Though the use of internet group rides, such as MeetUp, have become increasingly popular over the past few years, I find that I rarely use them. Part of my trepidation lies in…
How to find mountain bike trails at night, and recognition for the riders who bike in the dark the most.
While it may not seem like it now for many of you, spring is definitely out there, not that far off... waiting to smack you in the face. Ahh, the warmth, the…
I know, I know. Those are fightin' words: take a break from mountain biking? Who would? Why would you? Blasphemy! Except... maybe it's not. Here are my top 5 reasons for taking…
When I was a kid, I was powerfully jealous of my neighbor's Diamondback bike. This was the mid eighties, when a kid's BMX bike was the most important thing in his universe.…
Over the past year, my friends and I have been working to improve one of the trail systems that we ride. We took a look at all the features that were there…
Founded in 1897, Selle Italia has, in recent years, innovated in everything from weight to comfort to durability. They've upgraded their saddles with everything from titanium and carbon rails, to specific material…
Polaroid unveiled a tiny action cam at CES this week called the C3. The camera shoots in HD and includes 2GB of internal storage (expandable to…
Early this fall, jenergy headed out of Salida, Colorado in search of dry land, as unusually heavy thunderstorms had dumped a ton of moisture on our local trails. Well, early in December,…
While this short video was put together by my local trail club, Salida Mountain Trails, this call to action can apply to just about every mountain biker. Even if you don't have…
Ray Petro, who founded and built the revolutionary Ray's Indoor Mountain Bike Park in Cleveland, Ohio, and the second of its kind in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, sold his endeavor to Trek in 2010.…
It's hard to believe that 2013 has already come and gone! I don't know about you, but my 2013 was packed from beginning to end with awesome, unique mountain biking adventures! With…
Are you and your wife/husband/significant other looking for an incredible way to spend the next two years? Well, the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew is hiring! If you were to land the job,…
It's winter. It's cold. There may or may not be snow on the ground where you live, but despite all that, you probably want to extend your mountain biking season into the…
We all take our home trails for granted, but when I saw all the feedback on Facebook for the entrance and exit bridges to Magic Island at Alafia River State Park, I…
Nothing can slow me down on my mountain bike, because if I went any slower I would not be riding it. I'd just be standing next to it. That said, one of…
Having not purchased a new, lower-capacity hydration pack for short rides since my first Camelbak in 2000, I jumped at the opportunity to review the Camelbak Charge 10LR. When I reviewed the…
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, Hanukkah, or just plain old gift giving, we want to see photos of the MTB loot you scored this holiday season! Post a photo of your…
Photo: Snow Bike Festival / Nick Muzik If you have been shopping for bikes lately, you may have noticed a peculiar bike niche gaining significant market…
With Texas and Oklahoma having both exceeded expectations, we had one last chance to waste time riding uninteresting, unchallenging, flat, non-scenic trails. I’ve driven through Kansas many times and noted that it’s…
John explores some of the best trails in Oklahoma: Tulsa's Turkey Mountain Trail System.
Thanksgiving weekend can be a tough time for recreation in Colorado. Often there is enough snow to make most biking…
We think that 2013 has been a fantastic year here on Singletracks.com, and in particular we've published some awesome content here on the blog. But you know what the best part? We've…
Mountain biking is a great way to kick off the New Year and with fat bikes becoming more popular, there's no excuse for staying off the trails this week, no matter the…
If you've been around bicycles for any amount of time, you have certainly heard the battle cry "Support your local bike shop!" I'm all for it. Hell yeah! Let's do it! But…
In a world being overtaken by longer travel, wider bars, and of course, 650b wheels, one company has dedicated themselves to building simple, lightweight, carbon fiber hardtail racing bikes. It's okay if…
The Copper Harbor Trails Club of Michigan's upper peninsula won a 2013 Bell Built Grant to build a 1.2-mile downhill trail with more than 700 feet of elevation loss. The trail was…
In our household there are two seasons: bike season and ski season. Rarely do they overlap. Once ski season begins, the bikes take a long winter nap. Bike shorts get stored away…
Every year mountain bikers travel from all over to come ride the trails in Fruita and Grand Junction. Some of these riders have been coming for years and are familiar with all…
A one-of-a-kind mountain bike ride at one of the most inaccessible places on earth: Thule, Greenland.
Riding alone or with one or two close friends is fun, and definitely a valid way to enjoy our sport, but group rides are also a great option. Group rides provide a…
I had the pleasure to test the Fox Float X CTD rear shock with Trail Adjust along with the Fox 34 Talas CTD fork. Bikes with longer travel require good control over the rear…
The Kingdom Trails Association and the Burke Bike Park in Vermont were the recipients of a 2013 Bell Helmets Bell Built Grant. IMBA Trail Solutions helped them build a beginner flow trail,…
Thanks to a very successful 2013 contest and promotion, the Bell Built Grant is returning for 2014. Just like they did in 2013, "the 2014 program will consist of $100,000 in grants…
The Orange Mud Transition Wrap and Seat Cover is like a beach towel on steroids. It's a great, versatile piece of gear to add to your biking, hiking, or camping arsenal. The…
It seems that a plethora of bizarre and unorthodox events have earned a commemorative nod on the calendar in the past few years. December 7th is no exception, what with it paying…
I introduced you to the NOX Composites XCR-29 rims about 3 months ago. Since that time, I've been thrashing these on a regular basis, so click through to see how they stacked up…
George Wuerthner of Mountain Bikers for Wildlands wrote a letter to the editor of the Idaho Mountain Express and Guide, saying, in part, And as a mountain biker, I believe the single…
Earlier in the fall Greg wrote a post about riding Horsethief Bench, one of the most popular trails in the Kokopelli Loops Trail System near Fruita, Colorado. In his post, Greg stated,…
The Mongoose brand has achieved a sort of mixed infamy in the mountain bike world. With a long and storied history of bike production, Mongoose now produces two distinct lines of mountain…
Full disclosure: Cane Creek is one of my favorite rear shock brands. They continue to better themselves every time they release a new product. The new Cane Creek Double Barrel Air XV…
We generally don't post road biking videos here on Singletracks, but when it's Martyn Ashton... all bets are off! You've got to watch this video NOW:
I've always been a map geek. I can spend hours poring over a good topo map, planning routes and…
In the past I was never much of a vest person; it seemed to me that they're only useful for a very small temperature range. And while I still think the useful…
"Five Ten" is a name that has a personality all its own. Once you evoke that name, visions of your favorite rider doing the seemingly impossible run though your head... that, and…
Mavic is well known for their wheels, but they also have a fairly extensive line of mountain bike shoes. One of the newer models to hit the trails is the Scree, which…
Introducing the Salida Shredders! Shredding singletrack with big smiles and driven hearts is the essence of the Salida High School Mountain Bike Team. From serious racers to recreational riders who like…
The 34 Talas CTD 160mm is Fox's answer for your long travel all mountain bike needs. I have tested more than a few Fox forks in the past, but never a 34mm…
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