mountain biking
noun
: the sport or activity of riding a mountain bike (a type of bicycle that has a strong frame, thick tires, and straight handlebars and that is used for riding over rough ground)
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The Whitewater Center offers climbing walls, jumps, ropes courses and zip lines, and trails for hiking and mountain biking.
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Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, Maine Located about a 90-minute drive north of Bangor, this International Dark Sky Sanctuary is the perfect stargazing destination for outdoor lovers, with plenty of hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, and kayaking opportunities for visitors.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
The Milton Reimers Ranch Park offers a challenging terrain with mountain biking trails, rock climbing zones and river access for fishing along the Pedernales River.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
Centered around an azure alpine lake and surrounded by a network of more than 460 trails, Wanaka is a haven for kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, and skiing.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
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Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, Maine Located about a 90-minute drive north of Bangor, this International Dark Sky Sanctuary is the perfect stargazing destination for outdoor lovers, with plenty of hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, and kayaking opportunities for visitors.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
The Milton Reimers Ranch Park offers a challenging terrain with mountain biking trails, rock climbing zones and river access for fishing along the Pedernales River.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
Centered around an azure alpine lake and surrounded by a network of more than 460 trails, Wanaka is a haven for kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, and skiing.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Mountain biking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain%20biking. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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