if for a couple of weeks, I rode 60 miles and could not believe that I did not die! lol A great bike for my first carbon bike and one that I will keep until I cannot ride anymore. Thanks Trek for a great ride! I am now in the process of upgrading this one into a compact x 11 speed to ride in Thailand where I now live. For the money, I cannot find a replacement Trek near as light as this one so that is why I am upgrading this frame.

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None I have an extra one for sale

Am located in rancho bernardo am a student and I have a trek 5000 for sale exellent condition 1000 for it thanks will mail it u pay the cost thank you.

Comfort, Durability, Nice to look at.

Some of the original parts, seat, wheels etc.

I have had this ride now for 5yrs, and I always threaten to upgrade, never have and probly never will. The $2300 are cdn funds. This ride and I have an understanding...it's great when you get to this level with a ride. When I first got it I went down twice...HARD...lots of skin left on asphalt and destoyed so nice kits. The bike suffered a few minor scatches that Mercedes silver touched up nicely. I cycle about 4500k per year, lots of hills and distances. This ride preforms awesomely. Its a frame that,over time, will lend itself to many nice upgrades without dropping a small fortune on a new ride.

None really, tried this and that but kept coming back

High carbon frame quality for the money. It is worthy to do upgrades as needed.

Bontrager components, except the seatpost

I bought this bike in Sept 2004, as a 2005 model. It is the OCLV 120 frame with OCLV 110 fork. So, after more than 5 years of training and racing on it, I guess, I can give my feelings about it. This review will be more on the frame which is worthy of future upgrades, than in the bontrager components, which I think, are of low quality in general, at leats in these price range. I've put on the miles (2500-3000/year) and the frame looks to be able to take it in stride, able to hold true over the long haul on rough training roads.The best advantage about this bike geometry is its ablity to climb, and accelerate in intervals as go up.

no much to compared

The price for what you get..... Compared to my Madones, it really is a great bike !!!!!!

The stock saddle and the Bontrager Select wheels.... But the wheels are great for training......

I currently own 4 Madones (3 with OCLV 55 and 1 with OCLV 110) and got this bike as a training bike.... Wow was I surprised on how well the TCT carbon rode.... The only change out I did was the seatpost and saddle (Switched to Bontrager X-lite post and Selle San Marco Aspide Composite saddle).... Very surprised on how well this bike performs for the price..... Plus the silver paint looks great !!!!! Compared to my Madones, I really love this bike.... Now I am going to build it with DA 7800 and put on Bontrager X lite wheels.....

2007 Trek Madone 6.9 SSL Stock, 2007 Trek Madone 6.9 SSL Project One, 2005 Trek Madone SSL, 2005 Trek Madone 5.9 SL, 2003 Trek 5900, 2003 Trek 5200

smooth, shimano ultegra componentry is nice

seat is horrible, and bontrager tires are crap

had it for 2 years and have had zero problems, great value for money for a full carbon bike. Have had 2 quite bad crashes on it and it's still going strong! Great first all carbon bike

giant alloy

Smooth shifting on flats and hills.

Changed seat after first ride. Bontrager tires are fair. Changed them out within 2 months.

My first "real" bike coming off Trek 370. Steel frame and carbon fork. Great price for all carbon frame, 105 components. Did not come with a triple. Changed to compact crank. Smooth ride on all types of roads.

Road damping, triple cranks

Heavier than I expected for a carbon bike. My Cannondale aluminum is much lighter. Suspect the heavier weight are from the stock Bontrager Select wheelset. Stock seat was horrible, numbingly painful and swapped it out. Paint and faux carbon decals covered the natural beauty of carbon fiber.

My first all carbon bike. Like how it smooths out a ride. Especially the longer rides. Initially did not like having triple cranks and was going to change to standard double cranks. But after several hill rides decided to keep it.

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Only one word is needed to sum up and exemplify why Lectric’s One is a bike that shouldn’t be overlooked: Pinion. You will know what that means if you’re a die-hard bicycle tech nerd. But for the uninitiated, Pinion is a German brand that manufactures high-end and fully enclosed gearbox units—sort of like an internally geared hub, except mounted in the bottom bracket. Most consumers are unfamiliar with the brand because Pinion products usually wind up on very pricey and niche bikes.

So, this makes a Pinion system on a $2,000 commuter e-bike very exciting, especially since it’s a part usually reserved for bikes triple that price.

How did Lectric make the pricing work to include a Pinion gearbox on such an affordable model? Lectric combined Pinion’s C1.6 6-speed gearbox with a 750-watt rear-hub motor. (The gearbox and motor are combined into a single unit on pricier Pinion-equipped e-bikes.) Additionally, Lectric stuck to the much cheaper cadence sensor for motor engagement rather than go the costlier torque sensor route. However, Lectric enhanced the cadence sensor with 96 magnets versus the 12 typically used on the brand’s other models.

Lectric One eBike

Lectric then joins the Pinion gearbox and hub motor with a Gates Carbon belt set-up (instead of a standard chain drive). The belt doesn’t require chainlube and runs cleanly, quietly, and efficiently. With the bike’s gears enclosed by the Pinion system, these two bits of tech help make the Lectric ONE essentially free of daily maintenance.

Riding the One, I was quickly enamored with the Pinion system’s smoothness and precision—nothing else on the market is quite like it—and the hub motor was impressively powerful. However, while the improved cadence sensor was better than others I’ve used, it was still very much a cadence sensor. Like most cadence sensor-equipped bikes, the One feels disconnected from the motor. This feeling is from a combination of lag (though very slight in this case) and because the force put into the pedals does not relate to the motor’s output. Both factors result in a slightly unnatural motor response.

With that said, it didn’t take long to get used to how the One delivers its motor assist. I’m happy to take a cadence sensor to get a Pinion gearbox and Gates belt drive at such a reasonable price. The One is an ideal option for riders seeking a dependable, low-maintenance, all-weather commuter bike with the bells and whistles of a bike normally costing significantly more. — Dan Chabanov

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The Rad Wagon is now in its fifth iteration and has introduced countless people to the joys of a long-tail cargo e-bike. Since the Rad Wagon was one of the most affordable options in the category, it allowed many riders to try out a bike type that, while incredibly practical, often has a high cost of entry. The downside of that low price was that the Rad Wagon suffered from cheap and unreliable brakes, not something you want on a bike that can carry you plus two passengers.

The good news is that the newest iteration of the Rad Wagon has improvements in its standard equipment and only a modest price increase. For the extra $400 over the Rad Wagon 4, the new bike gets a suspension fork and smaller wheels with much wider tires. The Rad Wagon 5 also uses better lights (that now include turn signals) and, most crucially, a set of powerful hydraulic disc brakes. The Tektro hydraulic disc brakes are the most critical update to the bike and deliver reliable stopping power. All the updates combine to turn the Rad Wagon from a bike we recommended primarily based on price into one we confidently endorse as a great alternative to pricier cargo e-bike models. — D.C.

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The Turbo Tero X is a bike I can enthusiastically recommend to any cyclist.

This e-bike is so good and so versatile, and so damn handy it will become the bike you use most. If forced to describe it, I’d say the Tero X is a full suspension mountain bike with a class three motor made for everyday doings. The Tero X‘s upright position, flat bar, knobby tires, and suspension provide sure-footed multi-surface capability. And even on pavement, the bike’s suspension is a huge boon.

Hitting a pothole or bridge expansion joint hit at 28mph on a rigid 50-pound e-bike is uncomfortable at best; at worst, the rider can also cause the rider to get awkwardly bucked and lose control of the bike. The Tero X’s suspension makes for a more comfortable, safer, and more relaxed ride.

Another mountain bike feature that has real-world practicability is the dropper post. Dropping the saddle makes it possible to stand flat-footed at traffic lights and makes it easier to mount and dismount the bike with street clothes.

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Specialized has long made excellent e-bikes, and the brand’s in-house developed motor (and accompanying apps) are some of the best. The motor offers a lot of torque with little noise or vibration, with a natural feeling tune that’s never jerky or awkward.

The claimed range from the 710Wh battery is 75 miles in Eco mode. But during my time with the Tero X, I hardly used Eco mode and just Turbo’d everywhere, which resulted in 25 or so miles of range. While that doesn’t seem like much, I found it was more than plenty for numerous trips around my small town before I needed to worry about plugging in. And recharges are fairly quick—even just plugging it in for 30 minutes was enough to erase any range anxiety.

The Tero X 6.0 is fully equipped with lights (the headlight puts out 1,000 lumens in high beam mode—more than enough to see clearly on dark roads and paths at night), fenders, a rear rack, and a kickstand.

The suspension fork precludes many front rack options—though options do exist—and the rear rack limit is just 44 pounds. So, this isn’t a cargo bike or something intended for hauling a week’s worth of groceries for the family. Instead, the Tero X is a bike for going places. It’s a bike that makes you want to leave the car at home—because going by bike is, as we all know, the best way to get anywhere. — Matt Phillips

BEST MID-TAIL E-CARGO BIKE

Xtracycle designed the RFA (short for Ready For Anything) to evolve around the changing needs of daily life. Its adjustable dropouts allow you to shorten and lengthen the wheelbase by 5.5 inches if needed. The shorter layout (dubbed the RFA Sport) comes with a smaller rear deck. We opted for the RFA Utility with its longer-length rack (might as well have more capacity, right?), but you can always change the wheelbase length in about an hour. Plus, Xtracycle’s website has a seamless interface for selecting accessories and custom options for your bike when ordering.

The bike feels sturdy and smooth. Its 2.5-inch wide tires dampen road vibration and make you feel like you can run over almost any pothole or cracked pavement, an admirable trait on a bike designed to carry hundreds of pounds of cargo. The steel frame and fork, combined with a front thru-axle, gave our test bike a precise and confidence-inspiring steering feel. Our test bike featured the Shimano STEPS EP6 motor, which assists up to 28 mph. Under daily riding conditions, however, the motor tops out around 23-25 mph.

The previous version of this bike did not come with stock fenders, but Xtracycle remedied this and now includes rear wheel skirts and footrests. Overall, the RFA is a smooth, solid-feeling bike ready for years of riding. Xtracycle backs this with a lifetime warranty for the frame and fork and a two-year warranty for the Shimano STEPS system.

The RFA exists in a crowded market of direct-to-consumer e-bikes. But as a cargo bike brand, Xtracycle has been around for much longer than many of its competitors. Debuting its first product, a cargo bike extension kit, in 1999. So, the brand knows the market and how riders use its bikes.

This bike is a well-thought-out and executed product made for the real world, not simply some nice-looking specifications listed on a website or feature sheet. I thought highly enough of the bike that, while I have tested many great e-cargo bikes, the RFA is the first one I used to take my daughter along for a ride. — D.C.

BEST BELT-DRIVE COMMUTER

Ride1Up‘s second-generation Prodigy commuter is an excellent follow-up to the brand’s original version. The new V2 retains the V1’s excellent Brose mid-drive motor and internal battery while featuring an improved aesthetic design, an air-spring suspension fork, a 9-speed drivetrain, and better brakes for the reasonable price of $2,395.

For an additional $300, Ride1Up offers the Prodigy V2 equipped with a Gates belt drive and Enviolo stepless gear rear hub. And for us, this is the package to buy.

A good commuter bike is practical, easy to use, and no fuss. It‘s something you ride to work, school, or errands around town, not something you expect to spend considerable time maintaining or repairing. For these reasons, many commuters choose a singlespeed bike—but even singlespeed chains require maintenance.

Belt-drive bikes offer advantages over traditional chain-type drivetrains, with an upside being their low maintenance—they do not require chain lube, stay remarkably clean, and rarely require adjustment or tightening. Plus, they are stealthily silent and look great.

Unfortunately, belt drives require an internal hub to shift gears—and internal hubs weigh a lot and have limited gear ranges. Thankfully, Ride1Up used Enviolo’s internal gear Trekking rear hub that features continuously variable, stepless gearing and a 380% gear range. The CVT allows riders to shift while stopped or under load and is super smooth.

While almost $2,700 is not chump change for a commuter bike, the Prodigy V2 is a steal compared to similarly-equipped Specialized and Gazelle models priced at $4,000. — Tara Seplavy

BEST HYBRID E-BIKE

Hybrid bikes combine elements of road bikes (lightweight frame, 700c wheels) and mountain bikes (flat handlebar, wide-range gearing, and sometimes suspension). Since these bikes do not fully commit to either discipline, hybrids get poo-pooed by some cycling snobs and purists. And that‘s a damned shame because their combination of traits can make hybrids the best choice for many riders’ commuting, fitness, or leisure riding needs.

Weirdly though, while e-bikes currently command a lot of attention from bike brands (and space in their product portfolios), if you’re seeking an electric hybrid bike you will find stunningly few choices. Instead, many brands focus on utility e-bikes or models with wide tires for commuters or recreational riders, relying on motor power to negate the heft of the extra equipment.

