Nelson, BC is an epic mountain bike destination with a good mix of trails to explore.
We talk about some of the most common mountain bike pitfalls and offer hard-won advice that's useful for everyone from newbs to pros.
Mountain biking shouldn't be uncomfortable. Here are four key areas to focus on to make your MTB rides more comfortable.
Devinci has updated the 140mm-travel Troy trail bike with a slacker head tube angle. Aluminum builds start at $3,200.
After losing confidence following a bike crash, a mountain bike skills training clinic is just the thing to get back in the game.
The Canyon Lux XC mountain bike gets an update, with lighter weight and room for 2 water bottles.
Jeff Lenosky shows how he navigates pedally, rocky trails at San Lee Park in Sanford, NC.
A basic primer on mountain bike suspension designs.
The Trek Full Stache is a unique trail bike designed for rugged, backcountry adventures that go beyond the everyday suburban trail ride.
The Lapierre Zesty AM 527 mountain bike climbs like a trail bike, descends like it's enduro.
I talk with Charlie about the early days of mountain biking, and how he and others helped shape the mountain bike culture of today.
E*Thirteen's TRS Plus kit converts SRAM 11-speed drivetrains to 12-speed with greater range than Eagle for $300, including all necessary tools.
Pat Smage previews new mountain bike trails coming to Springdale, Arkansas.
Greg wrote and edited articles for Singletracks for more than 5 years, covering everything from travel to advocacy to MTB gear.
A surprising interpretation of mountain biking is found in hidden, forested pockets around Atlanta, GA.
As IMBA celebrates 30 years, we take a short look back at the history of mountain bike advocacy.
The Whyte S-150 S is an aggressive, aluminum trail bike built to withstand extreme conditions with a smart, affordable build spec to boot.
Pivot updates the long-travel Firebird with 29er wheels. With 162mm of rear travel, the Pivot Firebird 29 is designed to enduro.
Before upgrading your mountain bike with a longer fork, consider how increased travel will affect handling, geometry, and frame durability.
Whistler's Creekside just opened for the season with 5 new trails that are part of a multi-year trail expansion at the bike park.
We share our tips for becoming a better mountain bike climber including equipment selection, technique, and mental hacks for getting to the top of the hill faster.
Ten more affordable mountain bike upgrades for under $100 including dropper post remotes, stash tools, tire inserts, and drivetrain updates.
Fathers can and do teach their children a lot through mountain biking. A Father's Day tribute to rad mountain bike dads.
This trail bike buyer's guide helps mountain bikers understand frame geometry, suspension travel, tire sizes, and more. Read this before you buy your next trail bike.
The Canyon Neuron is a light duty aluminum trail bike that sits between XC and trail bike territory.
The SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain offers 12 gears at an affordable pricepoint. The new cassette is compatible with standard, 8-, 9-, and 10-speed splined driver bodies.
Sea Otter Europe, held in Girona, Spain, features mountain bike racing, hundreds of exhibitors, and demo bikes. Tens of thousands of cyclists attended this free festival in 2018.
Ben Weaver is bikepacking the 2,700-mile Great Divide Mountain Bike route with his instruments so he can play 15 concerts along the way.
The new Jamis Portal trail bike and Hardline enduro bike will utilize a unique mountain bike suspension platform known as 3VO.
Trek recently settled a lawsuit brought by the estate of comedian Chris Farley over the name of the Farley fat bike.
XC mountain bike race courses are becoming more technical in a bid to become more spectator-friendly and also to keep up with bike design and suspension technology.
This is the third installment in the Outlaw Diaries series that follows mountain biker Patrick "Bengel" Rasche as he seeks out rad adventures in Germany, British Columbia, and now Russia.
Jefferson County, Colorado is testing mountain bike only trails within the popular park system.
Matt Miller is a journalism graduate and enduro mountain biker based in Golden, CO.
The 10 mountain bike descents on the East Coast are among the best downhill trails to shred.
The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest features excellent mountain bike trails to explore, including the CAMBA system.
The Prestacycle TorqRatchet is a compact, packable torque wrench for trailside mountain bike repairs.
Ten of the best kids' mountain bikes of 2018, including lightweight hardtails and even full-suspension bikes. Recommendations range from 12-inch wheels up to 24-inch wheels.
The UCI Mountain Bike Eliminator World Cup brings fast-paced, XC competition to the streets complete with ramps, wall rides, and dirt rollers.
Another mountain biker falls victim to a trail trip, this time barbed wire in Ontario, Canada.
Roam Bike Fests are designed for women to have fun on mountain bikes. Riders won't find skills clinics, competitions, or men here.
The Fox Factory Tune program allows mountain bikers to get a custom suspension tune and/or to upgrade to the latest tech for a reasonable price.
The All in Multitool fits inside a mountain bike crank spindle, and includes a chain breaker plus hex and Torx bits.
These aggressive hardtail mountain bikes are designed for trail riding and beyond, and each offers at least 120mm of front suspension travel.
Guidebook author Stephen Hlawaty talks about his favorite MTB trails in Colorado, and why he's still a fan of paper books in the digital age.
The National Recreation Trails class of 2018 includes notable mountain bike trails like Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park in Florida and the Climax Trail in New Mexico.
The BLM in Idaho is testing a new travel management plan that would allow Class 1 electric mountain bikes on previously non-motorized, multi-use trails.
The BLM approved an additional 22.5 miles of singletrack mountain bike trails at Phil's World and has begun construction, despite minor opposition.
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