Years of riding bikes, in conjunction with genetics, have given me some monster quads. They're great for mashing the pedals, but not so great at fitting into certain gear--knee pads in particular. I've…
Stage winner Cody Phillips (Ibis Cycles Enduro Team). Photo: Trans-Sylvania Epic Media Team Day 3 of the Trans Sylvania Epic was an enduro day, meaning only the descents would…
I don’t know about you, but when I commit to a mountain bike ride I consider it a sacred trust. If I can crawl out of bed, I am going to be…
You are probably asking the same thing I did initially. 'What is this thing for'? Is it a road bike? Yes. Is it a gravel grinder? Yes. Can it ride single track?…
The start of Stage 1. Photo: TSEpic Media Team I'm two days into the five-day Trans-Sylvania Epic! Stage 1 was brutal with around 37 miles and 4,000' of climbing.…
Editor’s Note: "Over a Beer" is a regular opinion column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, the opinions expressed in this commentary are his alone…
For long rides in big mountains, it's important to be prepared. After all, you never know when the weather might turn on you or when a mechanical will have you pushing home…
Having just completed an 11-day circuit that included The Mighty 5, among others, I have a few suggestions to help you fit some quick rides in, especially if your time is limited.
I recently returned from a long road trip to The Mighty 5 National Parks in Utah, including Bryce Canyon, and I made it a point to ride my mountain bike in every single…
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we talk to pro downhill racer Ethan Quehl about riding fast on big bikes and his gig as a trail builder.
If you're looking for an affordable MIPS helmet, Triple Eight recently announced availability for the Brainsaver II, which will retail for just $74.99. Many companies are charging that much as a premium for the MIPS upgrade for their regular…
Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to summer here in the USA, and we don't want to waste a single moment! With that in mind, here's a list of 49 things you have…
Sometimes adults get so giddy over the fact that they are riding a bike, you’ll hear them exclaim “I feel like a kid again!” That’s a good thing. Riding a bike is…
The Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA) recently announced a new event, the Longass Ride, set to debut July 23, 2016. The club is already known for the massively-popular Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival, which…
Aaron Chase aboard the new Pivot Switchblade (photo: Lear Miller) Pivot's newest bike - the Switchblade - has 135mm/150mm of travel (rear/front) and can be run with either…
If you're looking for Pisgah's easier side, here are three fantastic beginner-friendly trails near Brevard, NC.
photo: Ken Viale / WTB WTB recently sponsored an event with the Semper Fi Fund in California, hosting 16 physically and/or mentally wounded veterans for a weekend of rides,…
National Trails Day is coming up here in the USA, officially slated for next weekend, June 4, 2016. The event is marketed by the American Hiking Society, but many of the events involve…
photo: GreatLakeTaupo.com We're stoked whenever we hear news about bikes gaining access to trails, and this news sounds particularly sweet. The Waihaha Hut Track in the Pureora Forest Park…
SORBA has just released a statement via their Facebook group, announcing that Subaru has decided not to renew their sponsorship contract. Subaru has partnered with IMBA for 19 years, and SORBA has…
Rumors have swirled for years about direct-to-consumer brand Canyon Bicycles opening their doors in the United States, but they truly were only rumors... until now. According to a recent press release, Canyon will…
"It was absolutely the hardest ride I’ve done in my life," said seven-time world champion, author, and volunteer firefighter Rebecca Rusch of her ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro last March. Riding mountain bikes, Rusch along…
When I heard this year’s Singletracks.com gathering was in North Carolina, three thoughts clanged around between my ears. 1) Excitement that I’d get to meet the crew—after almost a year contributing articles,…
Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular opinion column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, the opinions expressed in this commentary are his alone and…
MyFoxBoston.com reports that snare wires have been strung across several mountain bike trails in Massachusetts. The Department of Conservation and Recreation has been posting warnings to trail users about these booby traps…
I had an amazing time at the Trans-Sylvania Epic last year. The trails of Central Pennsylvania are just the kind of tough, technical riding I particularly enjoy. My performance was somewhat mixed though, as I…
I’ve done a lot of group rides over the years. Sometimes I’m among the faster people, and sometimes I’m the one everybody’s waiting for at the designated stops. When you’re the slow…
Flow trails are being constructed all across the USA, so we thought it was time to catalog some of the best examples for those who love to flow. Over the past several…
A couple weeks ago the Singletracks team got together to ride in Pisgah and we had a blast!
Mavic has long been seen as a hold out in the world of mountain bike wheels, having previously only produced alloy rims. Today, Mavic just announced their first-ever carbon MTB rim: the XA…
Rocky Mountain Bicycles has just recalled at least 78,300 mountain bikes due to a quick release safety issue. This is the same safety issue that caused a recall of 1.5 million bikes…
We want to know about the most technical, gnarliest trail you've found! Fill out the quick survey below to help us identify the most technically-difficult trails and we'll share the results in a future article.
Pearl Izumi’s Journey Mountain Bike Short is versatile in the sense that it is up to the task of hardcore riding, but is also fine as a walkabout short. If you’re looking…
Pearl Izumi describes their new Summit Jersey as a "functional but not flashy top." In an age of marketing hyperbole and one-upsmanship, I believe PI is actually underselling this particular offering. The…
Fezzari, a direct-to-consumer manufacturer based in Utah, has been working hard to produce competitive bikes at much more affordable prices than the standard brands that you'll find at your LBS. We have communicated…
I love the Kuat NV rack because it is spec'ed with several useful features. It comes in both 1.25" and 2" hitch versions (but only 2" accommodates the extension), can handle everything from…
IMBA and STC have released a joint statement, "urging mountain bikers to work together to support trail stewardship and improved mountain bike access," according to their press release. The two organizations wish to…
Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular opinion column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, the opinions expressed in this commentary are his alone and…
At Sea Otter last month Leatt launched the DBX 6.0 carbon full face helmet, and I got a chance to experience the new helmet on a drift trike. Drift what? I'll explain that in…
Photo: Tim Fishback Booby trapped trails are hardly a new thing, but to those of us in mountain biker-friendly Colorado, worrying about being injured by man-made traps on…
While other mountain bike manufacturers have been investing in consumer-direct channels, Guerrilla Gravity (GG) has introduced a somewhat novel "Shop Direct" channel: basically, order any GG bike from any shop, whether they are…
With the Divide mountain bike short, Pearl Izumi set out to bridge the gap between the relentless gnar chaser and the heartrate-obsessed hammerhead. These mountain bike shorts have a lightweight feel and…
Moab. Fruita. Whistler. Bentonville. Wait, what? Yeah, Bentonville. While the rest of the world was focused on the big places, the well-known and incredible, breathlessly writing about, photographing, and shooting endless loops…
Sombrio Vagabond in darkstone plaid For the sake of disclosure, Sombrio didn't send us this shirt in hopes of a gushing review, bolstering sales, or gaining some 'net…
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we talk about what to look for when selecting a mountain bike tire.
As I recovered from ACL repair surgery, the doctors told me that biking was great for my range of motion, and an excellent way to stay in shape with a vulnerable ACL.…
The Shasta Lemurian Classic mountain bike race occurs at the end of every April and is a harbinger of summer. Taking its name from a mythical, advanced race of small people-like beings…
The Bitterroot National Forest has just released their updated travel management plan, which includes the closure of 180 miles of singletrack to mountain bikes, due to the trails' inclusion in two different…
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