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…
Mountaintown Overlook along the gravel to the top of the Mountaintown Creek trail. Photo: Aaron Chamberlain. I've lived in Georgia off and on for most of my life…
Are you looking for a super light pair of mountain bike shoes? Check this video of the Northwave Extreme Tech MTB shoes for an in-depth review of how they perform. At 240…
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…
If you've ever searched for padded shorts online, you'll find a wide array of briefs that mostly resemble a corrugated diaper. Most padded shorts seem well suited if you plan to crash at…
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast Greg talks with the 2016 Arizona Trail 750 winner and Bikepackers Magazine co-founder, Neil Beltchenko.
To say that I was skeptical of this jacket’s performance would be an understatement. How could something this thin possibly keep me from freezing in the winter? I quickly learned a valuable…
No doubt the Atlas crank from Race Face has stood the test of time, and while their other cranks (Next SL, SixC, and Turbine) enjoyed an earlier upgrade to Race Face's modular Cinch…
A review of the Race Face Chester flat pedals for mountain biking.
Photo: Jeff 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…
Seth shows beginner mountain bikers how to jump.
MTBparks.com recently ran their annual Best Bike Parks Survey, and the results are finally live! These Riders' Choice awards are based on respondents to MTBparks's extensive survey. Without further ado, here's…
While I love to travel and go ride far-away places, I also love to explore in my own backyard. It never ceases to amaze me just how much great riding there is…
Bikepark Leogang, ngustria. Photo courtesy of Bikepark Leogang Time to gear up and make your plans for hitting the park this summer! Here's a quick reference list with…
Popularized by lumberjacks, farmers, woodsmen, and Pearl Jam, flannel--a lightweight, warm, soft fabric--is also a great option for mountain biking during those nasty, unpredictable transition months during spring and fall. This year, as…
We start by talking about what eMTBs are and dive into the controversy surrounding them.
These days, it’s easy to overlook socks, the unsung hero of foot coverings, protecting our feet from the effects of low temperature, perspiration, abrasion, and any number of podiatric discomforts. Most of…
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