Tools. I love them. I come from a family of craftsmen and furniture builders, so I grew up around all sorts of tools--everything from fine chisels to industrial table saws. That upbringing taught…
"Forget any preconceived notions about 29ers...," says Yeti Cycles on introducing the newest addition to their SB lineup. But what about unbiased, confirmed notions, Yeti? Been there, done that, and I'm just…
photo: Robot Bike Co. Three years ago I wrote an article titled "Is 3D Printing the Future for Mountain Bikes?" Well, if you ask Robot Bike Co., the answer is yes! Robot…
Mountain Bike Whetstone Ridge from Hunter on Vimeo. Video by Hunter Davis. Trail Description By Joey Parent. Open a map of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains and you will find a spectacular array…
If you are looking for a large platform flat pedal this could be the perfect option for you! The Catalyst by Pedaling Innovations is huge at 95mm wide x 16mm thick x 143mm…
A "No Bicycles" sign located nowhere near a Wilderness area in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg…
Note 1: Singletracks has no tolerance for personal attacks or verbal assaults made in our comments section. This includes attacks directed at fellow commenters, the author of the original article, or someone…
My 3-year-old son Reed riding the skills area at Blankets Creek. National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day (TKMBD) is this Saturday, June 11, 2016, and there are…
SRAM's GX group was introduced last year, making 11-speed drivetrains affordable to more riders than ever before. Now the company is adding DH-specific parts to the GX line for gravity riders looking to shred…
The Atlanta Cycling Festival is kicking off this Saturday, June 11, with a rooftop skyline pumptrack at the Georgia Tech hotel in Midtown. Festivities start at 7pm and New Belgium will be on beer duties.…
Between shooting photos, tinkering with my bike, and wolfing down cinnamon bears (never mind what goes into product reviews), if there was a Strava trophy for "Jester of the Mountain" (JOM), it'd be…
Riding the Marin Hawk Hill in Marin County, CA. Many mountain bikers on a budget have to choose between a hard ail with a solid parts spec or…
While out riding with friends, how often have you heard a comment like, "Man, I wish I could get paid to do this!" While a lucky few of us are skilled enough to…
In this interview with Salida Mountain Trails club president Andrew Koransky, we talk about what local mountain bike clubs do, how they're funded, and why they matter to our sport.
Photo: Trans-Sylvania Epic Media Team Stage 4 of the Trans-Sylvania Epic had us racing in R.B. Winter State Park, about an hour from the Scout Camp. The drive…
A rider created this two-bike contraption for biking on abandoned railroad tracks.
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…
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