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**A rainy Washington ride on a cross bike becomes a journey through grief, stubbornness, and remembering why we ride in the first place.**
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Mammoth Bike Park in California is scheduled to open for the 2014 season on May 24th, in time for Memorial Day.
SRAM's new X1 1x11 drivetrain brings affordable simplicity to average riders, with prices dropping significantly below XX1 and X01 levels.
Cat 6 racing has no official start line or finish line, but mountain bikers know the unspoken competition when catching another rider on the trail.
The Guacamole Trail near Hurricane delivers swoopy desert singletrack, technical slickrock features, and stunning Zion National Park views in a premier 5-star ride.
Dakine's Women's Siren Shorts offer adjustable waist, stretch panels for a secure fit, and longer length—though the low-cut liner takes some adjustment.
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Little Creek Mountain delivers slickrock playgrounds, technical ledges, and jaw-dropping Zion views, but a broken shifter cuts our ride short—time for a demo bike.
We completed the 30 Days of Biking Challenge and learned that daily riding builds confidence, fitness, and soul-cleansing joy—even on challenging days.
The GT Force Carbon Pro is an unabashedly descending-focused enduro machine that rails gnarly terrain with confidence, sacrificing some climbing efficiency for downhill prowess.
Singletracks crunches thousands of trail reviews to reveal the most popular mountain bike trail in every U.S. state this year.
Testing the Origin8 Devist-8er fat bike tire.
Honestly, Zip-Off as an out and back would be a good ride for beginners... perhaps not first timers, but after a few rides this would be a good one.
The Camelbak FlashFlo LR waist pack offers excellent cargo space and hydration without the back sweat, restricted movement, and uncomfortable straps of traditional hydration packs.
A brand-new 20-mile singletrack section of Georgia's Pinhoti Trail officially opens May 3rd, eliminating road segments for an uninterrupted wilderness experience.
Cedar City's Three Peaks delivers surprising variety with rock playgrounds and quirky trailside artifacts, while St. George's underrated Prospector Trail offers swoopy singletrack bliss.
The Park Tool CRP-2 crown race puller makes quick work of a tricky job without damaging your fork's lower crown.
After a cold derailed his challenge, Greg finally recovered to enjoy spring riding with stunning afternoon light and good company.
This historic ghost town gravel grinder from Salida features stunning Collegiate Peaks views, rolling terrain, and opportunities to explore abandoned mining remnants.
A mountain bike trip report through the Green River, Utah area.
Nanotips is a liquid coating that makes any bike glove touchscreen-compatible, eliminating the need to remove gloves to use your smartphone on the trail.
NICA expands high school mountain biking to Alabama and Virginia, bringing coast-to-coast youth cycling opportunities closer to reality by 2020.
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**The Pivot Firebird 27.5 promises enduro-ready descending prowess with 6+ inches of DW-Link travel, yet climbs surprisingly well for an aggressive trail slayer.**
At 49, racing seemed like a terrible idea—until an unexpected rainstorm turned a Colorado XC race into an epic mud-fest survival challenge.
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We rounded up 10 of the hottest new enduro bikes from Sea Otter Classic that descend like gravity sleds but climb efficiently too.
Here are ten articles to help you take your mountain bike fitness and training to the next level.
Keep your mountain bike gear clean, waterproof, and odor-free with Nikwax's specialized cleaners and DWR treatments designed for technical fabrics.
Halfway through the 30 Days of Biking Challenge, daily rides become routine rather than novelty, sparking thoughts of extending to 365 days.
GT's new Sanction features 165mm of rear travel, 27.5" wheels, and Atherton-tested design in a race-ready enduro package launching fall 2014.
Surly's Ice Cream Truck fat bike features symmetrical 190mm hubs, massive 4.8" tires on 100mm rims, and quality component spec.
Snow Summit Mountain Resort opens April 18 as America's first bike park of 2014, featuring two new beginner trails and a kickoff celebration.
A lunchtime mountain bike ride seemed crazy at first, but turned out to be awesome and totally doable with the right planning and preparation.
Brandon Semenuk's hand-picked crew pushes freeride limits in the new RAD COMPANY film trailer, featuring some seriously next-level riding.
A skeptical wife reluctantly tries her husband's new rigid single-speed mountain bike, expecting to hate it but discovers unexpected joy and performance gains.
After a snow postponement, a dozen riders finally gathered at South Shore Lake Pueblo for summer-like shredding before exploring the lesser-known North Shore trails.
DirtTV's new series goes beyond race day to explore what drives World Cup racer Andrew Neethling to compete at the top level year after year.
Fat bikes at Sea Otter Classic prove they're more than snow cruisers, with full-suspension models and carbon builds pushing trail performance.
New to mountain biking? Try these beginner-friendly Fruita trails at Lunch Loop, Kokopelli, and 18 Road instead of the expert routes.
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Group rides, proper bike fitting, quick repairs, and a welcoming atmosphere are among the key qualities that separate great local bike shops from mediocre ones.
Voting is open through April 20th for the Bell Built Grant's Western projects, including California's Stafford Lake Bike Park in Novato.
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**"What makes a local bike shop worth supporting, and when should you just buy online instead?"**
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Vote for your favorite Western trail project in the Bell Built Grant competition, including a 25-mile flow trail system in Medford, Oregon.
Vote for the Bell Built Grant's Western projects through April 20th, including Flagstaff's Fort Tuthill Bike Park, a free public skills park for all riders.
After a brutal winter, warm weather and dry trails finally arrived in Salida for days 7-11 of #30DaysofBiking challenge.
Shimano unveils the all-new XTR M9000 with 11-speed drivetrain, updated brakes, carbon wheels, and race and trail variants to match your riding style.
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The Nashbar Big Ol' Fat Bike offers bomber steel construction and year-round riding capability for around $1,000—making fat biking accessible to everyone.
The Zoic Coalition Schacket blends shirt and jacket features with recycled materials, making it perfect for unpredictable weather and post-ride hangouts.
The Zoic Hoodoo Shorts pack eight pockets, a 16" inseam, and removable chamois liner for comfortable, pack-free epic rides.
Our correspondent mudhunny is at Sea Otter this weekend sharing exclusive photos and updates across our social media channels—follow along for insider coverage!
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