Downhill racing is arguably the pinnacle of mountain biking. Since top World Cup racers frequently reach speeds in excess of 40 MPH - and bash their machines into obstacles at full…
I challenged myself to ride 29 different mountain bike trails in 29 days, and this is how it all went down.
This is the 24-Hours in the Old Pueblo (24HOP).
Some riders come to party. Others probably bit off more than they could chew, the 24HOP being their first endurance event. But many train hard and go for a podium spot. And for those riders, the appearance of Lance Armstrong and his former Postal posse boosts the motivation to win.
Blooming flowers, lush vegetation, 360-degree views of 3 mountain ranges. This is what the Big Hole Mountains encompass. The Big Hole Mountains – you can get lost out there When you look…
While recently watching one viral mountain bike video or another, YouTube recommended this video to us, and we couldn't take our eyes off the screen. Then it hit us: why not combine mountain…
It's Super Bowl Sunday and I'm sitting on the curb in front of a 7-11 convenience store in Apopka, Florida. The sun, which has been beating down on us unobstructed…
Tips for a first-time bikepacking trip: the tools, food, sleeping gear, and emergency items you need to pack.
Mountain biking in the Cairngorms, close to the H+I Headquarters in Inverness. Photo courtesy H+I. If you look up Inverness, Scotland on a map, it looks…
Marcel Hagener and Simone Maier, Red Bull Defiance Adventure Race, New Zealand. Photo: Graeme Murray/Red Bull Content Pool Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column…
photo: kellyrides New York is known as the Empire State, due in large part to the state's influence in US business, culture, and industry. But New York is also quietly building a…
Looking Glass Rock as seen from the Blue Ridge Parkway (photo: Aaron Chamberlain) Blue Ridge Adventure's 9th annual Pisgah Stage Race will be held in Brevard, North…
Sometimes a climb is worth it just for the climb, like the Ape Canyon to Plains of Abraham route on Mt. St. Helens (photo: JWanamaker) We…
One of several rides through the urban desert mountains of Phoenix during the week-long training camp, building both skills and camaraderie. Mountain biking is an amazingly…
A spike booby trap found at Buffalo Creek in Colorado. Photo: Tim Fishback We've reported about trail booby traps many times in the past, and often the argument has arisen…
Photo: Interbike Utah legislators have been in the hot seat in recent weeks, with many proponents of public land, including both advocates and industry members, viewing…
Have you ever read the best-selling book with a very similar title and three less habits? Neither have I, but the title alone peaked my interest enough to generate some thought…
We debate whether that's really true and speculate about what might be coming next.
Photo © Pia McDonell of McDonell Media It feels good to go fast. It feels even better to win (hell, just be honest with yourself). To get…
My bike at the Forest Service Ranger Station. What do you do when you have to work on your day off? Make an adventure out of…
You don’t see a lot of mountain bike reviews from me here on Singletracks because for years I’ve struggled to find a bike that is light, capable, and most importantly, fits all…
With so many great GPS apps for smartphones available these days, many mountain bikers are asking themselves: “should I ditch my GPS unit and just use my smartphone on the trail?”
Medicine Bow National Forest. Photo: djvass via Flickr Creative Commons: https://www.flickr.com/photos/djvass While the area between Cheyenne and Laramie is an island of terrain in the midst…
Snoop Dogg: "Welcome back to another exciting episode of 'Things You Won't See Black People Do.'" "I'm afraid of heights so even looking at this is hurting me." Use the video…
Rider: Darren Berrecloth filming for "Where the Trail Ends." Photo: John Wellburn / Red Bull Content Pool Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written…
Some of Curt Gowdy's trails are not for the faint of heart (photo: RoadWarrior) Between Cheyenne and Laramie, Wyoming, there is a mountain bikers playground of land that…
All photos courtesy of Salsa Cycles Salsa has just launched the first-ever full suspension 29+ mountain bike: the Deadwood Sus. We have postulated before that creating a…
Photo: Chris Gibbs The competition in our #TrailTales contest was fierce, with stories of high adventure (and misadventure) submitted from all corners of the globe. The…
At a snail’s pace, my legs burning, I climbed the last mile to the top of the Grand Col du Ferret. Wiping sleet and mud from my eyes, I wondered why we…
As if on cue two stags ran out in front, roaring as they passed us. A small reminder that we were in their territory and were privileged to be. This…
“Don’t move,” said a stranger with a look of concern. “The ambulance is on its way.” My ears heard the words. I saw the faces. But, like a tired rider…
These are some of the most popular mountain bike trail segments, according to Strava.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron, Greg, and I share our tips for taking great mountain bike photos.
As the child of a lifetime airline employee, my eventual wife had the benefit of free travel, and her family made regular trips to Hawaii. Then she grew up, married…
Editor's Note: While Jeff has been mountain biking since the early 1990s, he still has a lot to learn about mountain bikes. Any opinions expressed in this article are Jeff's personal opinions, and…
Photo: Greg Heil Riding in wet and muddy environments can quickly decimate your chain lube, clogging up your drivetrain with mud and dirt, creating chain suck,…
Markus 'Max' Stöckl is driven by the need for speed. The general manager of the World Cup-running MS-Racing Mondraker MTB Team likes nothing better than to go down a slope…
The Swagman Patrol bike rack is an excellent option for any truck driving cyclist. This versatile rack adjusts to fit almost any truck bed, from small pickups like the Ford Ranger…
If you've been paying attention, you might be a bit confused right now. "Wasn't Dave Wiens just elected to be the chair of the IMBA board?" Yes, yes he was. "In what…
photo: Nicholas Mann While Illinois might not be the first US state that comes to mind when thinking of mountain biking, the riders who live there…
Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, any opinions expressed in this column are his alone and…
All photos by Scott Anderson except where noted Gunnison Trails has been working hard to push the fat biking envelope. Currently, they are "test driving" 3.7 miles…
The Pioneer Stage Race in New Zealand is a 7-day epic that punishes mountain bikers with 341 miles of racing and a whopping 52,000 feet of climbing! "The course takes…
The first trip -- Fall 2015. Things strapped every which way to make it work. Photo: Aaron Couch Bikepacking is an incredible way to see a…
Gothic Mountain. All photos by Scott Anderson For anyone curious about winter bikepacking, but not quite ready to rough it, there is a perfect solution in…
All photos by Scott Anderson except where noted Crested Butte is all-in when it comes to fat biking. If the success of the inaugural Fat Bike…
Miniskibum begins the 7,600 vertical ft descent from the 14,115 ft summit of Pikes Peak. Right away, you can tell some dismounts will be necessary. Whoever…
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Jeff recounts his hut to hut adventure, mountain biking from Durango, CO to Moab, UT with a group of friends.
Trail: Little Rainbow, Salida, Colorado. Rider: Scott Link. Photo: Greg Heil As Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow and predicts 6 more weeks of winter, I find…
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