We live on an increasingly crowded planet and trails, whether we hike or ride them, are a refuge from the daily grind. And while these wonderful strips of bare ground in our…
Photo: DSimmons112 If you're an avid mountain biker, you've probably heard every excuse in the book from people about why they don't mountain bike. "You should…
Chainbuster and NiteRider are hosting the first-ever Nite Nationals mountain bike race on October 25, 2014 at Chewacla State Park in Alabama. The 12-hour, night race format is a fairly new development,…
The new Turbine Cinch cranks from Race Face are an affordable, lightweight alternative to their Next carbon cranks. These little beauties embody some seriously creative ideas for keeping things lightweight, durable, and compatible…
We've reported in the past about mainstream companies using mountain biking in their advertising campaigns, but Mitsubishi's newest campaign might be one of the most far-reaching thus far. Instead of a single…
I live on a island. Not my own island, but an island none-the-less, so the thought of riding my mountain bike in three different countries on the same mountain bike holiday already…
As I pushed the DVD into my laptop, I tried to remember the last time I had seen a feature-length mountain biking movie. Heck, it's almost hard enough to remember the last…
The 2015 Motobecane NightTrain Bullet ($1499 MSRP) is a full-featured fatbike that is willing and able to tackle almost any terrain on planet Earth. Although this RockShox Bluto-equipped bike is currently only available…
Every year, my riding style evolves along with my bikes and the attire I wear to ride them. Looking the part is half the battle to convincing myself and the random hikers…
Mountain bikers come in all shapes, sizes, and financial situations, but one thing most of us can agree on is that taking a mountain bike trip to Park City is a must…
The Specialized Demo has been completely redesigned for 2015 with the help of Aaron Gwin and other top downhill racing pros. Check out this first-look teaser from Red Bull about the design…
Ever since receiving the GT Force Carbon Pro for review last winter, I've been methodically checking off 27.5/650b review parts one by one: forks, tires, and last but definitely not least, wheels.…
Excellent compilation from the Colorado Freeride Festival Finals:
On July 17th Yeti shook up the mountain biking world with the announcement of Switch Infinity suspension, a double-barreled Kashima-coated revamp of the wildly popular Switch suspension found on bikes like the…
By now most mountain bikers have tried Strava, and they often either love it or hate it. I personally really like using Strava to track my rides, but there are a few…
The new Turbine 27.5 wheelset is an all-new direction for Race Face. This wheelset promises to be bomb proof, while not blowing up your bank account. Specs Unlike the latest trends with…
Staying connected through a number of platforms is common these days. We use Strava to squeeze out every last detail of our rides, post selfie pictures of our sweaty, smiling mugs during…
The MRP crew has been out in force at the entire Big Mountain Enduro series this summer, with many riders on the brand-new Stage fork. Now that the cat is out of…
There are more mountain bike helmets on the market these days than women in Charlie Sheen's house. It's a daunting experience to shop in a store--and even worse online--with a seemingly endless…
I just shipped back the Niner RIP 9 RDO that I had in for review. If you read my review, (didn't see it? Catch up here) you'll know that I raved about…
If you're a regular reader, you may remember that I had the chance to punish the Suntour Auron fork on the Mag 7 Ride in Moab last year. Well, Suntour sent me…
Photo: Peter Morning/MMSA A mountain biking person by the name of Cam Zink will attempt to break the world record dirt-to-dirt back flip August 21st at Mammoth Mountain…
Jenny Fay is a professional Australian cross country racer who has logged some impressive wins in recent years. Read on for a brief glimpse into the life of a pro XC racer:…
Your future's bright, and it's time to get some shades to sport on the trail. We've put together a list of excellent sunglasses that will not only protect your eyes, but will…
Building on the success of the Alpine XL shoe, Mavic wanted to push its shoe technology to the next level. With input from top riders like Jérôme Clementz and Fabien Barel, Mavic…
Kaenon's Trade sunglasses feature excellent coverage and superior optics in a murdered out, black matte finish as part of the company's new Black Label Collection. I've been testing the Trades on the…
Yeti has just released a brand-new trail bike: the SB5c. Sporting 27.5"/650b wheels, this is a full-carbon rig with 5" (127mm) of travel. I'm sure the question that's on everyone's mind is:…
I have long been a clipless pedals guy. In fact, I cannot remember the last time I rode with anything else--maybe 15 years ago when I used a Wal-Mart bike to commute…
I was lucky enough recently to get a whole slew of POC gear to review. Along with the POC Trabec Helmet and POC trail shorts, I also got a great POC women's…
I enjoy all types of mountain biking, from downhill runs at the ski resort to ultra endurance suffer fests. But out of that entire range of MTB fun, I love exploring the…
Mavic has just announced their newest mountain bike wheel system ever, designed for cross country riders and fast trail riders: the Crossmax SL. According to Mavic, Thanks to an all-new rim shape and…
It would be hard to imagine a race more radically different from Big Mountain Enduro's 2nd stop in Durango than BME's 3rd stop in Keystone. Looking at the Keystone course map, gone…
Check out the highlights from the 2014 Keystone Big Mountain Enduro, Day 2, right here: Keystone Day 2 from Big Mountain Enduro on Vimeo. Also, be sure to check out my detailed…
Follow these easy tips for maintaining your mountain bike before and after each ride, plus some basic checks to do for annual maintenance.
Keystone was easily the most technically-demanding race of the Big Mountain Enduro Series thus far. Stay tuned for my detailed race reports, but for now, enjoy the highlights video and check out…
Internet forums and online comment sections are notorious for controversy. Click onto any major news site these days, select the most seemingly-innocuous article, and you can almost assuredly find an astonishing collection…
If you tend to go a bit too fast into the rocks and find yourself in hot water, the Leatt Dual Axis Knee Guards are here to keep you from getting burned.…
Really, all you need is a bike. If you're healthy enough to ride, all you need is a bike. Period. But then again, should you take a tumble, it's better to live…
Park City is home to hundreds of miles of mostly buff, alpine trails with scenic vistas at nearly every turn. But some mountain bikers just want to get rad... and The Canyons…
A review of the Mavic Crossmax XL clipless mountain bike pedals.
SRAM recently released a more affordable version of their increasingly-popular 1x11 drivetrain, dubbed the X1. We reported on it back in May when it was released, but now we actually have a…
Comfortable on cool morning climbs and wicks moisture well. Depending on where you live, a lightweight, packable cycling jacket may be a mountain biking necessity year-round. Weather can be unpredictable, whether…
Photo: Boulder Beer Beer--more specifically, craft beer--and mountain biking are almost synonymous today. It's quite common to see spandex-clad, sweat-soaked, smiling bikers sipping a cold brew as a…
A storm is gathering in Europe, slowly making its way over that big, blue pond of ours to North America. Depending on the websites you choose to look at, you'll see a…
The Raptor series is Osprey's compact hydration pack line geared toward cycling, running, and light day hiking.
The HEXO+ is an autonomous, GoPro-toting drone designed to follow a rider as he or she moves down the trail for what promises to be incredible footage. Currently on Kickstarter, the HEXO+…
Park City is already on every mountain biker's wishlist as a top destination thanks to hundreds of miles of trails, excellent scenery, and plenty of in-town amenities for riders and families alike. So, since you're going to Park City--here are the five things you have to do while you're in town!
Click here to read about Day 1. The more stages I race, the more I realize what enduro racing is all about: versatility, of both the rider and the bike. The massive…
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