While trying to sell me on the idea of buying a house in Forest City, 62 miles north of Auburn on Highway 49, my friend Ruedy paused and commented to…
The Tepui Expedition bags can hold everything needed for a long riding trip and then some Though the act of cycling itself is a fairly pure…
Bikepacking the Arizona Trail in November, north of Tucson, AZ. Photo © David Herbold. Take a moment to visualize the changing of the seasons – autumn…
Choosing to live in a small mountain town like Salida, CO requires a serious meta-level decision about the type of life that you want to lead.(Rider: Marcel…
A guide to exploring the best mountain bike trails in Slatyfork and Snowshoe, West Virginia.
photo: Robert Milks // Wilderness Adventure Photography. Rider: Jeff Barber If you're a mountain biker in the Southeast, chances are you've at least heard of the Snake Creek…
Chances are high that during a visit to Pisgah, you will break something on your bike. When that happens, where do you go?
The Edge series of GPS units from Garmin runs from the diminutive "20" which has only the most basic features, up to the "1000" that rocks a 3-inch color touchscreen.…
Rocks, rocks, and more rocks. They keep getting easier the more you ride them Like most of you, I am not a downhill racer. In fact,…
In this episode, Aaron and I talk about how GPS works and what that means for mountain bikers who use GPS devices for training and trail navigation.
All photos by Scott Anderson The 800 mile-long Arizona Trail spans the state, from Mexico north to Utah. It was conceived in the 1970s, by Dale…
All photos by Scott Anderson "Remember, EVERYTHING here HURTS!" said Matt McFee, founder and director of AZT Expeditions, as our group prepared to roll out. The…
The Hincapie Kessel Bibshort is a dedicated pair of XC bibs with features that cross-country shredders can appreciate. The main short body is composed of several moisture-wicking lycra panels that conform to…
Luxuriating in the Swiss Alps. Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com,…
Hike-a-biking in the snow in Scotland, before turning around due to blizzard conditions. Photo: Ross Bell. One bright and beautiful September afternoon roughly a decade ago,…
Riding through the Boreal forest, fully-loaded. Photo credit : Michael Braun Many riders will never find themselves inching up to the starting line for a race. Fewer still…
Guerrilla Gravity is making quite the name for themselves with their hand-built mountain bike frames. Based in Denver, Colorado, only a short drive from some world class riding in the Front Range,…
Although derailleurs can look intimidating, they’re actually pretty easy to adjust. We learned this in another video. The thing is, adjusting your cable tension, limits, and B screw doesn’t always…
So, let's keep this real simple by focusing on some quick and easy gifts that fit the needs of nearly ANY mountain biker
Fat gathering. Photo: Sarah Anne Wharton Whether you love fat bikes or hate them, there's no denying that they have become a solid fixture in the…
Winter is coming in the northern hemisphere, but the onslaught of cold temperatures, limited daylight, and snowy conditions doesn't require you to stop mountain biking. The advent of the fat bike means that…
why is stiffness important to mountain bikers, and aren't bikes stiff enough already?
Brendan Treffinger, one of the local volunteers who helped to build the Raystown Mountain Bike Skills Park, shows us how to fly. Photo: Evan Gross Pennsylvania…
The French brand Mavic jumped on the enduro bandwagon long before many US brands decided it was a thing, and has been creating and selling enduro-specific shoes for years. With…
Gamut's Podium pedals (photo: Aaron Chamberlain) Most of my riding is done in clipless pedals, but I still like to break out the flats every now…
Without being willing to go it alone, I would have missed out on literally hundreds of great scenes, like this one in Montana's rarely-visited Tobacco Root Mountains.…
A review of the Pactimo Apex women's mountain bike shorts.
The women's Pactimo Apex Jersey looks and feels snazzy. Photo: Brent Rader. Pactimo Clothing has traditionally focused on custom cycling attire, such as team kits. They…
No matter how long the tunnel is, there's always light at the end of it. Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by…
The Trek Fuel EX is consistently ranked among the top trail bikes by Singletracks readers, thanks to its prowess at both climbing and descending. For 2017, Trek changed things up a bit, pitching…
Photo via Grace Ragland. Grace Ragland is an avid mountain bike racer, coach, IMBA-certified instructor, NICA league board member, Liv Ambassador, motivational speaker, and professional seamstress.…
At Cyclofest last month I noticed a number of riders heading out on good-looking fat bikes, but I didn't recognize the brand. It turns out they were riding Eleven bikes, and…
Almost smack dab in the middle of the country, a dedicated group of mountain bikers have been keeping a dirty little secret... that Kansas City is for real when it…
Singletracks readers choose their favorite fat bikes for 2016.
Aaron and I discuss the history of waterproof gear, from animal skins to Gore-Tex and everything in between.
Photo: Roo Fowler, Youtube The mountain bike skills instructor in the UK who was sued by a paralyzed student has lost the case, with the judge…
photo provided by Montague Bikes. Today is Veterans Day in the USA, a day set aside each year to reflect and give thanks to military veterans for their…
The Five Ten Kestrels - pleasing to the eye, pleasing to the foot. It’s not often that I treat myself to nice things, but every once…
Rider: Jo Pauly. All photos by Greg Heil unless otherwise noted. The Morzine and Les Gets area is best-known for their bike park trails and the…
The Trail Pistol in its natural habitat: Front Range Colorado Trails The Trail Pistol is the newest offering from Denver-based Guerrilla Gravity, which fills the gap…
Sugoi has released a rain jacket that they claim is 100% waterproof, and yet fully breathable--specifically, 2x more breathable than comparable membranes. This claim flies in the face of conventional…
Riding the new Dakota Ridge Trail in Canon City was within my control... at least, mostly. Photo: Marcel Slootheer Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular…
Bummer! GoPro is recalling 2,500 Karma Drones after "a very small number" of reports from consumers that the drone lost power during flight. Fortunately no one has been injured due to the…
One of the many things I appreciate about my favorite local bike shop, Absolute Bikes, is that I can walk in and walk out minutes later with…
Touring the best trails along the Portes du Soleil and in the Les Gets bike park in the Morzine Valley, France.
Descending towards Arosa, Switzerland. The Alps are easily one of the most legendary mountain ranges on the entire planet. Even if you've never been there, simply uttering the…
Update: Fox has updated their recall of the Float X2 rear shocks to now include all 2016 and some 2017 Float X2 rear shocks. About 7,300 rear shocks are affected.…
We discuss both subjective and objective measures of trail difficulty, and explain the difference between technically and physically difficult trails.
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