Looking through the corner. The sport of mountain biking (and especially downhill mountain biking) shares many similarities with the sport of downhill skiing and snowboarding. For the average cross-country or all-mountain biker,…
photo courtesy RedbullRampage.com Downhill skiers and snowboarders have been using helicopters to access backcountry terrain for years but they arent the only ones. Helibiking combines the reach of a helicopter with the…
Since 1987 Ive owned mountain bikes from Yeti, Rocky Mountain, Cannondale, Giant, and Opus - and Answer bars have graced the cockpit on every one of them at one time or another.…
Matt Gilman was already a bike trials rider before he lost his eyesight in 2004 but he basically had to re-learn everything from scratch. I think the text at the beginning of…
If you're thinking about competing in a 24 hour mountain bike race this year, you might be surprised to find how limited your options are. With two of the biggest promoters of…
The Osprey Raptor 6 is a hydration pack with wings - or at least it feels that way. This sleek pack swallows 2L of water and a surprising amount of gear without…
Intense Tires has gone and done it again, improving an already stellar design with the MK2 (previously known as the Micro Knobby). The MK2 sports all the great virtues of the Micro…
Tignes resort in France is teaming up with CANYON brand to offer free lift access to 100Km of mountain bike trails this summer - gratis. Admittedly I wasn't familiar with Tignes but…
Three interesting items from around the MTB world this week: The Unnamed Epic coming to hills of Wisconsin photo by akutny. Chicagoans are bummed the Olympics won't be coming in 2016, especially…
Just a quick shout for those of you considering a GPS for mountain biking this spring: the DeLorme PN-40 GPS is Amazon's Deal of the Day today (March 18, 2010). At $219…
Six downhill mountain bike racers are working toward their Business And Technology Education Council qualifications in a unique program at Borders College in Scotland this year. Two of the six riders are…
STELLAAA! I always wanted to say that. Last fall I did a write-up on the top model Seca 900 Ultra from Light & Motion. If you read the review you know the…
photo courtesy sealchallenge.navy.mil. A Gallup poll commissioned by the US Navy found that mountain bikers (and other "alternative" sports enthusiasts) were more likely to survive the intense training required to become a…
Politicians in Colorado know a good thing when they see it. Now that the Leadville 100 is a nationally recognized event that routinely sells out, state Senators are looking to add another…
Portal Trail photo by dauw. Last week the Team Fezzari blog posted a list of the 8 most dangerous MTB trails in the world and while they admit it's not a scientific…
photo via blessingofthebikes.com. Here's something you may not have seen before: a church service dedicated to bike riders. The 12th Annual Blessing of the Bikes will take place at The Cathedral Church…
Several people emailed this story to me on Wednesday and to be honest I was fairly ho-hum about it initially. I mean, Google Maps have included public transit and even walking directions…
Cross-country and road riders are already familiar with Giro bike helmets - they're typically high quality, lightweight, and comfortable. But did you know Giro also offers bombproof lids for those who love…
I recently rode a mountain bike trail that got me thinking: How dense is too dense when it comes to mountain bike trails? Every mountain bike trail planner will inevitably run into…
Hi folks, this past weekend Toronto held its 24th annual bike show, this time at the Better Living Centre. The weather was perfect and as a result the show was full of…
photo by GoldenGoose. As if you needed yet another reason to get out and work on the trails this year, now you can earn a free day at Disney World with Paulding…
Ever wonder how you stack up against best downhill mountain bike riders? The 2010 US Open of Mountain Biking is your shot at racing against the pros at the Diablo Freeride Park…
The cat is outta the bag so to speak now that Hayes has revealed the internals of the new Prime MTB brake system. If you recall my previous article, I mentioned that…
photo by joetutt. Graham Swamp mountain bike trail near Daytona Beach, FL was built more than 7 years ago by Mickey Garrett and some friends. The 6.5 mile trail has been maintained…
Introducing the 2010 THE Flow, a lightweight all-mountain/freeride saddle comfortable and tough enough for daily duty. The Flow saddle retails for around $60 which is about average for a chromoly-railed seatpost. At…
photo via UCI jersey Facebook page. This year the UCI is requiring that all national champs wear the same jersey for the duration of the season and that has some top riders…
How much would you pay to have a beer with a mountain bike legend like Gary Fisher, Ned Overend, Joe Breeze, or Joe Guy? Now, how much would you pay to have…
If you read our review of the Garmin Colorado 400t last month you know the latest Garmin GPS units allow you to load custom basemaps in KMZ format. Today we're stoked to…
A review of the Xpedo Face Off and Utmost platform / flat mountain bike pedals.
The Sun Ringle name always makes me think of a rising sun - a new day, a new adventure. Well for 2010, Sun Ringle has done it again with exciting new XC…
There's been a lot in the news lately about trail building and advocacy and fortunately most of it has been good news thanks to groups like IMBA and local bike clubs. On…
Durango Mountain Park is poised to be renamed after one of mountain biking's biggest names: Ned Overend. The Durango, CO resident was the first MTB world champion in 1990 and won the…
The Dakine Builders Pack is a backpack designed to fulfill the needs of the most demanding trailbuilders.
Its that time of year when I get to call up my good friends in the industry and see whats up and coming and possibly squeeze out some interesting tidbits about new…
photos: CBP Man tries to smuggle marijuana across border in bike tires Yep, that headline just about sums it up but here are some more details (the Examiner said it was a…
photo: ANNIKA ENDERBORG, Manly Daily. Here's an example of what not to do if you want increased mountain bike trail access: get quoted in the local paper saying you'll continue to ride…
A review of the Look Quartz clipless mountain bike pedals.
photo by Nicole Goodhue Boyd, WickedLocal.com. I feel like this is something we've written about before but a recent article about ice biking got us thinking about this extreme form of MTB…
WTB has come out swinging in 2010 with a new and much improved product line for downhill bikes. Three items in particular stand out as products with excellent value: WTB Laserdisc DH…
photo from Jill Valerius / Susitna 100. Is that a mountain bike or a motorcycle? If you're still making excuses about mountain biking this winter, this should make you feel really bad:…
photo courtesy Wikipedia. It's snowing here in Atlanta today but that's nothing compared to what a team of adventurers will encounter when they attempt to bike around Lake Baikal in Russia later…
Looking for the perfect mountain bike fit? We cover everything you need to know, from frame size to seat height and handlebar width, plus much more.
image courtesy The Daily Mail. This week we came across an article showcasing some interesting bike concepts and as always it got us thinking about the future of mountain bikes. Of course…
The Sportourer Touch Beat is a watch that neatly conceals a heart rate monitor into the face of the watch.
New for 2010 is the WTB Aviator, a saddle so tough it flies through the air wearing Carhartts! WTB built this saddle to withstand the abuses of a downhiller or freerider, meaning…
An Idaho legislator is seeking approval for a special vehicle license plate to benefit mountain bike trails. While many states (including our home state, GA) offer cycling-themed plates, as far as we…
There's a new documentary film out about mountain biking women and judging by the previews it looks to be as adrenaline packed as any MTB film we've seen. Of course, this movie…
As a mountain biker for many years, I've seen dozens of riders and companies come and go. One company I have always admired is Manitou but lately (the past few years) I…
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