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…
Fat bikes. 11-speed drivetrains. Boost spacing on hubs, forks, and frames. 27.5 (or 29) plus. Electronic shifting and suspension. Enduro blue. Visit any mountain bike website--including ours--and you'll see articles about new…
Mountain bike helmets have long been seen as a vital part of self preservation in a sport which promises the opportunity for disaster at every turn--at least for aggressive or uncoordinated riders.…
This ultra-bright mountain bike light pumps out 3,000 lumens and features a simple helmet-mount design.
A few months back I reviewed the Jetlites F3 light, which I was really satisfied with. You can read my initial review here, but I was so impressed with this light system that I…
Hermosa Tours has just announced a new branch of their company and tour offerings, dubbed AZT Expeditions. AZT Expeditions is essentially a long-term, exclusive partnership with the Arizona Trail Association to offer…
The state of Vermont is located at the northern end of the Appalachian Mountain Range, and the Green Mountains can be found within the state. According to Wikipedia, Vermont is the second-least…
When we announced the results of our algorithmic ranking of the best mountain bike destinations, there was an understandable amount of head shaking. How, for example, could Salida, CO rank higher than…
This past weekend, a group of around 30-40 riders met at Mulberry Gap Mountain Bike Getaway in Ellijay, GA, for a long day in the saddle. There were two route options: 20 miles…
Heading into Big Laguna Meadows Some years ago I had been alerted to the idea that Noble Canyon was the best ride in Southern California. As such, I…
It's here: the 2015 list of the most popular US mountain bike trails state-by-state! Last year we published a similar list, and since that time we've received nearly 10,000 new mountain bike…
Native Eyewear Ward sunglasses, named after the famous cycling climb up LeftHand canyon to Ward, were designed with style and comfort in mind for the rider who wants good coverage on the trail,…
Photo by Ben Mullin A couple weeks ago I wrote this article detailing how local government in rural Wisconsin was considering expanding motorized use on the Gandy Dancer…
Action camera maker Contour is currently offering a deal on its Contour Roam 2 and 3 cameras where you can buy both together for just $249 ($375 CAD). The company is pitching…
Two years ago SRAM released the RAIL 50 all-mountain wheelset and today the company announced another option in the RAIL line, the RAIL 40. This wheelset features much of the same technology…
The area known as Rattling Creek is located in Weiser State Forest, about an hour north of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. I had heard great things about the mountain biking there, but never had…
The Limited Edition GoatKit from Lindarets Lindarets, makers of the GoatLink, are releasing a limited edition GoatKit to celebrate their collaboration with Wolf Tooth Components. The GoatKit includes…
The topography of the commonwealth of Virginia ranges from coastal flatlands next to the Atlantic ocean to rolling foothills in the center, and finally the steep-sided Blue Ridge mountains on its western…
You are a mountain biker. You ride as often as "real life" allows. Initially, "real life" limits are things like school, job, finances, and proximity to trails. If you're lucky, you add…
TomTom, previously known for their GPS products, is following Garmin and their jump into the action camera market. To help differentiate themselves from industry giants like GoPro, the Bandit "comes with a built-in…
When I first I heard of the Bell Super 2R mountain bike helmet I honestly thought the idea of having a removable chin bar sounded unnecessary, if not ridiculous. I know many…
Bulls Bikes started in Germany in 1994 and produces a full line of mountain bikes, road bikes, commuters, and even kids' bikes. Yesterday the company launched a new online store in the…
This just in: OneUp has release its new 45-tooth extender ring for XTR cassettes! The new 45T add on ring sets your bike up nicely for a 1x11. If you've followed along…
Though I wish I could say that this is a personal account of an incredible trip, the following is a story about one man's quest to find uncharted territory with his bike.…
Checking and maintaining tubeless sealant levels often involves guesswork but the makers of milKit want to add a level of precision to the whole process. The milKit system is based around a…
There's nothing cyclists love quite like mixing disparate pieces of their culture for dubious reasons. That's why, when someone came up with the idea of adding a MTB Crit to the Athens…
With temperatures starting to heat up, it's time to consider an important question: Which craft beers will you toss in your pack this spring? It's not an easy question to answer but…
For those of you not familiar with Brevard, NC, it is next to Pisgah Forest National Forest, and Pisgah Forest is home to the Pisgah Stage Race, known as one of the world's best…
Pilot Rock Trail, Pisgah National Forest. Photo credit Icon Media Asheville Waking up in the Pisgah forest is a magical experience: the sounds of birds and streams, the…
The Syncline race hard tail Polygon started in 1989 in Indonesia where their factory is still located. They have quite the following in Southeast Asia, but are looking…
The high-end Axon Werx, for the kids SR Suntour has been in the suspension business since 1988, but has really come on strong in the past few years…
The beefy Bridger, a new 27.5x3.00 tire from WTB A visit to the WTB booth at Sea Otter revealed a company that's been hard at work developing new…
While 27.5+ and new changes in the fat bike realm seem to have taken center stage at Sea Otter 2015, after combing through my camera roll I realized that there were plenty…
The Solitude race bike from Fezzari We already covered the Cascade Peak from Fezzari in our 27.5+ round-up here, but as a recovering (and sometimes relapsing) XC racer,…
The Wednesday night bike ride seems to be a tradition across the nation. It’s a midweek escape from the hustle and bustle of the working life, an opportunity to let off steam,…
Saturday, April 18th marked the 4th running of the Mammoth Gravel Classic. This is a free gravel race that marks the opening of gravel season in Wisconsin. Having an event in late…
Coldwater Mountain in Alabama and the Timber Trail are East Coast finalists for the Bell Built grant program.
We've seen electronic integration on drivetrain and suspension components from many companies, but the new Scott Spark XC race bike, dubbed the "Scott Spark 700 Ultimate Di2," comes stock with the most…
4/22/15. Earth Day. It's a wonderful thing to pause and take time to consider the natural environment around us. It seems that too often we live caught up in our lifestyles and…
The Urban Wilderness is... well... wilderness adjacent to "urbanness." Knoxville, TN, to be exact. Aside from being a very cheesy opening statement, it is the proximity of the 1,000-acre Urban Wilderness just…
The new HDH bar is up top ENVE had some new bars and stems on display at Sea Otter this year. The HDH bar was developed with input…
Commencal Meta V4 Commencal is pretty new to the US, having been shipping bikes here for around six months. I had the chance to ride their Meta V4…
Trek released several new-and-improved versions of their Farley at Sea Otter this year. The key updates? Carbon frames and 5" tires now available, and a brand-new 27.5x4" tire size. [caption id="attachment_60943" align="alignnone"…
The RS-1 compatible hub from American Classic Bill Shook from American Classic is constantly looking to build better wheels and hubs: they were early adopters of tubeless and…
Plus-size wheels and tires are a hot topic in the mountain bike industry, and while there's no clear consensus on where all this is heading, I'm personally interested in seeing 27.5+ conversions…
That's right! New Mexico has two promising candidates for the 2015 Bell Built Grant, each very different and deserving in their own right. In south-central New Mexico, the Village of Ruidoso sits…
The second New Mexican contestant in this year's Bell Built Grant program is situated halfway between Albuquerque, NM and Flagstaff, AZ, literally in the heart of Indian country, in Gallup, NM. Nearby trails…
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