January 29, 2026 – Dear MBTA Partners, Members, and Stakeholders, On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Meghan Tabor as the new Executive Director of the Western Canada Mountain Bike Tourism Association (MBTA) and Mountain Biking BC (MBBC). Meghan stood out during the selection process as […]
January 26, 2026 – New Mexico has always done things a little differently. This September, TransRockies brings that spirit to life with the launch of New Mexico Singletrack — a 3-day mountain bike stage race (or ride) set in the heart of Northern New Mexico. • Santa Fe, New Mexico• September 19–21, 2026 Over three […]
January 24, 2026 – A new Active Tourism Coalition, bringing together 15 civil society and industry organizations representing active travel, has formally launched with a call for stronger recognition of active tourism in Europe’s future tourism policies. The coalition defines active tourism as tourism centred on accessible physical activity for mobility, recreation, and leisure. This […]
January 21, 2026 – In his latest film Markus Stitz discovers the joys and challenges of winter bikepacking. ‘The Best Season’ is now available to watch for free on YouTube and follows the cyclist on a 680-km bikepacking journey from Eidsvoll to Gjøvik, Lillehammer, Ringebu, Dovre, Folldal, Alvdal, Budor and back to Eidsvoll in Southern […]
January 17, 2026 – Crank the Shield, presented by Scott, is a multi-day cycling odyssey through Ontario’s stunning Algoma/Canadian Shield country and offers a unique experience to riders from across North America. With a new Mountain Climb challenge for Stage 1, and even MORE new singletrack for Stages 2 and 3, you won’t wanna miss […]
January 15, 2026 – Winter doesn’t slow our sport down, it transforms it. The Québec City region stands out with an exceptional enduro fat biking (fatduro!) offering, recognized for its quality and consistency. What makes the experience truly unique? A remarkable concentration of impeccably groomed trails, designed by riders specifically for fat biking, across two […]
January 14, 2026 – Can 2026 be the year of cycling tourism? With a European Sustainable Tourism Strategy expected in the spring, and general tourism trends leaning towards quiet, off-the-beaten-track, and authentic experiences, 2026 is a year of opportunities. The European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) is ready to lead the growth of cycling tourism and, for […]
January 11, 2026 – (Calgary, AB) The TransRockies Race Series, one of North America’s most trusted names in endurance event production, is expanding its cycling footprint with three new marquee U.S. events and an elevated calendar for 2026. From the desert mesas of Colorado to the high-alpine trails of the Southwest, TransRockies invites riders and […]
January 9, 2026 – Gravel Rides Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, the latest guidebook from adventure writer and filmmaker Markus Stitz showcases 15 of the finest gravel cycling routes through the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and Argyll in Scotland. Published by Vertebrate Publishing, the book will be released on 15 January 2026. […]
January 3, 2026 – The Seeley Big Fat bike race is just a few weeks away, and excitement is building for this annual do-not-miss winter cycling tradition. From first-time racers to seasoned snow shredders, everyone’s invited to take part in the fun on Saturday, January 17th. Bundle up, bring your best, and let’s make 2026 […]