Velotric T1 e-Bike

Luckily, there are a few options for hybrid e-bikes. And one of the best I’ve recently tried is Velotric’s T1. This bike is sporty and quick and its handling feels similar to some road bikes. Some of that snappy ride feel is from the T1’s 350W rear hub motor, some from the road bike-like geometry, but a lot is from the weight. At 37.1 pounds, the T1 is on the light side for e-bikes (especially at this price) and doesn’t weigh that much more than many non-assist hybrids.

Velotric also packs a slew of tech features into the T1 that you wouldn‘t expect for a bike at $1,800. On the riding side, the T1 employs a torque sensor for a smooth and natural pedaling feel and a light-sensing headlamp that turns on when it gets dark. For security features, the T1 features a fingerprint lock on the bike and GPS tracking and theft alert via Velotric‘s app.

While many brands have apps for their e-bikes, Velotric‘s app on your phone pulls double duty as the T1’s display unit. Personally, I don‘t like my iPhone sitting on my stem and prefer a dedicated LCD (even if only a basic one). But I understand that many folks like this feature and they can use the app for bike data and navigation. — T.S.

BEST FOLDING E-BIKE

Folding e-bikes are a hot category right now, with brands like Aventon, Rad Power, Lectric, and One-Up offering these models. But unfortunately, in reality, most of these bikes are enormous (even when folded) and heavy. That’s because many of these bikes start with (more or less) a full-size e-bike and simply add a hinge joint to the frame to handle the folding.

Brompton takes a decidedly different approach—electrifying its already excellent folding bike by adding a 250-watt motor to the front wheel. The result is a truly portable folding e-bike. One that you can easily carry and stow on a bus or a crowded commuter train. While the battery and motor add some heft to the C-Line, the 38-pound weight of the bike feels practically featherweight compared to typical e-bikes, which are routinely over 50 pounds.

Brompton C-Line Electric

If your bike trip is short enough and you don’t want to carry the extra heft of the power pack, the Brompton is one of the very few e-bikes that’s genuinely pleasant to ride unpowered. And this is where the C-Line’s 12-speed drivetrain comes in handy. The C-Line might be somewhat confusing if you’re accustomed to most bike gearing—it’s not a traditional 12-speed cassette at the rear. Instead, the Brompton uses an internal 3-speed hub paired with a 4-speed rear derailleur. Multiply four times three, and you get to Brompton’s 12-speeds.

The bottom line is that if you need an e-bike that folds small enough to sit under your desk at the office or fit into an overhead luggage bin on a train, the Brompton C-Line is your best option. It doesn’t hurt that the bike rides great and has clever engineering. — D.C.

BEST KID'S BIKE

Picking bikes for pre-teens is tough! Kids of this age are often too tall for traditional “kid‘s bikes” (usually aimed at younger audiences or are styled on BMX bikes), making them hard to ride for longer distances. But, they‘re also often too small for XS-sized adult bikes (that are too big and unwieldy).

Several brands introduced new models over the past few years designed for 8 to 12-year-olds to fill this underserved niche. Unfortunately, many are pricey or intended mainly for mountain biking (with fat knobby tires and suspension) versus bike paths and multi-use trails.

Trek’s new Wahoo Path bikes are a great option for pre-teens to use around the neighborhood, commuting to school, or riding with family. Trek offers the Wahoo in two wheel sizes: 24-inch (riders 4’3” to 4’11”) and 26-inch (riders 4’10” to 5’3”), and each is available in three colors. The bikes feature aluminum frames and forks, 2-inch wide tires, and wide-range 8-speed gearing.

The Wahoo Paths incorporate some solid attention to detail often overlooked by brands. An example is Trek’s use of Microshift’s Acolyte shifter. Designed for smaller hands, this trigger shifter is easier to use than shifters intended for adult hands. Another is the gear range—it uses an 11-38T cassette paired with a 28T chainring. This provides low gearing to get up some hills while also tall enough to ride on flat roads or the bike path.

Additionally, Trek built the Wahoo Path’s frame with standover in mind (without resorting to a step-through configuration). This allows kids to use the bike for (hopefully) a couple of years before they grow to another side. And since none of the frames or colors are overly boy- or girl-oriented, the bike is easier to pass to another young rider or sell when your child outgrows it. — T.S.

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As Deputy Editor, Tara Seplavy leads Bicycling’s product test team; after having previously led product development and sourcing for multiple bike brands, run World Championship winning mountain bike teams, wrenched at renowned bicycle shops in Brooklyn, raced everything from criteriums to downhill, and ridden bikes on six different continents (landing herself in hospital emergency rooms in four countries and counting). Based in Easton, Pennsylvania, Tara spends tons of time on the road and trail testing products. A familiar face at cyclocross races, crits, and bike parks in the Mid Atlantic and New England, on weekends she can often be found racing for the New York City-based CRCA/KruisCX team. When not riding a bike, or talking about them, Tara listens to a lot of ska, punk, and emo music, and consumes too much social media.  

A gear editor for his entire career, Matt’s journey to becoming a leading cycling tech journalist started in 1995, and he’s been at it ever since; likely riding more cycling equipment than anyone on the planet along the way. Previous to his time with Bicycling , Matt worked in bike shops as a service manager, mechanic, and sales person. Based in Durango, Colorado, he enjoys riding and testing any and all kinds of bikes, so you’re just as likely to see him on a road bike dressed in Lycra at a Tuesday night worlds ride as you are to find him dressed in a full face helmet and pads riding a bike park on an enduro bike. He doesn’t race often, but he’s game for anything; having entered road races, criteriums, trials competitions, dual slalom, downhill races, enduros, stage races, short track, time trials, and gran fondos. Next up on his to-do list: a multi day bikepacking trip, and an e-bike race. 

Test Editor Dan Chabanov got his start in cycling as a New York City bike messenger but quickly found his way into road and cyclocross racing, competing in professional cyclocross races from 2009 to 2019 and winning a Master’s National Championship title in 2018. Prior to joining Bicycling in 2021, Dan worked as part of the race organization for the Red Hook Crit, as a coach with EnduranceWERX, as well as a freelance writer and photographer. 

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In one week, the Trek Factory Racing Downhill squad will take on the fearsome slopes of Fort William to open 2024 MTB DH World Cup racing. All four riders are out to prove something this year, whether it’s Sacha Earnest joining the squad, Loris Vergier gunning for the wins that eluded him last season, Bodhi Kuhn taking on his first year in elites, or Reece Wilson coming back from injury.

In TFR DH’s preseason hype video, hang out with the gang at team camp in Spain as the riders get dialed in for the season, stay loose, and discuss their ambitions. This year has the potential to be one of the most fascinating in team history. Watch the video at this link or in the embed below, and get amped up for what should be a thrilling opener at one of the most iconic and fearsome venues in downhill racing.

Want to dive even deeper into this year’s TFR DH squad? Here’s some helpful links to offseason content to get you even more prepared to drop in on 2024. 

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Helps you see drivers

CarBack’s focused radar helps detect rear-approaching vehicles from up to 240m away.   

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You can pair CarBack with most major GPS cycling computers, GPS sport watches, and with your smart phone using the Trek Accessory app.  

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A four-bar LED battery gauge makes it easy to know when it’s time for another charge.  

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A waterproof IPX7 rating helps protect your CarBack in wetter weather, and USB-C charging is quick and convenient.  

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Find a Kid-Friendly Bike Park or Pump Track

Bike parks and pump tracks are a fun and unique way to get kids to play and exercise outside! They’re also a great place to instill a love of riding at a very young age.  Riders of all ages love exploring the endless adventures bike parks offer, whether on their balance bike or pedal bike.

Markers are color-coded.  RED = BMX Track, BLUE = Indoor Bike Park, ORANGE = Outdoor track, LIGHT BLUE = Pumptrack

This map is not complete without your help! Please submit any kid-friendly bike parks or pump tracks in your area to [email protected] and we’ll add them to the list!

Skateparks can also be a good place for bike riding, but while they work great for balance bikes (with the exception of the bowls), they don’t work well for a traditional, non-BMX bike.  As a result, we’ve only listed indoor and outdoor bike parks and pump tracks (although bike parks often include a skateboarding park as well). Scooters are also fun at skateparks and pumptracks.

If you need more proof about why bike parks and pump tracks are so awesome for kids, check out our 2-year-old toddler rocking bike parks across America in the video below!

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Bike Park and Pump Tracks by State

Chewcala State Park Murphy Dr, Auburn, AL 36830 Info: Kid-friendly skills development area

Oak Mountain BMX 10 Tranquility Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242 Info: Outdoor dirt BMX track. Check website for track schedule.

Forever Wild Trails at Beaver Creek 384 Narcisse Drive, Dothan, AL Info: Kid-friendly trails and pump track

Black Creek Mountain Bike Park 5571 Stadium Trace Parkway, Hoover, AL, 35244 Info: This park offers 5 miles of trails built into the natural terrain. There are trails for all level riders. Future plans include adding a pump track.

Monte Sano State Park 2442 Bankhead Pkwy NE, Huntsville, AL 35801 Info: Beginner’s pump track located in the State Park. Rollers and Berms designed for small wheel base dirt jumpers. There are also several miles of kid friendly trails to be found on top of the park’s plateau.

Sokol Park South 5901 Watermelon Rd, Northport, AL 35473 Info: Dirt pump track for all ages and skill levels

Orca Inlet Pumptrack 900 Bluff Trail, Cordova AK Info: Large, kid-friendly pump track next to a playground

Joel’s Place 1890 Marika Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Info: Indoor and outdoor skate park (BMX bikes allowed); ages 7+

Alyeska Bike Park 1000 Arlberg Ave, Girdwood, AK 99587 Info: Downhill mountain biking; 8+

Palmer Bike Park (at Matanuska River Park) 925 E Arctic Ave, Palmer, AK 99645 Info: Pump track and beginner track

Seward Community Bike Park 905 Sea Lion Ave, Seward, AK 99664 Info: Bike park for all skill levels

Festival Fields Park Skatepark and Pumptrack 101 E Lower Buckeye Rd, Avondale, AZ 85323 Info: COMING SOON: Large outdoor pump track next to a skate park.

Chandler BMX 298 S McQueen Rd, Chandler, AZ 85225 Info: Beautiful outdoor track with races (and practice time) available for riders of all ages- including balance bike riders!

Fort Tuthill Bike Park 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop, Flagstaff, AZ 86005 Info: Skills area and beginner tracks

X-Court at Glendale Heroes Regional Park 83 Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ 85303 Info: 26,000-square-foot, concrete multi-use (bikes, boards, blades) facility

Estrella Foothills Bike Park 12795 S Estrella Pkwy, Goodyear, AZ Info: Outdoor pumptrack and bike park

Desert Trails Bike Park 2955 N Recker Rd, Mesa, AZ 85215 Info: Kids and skills tracks

Kaibab Paiute Skate Park 2230 N Pipe Springs RD, Pipe Springs, AZ Info: Kid-friendly pump track on reservation land

Posse Grounds Bike Skills Park 525 Posse Ground Road Sedona, Az 86336 Info: Tot loop, pump track, flow trail, bump jump trail and dual slalom track

Kory Laos Memorial Freestyle BMX Park 5510 N Shannon Rd, Tucson AZ Info: 1.25 acre park with a pump track, beginner jump track and BMX track

Premises Park Indoor BMX/Skate Park 526 E 17th St, Tucson, AZ 85701 Info: A 26,000 square foot warehouse filled with a PRO vert section, foam pit, and a street plaza inspired section. Open to BMX bikes, scooters, and skateboards!

Ronald Thomas Widman BMX Park 5200 South Westover Avenue, Tucson AZ Info: BMX track open to the public

Metfield Skills Park Commonwealth Rd., Bella Vista, AR 72714 Info: Kid-friendly outdoor pump track and skills area. Includes wooden features and a paved trail.

Blowing Springs Park – Mtb Trails & Pump Track 700 Blowing Spring Rd, Bella Vista, AR 72714 Info: 4 miles single track. While the trail is rated moderate, riders can still find a challenge with rock drops. Roll up and over challenging rocks and shred down flowing trails.

8th Street Gateway Park SE 8th Street, Bentonville, AR 72712 Info: New skills course lovingly called “Mama Bear” is perfect for riders of all levels.

Bentonville Bike Playground N Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR 72712 Info: 1 acre bike playground includes tunnels, bridges, and a pump track to help riders of all ages develop their cycling skills

Thaden School Pump Track and Skills Course 891 SE C St, Bentonville, AR 72712 Info: Asphalt Velosolutions pump track; first of its kind at a school in the United States. Newly added dirt track with wooden features, suitable for balance bikers to skilled riders.

Wolf Creek Park South Bright Ave, Bentonville, AR 72712 Info: Cub Trail – Great flow trail for beginners. Small rollers, tabletops, and berms. Short loop that you can ride over and over. Wolf Trail is longer, but still suitable for confident balance bikers.

