Jenny Fay is a professional Australian cross country racer who has logged some impressive wins in recent years. Read on for a brief glimpse into the life of a pro XC racer:…
Your future's bright, and it's time to get some shades to sport on the trail. We've put together a list of excellent sunglasses that will not only protect your eyes, but will…
Building on the success of the Alpine XL shoe, Mavic wanted to push its shoe technology to the next level. With input from top riders like Jérôme Clementz and Fabien Barel, Mavic…
Kaenon's Trade sunglasses feature excellent coverage and superior optics in a murdered out, black matte finish as part of the company's new Black Label Collection. I've been testing the Trades on the…
Yeti has just released a brand-new trail bike: the SB5c. Sporting 27.5"/650b wheels, this is a full-carbon rig with 5" (127mm) of travel. I'm sure the question that's on everyone's mind is:…
I have long been a clipless pedals guy. In fact, I cannot remember the last time I rode with anything else--maybe 15 years ago when I used a Wal-Mart bike to commute…
I was lucky enough recently to get a whole slew of POC gear to review. Along with the POC Trabec Helmet and POC trail shorts, I also got a great POC women's…
I enjoy all types of mountain biking, from downhill runs at the ski resort to ultra endurance suffer fests. But out of that entire range of MTB fun, I love exploring the…
Mavic has just announced their newest mountain bike wheel system ever, designed for cross country riders and fast trail riders: the Crossmax SL. According to Mavic, Thanks to an all-new rim shape and…
It would be hard to imagine a race more radically different from Big Mountain Enduro's 2nd stop in Durango than BME's 3rd stop in Keystone. Looking at the Keystone course map, gone…
Check out the highlights from the 2014 Keystone Big Mountain Enduro, Day 2, right here: Keystone Day 2 from Big Mountain Enduro on Vimeo. Also, be sure to check out my detailed…
Follow these easy tips for maintaining your mountain bike before and after each ride, plus some basic checks to do for annual maintenance.
Keystone was easily the most technically-demanding race of the Big Mountain Enduro Series thus far. Stay tuned for my detailed race reports, but for now, enjoy the highlights video and check out…
Internet forums and online comment sections are notorious for controversy. Click onto any major news site these days, select the most seemingly-innocuous article, and you can almost assuredly find an astonishing collection…
If you tend to go a bit too fast into the rocks and find yourself in hot water, the Leatt Dual Axis Knee Guards are here to keep you from getting burned.…
Really, all you need is a bike. If you're healthy enough to ride, all you need is a bike. Period. But then again, should you take a tumble, it's better to live…
Park City is home to hundreds of miles of mostly buff, alpine trails with scenic vistas at nearly every turn. But some mountain bikers just want to get rad... and The Canyons…
A review of the Mavic Crossmax XL clipless mountain bike pedals.
SRAM recently released a more affordable version of their increasingly-popular 1x11 drivetrain, dubbed the X1. We reported on it back in May when it was released, but now we actually have a…
Comfortable on cool morning climbs and wicks moisture well. Depending on where you live, a lightweight, packable cycling jacket may be a mountain biking necessity year-round. Weather can be unpredictable, whether…
Photo: Boulder Beer Beer--more specifically, craft beer--and mountain biking are almost synonymous today. It's quite common to see spandex-clad, sweat-soaked, smiling bikers sipping a cold brew as a…
A storm is gathering in Europe, slowly making its way over that big, blue pond of ours to North America. Depending on the websites you choose to look at, you'll see a…
The Raptor series is Osprey's compact hydration pack line geared toward cycling, running, and light day hiking.
The HEXO+ is an autonomous, GoPro-toting drone designed to follow a rider as he or she moves down the trail for what promises to be incredible footage. Currently on Kickstarter, the HEXO+…
Park City is already on every mountain biker's wishlist as a top destination thanks to hundreds of miles of trails, excellent scenery, and plenty of in-town amenities for riders and families alike. So, since you're going to Park City--here are the five things you have to do while you're in town!
Click here to read about Day 1. The more stages I race, the more I realize what enduro racing is all about: versatility, of both the rider and the bike. The massive…
The passage of time is like the flow of a river. And a stick is caught in the current. Some weeks, the river is low, and the stick gets trapped in eddies,…
Day 3 of the BC Bike Race, at Powell River, is in the books. With 49km of riding and 886m of elevation gain on BC singletrack, this stage definitely put racers to…
As soon as the map and elevation profiles for the Durango stop of the Big Mountain Enduro Series were released, I knew that this event would be radically different than the Snowmass…
Erawan? I haven't heard that name in a long time. Hi, my name is James, and I'm a bagaholic. People say it's weird to have a…
A review of the 2015 Rocky Mountain Instinct mountain bike.
The BC Bike Race has embarked on year eight, with 600 hundred participant from 28 countries. The race is taking place June 29th to July 5th. Keep an eye out for photo…
Ibis bikes have announced their new convertible 29er, the Tranny 29, a carbon hardtail with the unique feature of being able to convert between a geared and singlespeed setup without sawing your…
Try these 17 mountain bike drills to develop light hands, heavy feet. Because light hands, heavy feet will help make your riding more stable no matter what the terrain.
If you read seemingly any mountain bike magazine or website these days, big Enduro-y mountain bike helmets are all the rage. Style, flashy colors, and maximum protection are what mountain biking is…
The Avid Scrub-Series short is a full-featured downhill short that is designed with surf-inspired styling. Specs The Avid is lightweight and flexible, and sports a relaxed fit. The shorts utilize a double…
About twice a month since April, my Xbox has earned its keep by bringing me high definition streaming of the World Cup, where the creme de la creme race mountain bikes through…
New to GT's lineup is the Helion 27.5 cross country rig. While this tweener-sized bike is aimed at the average XC market, it's designed with aggressive cross country in mind, with a…
After spending a couple of months with the Pivot Firebird, it's time to part ways with this interesting bike. For build specs and other details, check out the On Review article. Test…
Throughout the week-long Suzuki Nine Knights, some of the world's finest freeride mountain bikers have been shooting at the impressive setup on Mottolino Fun Mountain in Livigno, Italy. Check out a collection…
Click here to read my race report from Day 1. Day 2 dawned bright and sunny, and with an hour-earlier start time plus a climb to get to the starting line, the…
"Dude, I think my goal will be to make it through this weekend without breaking this rental bike," said my friend Max. "I just want to avoid breaking my body," I responded.…
When I was in college I biked quite a bit. Mostly we used the logging roads all over our 28,000 acre campus at Berry College. On one of these rides, I got…
The weather really couldn't have been better for the first stop of the Big Mountain Enduro series in Snowmass, Colorado: the temps were warm, but the intermittent cloud cover kept the blazing…
A few days ago, the MTB suspension team at Fox released the following video, in which they discuss working with high-end race car suspension gurus at Penske Racing. Penske are known for…
The Eastern USA is a beautiful place in its own right, with deep forests and plentiful rivers and lakes. After over 1,100 votes, here are the top 5 scenic mountain bike trails…
"Baggies," in my opinion, are necessary on the trail. I personally don't like to parade about in spandex, so comfortable trail shorts to wear over said spandex are crucial. But finding a…
The Osprey Rev 12 is a panel-loading hydration pack designed to be light, versatile, and function as the sole pack for endurance athletes in many sports. The Rev…
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