This story is part of The Salt Lake Tribune’s ongoing commitment to identify solutions to Utah’s biggest challenges through the work of the Innovation Lab. Electric mountain bikes do not require state ...

It took 20 years of planning to open the new 190-mile Aquarius Trail bikepacking hut system in southern Utah’s spectacular wilderness, sandwiched between Bryce and Zion national parks. Stephanie ...

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PARIS — Utah took its place on the medal podium for the first time during the Olympic Games in Paris as Park City's Haley Batten won silver in the cross-country mountain bike event. It wasn't easy as ...

Utah's "Mighty Five" national parks are some of the most accessible in the U.S. The state boasts scenic byways, interconnected highways, and gorgeous "gateway" small towns for convenient excursions.

President Jeffrey R. Holland laid to rest in his hometown of St. George President Jeffrey R. Holland was laid to rest in his hometown of St. George on New Year’s Day.The First Presidency of the Church ...

For the first time in Olympic history, the U.S. has won a silver medal in mountain biking, courtesy of Utah native Haley Batten. “Being able to perform on one day is really challenging, and everybody ...

GRIMENTZ, Switzerland — Midway resident Keegan Swenson just about gave up mountain bike racing after a disappointing finish at the Cape Epic in South Africa this past spring. He's now glad he didn't.

Midway • Haley Batten has been surrounded before, many times in fact. Her specialty is finding ways to squeeze her mountain bike through narrow openings, then using bursts of speed to escape the pack.