Lake Fayetteville Bike Park 1208 E. Lake Fayetteville Road, Fayetteville AR Info: Skills course, groomed berms, natural trails, and paved trails

Gregory Park Bike Park 69 E. Sycamore Street, Fayetteville, AR Info: Gregory Park has a concrete pump track, a bicycle skills course, and two one-direction natural-surface downhill mountain-bike trails. These trails are open to the public, and are also used as a practice course for regional school teams participating in the National Interscholastic Cycling Association mountain-biking program for student athletes.

Riverfront Skate & Bike Park 121 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith, AR 72901 Info: 12,000 sq. ft. park with pump tracks, a mountain bike playground and more

Cedar Glades Park 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Info: Small, kid-friendly bike park with wooden features

Craighead Forest Park 4910 S Culberhouse Rd, Jonesboro, AR 72401 Info: Approximately 15 miles of mountain bike trails weave through the forest, 2.4 miles of chat trail skirt the lake’s edge, and 2.9 miles of paved road circle the park.

The Railyard Bike Park 299 East Cherry Street, Rogers, AR Info: Natural surface bike park with various elements allowing riders of any skill level to enjoy the park

City Lake Park (currently being renovated) Lake Road, Siloam Springs, AR Info: Flow trails, skills course, and pump track

Runway Bike Park 922 East Emma Ave, Springdale, AR 72764 Info: Pump track (largest asphalt track in North America), skills course, and bicycle playground

Auburn Bike Park Maidu Dr., Auburn, CA 95603 Info: Bike park on 9 acres with many trails and tracks for riders of all abilities and ages

Polo Grounds Dirt Jump Park 2255 Huntington Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 Info: Pumptrack, rollers, berms, and lots of jumps.

Sweetwater Bike Park 6090 San Miguel Rd, Bonita, CA 91902 Info: Four jump lines, ranging from beginner to expert, a kid’s pump track, a skill zone, two flow trails, a perimeter trail that connects to those different features

McGregor Park Pump Track 1560 McGregor Dr, Capitola, CA 95010 Info: A single pump track which is part of a popular multi-use park with a skate feature and dog park.

Wildwood Park 100 Wildwood Ave, Chico, CA 95973 Info: Two dirt pump tracks: beginner and intermediate-to-advanced

Jeff Seymour Family Center Bike Park 10900 Mulhall St, El Monte, CA 91731 Info: The facility includes a variety of features to improve rider skills and fitness, including pump tracks, lumber elevated trails, dirt rollers, a teeter, and more. Most elements are geared towards beginner and intermediate riders.

Derr-Okamoto Park 9550 Mainline Dr, Elk Grove, CA 95624 Info: Kid-friendly skatepark, bikes & scooters welcomed.

Elk Grove Bike Park 9950 Elk Grove-Florin Rd., Elk Grove, CA 95624 Info: Outdoor dirt bike park with rollers, berms, and jumps.

Kammerer Park 8801 Upbeat Way, Elk Grove, CA 95757 Info: 13-acre family park with bike-friendly skatepark

Cummings Family Skate & Bike Park 1775 Creekside Drive, Folsom, CA 95630 Info: Skate and bike park for all ages

Woodward Mountain Bike Skills Progression Park 7775 North Friant Road, Fresno, CA 93720 Info: 10 Acres of progression based riding- one of the most dynamic mountain bike parks in the country.

Fair Oaks Bike Park 9050 Sunset Ave., Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Info: Family-friendly skills course and pump track geared towards beginner and intermediate riders

Skate Zone at Serenity Park 19685 Palomar Rd. Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 Info: Skate park and asphalt pump track

River Bend Bike Park 1 McLaughlin Rd., Lompoc, CA 93436 Info: Five acre multi-skill level facility boasts four pump tracks, ten wood features and eight jump lines

Gloria Jean Tate Park Pump Track 3254 Abdy Way, Marina, CA 93933 Info: Asphalt pump track with two wall rides

Mt. Shasta Mountain Bike Park 4500 Ski Park Hyway, McCloud, CA 96057 Info: Mountain bike park with skills course designed to be enjoyed at all riding levels

Great Futures Skate Park 26301 Garbani Rd, Menifee, CA 92584 Info: Skate park open for bike riders on certain days a week. Ages 5-17

Morgan Hill Skateboard/BMX Park 171 West Edmundson, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Info: 15,000 sq ft skate and BMX park with street style elements and a bowl/flow course

Morro Bay Bike Park 301 Little Morro Creek Rd., Morro Bay, CA 93442 Info: Dedicated to accommodating riders of all ages, skill levels anGd riding disciplines

Stafford Lake Bike Park 3549 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947 Info: Kids learn-to-ride pump track and beginner pump track (all ages)

Oakland BIke Park Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland, CA 94611 Info: Outdoor dirt pump track

Pleasanton BMX Bike Park 3320 Stanley Blvd, Pleasanton, CA 94566 Info: Outdoor dirt track with rollers and berms. Open sunrise to sunset and free to the general public!

Paragon Skate Park 264 Spectacular Blvd., Perris, CA 92571 Info: Outdoor skate park open to bikes

Caldwell Junior Bike Park 3 Quartz Hill Rd, Redding, CA 96003 Info: A bike park built just for young riders! Paved Technisoil pump track, wood pump track and more!

Dirt World 4 21st St, Richmond, CA 94801 Info: Two-rider BMX practice track, four separate jump lines, a dirt quarter-pipe, and a pump track

Elkhorn BMX 848 Elkhorn Blvd, Rio Linda CA 95673 Info: Paid BMX track

Oak Creek BMX 648 Riverside Ave, Roseville, CA 95678 Info: Paid BMX Track

Carmel Valley PHR Pump Track 5977 Village Center Loop Rd, San Diego, CA 92130 Info: Two public cement pump tracks for bikes, skateboards and scooters

Krause Family Skate & Bike Park 3401 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 Info: Great for beginning to advanced riders

Pacific Highlands Ranch Pump Track 5977 Village Center Loop Rd, San Diego, CA 92130 Info: Large community pump track

Robb Field Skate Park 2525 Bacon St., San Diego, CA 92107 Info: Skate park open for bike riders as well

McLaren Bike Park 2050 Sunnydale Ave San Francisco, CA 94134 Info: Pump track and skills track

Calabazas BMX Park 1218 Arlington Ln, San Jose, CA 95129 Info: 3 separate areas for riders of various skills

Lake Cunningham Action Sports Park 2305 South White Road, San Jose, CA 95148 Info: Bike park and skate park

Trek Bike Park of Santa Clarita 20870 Centre Point Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Info: The Bike Park offers riders 7 acres to ride, practice jumps and develop skills for both BMX and mountain biking. The park was designed with riders of all ages and skill levels in mind and consists of several single-track MTB trails from easy to moderate difficulty.

Chanticleer Pumptrack 1941 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Info: 10,550 square ft outdoor pump track

Fun Spot at Depot Park 119 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Info: Bike only skatepark with wooden ramps

Grant Park Pump Track 150 Grant Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Info: Single outdoor pump track in Grant Park.

Harvey West Pumptrack 326 Evergreen Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Info: Pump track at Harvey West Park in the grove of trees past the field between the Friendship Garden and the pool. Good for all skill levels!

West Side Pumptrack 100 Western Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Info: Outdoor loop style pump track with rollers and berms.

Fletcher Park 2200 S. College Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93455 Info: Pump track and skate park

Scotts Valley Pumptrack 361 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 Info: Outdoor dirt track with rollers, berms, and jumps.

Boomtown BMX 17760 Shasta Dam Blvd, Shasta Lake, CA 96019 Info: BMX practices and races for all ages. Family fun, excellent fitness training and an amazing way to gain bike skills. Check website for schedule.

SkyPark at Santa’s Village 28950 CA-18, Skyforest, CA 92385 Info: Skills area; beginner tracks; Strider Balance Bike Trail around Santa’s dump truck

Woodward Tahoe Bike Skills Progression Park 19749 Boreal Ridge Rd, Soda Springs, CA 95728 Info: Amazing multi-sport facility with an indoor 15,000 sq ft concrete skatepark, launch pad for jumps, and a pump track. Outside they have a paved riding path, downhill mtb trails, and multiple dirt jump lines with a beginner’s circle-pump track.

Bijou Bike Park 1201 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Info: Small pump track and Strider zone

Ronald Reagan Sports Park Pump Track 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula, CA 92592 Info: Beautiful outdoor, asphalt pump track. Helmets are required!

Sapwi Bike Park S/W Westlake Blvd. & Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 Info: Large outdoor pumptrack

Truckee Bike Park 12200 Joerger Dr, Truckee, CA 96161 Info: Pump track, dirt jumps, flow lines, drop zone and dual-slalom, this park builds bike skills for all abilities, and is fun for the entire family

Ramsay Park Pump Track 32 Harkins Slough Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076 Info: Paved pump track

Pinto Lake Pump Track 757 Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076 Info: Outdoor pumptrack on crushed granite

Grace Shehi Bike Park 600 Southside Dr., Basalt, CO 81621 Info: Outdoor dirt pump track

Corral Center Mountain Bike Park 708 N Co Rd 25G, Bellvue, CO 80512 Info: Pump track and easier trails

Trupp Park Skate and Bicycle Park 105 Palmer Ave, Bennett, CO 80102 Info: Bike and skate park

Valmont Bike Park 3160 Airport Rd, Boulder, CO 80301 Info: Miles of trails, Pump Tracks, Skillz Loop, Steps, Sand Pits, SlopeStyle, kiddy playground

River Park Bike Park 470 Floradora Dr, Breckenridge, CO 80424 Info: Bicycle playground for ages 5-12

Wellington Bike Park Stable Rd, Breckenridge, CO Info: Singletrack, pump track with berms, rollers, and jumps

Sugar Beet Bike Track 1101 Judicial Center Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601 Info: Beginners area available

Anthem Pumptrack Broomfield, CO Info: Velosolutions pumptrack in the Anthem neighborhood

Broomfield Bike Park Zuni St, Broomfield, CO 80023 Info: Tot pump track and beginner slopestyle course

Buena Vista Pump Track Buena Vista, CO Info: Outdoor dirt pumptrack

North Face Bike Park Meadowood Drive Carbondale, CO 81623 Info: Bike skills park with jump lines, flow lines, rollers, and two pump tracks

Rhyolite Bike Park 1701 Crystal Valley Pkwy. Castle Rock, CO 80104 Info: Beginner downhill flow line and entry level pump track

El Pomar Youth Bike Park 901 E Fountain Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Info: Tot track; jump & bump pump track; slopestyle track and traffic garden to learn how to ride safely on streets

Fountain Park Kids’ Bike Park 925 S Institute St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Info: 3 acres; street skills course; mountain bike course; obstacle course; traffic garden

Evolution Bike Park 12 Snowmass Rd, Crested Butte, CO 81225 Info: Beginner to advanced bike trails

Barnum Bike Park 3144 W 6th Ave., Denver, CO 80204 Info: Outdoor dirt trail with kid-friendly pump track

Garfield Lake Loop Trail 3600 W Mississippi Ave, Denver, CO 80219 Info: 1/4 mile trail around the lake

Ruby Hill Bike Park W Jewell Ave, Denver, CO 80223 Info: Slope style, skills course, and pump track

Eagle Pump Track Broadway Street, Eagle, CO Info: Outdoor dirt pump track- the largest pump track in Colorado!

Erie Community Park Pump Track 450 Powers St, Erie, CO 80516 Velosolutions pump track

Stanley Bike Park 380 Community Dr, Estes Park, CO 80517 Info: Pumptrack, single track, and wooden elements

Grand Park Community Rec Center 1 Main St, Fraser, CO 80442 Info: Modular pump track in the parking lot

Brenda Joy Bike Park 120 Cheyenne St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701 Info: Bike park includes 32 bike features built on varied terrain for beginner and advanced riders

Twin Silo BMX 5400 Ziegler Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80528 Info: Beautiful BMX track with races open to kids. Also offers spring break and summer camps for kids.

Frisco Bike Park 621 Recreation Way, Frisco, CO Info: Kids’ pump track and slope-style courses

Woodward Copper 505 Copper Rd., Frisco, CO 80443 Info: The Woodward Copper Barn is an action sports playground that includes BMX zones. The Woodward Mountain Park at Copper is a network of featured terrain zones that, together, offer a balanced variety of exciting on-mountain experiences for all ages and abilities.

Golden Bike Park 4471 Salvia Street Golden, CO 80401 Info: Beginner, intermediate, and advance trails; kid pump track; regular pump track

Granby Ranch Bike Park 1000 Village Rd, Granby, CO 80446 Info: Downhill mountain bike park; map includes easy trails

Snow Mountain Ranch Bike Skills Park 1101 County Road 53, Granby, CO 80446 Info: Progressive mountain bike skills park with 37 features

Colorado Mesa University Pump Track 875 Elm Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501 Info: Paved pump track, with dirt jumps around the perimeter. Built for the CMU Cycling Team but open to the public when not in use.

