The view from the high point on the Buckhorn/Captain Jack's Route. Part of Gold Camp Road (closed to motor vehicles at this point) which connects to multiple trails,…
Photo: Icon Media Asheville Our friends over at Blue Ridge Adventures are gearing up for their next two events: the Jerdon Mountain Challenge (JMC) and the Off Road…
Trek recently announced some significant updates for 2017 to two of their most popular bikes: the Fuel EX and Remedy. Can anyone guess what the major changes were? Anyone? Anyone? If…
Jet 9 RDO with 27.5+ wheels and tires. All photos courtesy of Niner. Niner has just announced the brand-new JET 9 and RIP 9, which are now available…
Mountain bikers are generally a pretty tough and resilient lot. We'll point our bikes down ridiculously-steep slopes, plow through rock gardens at mach speed, and launch ourselves into the air without a cushion in sight. But…
Cresting the new ridge trail at Ute Valley Park with Cheyenne Mountain in the background. Photo: Lisa Fisch While the riding in Colorado Springs justifiably revolves around Palmer Park,…
Numerous heart rate monitors are for sale on the market these days. The Wahoo Tickr and Garmin Soft Strap Premium are by far two of the best options available, but which is…
Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, any opinions expressed in this column are his alone and do…
With 14,115-foot Pikes Peak always either in your face or over your shoulder, you can't get truly lost at Palmer Park. Photo: Lisa Fisch. Why Colorado Springs? In…
According to Montana wildlife officials, Brad Treat, who was recently killed by a bear while mountain biking in Montana, collided with the bear on the trail, multiple sources report. “Sight visibility at…
Of course not all mountain bikers enjoy technically challenging trails, but for those who do, we put together a list of some of the most technical mountain bike trails the USA has to offer!
If you’re a mountain biker with decent fitness, you’re probably capable of extending your mileage and doing an epic ride with eye-popping stats. It doesn’t require a special diet or a 12-week…
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we offer up our tips for riding in the summer, including tips for hydration, treating poison ivy, and removing ticks.
Orange Mountain Bikes is officially returning to the US and Canada, thanks to exclusive distributorship via Aventuron. Orange is headquartered in Halifax, UK, and has a long history of successful downhill world…
All photos by Chris Daniels With plus-size bikes gaining so much traction these days, it's hard not to be a little plus-curious. Hell, with so much positive feedback…
Photo by Flickr user "Kim," via the Flickr Creative Commons: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kimrose Update: Search for Bear that Killed Mountain Biker Called Off in Light of New Evidence A grizzly…
Bob Ward wrote a great article recently titled, “Why Strava Sucks the Soul out of Mountain Biking.” I thoroughly enjoyed his article, agreed with his position, and thought that it was a very…
Sidi makes some of the best shoes in the industry. They are light, stylish, and super durable. If you ask anyone who has owned a pair in the past, they likely will…
WTB has just announced a brand-new gravity tire: the Convict. The Convict is available in three different 27.5"x2.5" versions, with two different compound options (Gravity DNA and Dual DNA) and two casing…
Salsa Cycles will soon begin selling their bicycles at 11 select REI stores, Bicycle Retailer reports. These stores will be located in: Anchorage, Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska Arcadia, California Tustin, California Denver, Colorado…
Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, any opinions expressed in this column are his alone and do…
Editor’s Note: Bob Ward has been riding mountain bikes since 1985. Over the years he's authored three guidebooks, owned and operated a mountain bike tour company, and much more. The opinions expressed in…
"Is it possible to become addicted to a pair of sunglasses?" I thought to myself as I was driving down the lonely interstate through eastern Colorado. The notion of becoming addicted to…
Hardtails aren't just for beginner mountain bikers. Here are the 10 most aggressive hardtail mountain bikes.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, we talk with Seth Alvo, the man behind the insanely popular YouTube channel, Seth's Bike Hacks
Scott Sports has just released their new 2017 line of mountain bikes, and the big story this year is the release of two of the lightest XC mountain bike frames in existence:…
Mike Hall of Yorkshire, England, has officially set a new record for the Tour Divide, with a time of 13 days, 22 hours, and 51 minutes. He broke the previous record by a…
Red Bull Rampage 2015: Andreu Lacondeguy © Christian Pondella / Red Bull Content Pool For 2016, Red Bull Rampage is returning to the raw roots of freeriding, with…
"Do you guys have any good trails there?" It's a question I get all the time from other riders and colleagues in the "industry" while I'm on the road. So, for the…
“Well surely there won’t be any wind at 7:30 in the morning….” I said to pro-racer Olivia Dillon as we chatted across tables at the Firken Fox in downtown Carson City. She…
Murder charges have been filed in the cold case of Mountain Bike Hall of Fame Inductee, Mike Rust. Rust disappeared in the San Luis Valley of Colorado in 2009. At that time,…
Nestled on the shores of Lake Allatoona in Cherokee County, GA, Blankets Creek is one of the busiest trail systems in the country. I caught up with trail builders Barry Smith and Walt…
Sugoi's Zap Versa is a combinations of their ultra-visible ZAP and their highly-versatile jacket/vest, the Versa. This jacket is available at REI exclusively for $159 (currently on sale for $78!) and is well-worth that price…
This deer in England comes out of nowhere and runs over a mountain biker! Apparently animal crashes are trending this week.
Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, any opinions expressed in this column are his alone and do…
Built for long cross-country rides, the Platypus W's B-line hydration pack, "designed for women," according to Platypus, is lightweight at 691 grams and fits well. I particularly appreciated the "RidgeAir" back panel--a…
Soon after getting bitten by the mountain biking bug, you will be ready to purchase your first "real" mountain bike. The myriad of prices, models and types of mountain bikes available makes…
The Volt is an entire line of thinline saddles from WTB designed to combine all day rideability and applicability to diverse riding styles, with low weight.
In this video shared by Cam Zink, Davis Souza slams into a black bear while riding at full-speed! According to the comment on the Facebook page, this took place on a fire…
The 10 best mountain bike destinations in the USA in 2016 based on the quality and quantity of trails, rider feedback, and other amenities.
Today we talk with Nathan Powell from TrackMTB about mountain biking in Spain.
Overview of Mount Hood-area trails. Google Maps Sandy Ridge: the trail I love to hate. Why? Because Sandy is just so damn good. So you'll do like I…
WTB has just announced the release of a new plus tire: the Ranger. It will be available in both 27.5+ and 29+ -- the first 29+ tire from WTB. Also notable for the…
The Norco Revolver 7.1 FS, looks fast standing still After taking a few years off from regular racing, I decided to get back on course in 2016. I…
Syncline Trail is one of the most unique and picturesque trails in the Columbia River Gorge.
Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, any opinions expressed in this column are his alone and do…
The Post Canyon mountain bike trail network in Hood River, Oregon boasts miles and miles of quality trails.
Exploring some of Oregon's best kept singletrack secrets.
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