Freeride mountain biking has exploded over the last 10-15 years. What started out as a few renegade downhillers dodging trees close to becoming (shock!) mainstream today. While in times past dirt jumping…
The Hydrapak Avila is the smallest, lightest hydration pack in Hydrapak's line that is intended for use on the bike. Specs Weighing in at just 7 ounces when empty, this pack is…
Rounding out my West Coast-style Dakine kit is the Concept glove. This minimalistic glove is by far the sleekest I have used to date. The glove features a lightweight, moisture-wicking, 4-way stretch, nylon mesh…
Harrisonburg, Virginia has won acclaim in recent years as a Bronze-level IMBA ride center, one of only 11 such ride centers world-wide. Located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Harrisonburg has a wealth…
In my quest to don a West Coast style this season, I tried out the 8 Track short from Dakine. The 8 Track short fits quite like the Dakine Chorus short I reviewed…
I wanted to try out a different style this season, so I went totally West Coast. And nothing says West Coast more than a chainsaw and flannel! Lucky for me, Dakine has…
Having recently discussed DiY car bike racks and DiY bike storage racks here on Singletracks, up next for DiY is a Presta-compatible inflator chuck for an air compressor. If you don't like…
Despite news of many major 24-hour races being canceled, not everyone agrees 24 hour racing is dead. If you listen to Tommy Bryant talk for a half an hour, you'll start believing that while…
We published the teaser for the "Follow My Dream" series a while back, and the video series is already in full swing! The first episode is from the Fort William World Cup,…
Inspired by my recent discussion with Kali Protectives about helmet safety, I decided to review the Kali Avatar 2 Carbon helmet. I always put my protective equipment first when mountain biking, and…
Thomson released several new handlebar models in 2012, including an aluminum downhill bar. While Thomson's new carbon bars are making some serious waves, they are not currently producing any carbon DH bars.…
I’m always on the lookout for new trails to ride and have employed many methods to find them. Having lived in one…
As I have said before, I am a sunglasses freak. First of all, I dislike squinting because my face gets tired if I do it too long, and nobody likes having a…
During my recent trip to Richmond, Virginia for the Dominion Riverrock Festival, I seized the opportunity to get out of the city on Sunday to explore…
Having you ever mountain biked down a volcano before? No? Well, then check out this video to see what riding down an old lava flow feels like:
Store all your bikes with this 6-bike storage rack.
Summertime mountain bikers require plenty of water for long, hot, dusty rides, and what better way to carry that water than with a sweet Osprey hydration backpack?
This may be the first, possibly the second, video that I've seen of a mountain bike base jump. While base jumping is a sport in its own right and has paired well with…
Dakine offers an extensive line of bags to fit every outdoor application. When it comes to carrying a lot of mountain biking gear, the Rider's Duffle 80L is about as big as…
Ahh, there's nothing like waking up at the trailhead in the morning! Camping at the mountain bike trail with friends is truly one of the greatest ways to spend a weekend, and…
I think we can all agree: we don't hear enough about the female participants of our sport. The truth is, there are plenty of women riders out there that could destroy the…
Lezyne floor pumps have long been a staple in bike shops around the world. I had been looking for a replacement for my broken department store pump for a while, so at…
Danny MacAskill's long-awaited new video, "Imaginate," has finally been released! "Imaginate" takes you inside Danny's childhood mind and all of the things that he always wanted to do on a bike.…
As my wife and I prepared for our first ascent of Pikes Peak, I regaled…
Given the large amount of money you need to plop down to buy a good mountain bike, the selection of a shop to take it to when it needs a little TLC…
When I received the Pearl Izumi X-Alp Impact mountain bike shoes for review I didn't research them at all--I just slapped some cleats on them and started riding. I kind of assumed that…
The Anti-Freeze line from Halo consists of a headband and a skull cap, both insulated, and both featuring the patented SweatBlock seal. I am aware that 1) winter is over and 2) headbands…
While many classic mountain bike trails dating back to the hazy, smoke-filled beginnings of our sport were once hiking trails, horseback riding trails, or moto trails, Levis/Trow Mounds may just be one…
When I first heard about this video a few days ago, I have to admit that I was a little skeptical. "Gee Atherton gets chased down the mountain by a bird... big…
A rather large set of boxes appeared on my door step that, curiously, weighed next to nothing. Perplexed, I opened them to reveal a set of ultra-lightweight Easton Haven Carbon 26in wheels.…
Imagine: 30 miles of the best dirt that the mountains of North Georgia have to offer. But instead of guessing which trails to take, back tracking down trails you've already ridden, and…
After a great first day in Vernal at NUMB Fest, we were stoked for day two. Our new friends from Altitude Cycle said the best itinerary after McCoy Flats was to ride the…
If Sesame Street were for grown-ups, I’m pretty sure that beer and bikes would be two of those things that “go good together.” This seems to be especially true of mountain biking.…
It's not every day a full-length mountain biking video, complete with quality riding and excellent filming, is released online... for free. But that's exactly what the guys from Virtu Media did with…
What does it take to adequately review a bike? Some people think a quick leg-over-the-top and a spin around a parking lot is enough to get a feel for a bike. Others…
Yesterday, June 6th, GT just announced the release of its brand-new downhill bike: the Fury. The bike was developed in conjunction with Gee, Dan, and Rachel Atherton, who signed on with GT…
As many of you know, my major goal for this spring was to ride 100 miles on my mountain bike. To that end, I decided signing up for a race would help…
In addition to launching a brand-new line of packs, Shimano is also getting into the performance eyewear market. The CE-S50X is one of the models in Shimano's new cycling glasses line. Specs…
I’ve always thought attending a mountain bike festival would be a lot of fun. However, I don’t care much for hordes of people or crowded trails. Sounds like a conundrum; what to…
I recently received the Ventilator gloves from Dakine for testing and have put them through their paces out on the trail. First Impressions I'll admit that when I first pulled the Dakine…
G3 Chain Guide Now in its third major design change, the new G3 chain guide from MRP represents over 15 years of experience. The G3 has had some major enhancements recently to…
To folks who don’t mountain bike, all bikes look the same. That must be true, because so many friends have said to me: “You run a mountain biking website. Which hybrid bike…
Regular readers may remember that I visited the Big Bear, California area during my summer 2012 road trip, and that I wrote a detailed article on Snow Summit Mountain Resort. Of all…
Full disclosure: out of everywhere I have ridden my bike, Crested Butte tops the list as my all-time favorite location. I've ridden all over the United States, and while there are many…
While socks are definitely not the blingiest piece of cycling gear, almost every cyclist in the world wears them, so they are pretty important. One of the biggest issues with socks is the…
This is the second half of an article examining the effects of wet weather racing and the policies that need to be in place to protect trails from extensive damage. Read Part 1 right…
Not only did this year's event cheat the ominous threat of bad weather, it also served up some of the best riding on one of the nicest courses that we've seen to…
Mountain bike racing is a ton of fun: it’s one of many great aspects of our sport. Races offer a chance to line up against your buddies, or strangers, and see how…
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