Dos Rios Bike Park 2595 Riverside Pkwy, Grand Junction, CO 81501 Info: Bike playground designed to be for all levels of riders and all ages

Keystone Bike Park 100 Dercum Square, Keystone, CO 80435 Info: Downhill mountain bike park; map includes easy trail description

Huck Finn Bike Park 650 W 4th St, Leadville, CO 80461 Info: Large outdoor skate and bike park

Lyons Dirt Jump Bike Park 199 2nd Ave, Lyons, CO 80540 Info: Facility that combines aspects of dirt jump riding, skills riding, and a pump track

Phillip and Dorcas Jensen Memorial Park Lance Cir, Meeker, CO 81641 Info: Beginner to advanced bike trails

Minturn Bike Park 1000 Maloit Park Rd, Minturn, CO 81645 Info: Pump track, dirt jumps, dual-slalom, skills area: this bike park provides varying levels of difficulty

Bayou Gulch Bike Track 4815 Fox Sparrow Rd, Parker, CO 80134 Info: Beginner/intermediate skills loop; flow trails

Bear River Bike Park Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 Info: Kid friendly pump track; easy loops

Superior Bike Park 1830 Honey Creek Dr., Superior, CO 80027 Info: Outdoor dirt track, asphalt Velosolutions track

Telluride Bike Park 324 West Colorado Avenue, Telluride, CO 81435 Info: This million dollar bike park features cross country, freeride, and technical trails. And the beautiful rocky mountain scenery can’t be beat!

Trestle Bike Park 85 Parsenn Rd., Winter Park, CO 80482 Info: Largest full service downhill bike park in the US

CONNECTICUT

Bethel Supercross BMX 162 Old Hawleyville Rd, Bethel, CT 06801 Info: Outdoor dirt BMX track. Check the website for track schedule.

Rockland Bike Park 2313 Durham Rd, Madison, CT 06443 Info: Pump track and skills area

Falcon BMX 200 Westfield St, Meriden, CT Info: BMX race track, free races for first-timers

Powder Ridge Mountain Bike Park 99 Powder Hill Road, Middlefield, CT 06455 Info: Lift service mountain bike park open to kids ages 6+

Rockwell Park Bike Park 238 Jacobs St, Bristol, CT 06010 Info: The family-friendly pump park at Rockwell is designed for all ages and abilities and will serve as a training area for young people and adults to learn and practice their biking skills, prior to tackling the trail system.

Foothills BMX 620 Alvord Park Rd, Torrington, CT 06790 Info: BMX track open to public when no races are happening

Trumbull BMX Indian Ledge Park Rd, Trumbull, CT 06611 Info: BMX race track

White Clay Creek State Park Park Office, Thompson Station Road, 880 New London Rd, Newark, DE 19711 Info: Intermediate level clay and mud tracks with some wooden elements

Possum Hollow Trail 21 Aronimink Dr, Newark, DE 19711 Info: Large, outdoor pumptrack connected to other trails. There is currently no parking lot to access directly to the pumptrack. The track is accessed by riding the other singletrack trails which can be tricky for very young riders but okay for more experienced kid riders.

Amelia Earhart Park Pump Track 401 E 65 Street, Hialeah, FL 33013 Info: Pump track

Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park 7000 Roosevelt Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244 Info: Well-maintained trails, free ride area with jumps and drops

Bexley Bike Park 16950 Vibrant Way, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34638 Info: BMX pump track including wooden features

Mud, Sweat, & Gears Bike Park 4380 Ballantrae Blvd, Land O Lakes, FL 34638 Info: Pumptrack and play area in Bexley neighborhood.

Candyland Bike Park 599 Longdale Ave, Longwood, FL 32750 Info: Velosolutions pump track and skate park

Lake Druid Park 899 Coy Drive, Orlando, FL 32803 Info: Outdoor mountain bike park with a junior pumptrack, regular pumptrack, and a single track trail.

Haulover Park Skate Park and Pump Track 10800 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33154 Info: Outdoor skate and bike pumptrack

Tom Brown Park 501 Easterwood Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32301 Info: Lots of mountain bike trails and a jump park.

Bainbridge Pump Track Bainbridge, Georgia UPCOMING pumptrack in Bainbridge, GA!

Haw Creek Park 2205 Echols Rd, Cumming, GA Info: Bike skills park

Raisin Woods Mountain Bike Park 145 Raisin Way, Dalton, GA 30721 Info: 1 beginner trail

Blanchard Woods BMX 4600 Blanchard Woods Dr, Evans, GA 30809 Info: Outdoor BMX track. Check website for schedule.

Forsyth Skate/Pump Track 343 Country Club Dr., Forsyth GA 31029 Info: Pump track

Cobb County BMX 3820 Macedonia Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127 Info: Outdoor dirt pump track. Check website for practice schedule.

Noonday BMX Marietta, Georgia Info: Outdoor dirt BMX track. Check website for practice schedule.

Peach Tree City BMX 191 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City, GA 30269 Info: Outdoor BMX track. Check website for open practice schedule.

North Cooper Lake Park 4201 Cooper Lake Rd, Smyrna, GA 30082 Info: Pump track, skills course, mountain bike trails, and a bicycle playground that has been specifically designed for young and beginner riders

Sandbox BMX 1440 Sand Island Parkway, Honolulu, Hawaii Info: Outdoor BMX track. Check website for schedule.

North Shore Bike Park 57-091 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku, HI 96731 Info: Beginner loops and pump track

Kahakapao Recreation Area Kahakapao Rd, Makawao, HI 96768 Info: 2 mile downhill track, two pump tracks, an advanced dirt jump zone, and a beginner skills area

J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation Bike Park 1001 S Americana Blvd, Boise, ID 83706 Info: Designed to accommodate multiple skill levels from beginner to expert. Similar to a ski resort, the trails are marked with a green circle for beginner, blue square for intermediate, black diamond for advanced, and double black diamond for expert.

Idaho Indoor BMX 111 S 22nd St Caldwell, ID 83605 Info: Indoor BMX track for year-round fun! Open to riders of all ages, including balance bike riders!

Tamarack Bike Park 311 Village Drive, Donnelly, ID 83615 Info: Lift accessed mountain bike park with 9 beginner trails

Ada/Eagle Bike Park 11200 Old Horseshoe Bend Rd, Eagle, Idaho 83616 Info: Large outdoor bike park with lots of trails for all skill levels

BCRD Pump Track 1250 Fox Acres Dr, Hailey, ID 83333 Info: Kid-friendly dirt track

Gem Lake Bike Park 2761 W. 49th S., Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Info: One mile dirt perimeter trail for beginners

Ryder Bike Park 2001 W Sunnyside Rd, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402 Info: Public bike park; trail building happening now!

North Park Pump Track 2032 South Lincoln Avenue, Jerome, ID 83338 Info: Single outdoor pump track

Silver Mountain Bike Park 610 Bunker Avenue, Kellogg, Idaho 83837 Info: Lift accessed mountain bike park with 7 beginner trails

Idaho Smoky Mountain Lodge: Bike Ranch 001 Skunk Creek Road, Ketchum ID Info: Pump track and single track

Ketchum Bike Park 700 2nd Ave, Ketchum, ID 83340 Info: Kid-friendly dirt bike tracks

Lewiston Skate Park Snake River Ave & 11th Ave. Lewiston, ID 83501 Info: Large outdoor skate and bike park

McCall Mountain Bike Skills Park 162 Idaho St, McCall ID 83638 Info: Kid-friendly pump track

PCEI Pump Track 1040 Rodeo Dr, Moscow, ID 83843 Info: Dirt pump track; bikes available to borrow

Moscow Cyclocross Pump Track Sand Road, Moscow ID 46.713726,-117.018352 Pump track at public cyclocross facility

Millenium Skate Park 300 North Greensferry Rd, Post Falls, ID Info: A full recessed concrete stake park with rails, boxes and ramps for all skill levels

7N Bike Park 5259 East Heise Road, Ririe, ID 83443 Info: The 7N Bike Park has beginner loops, a pump track, flow track, obstacle track, free-ride track, bridges, ramps, a teeter-totter, and lots of jumps. Entry fee charged and season passes available.

Andres Bike Park 1304 Sacramento Dr, Carpentersville, IL 60110 Info: Pump track and skills area; mountain biking and BMX

Big Marsh Bike Park 11555 S. Stony Island Ave. Chicago, IL 60617 Info: Kid-friendly easier tracks (toddler approved!)

Nelson Park Mountain Bike Trail 2475 Pavilion Drive, Decatur, IL 62521 Info: 1.5 mile trail with wooden features

Judy Herder Memorial Pumptrack E Nebraska St, Frankfort, IL 60423 Info: Outdoor large single pumptrack

Bison Hump Pump Track at Wildlife Prairie Park 3826 N Taylor Rd, Hanna City, IL 61536 Info: Pump track that is very popular with both young and old mountain bikers, beginner or advanced.

The Forge: Lemont Quarries 1001 Main St, Lemont, IL 60439 Info: Features the region’s coolest skills course and pump tracks, perfect for new and experienced riders alike

Atwood Park 2685 New Milford School Rd, Rockford, IL 61109 Info: 5 miles of multi-use natural surface trails for beginner and intermediate users

Rockford BMX 4950 Safford Rd, Rockford, IL 61101 Info: Practice track, short race track, racing-focused but kid-friendly; fee based. Check website for schedule.

Shelbyville Bike Park Shelbyville, Illionois Info: Pump Track, Flow Trail, and Tot Track built by PumpTrax USA!

Comer Cox Bike Park 1604 E Washington St, Springfield, IL 62703

Info: paved pump track with wood wall ride

Batesville Skate Park and Pump Track 671 Pohlman St. Batesville, IN 47006 Asphalt pump track

Flat Fork Creek Park 12383 Cyntheanne Rd, Fishers, IN 46040 Info: 2 miles of progressive mountain bike trails

Steel Wheels Indoor BMX 709 North Hobart Road, Hobart, IN 46342 Info: Riding open to kids of all ages- including balance bike riders!

Yeoman Park 900 Market St, Huntington, IN 46750 Info: BMX pump track

The Headquarters: Mountain Bike Skills Park 3120 East 30th St, Indianapolis, IN 46218 Info: Beginner mountain biking skills course with pump track

Freeman Park BMX Track 1150 North 12th Street, Richmond, Indiana Info: Public outdoor BMX track

Imagination Glen Park 2275 McCool Rd, Portage, IN 46368 Info: At 276 acres, Imagination Glen is the largest park in the City of Portage which includes a BMX track and the 10-mile Outback Mountain Bike Trail.

Griffin Bike Park 155 Oak St., Terre Haute, IN 47807 Info: Trail System, Basic Training Skills Park, Terrain Park (with kids trails and pump track coming soon!), Water Skills Park (coming soon!)

Tondro Pray Bike Park E Main St. & N Logan Ave., Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Info: Kid-friendly dirt trails with wood features

Shawnee Mission Park Pump Track 7900 Renner Road Shawnee, KS 66219 Info: Kid friendly pump track

Ian’s Place at Reeves Park 7th Ave, Columbus, KS 66725 Info: All-wheels bike park featuring concrete ramps, wave rollers, an elevated tunnel, ladders, obstacle courses and a speed ring

Goppert Teen Park 202 W. 15th St., Ottawa, KS Info: Outdoor pump track

London-Laurel County Wellness Park 500 College Park Drive, London, KY 40741 Info: Pump track

EP Tom Sawyer BMX and Bike Park 3000 Freys Hill Rd. Louisville, KY 40241 Info: Public BMX dirt pump track, also open to mountain bikes

Louisville Mega Cavern 1841 Taylor Ave. Louisville, KY 40213 Info: Underground dirt bike park; kid friendly single track, also zip lining, other activities

Silo Center Bike Park 9401 Broad Run Rd, Louisville, KY 40299 Info: Flow trails, a skills loop, and pump tracks

McCracken County Recreation Complex 455 County Park Rd, Paducah, KY 42001 Info: Outdoor dirt pump track

Perkins Road Community Park BMX Track 7122 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Info: Concrete skate park (bikes are welcome) and BMX track

Cajun BMX 301 Rue Fosse Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508 Info: 1,200 foot all-dirt BMX track. Check website for schedule.

Twin City BMX 401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expy, Monroe, LA 71201 Info: Beautiful indoor track with races open to kids of all ages, including balance bike riders

Bath Pump Track 6 Old Brunswick Rd, Bath, ME 04530 Info: Dirt pump track between Bath Middle School and Bath Skate Park

The Park 4 Old Brunswick Road, Bath, ME 04530 Info: Indoor bike, scooter, and skate park.

