I haven’t seen a paper version of this rag, but their online version looks pretty cool. Plus they have a podcast.

Singletrack Magazine

http://www.singletrackworld.com/

Here’s the link to subscribe to the podcast.

http://podcast.singletrackworld.com/

Say what you will about Dubbya. Politics aside, it’s pretty cool to have a president that mountain bikes.

“Bush’s passion for mountain biking has resulted in unprecedented media coverage for the sport. Nearly every major U.S. newspaper, magazine, and T.V. network has covered the president’s riding. The exposure has raised awareness for mountain biking and generated a positive buzz for the sport that is already enjoyed by over 40 million Americans.” Link

Of course we all take our spills. http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/05/22/bush.fall/

Certainly it can only help with publicity of the sport and improve the cause of the IMBA. See http://www.dirtworld.com/Trails/TrailStory.asp?id=497

Plus he gets to ride lots of cool trails with lots of cool people. Lance Armstrong earlier this summer, and the Chinese Olympic MTB Team during his recent trip to China. Link