Summer in the southern hemisphere is in full swing, the days are long, the sun shines high in the sky, and I’m pulling up outside Christchurch airport to pick up another group…
When I ride, I prefer to carry only the essentials with me: a tube, CO2 cartridges or a pump, and a multitool. I only break out the hydration pack for rides that…
As mountain bikers, we're always in search of the next great adventure. While it's interesting to debate which destinations are "up and coming" and which ones have already arrived, there's an…
The Scott Genius 930 is an unsung hero of a trail bike. While it forgoes some of the flash and bling that some other brands offer, the Genius has the ability to…
Northwave announced a few shoes from the 2016 Spring-Summer collection including the Northwave Enduro Mid, a shoe designed specifically for the demands of enduro racing. Pro rider Cedric Gracia worked with Northwave…
Yes, I know: the price on this hydration pack is shocking. But still, I've never wanted to own a hydration pack as badly as this one! Of course it looks super badass--Mission…
Or how I learned to accept that things just break at inconvenient times. The author, in the process of breaking his gear As a habitually late person with…
All photos: thepioneer.co.nz Mountain biking in New Zealand is on many mountain bikers' to-do lists, and now there's one more reason to visit: The Pioneer stage race. New…
The 2015 Suzuki Nine Knights freeride competition starts August 31, and event organizers released this rad trailer today. Hopefully this is just a taste of what's to come next month! Along with…
photo: Specialized Specialized recently announced the Turbo Levo, an electric pedal-assist trail bike. In the press release, Specialized is sure to mention the pedal-assist thing several times. They…
South Carolina is in many ways the definition of the Southern US. It was the first state to vote to secede from the Union on December 20, 1860, and the cotton heritage…
Home sweet home is about an hour from Dakine's headquarters, so naturally I was stoked to get my hot little hands on a piece of Dakine's fresh lineup of locally-inspired shred threads…
View from atop Grand Targhee Resort, Alta, WY Located between Curt Gowdy and Sun Valley, straddling the Teton mountain range is a destination combining the best of both mountain…
All photos taken by Ryan Krueger Photography and courtesy of Advocate Cycles / Tim Krueger If you scroll through the news, chances are the bicycle-related stories you come…
You may not have heard of iSSi yet, but they are making a strong bid to join the fairly short list of performance pedal purveyors. However, they have a slight twist: iSSi’s…
I got back into mountain biking a little over two years ago after a 10-year hiatus. My return to the sport began because I thought fat bikes looked interesting, and I wanted…
Two riders duking it out in Kincaid The theme for the evening was climbing, as the Arctic MTB club’s trail setter, Chet, seemed to be on a bit…
I love watching video from the Red Bull Rampage in Utah each year, and seeing the action in person is definitely on my bucket list! The competition heads back to Virgin, UT…
Leo Ranta, owner and founder of Hillside Cycling, was willing to guide me to the very best mountain biking that Gothenburg had to offer.
As a mountain biker, you can be forgiven for not being sure what to make of the Niner RLT 9. Niner is a brand that's synonymous with 29er mountain bikes so on…
From the outside looking in, the trail networks that infiltrate the city of Gothenburg are indistinguishable when you move from one to another.
Leo Ranta has developed a legendary mythology around himself in the West Sweden mountain biking community, a legend which nobody but Chuck Norris himself could hope to best.
Our time riding Marstrand Island in Sweden may go down in the books as one of the most unique mountain bike experiences of my life.
Normally when we fly to a destination in order to write up a series, like this one, for Singletracks, we get hooked up with a rental bike from a local shop for…
The Jerdon Mountain Challenge will take place July 25th in Old Fort, NC, a short drive east from Asheville. Some of you may be familiar with the Off Road Assault on Mount…
The writing was on the wall with the introduction of the present Pike fork. Well, RockShox announced their totally revamped Lyrik and all-new Yari forks today! The new Lyrik sports a 35mm…
Gothenburg is flush with activities and amusements to keep your kids and family happy–no matter how old they are.
The vast majority of the trails that I had the pleasure of riding during my time in Sweden were easily-accessible with a short pedal from town. The Kinnekulle Trail, on the other hand, required a trek inland.
Today GoPro announced a new version of the Hero4 action camera called the Hero4 Session that's 50% smaller and 40% lighter than the Hero4 Silver and Black models. Surprisingly, it appears the…
In case you missed it over the weekend, Santa Cruz bikes was sold to Dutch company Pon Holdings, which also owns bike brands Focus, Cervelo, and others. In addition to bicycles, Pon…
Ah, the mountain bike shuttle. While I'm not scared to climb for hours and earn my turns, I can never pass up an opportunity to snag a ride to the top of the mountain and bomb back down!
As Sweden week on Singletracks goes on you’ll read in detail about the trails that I experienced while riding in the Gothenburg region, but I quickly learned that technical is the name of the game.
If you want to ride a trail system that is quintessentially Gothenburg, the Skatas Area is where you should head.
Garmin announced three new eTrex GPS units today: the eTrex 25, 35, and 35t, each equipped with a touchscreen display. This is the first time the entry-level eTrex line has featured models…
In a recent Singletracks survey of mountain bikers in Europe, Wales is the second most popular MTB destination on the continent, beating out places like the Alps and Pyrenees. Sure, Wales might…
Last year we wrote about IMBA removing a number of trails from the Epic list and "retiring" them to the Epic Hall of Fame. Well, if you've always thought that IMBA had the…
photo: riderungu.com Rungu is a bike trike company with an interesting solution for gaining traction in loose terrain. Sure, two fat tires offer great traction in sand and…
"I have no idea where I am right now. I should have brought a map..." Photo: Chris Daniels We've all seen it in those high-dollar mountain bike films:…
Emily Batty on the new Trek Top Fuel (photo Matt Delorme) Listen up hammerheads: today Trek announced an updated Top Fuel -- their full suspension XC bike --…
Powell River is home to some Jurassic Park-esque trails. The trees are large and spaced far apart with little undergrowth. Moss and ferns cover just about everything. There isn't a whole lot…
I always strive to ride more and lately, I've been doing pretty well with my quest to spend more time in the saddle. I've been using the bicycle for transportation more than…
The legendary BC Bike Race is underway! This seven-day stage race is a tour of some of the best trails in British Columbia. Cumberland Island hosted the first stage of the week…
Ibis has just announced the launch of two brand-new Ripley 29ers this morning. According to Ibis, here's what's new in the new twins: Two geometry options: The nimble geometry of the original…
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are Chris Daniels's alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Singletracks.com. Enough whining already! Stop berating politicians and land managers for avoiding a…
The Bolle Bounty glasses look totally unassuming on the showroom floor. But when you get them out on the trail, the Bountys throw down no matter how formidable the challenge might be. Specs…
Photo: Randy Dreiling For 11 years, mountain bikers from all over the world have been coming to Oakridge, OR as part of Mountain Bike Oregon, a 3-day "mountain…
Almost exactly two months ago a massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit the mountainous country of Nepal, killing almost 9,000 people and injuring another 23,000 (wikipedia). Many of those who were injured live in…
I first commented on this bike in my initial article about the Mach 6, and I have put quite a few miles on it since then. The Build To recap, this review tests…
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