Lavoie Pump Park Next to Gorham Middle School, Gorham, ME 04038 Info: Outdoor pump track

Carroll Park 800 Baynard St., Baltimore, MD 21223 Info: Bike and skate park

Horsepen Trailhead Pump Track 8603 Race Track Road, Bowie, MD 20715 Info: Single outdoor pump track

Rockburn Skills Park 5400 Landing Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075 Info: Outdoor bike park in a beautiful wooded area. Has singletrack, jumps, pumps, and more!

South Germantown Bike Park 18045 Central Park Cir, Germantown, MD 20841 Info: Beginner level tracks and jumps

Chesapeake BMX 726 Donaldson Ave, Severn, MD 21144 Info: The BMX track is open whenever the park is (unless there is a race running). Check with their website for race schedule.

Fort Whaley Bike Par k 11224 Dale Road, Whaleyville, MD 21872 Info: Outdoor pumptrack

MASSASSACHUSETTS

Smith Park Pump Trac k 235 Western Ave, Allston, MA 02134 Info: Large outdoor pump track

Boston Velosolutions Pump Track 235 Western Ave, Allston, Boston, MA 02134 Info: Asphalt pump track

Thunder Mountain Bike Park 66 Thunder Mountain Rd, Charlemont, MA 01339 Info: Mountain bike park with “easy” section that has small obstacles; not for absolute beginners

Normandy Farms 72 West Street, Foxborough, MA 02035 Info: Jump line, pump track, and skills area

Wompatuck Pump Track 204 Union St, Hingham, MA 02043 Info: Fun pump track with many different lines for kids of all ages

The Edge Indoor Skatepark 319 W Water Street, Taunton, MA 02780 Info: Largest indoor skateboard, scooter, blades, and BMX facility in Massachusetts. BMX, skateboard, scooter lessons available.

Cannonsburg Skills Park 6800 Cannonsburg Rd NE, Belmont, MI 49306 Info: Progression Park with lots of jumps, drops, berms, and other skills related trail features. Also a racing style pump track in the parking lot.

Richfield County Park 6550 N Irish Rd, Davison MI 48423 Info: Kid-friendly park with a BMX and pump track

Groveland Oaks County Park 14555 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI 48442 Info: Outdoor skatepark open to bikes

Grand Rapids Bike Park 570 Kirkland Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Info: Singletrack and pump track

Rock City Indoor BMX 1220 N Lafayette St, Greenville, MI 48838 Info: Great indoor track with races and practice open to kids of all ages including balance bike riders

Marquette South Trails 2375 M-553, Marquette, MI 49855 Info: This area is full of trails for all levels, including a 1.4 mile “Grom Loop” specifically for kids and a pump track near the parking lot.

V-Boom PumpTrack Ontario Avenue & Cherry Street, Marquette, MI 49855 Info: Beautiful outdoor dirt pump track with nice shade from surrounding trees.

Lakeshore Park 601 S. Lake Drive, Novi, MI 48375 Info: bike trails

Lexington Green Park 4750 Pittsford Ave, Portage, MI 49002 Info: Bike park with a skills course that will test your riding abilities

Rock City BMX 3300 10 Mile Road Northeast, Rockford, MI 49341 Info: Outdoor dirt BMX track with races open to kids!

Stony Creek MTB Skills Park 4300 Main Park Dr, Shelby Charter Twp, MI 48316 Info: 5 acres of tracks and trails

Waterford Oaks BMX Track 1702 Scott Lake Rd, Waterford Twp, MI 48328 Info: From the website: USA BMX sanctioned racing Saturday mornings May thru October Signup/practice 9:00 – 10:30 racing starts about 11:00 Open ride sessions Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:00 – 8:00 $5.00 this is the best time to come checkout the track for the first time. We offer Rental Bikes $5.00 and full face Helmets $5.00 on site for those that need them. Spectators and parking are Free.

Hawthorne Ridge Recreation Area 31844-32088 Edward N Hines Dr, Westland, MI 48185 Info: Brand new pumptrack with a new skills park about to be finished! A note from one of our readers: “The road it’s on is closed to vehicle traffic & dedicated for cyclists and runners on Saturdays until 3:30, so anyone trying to get there on a Saturday morning would need to park at the nearby Nankin Mills Recreation Area and bike over (~1 mile).”

Lions Park Pump Track 11300 Crosttown Blvd, Chaska, MN 55318

Tioga Recreation Area 23946 Tioga Beach Road, Cohasset, MN 55721 Info: Tioga Rec Area has over 20 miles of professional, machine built cross country and downhill flow trails. There are trails for every level of rider, including kid-friendly skill building loops.

Cottage Grove Bike Park 7050 Meadow Grass Ave, Cottage Grove, MN 55016 Info: Kid friendly pump track

Cuyuna Pump Track 24628 Tripp Avenue, Cuyuna, MN 56441 Info: 2,000-foot-long continuous circuit of dirt rollers, berms, and jumps

Sprit Mountain Skills Park 8551 Grand Avenue, Duluth, MN 55808 Info: Skills park and pump track for all levels

Lebanon Hills Regional Park West Trailhead 4801 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Eagan, MN 55122 Info: At the trailhead of this MTB trail system, there is small skills area by the parking lot which includes skinnies, rollers, and rock gardens. Great for kids!

Rum River BMX Isanti Parkway Northwest, Isanti, MN 55040 Info: Indoor BMX track for kids of all ages including balance bike riders.

West Lake Marion/Casperson Park 19720 Juno Trail, Lakeville, MN 55044 Info: A single track trail system with a new skills area completed Fall 2020. There are some bigger jumps on one side of it, but also good skinnies that are kid-friendly.

Kiwanis Mountain Bike Trail and Skills Park 2301 US-169, Mankato, MN 56001 Info: Skills park and kids loop

Bryn Mawr Park 601 Morgan Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405 Info: This small skills park is a little bit more advanced than the other skills parks in town. The features are taller, there is a teeter totter, and a small drop.

Nokomis Bike Park 2401 E Minnehaha Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55417 Info: Small bike park with 8 wooden features on an old tennis court

Northeast Park 1615 Pierce St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413 Info: Similar to Nokomis Bike Park this is a small skills park on an old tennis court. Wood features are low to the ground and great for riders building their confidence.

The Factory 3300 5th St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 Info: Kid-friendly section with wooden elements

Perkins Hills Park Pumptrack 300 34th Ave. N, Minneapolis, MN 55411 Asphalt pumptrack

Plymouth Pump Track 9755 36th Ave. N. Plymouth, MN 55441 Info: Single outdoor pump track

Carver Lake Park 3175 Century Ave S, Woodbury, MN 55125 Info: Bike skills park for beginning and intermediate riders. Dirt trails and wood features.

MISSISSIPPI

Mag Ridge BMX 338 NE Madison Dr Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157 Info: Open practice times available; check schedule

High Blue Wellness Center 16400 N Mullen Rd, Belton, MO 64012 Info: Grass-covered ground interspersed with wood biking elements

Finger Lakes State Park Pump Track 1505 East Peabody Road, Columbia, MO 65202 Info: 87 foot concrete pump track

Jay Dix Mountain Bike Skills Course 3775 S Scott Blvd, Columbia, MO 65203 Info: Dirt and wooden features on skills course

Youth Activity Park Pump Track 7801 Town Square Ave. Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368 Info: The BIGGEST pump track in the country!! At 30,000 square feet this pump track features a circuit of paved rollers and banked turns. Open year-round!

Two Rivers Mountain Bike Park 5055 2 Rivers Rd, Highlandville, MO 65669 Info: Pump track; 1/2 mile beginner trail and more beginner trails

Stocksdale Park 901 S. La Frenz Road, Liberty, MO 64068 Info: Single-track trails, pump track and flow track – all accessible to kids as young as 4

Raytown BMX Pump Track 12605 Frost Rd Kansas City, MO 64138 Info: Huge asphalt pump track open to the public; days and hours vary so check their Facebook page for updates; requires a $5 fee and signed waiver

Morse Park 500 E. Spring St., Neosho, MO 64850 Info: New bike park in Neosho! Includes a skills loop, 5 miles of single track trails, and a bicycle playground with features

Pineville Pump Trail and Bike Park 149 County Rd SEW24, Pineville, MO 64856 Info: Half mile pump track leading to bike park and bicycle playground

Spokes BMX Raceway 2550 W Bennett Springfield, MO 65807 Info: BMX race track

Deer Creek Greenway Pumptrack Marshal Rd and Glen Rd, Webster Groves, MO 63119 Info: Outdoor single pump track

Iron Horse Park 419 6th Street SE, Baker, MT 59313 Info: Long outdoor pump track

Vigilante Bike Park Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59625 Info: A community bike park with three pump tracks, jump lines, a skills course, and cyclocross stairs.

Syringa Park Bike Park 1465 Lower Lincoln Hills Dr., Missoula, MT 59802 Info: Pump track; skills trail; bike skills loop and progressive jump lines

Strider Bike Park at Whitefish Mountain Resort 1015 Glades Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937 Info: Aspiring mountain bikers ages 2 to 6 will love practicing their balance and riding skills on pedal-less bikes through the new Strider Bike Park located next to the Base Lodge patio. For ages 2-6.

Omaha Nation Pump Track 470 Main St, Macy, NE Info: Paved pump track

NoWear Compound 855 North 18 Rd., Unadilla, NE 68454 Free to the public 6 acre BMX park

Caliente Bike Skills Park and Trails Ada Street, Caliente, NV 89008 Info: Pump track, skills zone, and jump zone

Carson City BMX 1555 Livermore Ln, Carson City, NV 89701 Info: Kid-friendly BMX track with regular track and balance bike-only track!

NAS Fallon Bike Park 4880 Manzanita Dr, Fallon, NV 89406 Info: Kid-friendly outdoor bike playground

Arroyo Grande Pump Track and BMX Dirt Jump Park 298 Arroyo Grande Blvd., Henderson, NV 89014 Info: Varying skill-level, trail-style jumps and an asphalt pump track that can be enjoyed by all ages and skill levels

Whitney Mesa BMX Track 1575 W Galleria Dr, Henderson, NV 89014 Info: Whitney Mesa BMX facility lets riders try their luck at racing against other riders of similar age and skill level on a wide-open, downhill BMX track. The facility also incorporates two additional riding areas consisting of a pump track designed for endless riding as well as a pump/jump track that includes a wall ride for an added degree of difficulty. Whether you ride a strider, BMX bike or mountain bike, come out and enjoy the competition.

Incline Village Bike Park 980 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV 89451 Info: Outdoor bike park with beginner to advanced terrain

Floyd Lamb Park Pump Track 9200 Tule Springs Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89131 Info: Floyd Lamb Park is home to the first Velosolutions pump track built in the sunny state of Nevada, with several jump lines and 9 berms.

Panther Valley Par k 400 Western Rd, Reno, NV 89506 Info: Kid-friendly pumptrack

Biggest Little Bike Park 5905 Sidehill Dr., Sun Valley, NV 89433 Info: Kid-friendly outdoor dirt track

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Oak Hill 59 Oak Hill Dr, Hanover, NH 03755 Info: 16 miles of fun, easy, family-friendly, mountain bike trails.

Keene Bike Park (at Wheelock Park) 95 Park Ave, Keene, NH 03431 Info: The park provides a safe, fun, and challenging place for bike riders of all ages. Includes a skills area, flow zone and a pump track.

PRKR MTN Pump Track School St, Littleton, NH 03561 Info: Large dirt pump track at trailhead for riders to hone their skills

Mack’s Apples 140 Pillsbury Rd, Londonderry, NH 03053 Info: From the website: This trail was developed for groomed, cross country skiing, but it is a great beginner or family mountain bike trail as well. This trail circles the perimeter of two apple orchards with a connector in between. Three sets of boardwalks cross the wet areas. This trail is especially nice when the apple trees are in bloom in mid May or in the fall, during apple picking time. There are about three miles of trails to enjoy here. The trail begins across the street. Circle the orchard counter-clockwise for the best route. There are additional trails throughout the orchards. A map is available at the Mack’s Farm Stand on Route 128 (230 Mammoth Road).

Wasserman Park 116 Naticook Rd, Merrimack, NH 03054 Info: Miles of trails next to a dog park, playground , tennis courts, and playing fields.

Highland Mountain Bike Park 75 Ski Hill Drive Northfield, NH 03276 Info: Small skills training area at the bottom of the mountain; easy trails

Rye Airfield 170 Lafayette Road, Rye, New Hampshire 03870 Info: This year round indoor facility has 50,000 square feet and features everything you’ve dreamed about riding or skating all under one roof. Their outdoor area is more than 100,000 square feet and is a work in progress with wood and dirt features. The ultimate goal is to create an outdoor bike park that offers something for the cross-country mtb rider and the dirt jumping BMX rider.

