"I had done this race—the TransAlp—once before, in 2016 so I was aware of the pain cave I’d voluntarily entered. Turns out seven more years on the engine, five months less training and a dithering bout of Covid can wreak havoc. Who knew?"
Ding! To check your phone or not, that is the question...
Five Ten updated the Trailcross XT flat pedal bike shoe with a slew of features and revisions. Here's how the new version rides.
The Norco Sight straddles the line between trail and enduro bikes giving riders plenty of options for the weekend.
Fall is our favorite time of year to mix camping and bikes! Having the right gear makes the experience even better, and with these discounts there's no need to wait for the cooler weather to arrive.
Shimano GRX shifters and rear derailleurs have been updated to give gravel riders access to a wider, 12-speed gearing range.
We check out new bike trails in Tennessee, Michigan, and Iowa.
The REI Co-op Junction line of bike bags are value-priced and designed to offer convenient on-bike storage for everyday rides.
Save a few bucks--or thousands --with these deals, and get out on the trails this long holiday weekend!
Bike trail use fees could become more common as land managers and volunteer groups struggle to fund maintenance.
The latest mountain bike gear from Trek, 5Dev, Commencal, Wolf Tooth, and Scarab.
Angi Weston is a mountain bike skills coach who helps riders progress with everything from the basics to gapping jumps.
Dylan Johnson tells us why he believes his drop bar hardtail is the perfect bike for the Leadville 100.
The Snowmass Bike Park in Colorado has everything from bone-jarring technical descents to punishing climbs and smooth flow.
What brand vehicle do you take your bike to the trails with?
The Onza Canis is a dogged XC mountain bike tire up for everyday trail riding duty.
There is an obvious space to put time and energy into for progression and it's not your bike.
A trail builder in Texas finds a clever way to help first responders, plus more MTB trail news across the U.S.
Peep this feature-packed mountain bike clothing to feel good and ride good this summer!
This short documentary details what it takes to compete at the highest levels of both rally car racing and mountain biking.
In Gear Watch this week, RockShox's new air shock, a Santa Cruz e-gravel bike, and special edition Scalpel.
We took a few runs down the Whiskey Run trails in Southern Oregon. See what the new singletrack is all about.
Just in case you missed some of summer's hottest mountain bike products.
Jared Hoffman joined the Army during the recession and became an Apache helicopter pilot. Now he's' creating everyday MTB content for YouTube.
The Chromag Lowdown is a steel trail bike with 158mm of rear travel that's at home on both technical and faster trails too.
Depending on where and how you ride most often, there's likely a point where a certain amount of travel becomes overkill.
The $130 Smith Engage half shell mountain bike helmet looks great and includes MIPS and Koroyd safety tech.
The TranzX EDP01 dropper post promises wireless connectivity for an easy install at a $500 price point.
COMBA gets a huge grant from Trek, and new trails open up in Mchigan and Nevada with more on the way.
The Wolf Tooth Resolve self-bleeds to stop squish and the brand makes service kits and guides plentiful.
A new Kali helmet and Wolf Tooth chainrings plus a drone, bike, saddle, and bags in for test.
Don't focus on the ever-growing gap between you and other riders. Melissa's advice: Become the escalator.
We speak with Registered Dietician Nutritionist Nichole Dandrea-Russert to learn how anyone can improve MTB performance by incorporating more plants in their diet.
Take advantage of current summer sales on some mountain bike goods for all seasons!
Vermont saw historic flooding a month ago. Most of their trails are still in good shape, thanks to sustainable trail design.
The Yeti SB135 is a highly capable premium trail bike that makes both climbs and descents fast and fun.
Big upgrades -- to suspension, wheels, or drivetrain -- can totally transform how a bike rides, and in many cases is a less expensive alternative to buying a whole new bike.
The Shimano GE9 clipless pedal bike shoes pair a stiff sole with extra protection and a comfortable, secure fit.
As the Dream Chaser, Ty Hall starts at the very back of each Leadville 100 mountain bike race and tries to pass as many people as he can to raise money for the community.
Two more resorts in the Western USA are adding more mountain bike trails.
Mt. Lemmon near Tucson, Arizona will see big trail improvements with a sweeping new plan from the Forest Service.
Salsa, Vitus, and Cervelo roll out new and improved mountain bikes plus an updated Revel rim and Kali helmet.
There's been a lot of news surrounding mountain bike drivetrains recently. We dive into the details.
The Canyon K.I.S. steering stabilizer is controversial, but is it any good? We test ride it to find out.
Footwear can make or break a mountain bike ride, and if you're making do with worn out, or low quality shoes now is the time to upgrade while some of our favorite shoes are on sale.
Vans are a convenient vehicle for traveling across the country to mountain bike, but they are also pricey. Our writer tried a different way.
Juan got in a quick test ride on the Forbidden Druid V2 high-pivot trail bike in Whistler last month.
We suspect it's a "new bike year" for a lot of mountain bikers this year.
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