As the saying goes, you gotta get up to get down... but that doesn't mean you have to like it.
The Continental Xynotal is a 2.4" mountain bike tire designed for riding hardpack and rocky trails.
Human waste is full of bacteria and viruses that can take years to decompose. This kit is designed to make backcountry bathroom breaks better.
If you've been considering adding a gravel bike to your quiver, check out these bikes from Diamondback, Marin, and Niner that offer a good value.
The Allied BC40 is a short travel 29er that's made for long distance singletrack rides and setting personal FKTs. We tested the bike on its home trails in Arkansas.
A ripping new downhill trail opened in Tahoe National Forest this week plus trail project proposals in Scotland and New York.
We've tried at least half a dozen different mountain bike frame protection products, and these are the highlights.
Check out a Filipino American Heritage apparel collection, the new BMC eMTB, and big discounts on Alchemy mountain bikes.
With more than one type of electric mountain bike on the market today, some bikes might be more appropriate for certain trails than others.
Not sure what to wear for mountain biking in shoulder season? Here are more than a dozen items, from tops to bottoms, that should cover most bases.
Joe McEwan is a frame builder and founder of Starling Cycles, a UK brand that builds full suspension mountain bikes out of steel.
We want to know your ideal time of day for a mountain bike ride!
Etiquette is a Big Word is a children's book that teaches lessons about responsible mountain biking through the eyes of Izzy, a confident young rider.
Arapahoe Basin added more mountain bike trail mileage this year. The new Beavers Loop is more approachable than Lenawee, but still ain't easy.
Camp Hale receives National Monument designation, a castle in Arkansas opened with trails descending from the top, and more.
The Sea to Summit X-Pot is lightweight and packable cookware that elevates outdoor dining.
BMC has a new 'automatic' dropper post while Wolf Tooth has one that bleeds itself. Plus, check out 6 new and updated mountain bikes this week.
The iconic Knog Frog rear bike light has been updated with new LEDs and a rechargeable battery, while keeping its easy-to-use design.
The Apple Watch Ultra is more rugged than the standard series and promises features to get mountain bikers stoked.
Brevard and Transylvania County serve up incredible mountain biking and amazing craft beers that pair well together. Here are five choice combos.
It's prime deal hunting season (pun intended) and many retailers are trying to get ahead of Amazon's 2-day Prime Early Access Sale that runs 10/11-10/12.
Scott Morris is a self-described “lifelong mountain biker, trail mapper and programmer.” He’s the creator of Track Leaders, a live tracking website for bikepacking races, and TopoFusion mapping software.
The Pivot Shuttle SL is one of the latest in a crop of lightweight electric mountain bikes, offering 132mm of rear travel and builds that weigh as little as 36.25lb.
Specialized is having a big sale on select mountain bikes that you can purchase online through Monday, Oct 10.
Renting a bike when riding out of town can be convenient, but it can also get expensive, and it's not always possible to find exactly the right bike.
We tested two enduro 29ers this summer that look similar on paper, but feel very different on the trail. Here's how the Fezzari La Sal Peak and Santa Cruz Megatower compare.
Snag 30% off the most popular hydration packs and hip packs from Osprey for a limited time.
A campaign is underway to show that mountain bikers "are by and large people who love the lands, love the trails, want to be responsible, and want to respect private land."
Volunteers worked quickly to assess and repair damage to trails in Florida following Hurricane Ian while elsewhere, new trails continue to pop up.
The Coros Vertix 2 GPS watch offers incredible battery life and a slew of features for tracking and navigating trails, though it may be overkill for many riders.
Check out the limited edition Allied BC40, Hunt Proven XC and enduro wheels, a titanium GPS mount, and shorter cranks from Hope, plus even more new MTB gear.
The singletrack around Gunnison and Crested Butte remains unrivaled. But the gravel roads in the area are a close second.
Jibe Cycleworks is a new mountain bike brand that's focused on delivering competitive bikes to high school athletes.
It's hard to believe how much mountain bike gear we've reviewed this year, from complete bikes to brakes and tires to tire sealant. Catch up -- and stock up -- in case you missed them!
Dr. Kate Leeming is an explorer and adventurer who has biked tens of thousands of miles around the world, most recently across the Andes in South America.
The Marin El Roy is a steel hardtail that's designed for rough enduro-style trail riding, with the geo and build kit to back it up.
We all ride for different reasons, and not every mountain bike ride is the same. Sometimes it's all about blasting out a quick lap, other times we just want to catch up with friends.
This summer we put 5 pairs of mountain bike elbow pads to the test out on the trail.
We tested three Lifestraw filter systems while biking in South American and overlanding out west this summer.
This weekend is Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, plus we're tracking new mountain bike trails and trail developments from Hong Kong to Austria.
There's a ton of new and let's just say interesting clothing to see this week, plus a special edition Giant Trance build with all the bells and whistles.
The Race Face Atlas 35 handlebar is a great choice for trail riding, offering a more aggressive posture for descending without compromising comfort and control too much on the climbs.
The Ibis Ripmo and Ripley are getting a slight refresh and a new look, but before you go selling off your current Ibis frames for the latest and greatest, hold on a second.
Fall is here and with it comes the wet weather. We check out a bunch of different mountain bike fenders from cheap to expensive to see how they compare.
Ned Overend is a mountain bike Hall of Famer and highly accomplished racer living in Durango, Colorado.
The Fezzari La Sal Peak is a 170mm mountain bike with modern enduro geometry and builds that offer a ton of value.
There's still plenty of riding to be done but that isn't stopping brands and retailers from marking down gear including bikes from brands like Revel, Santa Cruz, and Yeti plus 30% or more off clothes, shoes, and wheels.
No guilt here; we're just looking for an honest answer! Trail building and maintenance takes time, but it's also necessary.
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