When it comes to the arts, cycling is underrepresented. Sometimes I get so bored re-watching American Flyers and Breaking Away, that I actually dust off my Quicksilver or Rad VHS cassettes. That's…
Ever since I started mountain biking, all the guys I rode with always raved about bibshorts and their unmatched comfort. A sentiment I often heard was once you go bibs, you never…
The rotation 180 Mindshift Trail is a more compact, smaller version of their Professional and Panorama series photo backpacks. With a 2.5lb weight and 16 Liter compartmentalized volume, it is designed for the…
If you've ridden a fat bike or even a "plus size" bike, you already know what a huge improvement bigger tires can make. If you haven't given fat or plus-size riding a…
The Trailblazer from WTB is a 2.8-inch, 27.5+ tire designed to fit many existing 29er frames and forks. Say what?! Read this first, then read my review. The WTB Trailblazer features a…
I've been testing the WTB Scraper 27.5 mountain bike rims for several weeks now and they have quickly transformed my bike from a capable XC trail bike into an adventure rig worthy…
They call it "7 Bikes For 7 Wonders," and it sounds like what would spawn if a mountain biker watched The Amazing Race after Charlie and the Chocolate Factory while consuming a post-ride Fred and Adam at Hair…
"I am not a teacher, but an awakener." - Robert Frost You probably remember very little of the quail shot crammed down your throat during Course XYZ 10, yet some of those…
Back in mid-March, Bell Helmets and IMBA selected 9 candidate projects vying for some downhill cred from 3 regions: West Coast, Central, and East Coast. They submitted their plans, pleaded their cases,…
Trails. It's all about the trails. Especially for beginners. While advanced riders may think they "need" gnarly trails, that's not so much a "need" as it is a "want." However, for the…
Pretty sure the title says it all. Makes this antelope look like a mouse. Youtube link.
Accidents happen. Unfortunately, sometimes they happen when we are wearing expensive clothing that is easily torn. Recently I took a digger on an ice patch while descending on my fat bike, and…
Tennessee is the "Volunteer State" and judging by the quality and creativity of the mountain bike trails found in the state, it's clear residents take the motto to heart, especially when it…
Photo: BMC BMC is launching its US Trailcrew Program this summer and is looking for mountain bikers who share the company's passion for trail riding. Successful applicants will…
Photo: Chub via IndieGoGo campaign page. For many riders, a fat bike is a second (or third, or fourth, or fifth...) mountain bike so affordability is important. Chub…
Hopefully after reading the 10 Bikepacking Races to Put on Your Calendar article some of you may have felt a twinge of inspiration to head out on a bikepacking adventure. However, you…
Early season practicing For some people gravity riding is a seasonal thing, and with time, you can forget thingsr. Before setting out on your first run this year,…
Photo: YonderJournal.com / SeekAndEnjoy.com Specialized, like many other US companies, has started focusing attention on adventure travel bikes lately and has even launched a microsite called Seek And…
As a beginner mountain biker, I think one of the toughest things to grasp is how to have the confidence to "go for it..." but it's also one of the most important…
As advances in suspension technology inch along, limits on terrain, the season in which you can ride, and the feats you can accomplish on a bike continue to compress. This poses both…
Have you heard of the website Lifehacker.com? If not, I really recommend that you click on over and check it out. Lifehacker is all about helping you create a better life, whether…
The Atlanta Cycling Festival just released the Ride Calendar for the week-long (June 13-20) celebration of bikes! The mission of the ACF is simple: To connect cyclists of all experience levels to the Atlanta…
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects people of all ages worldwide and is one of the leading disorders…
A week ago Jeff published an article about the threat of development facing some of the most popular mountain biking trails in Oklahoma. However, a new chapter has unfolded in the saga. Now,…
There IS mountain biking in Texas. Check out these must-ride mountain bike trails in Austin, TX and beyond.
East Coast rocks! photo courtesy Trans-Sylvania Epic A seven-day stage race like the Trans-Sylvania Epic is a big undertaking. You have to make sure that you can handle a week…
The Niner JET 9 Alloy with 3-Star build After taking a couple years off of doing a full schedule of races, I'm feeling the itch of competition again.…
The Easton 35 handlebar and mountain bike stem are designed around a 35mm diameter clamp. We tested the combo to see how it performs.
Competitive Cyclist's program to give away free credit to their online store to Strava users came to a grinding halt when they quickly realized that it was a losing proposition. Today Competitive…
Calling the Remount a doohicky isn't meant to diminish the utility of this product in any way: I'm actually really stoked to see something like this! Bar clutter is increasing, and it's…
In my quest for handmade bike accessories I stumbled across several clever, and perhaps even life-altering, bike accessories that the mountain biking beer drinker should consider. As a generous person, I have…
Ultimate strength testing at the Thomson factory. Photo: Dustin Gaddis Trek Bikes ordered a massive mountain bike recall a few weeks back which affected nearly 1 million bikes…
2015 trail wish list: Complete Bike Vacation: Set Upgrades: Mounted Time, talent, and money to contribute to the mountain bike community: Whaaa?! You're not done planning your cycling season until you have…
Endurance mountain bike races are becoming incredibly popular these days. Completing an enduance event can not only test your mettle, but it can push your fitness beyond a level that you thought…
Here at Singletracks we look for any excuse to ride our bikes more and drink more beer. In an effort to help you do the same, we have compiled a list of…
MTBparks.com has just released the results of their readers' choice survey, which categorizes the best downhill bike parks in North America, region by region. With the downward trend in winter snowfalls ski…
The Spanish island of Menorca's highest point is only 358m above sea level. Its not high, but ride the Camí de Cavalls trail that circumnavigates this Mediterranean island and you'll pack in…
I had been through Flagstaff many times before, but I had never ridden there, despite having heard great things about the mountain biking. But on each previous pass through, I was either…
An outlet mall threatens the best mountain bike trails in Tulsa, OK.
Gnar(ly): a particularly challenging section of terrain often consisting of varying combinations of root patches, rock gardens, drops, precipitous slopes, and/or trees within close proximity that may be wet, dry, loose, and/or…
With topography ranging from lush, high alpine mountains to low, dry desert, Utah might just be one of the most diverse states in the nation.
The Garmin eTrex is pretty much the grandaddy of every portable recreational GPS device on the trail and today Garmin announces two updated models, the 30x and 20x. Each supports both GPS…
The new Prizm knee guard from FLY Racing Late last week FLY Racing announced the Prizm, a new low-profile knee guard. It uses a thin, high density foam cut…
In 1968, a 13-mile section of the Pennsylvania Turnpike was bypassed in favor of a new route that did not require the use of tunnels, which were causing a lot of bottleneck…
It's not every day you get to ride in the sacred land of the Incas just a few miles away from the ruins of Machu Pichu in Peru. Marcelo Gutierrez calls the…
Kali Protectives just announced a new skate-style helmet, the Viva, that seeks to lower the profile of traditional skate style helmets. The company claims it's "the most technologically advanced BMX/Dirt Jump helmet…
After retelling Bill's story of his adventures in Namibia, I had a chance to sit down with him and talk about how the trip came about and pick his brain a bit…
Time to gear up and make your plans for hitting the park this summer! Here's a quick reference list with 2015 opening dates for key bike parks. Did we miss one or…
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