Stratham Hill Park 255 Portsmouth Ave, Stratham, NH 03885 Info: Tons of trails and a pump track near the parking lot. This area has something for everyone! Park at the Stratham Hill parking lot.

Lakeview Day Camp 505 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Info: Bike area with beginning rider elements

West Milford Family Pump Track 30 Lycosky Dr, West Milford, NJ 07480 Info: Large outdoor dirt pumptrack perfect for riders of all abilities!

Pitman Pumptrack in Shertel Park Lincoln Ave & Laurel Ave, Pitman, NJ 08071 Info: Single outdoor pump track

Mountain Creek Bike Park 200 Route 94, Vernon, NJ 07462 Info: Kid friendly trails

Vernon Township Pump Track 6 Black Creek Dr., Vernon Township, NJ 07462 Paved pump track and paved tot track

Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway County Road 524, Wall, NJ 07719 Info: The bikeway follows an abandoned railroad right-of-way, now paved. The smooth surface allows for use by all types of bicycles.

North Valley Bike Park 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114 Info: Beginner-level jumps and obstacles

Alto Park Pump Track 1043 Alto St Santa Fe, NM 87508 Info: Beginner-level dirt pump track

Lakeside Bike Park 901 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, NY 14203 Info: The Lakeside Bike Park is open dawn to dusk and is free to the public. Mountain bike rentals are available on site! There are 3 mountain bike tracks, a pump track, skills loop, and tot track!

Camp Walden Pump Track 429 Trout Lake Rd, Diamond Point, NY 12824 Info: Single outdoor pump track (only for use by kids attending the camp)

Cunningham Park Pump Track 196-10 Union Tpke, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366 Info: Outdoor dirt pump track

Port Jervis Pump Track at Riverside Park 81 King St., Port Jervis, NY 12771 Info: Kid-friendly paved pump track with two tracks–beginner and advanced

Jefferson Duquette Memorial Field Pump Track 606 Salmon River Rd. Schuyler Falls, NY 12901 Info: 950-feet of asphalt for cyclists of all ages . There is also a 350-foot Toddler Track available futaor newer riders, strider bikes, tricycles and children who use wheelchairs.

Harlem Road Park Pump Track 211 Harlem Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224 Info: New paved pump track with 2 wall rides and a separate Strider track for small kids.

Wilmington Bike Park Park Lane Wilmington, New York Info: A combination of progressively designed dirt jumps and a pump track

Mohawk Day Camp 200 Old Tarrytown Rd, White Plains, NY 10603 Info: Day camp offering various activities including mountain biking and skills course

Windham Mountain Bike Park 19 Resort Drive, Windham, NY 12496 Info: Skills park and easy trails

NORTH CAROLINA

Bent Creek Community Park 125 Idlewood Dr, Asheville, NC 28806 Info: This park features a pump track, over a mile of trails, and a small child bike path.

Kolo Bike Park 85 Expo Dr., Asheville, NC 28806 Info: 4 miles of wooded trails, jumps, bridges, pump tracks

Richmond Hill Park 280 Richmond Hill Dr, Asheville, NC 28806 Info: Bike skills park with a beginner loop and advance to intermediate loop. Riders will be challenged with skinnier skinnies, taller drops, and bigger rolls.

Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park 285 Mountain Bike Way, Boone, NC 28607 Info: 8 miles of mountain bike trails for all skill levels, 4 skills areas, and a pump track

Berm Park MTB Bike Park 2153 Asheville Highway, Canton, North Carolina 28716 Info: Very short, flat, beginners loop with skinnies and a green/blue trail suitable for advanced kid riders. Getting up to the park is quite a climb, and getting down has technical sections that will require kids to walk their bikes.

Hornet’s Next BMX 6301 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216 Info: BMX Facility

Guion Farm Access Area at Dupont Forest 3045 Sky Valley Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28739 Info: The Kids’ Bike Trail is a loop 0.4 mile long with skills area at the west end of Guion Farm Access Area in a white pine stand.

REEB Ranch Bike Park 315 Shoals Falls Road, Hendersonville, NC 28739 Info: This fantastic bike park is located right next to the DuPont State Forest and just a short ride from the beautiful Pisgah National Forest. The bike park features progressive jump lines, dual slalom courses, a skills area, and a pump track. This offseason the folks at REEB Ranch will be building a kids/beginner jump line and a kids pump track. Check the website before heading over for details on price and hours.

The Riveter 701 Old Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher, NC 28732 Info: Recreation facility with both indoor and outdoor kid-friendly bike parks. Both areas have 4 separate lines for everyone from beginning riders to experts. They also offer an after school bike program for kids! And if you’re into rock climbing and fitness, they’ve got facilities for those too!

George Poston Park 1101 Lowell Spencer Mountain Road, Gastonia, NC 28056 Info: Asphalt pump track

Crabtree Lake 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560 Info: It’s got a little of something for everyone. Flat and flowy, roots and climbs, pump track, jump lines

Fairgrounds Skate Park 300 Deacon Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Info: 325-foot-long pump track

NORTH DAKOTA

Dunn Center Pump Track 225 Central Ave S, Dunn Center, ND 58626 Info: Large pump track, small practice pump track

Madison Park Bicycle Playground 11th Ave N and 32nd St N, Fargo, ND 58102 Info: Concrete pump track, single track dirt trails and a variety of challenge obstacles for kids of all skill levels to hone their off road skills

Frost Fire Bike Park 12600 104th St NE, Walhalla, ND 58282 Info: Outdoor mountain bike park

Bolken Park 601 2nd Ave SE, Watford City, ND 58854 Info: 180 ft. pump track, open seasonally

Memorial Park Pump Track 746 E. State St., Alliance, OH 44601 Info: Two asphalt pump tracks – one advanced, one beginner. Next to skate park.

Ray’s Indoor Mountain Bike Park 9801 Walford Ave. Cleveland, OH 44102 Info: 3 or 4 rooms for beginners, including a novice section with a small pump track for kids, 11 rooms total

Mercedes Cotner Park 9701 Walford Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102 Paved pumptrack and paved tot track

Gators Bike Park 1490 Hard Rd, Columbus, OH 43235 Info: Natural and wood elements- kid-friendly bike park!

Dayton Indoor BMX 16 Edmund Street, Dayton, OH 45404 Info: The perfect cure for the Ohio winter blues! The Dayton Indoor track has raced every weekend in the winter for over a decade! Indoor racing runs from approximately November-April.

Mike’s Indoor Bike Park 1300 E. First Street, Dayton, OH 45403 Info: Two floors of indoor riding with pump tracks, jumps, berms, wooden features, and more. Perfect for kids of all ages!

Virgina McNeal Park Dayton, OH Bike park featuring asphalt pump tracks, flow lines, and jump lines.

Lebanon Bike Park 475 E. Turtlecreek Union Road, Lebanon, OH 45036 Info: 45 acres; pump tracks; mountain bike skills course;

Gnomewood Skills Park Lewis Center Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035 Info: Beginner and intermediate trails to teach mountain bike skills

Hellbender Bluff Pump Track 14448 East Liverpool Road Lisbon, Ohio Info: Outdoor pump track

Gunlock Park 842 Pike Street, Marietta, OH 45750 Info: Paved and dirt paths

Outlaw Trails at Austin Badger Park 5741 River Styx Rd, Medina, OH 44256 Info: Dual slalom, 2 pump tracks, and a jump line and 5 miles of MTB trails. Summer 2020: Just added a pump track and Strider track.

Bailey’s Trail System Pump Track 8389 W Bailey Rd, Millfield, OH 45761 Info: Pump track at trail head

21st Street Bike Park 650 W Church St, Newark, OH 43055 Info: Pump track and bike loop

McGuan Park Pump Track 137 N Hester St, Norwalk, OH 44857 Info: New paved pump track. Also a paved, wheelchair accessible tot track; the first of its kind in the state.

Rudolph Bike Park 14005 Mermill Rd, Rudolph, OH 43462 Info: Features the largest paved pump track in the US, a Strider track, and a skills course.

Sandusky Pumptrack at Battery Park 767-799 E Water St, Sandusky, OH 44870 Info: Large outdoor pump track next to the marina

Bexley Park 1601 Felton Rd, South Euclid, OH 44121 Paved pump track and paved Strider track with a tunnel and bridges

Toledo Speedway BMX 5639 Benore, Toledo, OH 43612 Info: From the two-year old learning to balance on the Strider pushbike, to the expert athlete flying over the obstacles with the greatest of ease, to the seasoned rider who still digs the rush of the ride, every track has something fun for every level of rider.

Blackwell Skate Park 1329-1499 S B St, Blackwell, OK 74631 Info: Skate park and pump track

Creekside Bike Park 2217 E Lindsey St, Norman, OK 73071 Info: 12 acres of multi terrain land that is fitted with various bike skill amenities for all skill levels

Riversport Adventures Pump Tracks 725 S Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73129 Info: 2 fiberglass pump tracks, 1 asphalt pump track

Kelly Lane Skate Park 1151 S Park St., Sapulpa, OK 74066 Info: Added only in 2019, this new skate park also features a pump track

The Gathering Place 2650 S John Williams Way E Tulsa, OK 74114 Info: Two concrete BMX pump tracks, and a skate/bike park

Eichler Park Pump Track 13710 SW Farmington Rd, Beaverton, OR 97005 Info: The course incorporates three dirt jump lines for beginners, intermediate and advanced riders, along with a small bicycle pump track.

Phil’s Easy Pump Track 18800 Macalpine Loop, Bend, OR 97702 Info: Learn to pump rollers at this rolling curving exciting pump track right off the parking lot at Phils trailhead. Pumping rollers and railing berms is a valuable skill to learn for everyday riding.

Rockridge Bike Park 20885 Egypt Dr, Bend, OR 97701 Info: Over one mile of unpaved paths; 1 mile + of beginner and intermediate bikes skills courses

Seventh Mountain Skills Area and Pump Track 18575 Southwest Century Drive, Bend, OR 97702 Info: Mountain bike pump track and skill building area, a dedicated bike track with features for all skill levels at the Seventh Mountain Resort.

Stone Creek Park 61531 SE Stone Creek Lane, Bend, OR 97702 Info: Pump track, bike skills course

Wanoga Pump Track Cascade Lake Highway, Bend, OR 97703 Info: A small pump track in the middle of the Wanoga parking lot

Golden Eagle Pump Track 1380 Indian Creek Rd, Hood River, OR 97031 Info: Asphalt pump track

The Quarry at East Waluga Park 15505 Quarry Rd, Lake Oswego, OR 97035 Info: Outdoor skills park, pump track, dirt jumps

Gateway Green I-205 Multi Use Path, Portland, OR 97292 Info: Skills area and kid-friendly tracks

The Lumberyard 2700 Northeast 82nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97220 Info: Indoor bike park with kid-friendly tracks

Ventura Park Pump Track 460 Southeast 113th Avenue, Portland, OR 97216 Info: 7.25 acre park with play areas and Portland’s first pump track. Beginner and intermediate level tracks available.

Homestead Pump Track 767 NW Canal Blvd, Redmond, OR 97756 Info: Astro turf, very kid friendly “Pump Track Redmond”

Geer Bike Park 337 Illinois Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301 Info: Asphalt pump track and dirt trails

Woodward Mt Bachelor 13000 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97703 Info: Downhill mountain bike park. Beginner area available.

PENNSYLVANIA

Chambersburg Bike Park 100 Hood Street Chambersburg, PA Info: Pump track suitable for beginners to experts. Dirt jumps are closed gaps, intermediate in skill level, starts with 3 into a 180 berm with a step-up into a nice size tabletop to finish.

Doylestown Pump Track 10 McKinstry Dr, Doylestown, PA 18901 Info: Outdoor dirt pump track; very kid-friendly

River’s Edge Family Bike Park 123 River Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Info: Kid-friendly pump track

Hugh Moore Playground 2750 Hugh Moore Park Rd, Easton, PA 18042 Info: Outdoor bike park with wooden elements

Camp Olympic Pump Track 3120 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus, PA 18049 Info: Kid-friendly dirt pump track

Ephrata Bike Park at Heatherwood 702 Pointview Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522 Info: Outdoor, wooded bike park with wooden elements, pumptrack and more. Beautifully situated near the Ephrata Rail Trail.

Mingo Creek County Park Mingo Creek Rd, Finleyville, PA 15332 Info: Mountain bike trails and paved trails

The Tracks at Buhl Park 1290 Forker Blvd. Hermitage, PA 16148 Info: Outdoor pump track and mountain bike trails

Philly Pumptrack Parkside Ave N, Philadelphia, PA 19131 Info: Public pump track with free bikes and helmets available to borrow

Slab Town Skate & Bike Park 1335 E Pine St, Philipsburg, PA 16866 Info: Slabtown Skate and Bike Park houses a selection of skate and bike ramps, as well as a paved pump track.

