While mountain bikers have speculated wildly on internet forums about the application and the final specs of RockShox's new RS-1 fork, RockShox has finally released some official information and put our late-night…
Hot off the presses, we've just added the latest Sedona topographic trail map from Beartooth Publishing to the Singletracks online store. The map, just published this spring, includes descriptions of 14 of…
The Flow Factory Trail at North Spencer Mountain Trailhead in Whitefish, MT is a thrill ride of a slopestyle/slalom-type trail, incorporating natural features in the middle of the forest. It flows through…
This weekend, things didn't go quite as planned for 30 Days of Biking, thanks to a big snowstorm blasting into the state of Colorado. Still, what's biking in April like without a few…
"What the heck is a ski bike?" I asked as my friend Kristen tried to explain it…
This sign is posted at all the trailheads, and every year there are reports of cougar sightings, mostly of the feline family. Albuquerque offers a diverse collection of…
We're four days in to the #30daysofbiking challenge, and I've yet to set tires on a trail. Tuesday the weather forecast called for afternoon winds of up to 40 mph with "areas…
If you read my work religiously, you've probably heard me say this multiple times before... and now you're going to hear me say it again: if there's one thing that keeps me…
About a month ago, this article created quite a bit of buzz on a Facebook group page. It focused on a Letter to the Editor of Total Women's Cycling about the amount…
Hello everyone, Due to this massive storm that is in the process of blanketing the entire state with snow, and is dropping a significant amount of the white, wet stuff on Buffalo…
It's finally here! Ever since I decided that I'd tackle the 30 days of biking challenge again this April, I've been counting down the days to 4/1/14 eagerly. In fact, I've been…
The Cannondale Jekyll has been completely reworked for 2015. Developed in collaboration with Jerome Clementz, the all-new bike features the new SuperMax front suspension, a new Fox DYAD rear shock with extra…
In addition to completely redesigning the Jekyll, Cannondale also recently announced the brand-new Trigger 27.5 and Trigger 29 at their global launch in Spain. Trigger 27.5 The Trigger 27.5, simply referred to…
While some might think it's odd to release a new product on April Fools day since many people might not take you seriously, Santa Cruz, on the other hand, seems to embrace…
If you purchased a so-called "fat bike" recently, you're going to want to douse it with white gas, light it on fire, and push it off a cliff, because the latest fad…
The State of Utah has announced that for the summer 2014 mountain biking season they'll begin testing riders for marijuana use before allowing them to ride their trails. The news is devastating…
We wrote previously about the return of the Bell Built Grant and the application process, and now the finalists have been chosen! Check out the infographic below for details on the different…
Yakima is well-known in the world of bike racks, offering a variety of ways to transport your bike, with options for virtually every type of vehicle available. A few months ago I…
I recently received a press release from SRAM and it just so happens to cover my favorite topic: MTB brakes! SRAM announced the release of the GUIDE line of brakes. Now, you're…
Easton has long been known as a manufacturer of quality carbon bike parts, including this handlebar I recently reviewed, as well as highly-acclaimed wheelsets. To match my new carbon bar (or maybe…
We spend a lot of time here on Singletracks talking about gear, technique, and the amazing experiences we've all had on our bikes. But what…
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Goldilocks who liked to ride…
Be sure to check out Part 1. We spend a lot of time talking about trails here on Singletracks... and I think that's pretty understandable, since we are home to the largest mountain…
We spend a lot of time talking about trails here on Singletracks... and I think that's pretty understandable, since we are home to the largest mountain bike trail map database in the…
In 2014, Cannondale's entire OverMountain team will be racing and exploring on the brand-new SuperMax lefty fork. The new fork reportedly has new internal components…
If Chris Akrigg is in it, you know you have to watch it! Be sure to check out this video of Chris absolutely tearing it up on a cyclocross bike! Also, be sure…
The Tifosi name has become synonymous with "high-performance sunglasses at an affordable price," and their Duro glasses are no exception to this mantra. Specs The…
Spring is starting to reveal itself. There've been days in New Mexico already where the weather is gorgeous, not a cloud in the sky, and the temperature doesn't dictate the need to…
Buffalo Creek is consistently near the top of many mountain bikers' must-ride lists, and is currently ranked #5 in the world on Singletracks.com. There are over 50 miles of trails that also…
Apex Park is undoubtedly one of the most popular--if not the most popular--trails near Denver. Located in Golden, this trail system is part of Jefferson County Open Space and is a favorite among hikers,…
When you think of fat bikes, you may not think about them being light, but manufacturers are pushing the envelope in design and construction, with some complete bike build weights dipping down…
Backcountry.com announced today the launch of its inaugural pro mountain bike team. The team will compete in a number of high-profile races, such as the Sea Otter Classic, The Whiskey 50, BC…
The 10th rendition of the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) was held in Charlotte, NC last weekend, and if you live in the Southeast and didn't go... you seriously missed out. …
The main point of our month-long road trip during the summer of 2013, and the pitch that helped me win the Sylvansport GO camper, was that my wife and I would be…
Here are 13 fantastic choices for a spring mountain bike getaway in the US.
I have a small problem: I love to travel and see new places, but I don't usually count myself as actually having been somewhere unless I've ridden a bike there. This rules out…
So, this is two mountain bike shoe reviews in a row for me... one might think I'd lost track of my Y chromosome. But a fella needs the right shoe for the…
There is going to come a time when your well-used mountain bike will need its cranks serviced. When and how often really depends on you and what kind of conditions you ride…
Hermosa Tours has just announced a brand-new 10-day self-guided tour along the Colorado Trail from the town of Salida to the town of Durango. This section of the trail passes through some…
I've always been fascinated with maps, and over the years I've collected hundreds of mountain bike maps from the places I've ridden (and some from places I plan to ride someday). I…
If you didn't make it out to the North Fruita Desert 18 Road Trails last year, changes have been made that you should be aware of. Several trails have been made one-way,…
Typical ski run traverse between switchbacks on the King of the Mountain climb (photo: delphinide) Cycling8r recently shared her backyard trails in the Sandia Foothills on the east…
We're eagerly counting down the days to the beginning of the 30 Days of Biking challenge in April... I'm almost giddy with anticipation! To help kick the month of right, we're going…
For some time there has been much ado about how to best preserve Idaho's stunning Boulder-White Clouds mountains. Recently, preservationists and mountain bikers combined forces to…
While waiting for the bike trails in Grand Junction to dry out, we took off on a ski trip. Because we were skiing in several of our favorite bike destinations, this trip…
FINS, short for Fantasy Island North Singletrack, is an entertaining small trail system located on private land in Goodyear, AZ. Comprised of many short trails that create loops throughout the trail system,…
The next time you head out of town on a vacation, take your bike! If you're traveling somewhere exotic and want to get around, see the sights, and experience the local trails,…
This just in from the Taipei International Cycle Show, via WTB: The High Tail saddle was developed as a direct request from Pivot Cycles, who identified an emerging need for a purpose-built…
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