The Thunderbolt was a hoot to throw around fast singletrack. Expectations Expectations can be tricky. High expectations are the perfect setup for a letdown or disappointment. Expectations need…
Aaron Gwin wins the Leogang World Cup with NO CHAIN! Words can't do this run justice... watch the video above.
I think exploration is the true embodiment of the mountain bike experience. But these days, so many riders cheat themselves out of a unique adventure by refusing to truly explore. When some…
The Pivot Mach 6, or M6, has been around for about three years and arguably set the first definitive benchmark for the modern enduro bike design. Chris Cocalis and his crew at Pivot…
Pipsport/Chain Reaction riders bombing through the woods After what felt like an eternally-long winter, mountain biking has finally returned to Kincaid Park! The Arctic MTB XC Series kicked…
photo: H&I Adventures. In yet another sign that mountain biking demographics are shifting (or at least, widening), H&I Adventures announces a slate of "culinary mountain biking trips" all…
We've been covering the Bell Built Grant as the projects were announced and the voting has progressed, and the results are in: the Urban Wilderness Gravity Trail in Knoxville, TN has won…
While you might want to wait awhile until the MERS outbreak in South Korea has died down, it's never too early to begin planning an overseas trip! While the country of South…
The IMBA 2015 Great Midwest MTB Summit kicks off this Friday, June 12th, in Marquette, Michigan. This three-day summit will cover a range of topics from trail planning and building to fat…
Many are already familiar with the concept of heli-skiing--using a helicopter to drop skiers at the top of snowy peaks inaccessible via a traditional lift system. But perhaps a lesser-known variant is…
The buddy bike. Mountain bikes, food, beer, live music, swimming, boats, wheelie contests, more mountain bikes, and a couple thousand of your new best friends, all in one…
The POC VPD 2.0 Spine Pack 15 with built-in back protection is a hydration backpack designed for mountain biking.
Rocky Cheats Up It has always seemed to me that Rocky Mountain bikes "cheat up" on the gnar scale. That is to say that a Rocky Mountain cross country bike can be…
POC has a long, long history of producing high-quality gear in the snow sports industry, and along the way they’ve learned more than a thing or two about helmets and goggles. Transitioning…
Check out the finals highlights from the 2015 Fort Williams DH World Cup above. Also, check out Greg Minnaar's Winning Run, here.
Check out Greg Minnaar's winning run at the 2015 Fort Williams DH World Cup, above! Also, be sure to catch the finals highlight reel, here.
PC: Jereme Rauckman via Flickr Creative Commons License (no changes made) So you want to try bikepacking. Do you have a bike? (duh...) A route? (ya!) Loads of unbridled,…
Sony mobile has developed the SmartWatch 3, or SW3, to pair with Android devices so that you can have access to your texts, email, fitness information, and a usable web search, all at…
Reviewing the Box Components 35mm carbon handlebar and alloy stem.
The Cusp stem from Box Components is a no nonsense stem designed to work hand-in-hand with the company's "X" 35mm carbon bars. I've been running this stem on my 29er for several…
The Industry Nine Torch Classic mountain bike hubs are nothing short of iconic. From oversized disc flanges to the eye popping color ways, it's easy to spot a set of Torch Classics…
The steel Zen TRAIL frame, made in the US I first saw the Zen TRAIL frame on display at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show. Already a fan…
DirtTV: Sketchfest - Llangollen BDS 2015 Practice from Tom Caldwell on Vimeo. The Langollen steeps claimed victim after victim during practice for the 2015 BDS race.
When it comes to the arts, cycling is underrepresented. Sometimes I get so bored re-watching American Flyers and Breaking Away, that I actually dust off my Quicksilver or Rad VHS cassettes. That's…
Ever since I started mountain biking, all the guys I rode with always raved about bibshorts and their unmatched comfort. A sentiment I often heard was once you go bibs, you never…
The rotation 180 Mindshift Trail is a more compact, smaller version of their Professional and Panorama series photo backpacks. With a 2.5lb weight and 16 Liter compartmentalized volume, it is designed for the…
If you've ridden a fat bike or even a "plus size" bike, you already know what a huge improvement bigger tires can make. If you haven't given fat or plus-size riding a…
The Trailblazer from WTB is a 2.8-inch, 27.5+ tire designed to fit many existing 29er frames and forks. Say what?! Read this first, then read my review. The WTB Trailblazer features a…
I've been testing the WTB Scraper 27.5 mountain bike rims for several weeks now and they have quickly transformed my bike from a capable XC trail bike into an adventure rig worthy…
They call it "7 Bikes For 7 Wonders," and it sounds like what would spawn if a mountain biker watched The Amazing Race after Charlie and the Chocolate Factory while consuming a post-ride Fred and Adam at Hair…
"I am not a teacher, but an awakener." - Robert Frost You probably remember very little of the quail shot crammed down your throat during Course XYZ 10, yet some of those…
Back in mid-March, Bell Helmets and IMBA selected 9 candidate projects vying for some downhill cred from 3 regions: West Coast, Central, and East Coast. They submitted their plans, pleaded their cases,…
Trails. It's all about the trails. Especially for beginners. While advanced riders may think they "need" gnarly trails, that's not so much a "need" as it is a "want." However, for the…
Pretty sure the title says it all. Makes this antelope look like a mouse. Youtube link.
Accidents happen. Unfortunately, sometimes they happen when we are wearing expensive clothing that is easily torn. Recently I took a digger on an ice patch while descending on my fat bike, and…
Tennessee is the "Volunteer State" and judging by the quality and creativity of the mountain bike trails found in the state, it's clear residents take the motto to heart, especially when it…
Photo: BMC BMC is launching its US Trailcrew Program this summer and is looking for mountain bikers who share the company's passion for trail riding. Successful applicants will…
Photo: Chub via IndieGoGo campaign page. For many riders, a fat bike is a second (or third, or fourth, or fifth...) mountain bike so affordability is important. Chub…
Hopefully after reading the 10 Bikepacking Races to Put on Your Calendar article some of you may have felt a twinge of inspiration to head out on a bikepacking adventure. However, you…
Early season practicing For some people gravity riding is a seasonal thing, and with time, you can forget thingsr. Before setting out on your first run this year,…
Photo: YonderJournal.com / SeekAndEnjoy.com Specialized, like many other US companies, has started focusing attention on adventure travel bikes lately and has even launched a microsite called Seek And…
As a beginner mountain biker, I think one of the toughest things to grasp is how to have the confidence to "go for it..." but it's also one of the most important…
As advances in suspension technology inch along, limits on terrain, the season in which you can ride, and the feats you can accomplish on a bike continue to compress. This poses both…
Have you heard of the website Lifehacker.com? If not, I really recommend that you click on over and check it out. Lifehacker is all about helping you create a better life, whether…
The Atlanta Cycling Festival just released the Ride Calendar for the week-long (June 13-20) celebration of bikes! The mission of the ACF is simple: To connect cyclists of all experience levels to the Atlanta…
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects people of all ages worldwide and is one of the leading disorders…
A week ago Jeff published an article about the threat of development facing some of the most popular mountain biking trails in Oklahoma. However, a new chapter has unfolded in the saga. Now,…
There IS mountain biking in Texas. Check out these must-ride mountain bike trails in Austin, TX and beyond.
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