Boyce Park 3 Bs Action Park 675 Old Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239 Info: Park open for boards, bikes, and blades

The Wheel Mill 6815 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Info: Indoor with separate rooms; one room with pump track

South Park 3 Bs Action Park Buffalo Drive, South Park, PA 15129 Info: Park open for boards, bikes, and blades

RHODE ISLAND

Diamond Hill State Park 4125 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864 Info: Small pump track at the base of the hill

Woodland BMX 880 Victory Hwy, West Greenwich, RI 02817 Info: Outdoor dirt BMX track. Check website for schedule.

Roger Williams Park Pump Track 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907 Info: Kid-friendly dirt pump track

Old Mountain Field Skatepark 28 Old Mountain Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02879 Info: Bike-friendly skatepark with lots of ramps and transitions

Peace Dale Ramp Room 1425 Kingstown Road, Peace Dale R.I. 02879 Info: Indoor bike park with ramps, skills area, lessons, clinics and more!

SOUTH CAROLINA

Clemson Park Pump Track 114 Clemson Park Rd. Clemson, SC 29631 Info: Paved pump track

Owens Park Pump Track 1010 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Info: Large asphalt Velosolutions pump track

Flying Rabbit Pump Track 821 Laurens Rd, Greenville, SC 29607 Info: The Flying Rabbit features a high-performance, all-wheel bike track, suitable for bikes of all sizes. Located just off the Swamp Rabbit Trail extension.

Piney Mountain Bike Loung e 20 Piney Mountain Road, Greenville, SC 29609 Info: Figure 8 pump track; youth skills development track; cross-country trail

Swamp Rabbit Trail Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 Info: The Swamp Rabbit Trail is a 22-mile multi-use (walking and bicycling) greenway that traverses along the Reedy River, an old railroad corridor and City parks to connect Travelers Rest with the City of Greenville.

Lexington BMX 1159 Nazareth Rd, Lexington, SC 29073 Info: BMX facility

Riverview Pump Track North Augusta Water Treatment Plant, North Augusta, SC 29841 Info: Dirt course, skills area, and pump track

Town Creek Bike Park 545 State Rd S-39-190, Pickens, SC 29671 Info: Pump track and earthen bowl, single track, wood elements, 4,000′ flow coaster

Rock Hill BMX Supercross Track 1307 Riverwalk Parkway, Rock Hill, SC 29730 Info: Open times (fee required) to ride track without racing

Vic Bailey Subaru Bike Park 353 Forest Ave., Spartanburg, SC 29302 Info: Dirt pump track, dirt flow lines with wood features, jump lines

Spartanburg BMX Track 1160 Old Furnace Rd, Boiling Springs, SC 29316

Bike Skills Flow Park at Gateway Park 15 Henderson Dr, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 Info: Figure 8 pump track; youth skills development track; cross-country trail

SOUTH DAKOTA

Brookings Pump Park Unnamed Road, Brookings, SD 57006 Info: Very kid friendly!

Sturgis Bike Park 1400 Main Street, Sturgis, SD 57785 Info: Strider track, skills park and pump track

Enterprise South (Hercules Pumptrack) 190 Still Hollow Loop, Chattanooga, TN 37416 Info: Small kid-friendly pump track located adjacent to the main mountain bike only trails parking lot.

Spear’s Avenue Pump Track Wert Street and Spears Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37405 Info: Pump track connects with trailhead for access to Stringer’s Ridge Park

Franklin Mountain Bike Trail System 7062 Southstar Dr, Franklin, TN 37067 Info: Beginner and intermediate MTB trails with PBR equipment

Wilkins Branch Mountain Bike Park 5664 Wilkins Branch Rd, Franklin, TN 37064 Info: This dedicated mountain bike park includes miles of single track trail consisting of beginner through advanced flow and down hill trails.

Tannery Knobs Mountain Bike Park 18 Tannery Knob, Johnson City, TN 37601 Info: Kids section as well as more advanced flow tracks and jump lines

Brickyard Comp lex Pump Track 2016 Brickyard Park Drive, Kingsport, TN Velosolutions asphalt pump track

Baker Creek Preserve 3700 Lancaster Dr, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA Info: Baker Creek Preserve features 7.3 miles of natural surface trails for all levels of riders. Large asphalt pump track, an asphalt jump line, a crushed stone jump line, a small asphalt pump track, and serveral XC skills lines.

Bikesmith Pump Track 1519 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104 Info: Pump track built behind the Bikesmith shop

Ralph Stout Park 210 Old South Church St., Mountain City, TN 37683 Info: Small, looping pump track great for all skill levels

Watkins Park Pump Track 616 17th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203 Info: Nashville’s first public pump track for bikers and skateboarders

Haw Ridge Pump Track 821 Edgemoor Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37849 Info: Small pump track, dirt features, and a tract of dirt trails

9th Street Bike Park 900 W 9th St, Austin, TX 78703 Info: Kid-friendly dirt bike paths

Mueller Southeast Greenway Skate Park and Pump Track 3730 Manor Rd. Austin, TX 78723 Info: Asphalt pump track

Walnut Creek Bike Park Walnut Creek Park Rd, Austin, TX Info: Advanced beginner mountain bike park

Spider Mountain Bike Park 200 Greenwood Hills Trail, Burnet, TX 78611 Info: Year round lift-accessed mountain biking trails; 1 beginner trail

Katie Jackson Park Trail 4900 Haverwood Ln, Dallas, TX 75287 Info: 5 miles of single track trails in the woods along White Rock Creek. It also has dirt jumps that progress from beginner to expert, as well as a pump track

Rockstar Energy Bike Park 12257 Kuykendahl Road, Houston, TX 77090 Info: Regular pump track and small pump track; multiple small structures throughout the park make this a very kid friendly park for all skill levels.

Erwin Park Skills Area 4300 Co Rd 1006, McKinney, TX 75071 Multiple jump lines for all skill levels – beginner to advanced

Pump Track Paris Paris, TX 75460 Info: Brand new 15,000-square-foot asphalt pump track that’s one of the largest of its kind in the country, perfect for new riders and experts

McAllister Park Pump Track 13102 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247 Info: Asphalt pump track and inner beginner MTB skills course

Freewheel Bike Park 4838 Old Pearsall Rd, San Antonio, TX 78242 Info: Paved Velosolutions pump track

Alamo Heights Bike Park 230 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209 Info: Beginner to advanced jump lines, and a beginner zone

Veterans Park Pump Track 320 Mariposa, San Marcos, TX 78666 Info: Concrete pump track

Seguin Park West 601-625 N Vaughan Ave, Seguin, TX 78155 Info: BMX Pump Track – only off-road course in the region designed for beginner to moderate-level bikers. The course includes a start hill to roll into the course. There’s also a beginner and intermediate dirt jump line with rollers and tables lead into a berm.

Binkley Bike Park 101 Binkley Park Drive, Sherman, TX 75092 Info: 2.7 miles “and growing to 7 miles” of sweet single track mountain biking with a small Velosolutions pump track near the park gazebo.

Sugar Land Pump Track 18355 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 77479 Info: Paved velosolutions pump track

Brian Head Village Pump Track Brian Head, UT 84719 Info: The new pump track, located just above the grass by the Giant Steps Lodge. Access is free and the track offers fun for any ability level.

Mountain Bike Pocket Park 1455 E Highland Drive, Draper, Utah 84020 Info: Skills area, pump track, and a rhythm trail

Eagle Mountain Ranch Bike Park and Pump Track 3450 E Golden Eagle Rd, Eagle Mountain, UT 84005 Info: Outdoor skills park, a pump track, a jump line, and several technical trails featuring man-made stunts

Herriman Skate Park 5900 West 13400 South, Herriman, UT 84096 Info: Skate park, BMX bikes allowed

Juniper Canyon Bike Park 4094 W. Autumn Springs Dr., Herriman, UT 84096 Info: Bike playground with wood features and modular pump track

Highland Glen Bike Park Knight Ave., Highland, UT 84003 Info: All dirt bike park with lots of trails, jumps, and pumps.

Jacob Hamblin Pump Track 566 N 100 E, Kanab, UT 84741 Info: Pump track and skate track

Bridger Bike Park 1181 400 West, Logan, UT 84341 Info: Brand new bike park with progression tracks, technical tracks, and a pump track!

Moab BMX Park 1-99 5th W St, Moab, UT 84532 Info: All levels bike park

Ogden Bike Park Maxfield Dr and 13th Street, Ogden, UT 84404 Info: 2 pump tracks with picnic tables nearby; miles of trails from beginner to advanced

Orem Bike Skills Trail Park US-189, Orem, UT Info: Beginner features and wood work loop to help kind learn mountain bike skills

Pine Canyon Pump Track 1281 Warm Springs Rd, Midway, UT 84049 Info: New skills park in Midway. The pump track just opened, and there is an intermediate level flow trail in the works

Dirt Jump Park 2392 Holiday Ranch Loop Road, Park City, UT 84060 Info: Open to riders of all ability levels, and offers a small pump track and beginner, intermediate and expert lines

East Canyon Trailhead Pump Track Bluebird Ln, Park City, UT 84098 Info: Small, kid-friendly pump track at the East Canyon trailhead.

Flying Dog Trail Pump Track Park City, UT 84098 Info: At the trailhead is a small pump track

Matt Knoop Memorial Park Pump Track 4056 Shadow Mountain Drive, Park City, UT 84098 Info: The track accommodates bike riders of all abilities from strider bikes to the expert mountain biker and contains rollers bumps and bermed turns configured in a manner where bike riders can maintain and build momentum by pumping their bicycle through the track. The park also touts important trail connections, such as Miss Billie’s Trail and McLeod Creek Trail.

Trailside Bike Park 6015 Trailside Dr, Park City, UT 84098 Info: 2 dirt pump track, above ground skate park (no bowls), full mountain bike park

Woodward Park City 3863 Kilby Rd, Park City, UT 84098 Info: Woodward Park City is a world-class, year-round action sports destination with a state-of-the-art indoor action sports hub and more than 60 acres of outdoor action sports and mountain parks.

Terrace Hills Park and BMX Track 1050 East 700 North, Price, UT 84501 Info: Larger start with a big, banked S turn to a couple of table-top jumps. A medium start that skips the table tops and goes into a couple smaller jumps and an oval full of rollers. And a mini-multi-track pump track that can be an oval, a figure-8, or take a banked detour then leads back into the rollers. 

Riverdale Bike Park 4800 Weber River Dr, Riverdale, UT 84405 Info: Two pump tracks – one for beginner level, one for intermediate and advanced. It’s a low-risk high-enjoyment facility for riders of all ages and abilities. The park is open to the public during standard park hours for Riverdale City. To get there, drive past the police station to the end of the road, then turn right into the parking lot.

Red Hills Indoor BMX Blackhawk Arena Grounds, Salina, UT 84654 Info: BMX races for kids including the 5 and under crew!

9-Line Bike Park 905 South 700 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84104 Info: Outdoor bike park with beginner, intermediate, and advanced jump lines. One small pump track.

Sunrise Bike Park 943 West 1200 North, Saratoga Springs, UT 84045 Info: Brand new outdoor bike park with four different trails of varying difficulty.

Rad Canyon Indoor BMX 5200 W 9800 S, South Jordan, Utah 84095 Info: BMX races for kids including FREE races for balance bike riders!

The Spoke 11347 Sandbank Way, South Jordan, UT 84009 Info: The Spoke offers a variety of bike park experiences, each tuned to a particular ability level: from beginner to intermediate to maestro. Its crown jewel is its Velosolutions pump track.

Snake Hollow Bike Park 1500 North 2400 West, St. George, UT 84770 Info: Only year-round bike park in Utah

West Valley City Pump Track 3189 S 5600 W, West Valley City, UT 84128 Info: Largest outdoor pump track in Utah, located next to a skate park and playground!

Virgin BMX 425 N Kolob Terrace Rd, Virgin, UT 84779 Info: Scenic BMX track with Zion National Park as a back drop. Each track has something fun for every level of rider.

Bolton Valley Resort Mountain Bike Park 4302 Bolton Access Rd, Bolton, VT 05477 Info: Open 7 days/week in the summer. 27 downhill trails (advanced), 2 loop trails (beginner/intermediate), and a progression/skills area (beginner/intermediate).

Brattleboro Community Bike Park at Academy School 860 Western Avenue, Brattleboro, VT 05301 Info: Large pump track and MTB park located behind Academy School

Kingdom Trails Pump Track 478 VT. Rte 114, East Burke, VT 05832 Info: Balance bike flow trail; pump track; skills trail called “Chutes & Ladders”; skills course

Maple Street Bike Park 75 Maple St, Essex Junction, VT 05452 Info: Freestyle bike park with banked turns (berms), pump tracks and wooden features

Grafton Trails & Outdoor Center 783 Townshend Rd, Grafton, VT 05146 Info: Open to the public (though bike rentals are free to guests at the Grafton Inn) there are miles of trails for mountain biking in the summer and fat biking during the winter!

