The Grand Junction Off-Road delivers three days of technical racing, raucous crowds, and bike culture that feels like coming home to your tribe.
After testing six pairs of failed "enduro" shoes, the author finds durability and performance in the Northwave Outcross Plus with Michelin rubber soles.
Leg cramps can be painful and debilitating on the trail. Here are some tips for avoiding them.
FSA's SL-K carbon wheelset features asymmetrical rims, quick-engagement hubs, and race-worthy durability, though the narrow profile may not suit everyone's preferences.
These are the best mountain bike trails, campgrounds, and attractions to visit in Prescott National Forest, Arizona.
Greg Heil explores how focusing on the present moment—rather than past regrets or future worries—can lighten life's burdens, including brutal hike-a-bikes.
Learn essential tips for your first downhill mountain bike race, from arriving early and walking the course to pacing yourself and making friends at the venue.
Leatt's DBX 4.0 shorts offer exceptional durability and protection with triple-layered construction, though the heavy-duty materials sacrifice breathability for bike park-ready abrasion resistance.
It was a refreshing finish to the riding knowing the Croatian scene is youthful but developing, and looks great for the future.
We'll touch on handlebars, stems, grips, controls (shifters, brake levers, remotes, and accessories), saddles, seatposts, and finally pedals.
Pivot's new Mach 5.5 Carbon features 140mm rear travel, 160mm up front, and clearance for 2.6" tires on 27.5" wheels.
Kali's redesigned Shiva 2.0 full-face helmet features LDL and Nano Fusion impact tech in a DOT-certified package weighing just 1050g in carbon.
If you're currently hauling a bulky or heavy mat in your bikepacking kit, the Sea to Summit UltraLight mat could take your kit to the next level.
I was absolutely shocked by how lightweight and compact this sleeping bag is!
TexPlex opens June 3 near Dallas, offering 250 acres of mountain biking with pump tracks, jumps, and slopestyle courses for all skill levels.
Tucson offers hundreds of miles of Sonoran Desert singletrack for all skill levels, plus legendary bike culture and the massive 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo race.
Like artists painting their own canvases, professional trail builders leave distinctive signatures that discerning mountain bikers can recognize from trail to trail.
Greg Heil explores how we often neglect real-world "magic" like wisdom and fitness, just as fantasy students avoid studying their mystical powers.
A veteran rider with 33 years of trail time shares eight hard-won lessons he wishes he'd learned decades earlier to improve skills, fitness, and longevity.
New Mexico offers stellar singletrack, stunning scenery, and blissfully empty trails, making it one of mountain biking's most underrated destinations.
Singletracks analyzed trail reviews and ratings to rank the most popular mountain bike trails in each US state and Canadian province for 2017.
With radical changes taking place within IMBA, many people are wondering: where does IMBA go from here?
Terrene's new McFly plus tire offers faster rolling speed than the Chunk in 27.5 and 29-inch, 2.8-inch widths this July.
Five Ten's redesigned Hellcat clipless shoe features firmer C4 Stealth rubber, improved durability, and a lower profile perfect for aggressive all-mountain riding.
G-Form's Pro-X knee pads offer excellent impact protection with flexible, low-profile design, though they're still noticeable when pedaling on long climbs.
We review the G-Form Pro-X elbow pads for mountain biking.
Learn how to wash your mountain bike without a hose using a simple garden sprayer, plus discover the secret ingredient for removing stubborn grease spots.
Reynolds' carbon BLACKLABEL 27.5 Plus wheels deliver exceptional stiffness and durability with Industry 9 hubs, though the $2,600 price tag puts them at premium territory.
Greg Heil tests whether a $7,000 Specialized Turbo S ebike can replace his car for a 32-mile commute with 1,400 feet of climbing.
Mountain biking with dogs can be rewarding, but requires proper training, trail etiquette, and consideration for your pup's safety and other trail users.
Major IMBA chapters are leaving the program over money splits and perceived lack of benefits, with calls for significant organizational changes.
Ditch the screen time and weave riding into your daily routine—here's how to stop wishing you had time and start making it happen.
A video showing a bear running toward a mountain biker on a forested trail.
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Mountain biking lessons translate directly to life: tackle obstacles head-on, maintain momentum through challenges, and remember to enjoy the ride.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, we talk about our favorite rides in Utah, from iconic rides like Slickrock to the best bike parks and trails with the most epic scenery.
Marin County Open Space added 3.5 miles of legal trail in 2016, a 20% increase, but tensions remain high amid lawsuits and decommissioning debates.
The Mission Workshop Hauser is a mountain bike hydration backpack that's designed to keep contents dry, even during wet rides.
Discover the 5 best mountain bike trails in Colorado.
Two Danish brothers finally fulfill their decades-old dream of a South American adventure, trading motocross for mountain bikes through Peru's Sacred Valley.
Finding the right mountain bike riding partner takes effort, but the benefits of having a regular sidekick make solo rides and group rides even better.
The Rocky Mountain Slayer 790 MSL is an aggressive enduro destroyer with adjustable geometry, plush suspension, and confidence-inspiring descending capabilities.
The RockyMounts TomaHawk is simple to set up and easy to use. Installing one rack takes no more than 20 minutes and two Allen keys.
Strava announces new content types beyond activity uploads, transforming the platform into an athletic blogging network with full rollout coming this summer.
Rotor's Q-Rings offer adjustable oval chainrings with five position settings to optimize your pedal stroke's power phase and minimize dead spots.
Mountain bikers often ask if their bike is appropriate for certain trails, but the real answer depends on rider skill and attitude.
Mountain bikers with non-riding spouses should appreciate the time, money, and support their partners sacrifice to enable their trail addiction.
Aaron and I talk about the highlights from this year's Sea Otter Classic.
Colorado's Proudfoot Cycles builds durable steel mountain bikes including the Prime, a 120mm travel full suspension that accommodates plus or 29" wheels.
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