Several different people left comments on one of the recent Cinema Sunday posts about how insane and straight-up dangerous freeride mountain biking is. I think RoadWarrior may have put it best: "Looking…
Final review of the Santa Cruz V10 Carbon downhill bike.
After two rides in Crested Butte this past weekend we stopped in at our friend T's house to bum some showers and hang out while the afternoon rains passed overhead. T lives…
This weekend during the Southern Spokes Festival I got a chance to visit MOMBAT, located inside First Flight Bicycles in Statesville, NC and it was a revelation. Like Moab, MOMBAT is one…
I took you on a tour of my local trails last season, sharing why I think these trails are so special: close to home, pedal-in convenience, that particular knowledge of the fast…
The official trailer for the upcoming freeride move, "Where the Trail Ends," is finally live. Red Bull has this to say about it: The film features the most progressive and ambitious mountain…
For those of you who are familiar with extreme sports such as rock climbing, skateboarding, X-games stuff, and of course, mountain biking, you may have heard about 5.10. Come on... of course…
We're heading to Crested Butte soon, a place I love to visit year after year. Planning this trip got me thinking about other rides I need to revisit soon--and it turns out…
Since I've had great experiences with Selle Italia saddles before, I was stoked to receive the new SLR Super Flow (145) for testing. Looking at the picture above, I am pretty sure…
Located less than 100 miles from downtown Los Angeles, Big Bear Lake and Snow Summit Mountain Resort are well within day-trip distance of about 18 million people, thousands of which are passionate…
As illustrated by Jeff's recent misadventure at Syllamo, riding in extreme heat can lead to a pretty serious outcome. If Jeff hadn't made the call for help when he did, the situation could…
The Maxxis Highroller II is a decent all-around tire, and the softer, loamy turf is where these DH tires truly shine.
Making use of rollers on the PBR trail at 18 Road in Fruita, CO The Colorado Plateau Mountain Biking Association and a local group called Fruita Singletracks has been working to build…
"Why Would I need a Dropper Post?" Before I get into the nitty gritty of how the Gravity Dropper Turbo performs, I'd like to take a minute to explain why the heck…
After another restful night, it took us a while to get ready. With two days of riding and the repeated physical battery from all the gnar that Mountain Creek has to offer,…
Recently I was thinking about all the mountain bikes I have owned. While many memories stand out, I realized that the first and last rides on each bike are the easiest to…
These are the days, the ones that really matter. Memorable laps with friends, summer time vibes and golden sunsets. Nothing beats time at home, it is paradise to say the least. From…
After reviewing the Hydrapak Selva last year, I was very excited to get my hands on the Selva's big brother, the Big Sur, for testing while I'm out on the road this…
I have identified the biggest problem with my mountain bike riding: turning. Sure, I might also be slow on the climbs because, well, because I enjoy beer more than fitness, but typically…
At Interbike last year we wrote a bit about some exciting new gear from Spank. Well not too long ago Spank sent over a couple items for review! The new Spank Spike…
Downhill MTB banner in Steamboat Springs. Despite living in Colorado four years and spending part of the past three summers there, I had never visited the town of Steamboat Springs. Well known…
If there's one thing that every mountain biker needs, it's a good pair of riding shorts. Some riders lean toward bibs and other tight, lycra-infused affairs, while others (including myself) feel much…
After a comedy of errors getting the correct pair of wheels to fit my ride, complicated by how insanely back-ordered the EA70 29er wheels are, I finally have a pair of these…
So after a lot of planning and waiting, I managed to finally take a trip out to Mountain Creek bike park in Vernon, NJ. Living in Toronto (that's Canada) it would be…
If you're like me then you appreciate the performance of real cycling clothes, but you don't want to look like a Tour de France wannabe with lots of logos and crazy 'colorways.'…
When you roll into the town of Downieville, California you can just feel it in the air: you have arrived at a true mountain bike destination. "Destination" is definitely the operative term.…
Back in April Greg reviewed the basic Remedy full-face helmet and now that I've put the Remedy CF through its paces, I'm ready to share my review. I'll also share my thoughts…
Last month on my drive back to Georgia from Colorado I decided to make a detour to check out the IMBA Epic Syllamo trails in the Arkansas Ozarks. The riding was pretty…
The first time I attempted to ride the Turkey Flats trail near Glade Park, CO, I made it about half a mile down the trail before I collapsed in a heap and…
Front the website of Ultimate Direction, describing the Grind 12 hydration pack: "Loaded with features such as pump and tool pockets, organization for spare tubes and adequate room for an extra layer,…
When we rolled into South Lake Tahoe, I was totally unprepared and had no idea what to expect. Tahoe hadnt originally been on my to-do list, but thanks to Jeffs recommendation and…
Cliff Cave trail work. Photo: Matt Hayes / GORC. Congratulations to the 2012 Singletracks trail grant recipients, the Gateway Off Road Cyclists (GORC) of St. Louis, MO and the Birmingham Urban Mountain…
Yes, I know: I desecrated mountain bike mecca by breezing in and out of Moab in just two days. Moab has enough mountain bike trails to fill a month of vacation time…
In early 2000 I was preparing to graduate from college and decided it was time for a new mountain bike. After browsing the local shops I fell in love with an electric…
As my wife and I travel the nation, stopping at some of the best mountain bike trails in the country between Georgia and California, I just had to spend a couple days…
If you're really into riding (and the fact that you're reading this tells me you are), you're already familiar with the Topeak brand. As a techy kinda guy who does all his…
Here is a MAJOR release from SRAM: the all new XX1! The XX1 is a new single ring, 11spd drivetrain. Noting that many riders were striving for a simpler, lighter solution for…
Most mountain bikers probably don't know this but the "World's Greatest" bike trail is located in Eagle, CO, less than 30 minutes from the well known ski resorts at Vail and Beaver…
Singletracks members have posted GPS data for nearly 2,000 unique mountain bike trails over the years, not to mention countless updates and additions to existing trail maps. In that time we've refined…
The latest IMBA Trail News report featured a short note about IMBA's 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and supporting charts and graphs showing how the organization is funded and where those funds…
As we travel the west and embrace the nomadic lifestyle, Metallica's "Wherever I May Roam" is the theme song for this summer: "But I'll take my time anywhere I'm free to speak…
I switch back and forth between flat pedals and clipless pedals on my bike so I have a need for decent shoes for each discipline. When Shimano contacted me recently to arrange…
I lived in the Bailey, CO area for a summer back in 2008, guiding wilderness trips for Narrow Way Expeditions, a part of Camp IdRaHaJe. As I mentioned in a previous blog…
It's hot here in Grand Junction. Really hot. This weekend's temps are projected to hit 100 degrees. Hot. The one good thing about biking in this weather is that you have to…
When the trail turns truly tough and technical, body protection is a must (unless you enjoy picking at scabs for weeks). But many traditional hard-shell pads are just so uncomfortable that it…
Editor's note: this guest post is by Malcolm Russell of Ride Guide Blog. What do you do when you have a partner and children waiting and you are going out on another…
I've spent the last month riding almost exclusively on the Civilian Luddite - a steel framed, rigid forked, single speed 29er. On paper the Luddite looks like a good ride and a…
Identifying a "favorite" bike trail is tough. Sometimes a favorite trail one day isn't a favorite the next day. Sometimes I'm in the mood for a tough technical trail; other days I…
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