Woodward Killington 3861 Killington Rd, Killington, VT 05751 Info: Lift accessed downhill mountain bike trails. Over 30 miles of trails available for beginners to experts.

Putney Central School Pump Track 182 Westminster W Rd, Putney, VT 05346 Info: Outdoor dirt pump track with rollers and berms.

West Hill Shop Pump Track 49 Brickyard Lane, Putney, VT 05346 Info: Small pump track behind shop, open to public.

Cochran’s Ski Area Pump Track 910 Cochran Rd, Richmond, VT 05477 Info: Located at the bottom of the ski area, kids can enjoy a pump track and a 1.5 mile beginner loop with buffed out turns, rollers, and easy climbs.

Catamount Outdoor Family Center 592 Governor Chittenden Rd, Williston, VT 05495 Info: Two pump tracks and mountain biking trails, clinics and camps

Perry Hill/Waterbury Pump Track River Rd, Waterbury Village Historic District, VT 05676 Info: Pump track, beginner trail, and wooden elements

Meadow Sports Complex Pump Track 78 Cook St, Abingdon, VA 24210 Asphalt pump track, adjacent to the Creeper Trail

Charlottesville Skate Park 1360 Rugby Ave., Charlottesville, VA 22903 Info: Charlottesville Skate Park has everything a skateboarder, biker, rollerblader, scooter rider could want. This is wheel friendly street plaza, concrete pools, rails, ledges, and more!

Pocahontas State Park Trail System 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield, VA 23838 Info: TONS of trails from beginner to expert level

Meadowood Recreation Area 10100 Gunston Rd, Lorton, VA 22079 Info: 6.6 miles of mountain biking trails with trail features

Lake Fairfax Pump Track & Bike Park 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr, Reston, VA 20190 Info: Easy track and pump track available

Belle Isle Bicycle Skills Park US-301 S, Richmond, VA Info: Bicycle skills area meant to help build skills that kids need to ride mountain bike trails

Deep Run Park 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23233 Info: Asphalt pump track suitable for riders of all ages and abilities

Richmond BMX 4401 Hobbs Lane, Richmond, VA 23231 Info: Always open to the public every day of the year. Races open to kids (including those on balance bikes!)

Wasena Park Pump Track 1119 Wiley Drive SW, Roanoke, VA 24015 Info: Open for bicycles, scooters, and even roller blades

Brookfield Park Pump Track 5913 Atteentee Rd, Springfield, VA 22150 Info: Pump track and dirt trail loop

Sherando Bike Park 365 Montgomery Cir, Stephens City, VA 22655 Info: Bike skills park with 14 ramps (made of steel beams and wood planks) suited for a variety of skill levels and ages

Jay’s Pump Track 11299 Arrow Point Dr NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Info: Outdoor dirt pump track. Jay’s Pump Track at Battle Point Park was built by volunteers and named in memory of Jay Abbott, the Gear Grinders first middle school mountain bike coach.

Galbraith Mountain 1206 Birch St, Bellingham, WA 98229 Info: Single track mountain biking for all skill levels

Whatcom Falls Pump Track Sunset Lane, Bellingham, WA 98229 Info: Outdoor dirt pump track with beginner to advanced areas.

Burlington Bike Park 1970 Walton Dr, Burlington, WA 98233 Info: Indoor dirt track; very kid friendly

360 Trails Pump Track and Pump Trail 10905 144th St NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98329 Info: Large network of singletrack including an area with a pumptrack and a pump trail. All trails are in a beautiful forested area!

Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park SE Issaquah-Fall City Rd, Issaquah, WA 98029 Info: Flow park with a few beginner-friendly elements including drops, tables, and step-downs; two beginner-level trails

Leavenworth Pump Track 300 Enchantment Park Way, Leavenworth, WA 98826 Info: Asphalt pump track

Torguson Park 750 East North Bend Way, North Bend, WA 98045 Info: All-skills track and Strider track

Friendly Grove Park 2316 Friendly Grove Road Northeast, Olympia, WA 98506 Info: Beginner level skate court with small ramps.

Isthmus Park Pump Track 505/529 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA 98501 Info: Single outdoor pump track open seasonally.

Yauger Park 3100 Capital Mall Drive SW, Olympia, WA 98502 Info: Outdoor pumptrack with future development of addition skills area.

Peninsula Indoor BMX 5867 Dogwood Rd SE Port Orchard, WA 98367 Info: Awesome indoor dirt BMX track with races for riders of all ages (including balance bikers!)

Poulsbo Pump Track 20523 Little Valley Road Northeast, Poulsbo, WA 98370 Info: Large, outdoor dirt pumptrack

Redmond Bike Park 9916 171st Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052 Info: Skills area and easy track

I-5 Colonnade Mountain Bike Park 1701 Lakeview Blvd E, Seattle, WA 98102 Info: Pump track and free ride area

White Center Bike Playground 5013 S Angeline St, Seattle, WA 98118 Info: Kids-only bike safety playground

Steven’s Pass Bike Park Summit Stevens Pass(US Hwy 2), Skykomish, WA 98288 Info: Easy trails available; no learning or skills areas

Fisher Creek Bike Park 7805 Fisher Avenue SE, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 Info: Beginner and Intermediate bike courses

Swan Creek Park 3997 E Roosevelt Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404 Info: This is a dirt pump track figure 8, whoops, berms, rollers, adjacent to some maintained mtb trails and jumps.

Hamli k Bike Park 4285 Addy Street, Washougal, WA 98671 Info: Bike skills course and pump track

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Timberline Bike Park 254 Four Seasons Dr, Davis, WV 26260 Info: The Timberline Bike Park offers an assortment of challenging downhill, scenic cross-country, and a new pump track.

Snowshoe Mountain Bike Park 10 Snowshoe Dr, Dunmore, WV 24934 Info: Lessons available for kids!

Rotary Park 215 Maupin Rd, Huntington, WV 25705 Info: Mountain bike skills course and trails

Prairie Hill 2901 N Abendroth St, Appleton, WI 54914 Info: An easy 1.2 mile trail; great for novices and all ages.

CamRock Bike Park W Water St, Cambridge, WI 53523 Info: Single track and wooden elements

Quarry Ridge Cross Country Loo p 2740 Fitchrona Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53711 Info: This is the longest cross country riding loop, 100% singletrack, right in the City of Fitchburg and easily accessed by Madison residents. For a beginner, start with the 1.5 mile Dizzy and Lakeview loop. This loop is popular for families and kids. Expand to the other trails as your skills progress.

Lueth Bicycle & Skate Park 701 12th St N, La Crosse, WI 54601 Info: Only asphalt pump track in the upper Midwest

Quarry Park 3102 Stevens St, Madison, WI 53705 Info: Various bike-only and pedestrian-only paths.

Aldo Leopold Park 2906 Traceway Dr., Madison, WI 53713 Asphalt pumptrack and skills loop

Middleton Bike Park 1322 N Pleasant View Rd, Middleton, WI 53562 Info: Pump track and single track loop

Fox Crossing: Woodland Prairie Park 2000 Municipal Drive, Neenah, WI 54956 Info: You’ll find a single-track through open woods, great for beginners and families, in the front section; and a pump track and a skills course in the middle section. The single-track in the back is still doable for kids, but has more technical components.

Sauk Creek Bike Park 333 Moore Road, Port Washington, WI 53074 Info: Pump track and wooden bike elements on grass surface

Sylvan Hill Bike Park 1329 Sylvan St, Wausau, WI 54403 Info: Pump track and easy trail

Clear Creek Park Bicycle Playground 251 Southwest Dr, Cheyenne, WY 82007 Info: Bicycle playground offers a variety of challenges (tunnels, bridges, cones) along the bike trail to improve rider skills

Beck Lake Bike Park 2401 14th St, Cody, WY 82414 Info: Pump track, skills area, and beginner tracks

Blair Drive Kids Pump Track Blair Dr, Jackson, WY 83001 Info: Pump track and half mile single track dirt trail

Southwest Wyoming Indoor BMX 3320 Yellowstone Road, Rock Springs, WY 82901 Info: BMX riding for kids of all ages, including balance bike riders!

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Review: Trek Fetch+ 2

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One of the things that can be intimidating about buying a cargo ebike is how unfamiliar they feel. Whether a bike is designed with weird geometry and wheel sizes or odd features for heavy hauling, every ride can feel unfamiliar.

For traditional cyclists who want to haul a grocery store trip’s worth of groceries home but don’t want to mess with technology they’re unfamiliar with, the Trek Fetch+ 2 is a decent option. It’s more expensive than some of our favorite alternatives, but it has an easy-to-ride step-through design, well-made components, and great plastic buckets (and other accessories) for storage.

There are bikes with more advanced features for the money, but even after I spent a summer riding the Fetch+ 2, it barely needed a tune-up. For a modern cargo ebike with a classic cargo bike maintenance schedule, it might be worth spending a bit more cash.

On the Road

The Fetch+ 2 is the smaller of Trek’s two latest cargo ebikes, which includes the box-fronted Fetch+ 4 ($8,500) , which is more oriented toward toting around dogs and children in between groceries and beer.

The Fetch+ 2 instead is a more traditional step-through cargo bike that employs a myriad of attachments, most notably two plastic panniers that hang off an extended rack on the rear. You can get a padded seat cover for the rear to let friends hold on and ride, or mount a couple kids’ seats behind you, but I’d still probably use this bike more for errands than transporting little ones.

As an objet d’art , the bike is simple and unassuming, which is ideal for a bike this expensive. The battery is integrated into the frame, but a sizable bulge means nobody will fail to notice it's an ebike. You can get it in three colors. I liked the black of our review unit, but the bright blue would probably be my choice if I was buying one.

While much of the bike will be familiar to anyone who has ever seen or contemplated a cargo bike, Trek really gets the geometry and style of this bike correct as far as making it very usable for many tasks. Even the dual-sided kickstand pops up and down with remarkable ease (shockingly rare on other large ebikes I've used). I particularly enjoyed using the rear panniers for hauling flats of berries and other easily squished items that tend to rattle around in softer panniers.

The panniers fit a ton of stuff; I was able to get four full-size grocery bags spread between the two black plastic totes. I like that they had little plugs in the bottom that you could feasibly use a plastic bag to cover and then fill them with ice and drinks.

I spent a couple months using the Fetch+ 2 as my primary bike, and came away much more impressed than anticipated, given the specs and the price.

On paper, this is an expensive ebike to have pretty standard mid-drive cargo bike specs. The 85 Nm Bosch motor and 500-wH battery are good for 20-plus miles a day loaded down in any city, but they’re not better than models like the larger Xtracycle Stoker, which has the same torque and a 630-wH battery for $4,999. The Trek also doesn’t have a carbon belt drive and variable transmission, which we consider the best (and easiest to maintain) shifting mechanism for cargo bikes.

The more traditional chain-and-gears drivetrain and no suspension make this a less comfortable and more difficult-to-maintain bike than favorites like the Tern GSD ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends ), which costs about the same. I have to say, I was expecting the difference in riding experience to be more severe. The fatter-than-usual 20 x 2.35-inch tires of the Trek absorbed potholes better than other suspensionless bikes. It also stopped just as well as its competitors, thanks to hydraulic disc brakes.

Mid-drive cargo bikes are much better than their rear-hub counterparts, especially when toting larger items or smaller humans, because they allow you to get more torque to the wheels, and provide a more traditional riding experience. I never found myself lacking for power, though I did crunch through the gears a bit when starting on a hill.

The Fetch+ 2 rides really well, with a solid frame and no creaks or sketchiness of any kind (as picked up from my local Trek dealer, another plus of ordering from the brand), and I really liked how bright the built-in lights were when riding home from soccer games and band practices at night. The fat wheels were easy to turn, giving this a turning radius similar to a non-extended ebike when I was making U-turns in the city. It also has a built-in phone mount with a wireless charger, which makes it really nice for using a map app to cruise to unfamiliar places.

It’s not a fun bike to ride in the traditional sense; it’s not the fastest or the most comfortable, but it is satisfyingly robust and confidence-inducing. In my months of riding, I never had a single issue with the bike. That’s unusual given the state of some of the roads I often took the Fetch+ 2 on the side of, and a testament to Trek's great build quality.

If I was a longtime Trek owner and interested in getting into cargo ebikes, I’d certainly give this line a look, with the understanding that I might find something I like better from Tern, Xtracycle, or another brand for the same price—or something from Rad Power Bikes or another more affordable direct-to-consumer manufacturer for less. It’s a well-made bike that does what it claims to do, but it’s on the spendy side.

It is a bit hard to come by, at least in bike shops around my hometown of Portland, Oregon. If you’re interested in this one for your treks around town, I’d make sure to call ahead for a test ride. If you want a familiar-feeling bike with all the frills of electrification, it’s worth a spin.