We check in on the latest mountain bike trail news from Colorado to Alabama, and from France to Scotland.
We tested several pairs of mountain bike sunglasses to see which ones fit our faces and riding styles the best.
We're on the hunt for the best mountain bike destinations of 2022. Nominate your favorites around the globe.
This week we're tracking new and updated tires, hydration reservoirs, budget eMTBs, and mountain bike helmets.
The Leatt MTB 4.0 AllMtn helmet is descent-oriented with thick padding, a big visor, and an aggressive look.
Riders buying a new Alchemy bike are offered a night at the Origin Hotel, test rides, a bike fit, help with bike and suspension setup, gift cards to Over Yonder Brewery and Launch Coffee, and a swag bag.
At first glance it appears there's a glitch in the photo. Watch the video, however, and you'll see this bike is totally rideable!
It's a great time to pick up some new gear for the summer, like a new pair mountain biking shoes, clothing and sunnies, even bikes!
Mountain bikers have opinions about flow trails, and we want to know where you land.
The Donnelly AVL is an XC/trail tire that excels at technical climbs and sheds sticky Pisgah soil with ease.
Bikerafting combines biking and rafting, using an ultra-lightweight and packable raft. Kevin fills us in on the basics for getting started.
Several new trail projects get off the ground, while another faces opposition before it even gets started.
Trickstuff updates brake calipers to fit SRAM pads, Enve drops an inverted dropper post, Revel brings a new DJ bike, and Handup toasts with PBR.
Exercise- and allergy-induced asthma can make mountain biking a challenge, though many riders have found ways to control it.
The We Are One Arrival super bike is made in Canada with a not unreasonable price tag given its premium construction. We tested one in BC to see if it lives up to the hype.
The stoke for mountain biking is growing in the Navajo Nation as races, routes, and participation climb.
Wandrer.earth is an exploration game created by a mountain biker that encourages riders to explore new places by bike.
We checked the date, but the July 4th mtb deals are here nonetheless.
We put five tubeless tire sealants to the test to see which ones seal medium-sized punctures quickest and most effectively.
I think we can all agree that mountain bikes are great. Yet we all have slightly different ideas about what makes them great for riding trails.
The Funn Adlib HD saddle is large with thick padding which the brand says is to improve both comfort and control. We tested the it to see how the saddle performs.
This essay from the forthcoming book, Singletrack Mind: Finding Wisdom & the Poetry of Life on Two Wheels, offers a glimpse of what it means to get the most out of every ride.
While the WTB Venture isn't going to make the short list for most gravel races, it should be an excellent choice for riders who want a do-all gravel tire that feels comfortable and in control across a variety of surfaces.
In trail news this week, a popular Copper Harbor trail gets spruced up, Park City is building singletrack open to e-bikes, and new trails come online in Pisgah and Cuyuna.
With the boom of flow trails and arguably the overuse of berms, the art of flat turn seems lost in the weeds. Here's how to improve mountain bike cornering in any situation.
Harley Davidson spinoff Serial 1 unveiled an electric mountain bike that almost looks trail worthy, plus a bag, jersey, and after-ride massage device.
The Santa Cruz Hightower trail bike gets minor geo updates but sees bigger changes under the hood.
Over the past four to five years, mountain biking has grown in the small farming village of Abañin, Ecuador, thanks largely to the efforts of Juan Jose Ugarte-Enriquez and 2Wheel Epix.
With temps rising, it's important to stay cool and hydrated on hot, summer rides.
With quality construction backed by a lifetime warranty, top-of-the line hubs, and a smart design spec the Reynolds Blacklabel 329 Trail Pro mountain bike wheels are a premium pair that leaves little to be desired.
There are a few problems with recommending a bike size based mainly on a person's style of riding.
I think I speak for 99% of mountain bikers when I say the purpose of climbing is to get to the next descent.
The Panaracer Gravelking EXT tire is a good singletrack climber and a reasonable road rider. The Best of both worlds.
Ashland Devo is a youth mountain biking program that seeks to build confident, resilient riders... and also a stronger MTB community.
The new Donnelly GJT mountain bike tire offers a responsive ride feel, excellent transitions into the corners, and a grippy compound.
Teton Adaptive and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort teamed up to create a ripping new trail, Deepest Darkest, that delivers stoke to adaptive and non-adaptive riders alike.
Due to weather, Fernie Search and Rescue in British Columbia reports assisting multiple distressed riders participating in this year's Tour Divide bikepacking race.
New trails and skills parks opening in Illinois, Michigan, and North Carolina plus a trail center takes shape in Northamptonshire, England.
Silt Carbon AM wheels have a high quality ride feel that balances stiffness and compliance, and a hub with decent engagement and presumed durability.
A flyweight full-suspension XC bike, an e-bike that you can ride without the battery, plus new and updated gear including two helmets, a tire, brake, and saddle.
Mountain biking provides a temporary escape that can and does make us into better people. But you already knew that.
The lack of a volunteering culture, scarcity of public land, and economic disadvantage are a few of the barriers facing mountain bikers and builders in Latin America. But these two are finding a way to make it work.
The new Marzocchi Bomber Air shock is less expensive than the Fox and offers simple, reliable performance on the trail.
Aaron and Emily Kerson founded PNW Components in 2015. The customer-focused brand is known for offering quality components like dropper posts, handlebars, and now clothing at affordable prices.
There's nothing quite like the excitement of finding or trying new mountain bike trails for the first time. Here are a few products you can take on every new adventure this season.
The Alchemy Arktos 120 stands out among the crowded field of trail bikes thanks to its ability to chameleon between short-travel, trail, and all-mountain with a single frame, and the Sine Suspension System that places a premium on anti-squat while delivering a supple ride feel.
The Mesa County Sheriff's office reports that a 52-year-old mountain biker died on the Palisade Plunge trail on Saturday after suffering a "heat-related illness."
Brands design tires for many different uses and situations, giving buyers the ability to dial in exactly what they need.
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