Ferns line our trails and are a plant species older than time, or rather older than the time humans have been around to record.
After sixteen years running, the 2021 Absa Cape Epic mountain bike stage race sees the event's first team of Black women to finish.
A few new mountain bike products that caught our eye this fall that *hopefully* will be available for purchase soon.
You may know the story of the French plumber turned professional enduro racer. The one who's really fast, even compared to other French athletes, and who raced moto for many years prior. That's Damien Oton.
Specialized is rolling out updated Riprock kids' mountain bikes today, and we got an early look at the rigid, 24" version to see what's changed, and how it handles.
Canyon adds more affordable alloy Spectral trail bike models, and also a youth bike with suspension tuned for lightweight riders.
Mondraker continues to push progressive geometry with the all new Raze trail bike and updates to the Foxy enduro bike.
Casey Coughlin teaches bicycle repair at Minneapolis College in Minnesota, one of only two colleges to offer a certificate program in the subject. We dig in to learn more.
Okay mother nature, the jig is up. It's finally shoulder season, mud season, rain season, light snow season... and we're ready for you.
Our recommendations for bargain, value-oriented full-suspension mountain bikes under $3,000.
Hitch racks are super convenient, except when they're not.
The Leatt MTB 3.0 All Mountain half-shell mountain bike helmet fits great and offers rotational impact protection at a reasonable price.
A ride report and guide to biking the Sea to Sky trail from Squamish to Whistler, British Columbia.
When our waterproof gear starts to leak it can seem useless and in need of replacement, but with products like Endura's Re-Proofer, the material may well keep you dry once more.
Kilian Bron and his team provide a unique mountain bike perspective on the sights and sounds of Mexico.
Check out all the action from this year's gourmet Trans Cascadia backcountry enduro mountain bike race.
The folks at Sprindex have created a coil spring that eloquently allows riders to change the spring rate without touching any tools.
A new ski resort in Park City, Utah aiming to open two winters from now, plans to offer mountain bike trails and ski lifts.
Whether it's a rite of passage, a less-expensive way to test the waters, or an opportunity for building skills, mountain bikers have opinions about starting on a hardtail.
The Canfield Yelli Screamy 29er hardtail mountain bike is back with modern geo, internal dropper post routing, and three water bottle mounts.
We ask three insiders how to select the right dirt jump bike for your desired riding style and terrain, and what makes one bike better than the other.
Two riders take a critical look at mountain bike apparel fit, and aim to outfit more trail friends.
Learn the basics of bike wheel truing and keep your wheels running straighter, longer.
Mountain biking is one of the few sports that brings together the best athletes from around the world every year.
This week's deals include everything from the delicious to the funky. We found a few favorites on sale, and also some lesser-known alternatives to consider if your first choice is out of stock.
Photo highlights from the 20th Red Bull Rampage freeride mountain bike competition in Virgin, Utah.
We learn how Neko found his passion for mountain biking, where he likes to ride, and how he feels about crashing.
The Hammerhead Karoo 2 is sort of a smartphone mashed up with a GPS unit, offering a brilliant screen and an endlessly evolving feature set.
Trail users are generally friendly and do a good job sharing the trail, though we occasionally hear of cases where conflicts arise.
The Maloja MaxM vest is packable, adaptable, and comfortable on the trail during shoulder season.
The unthinkable happens again at Red Bull Rampage.
Ryder Innovation pitches their latest product, the Luberetta, as a chain lube dispenser that "puts a drop on each link." While it misses the mark a bit, the tool ultimately delivers in unexpected ways.
Pack anything and everything with these cylindrical adventure bags strapped to your bike frame.
The start list for tomorrow keeps getting slimmer. Get a glimpse of the action at Rampage before the first runs in the morning.
Our product team knows deals when they see them, and we know these won't last long. Check out these deals from Competitive Cyclist.
Gravity riders tend to favor a rearward mountain bike pedal cleat position, so I decided to see how it feels on the trail.
Do you have a new mountain bike trail you want to share with other riders? Here's how to help people find it.
YT rolls out a special Tues wrapped in illustrations for Ethan Nell to ride in Red Bull Rampage on Friday.
A report from Outerbike Moab, where some demo bikes may be in short supply but the good times are not.
Max Commencal is enthusiastic about the athletes he works with, and you will often see him hugging riders at the finish line of World Cup downhill races.
Lucky to Ride in Denver, Colorado gives kids who otherwise might never be exposed to mountain biking a chance to ride.
With wildfires and smoke seemingly becoming more common, we ask an expert how to determine when conditions are healthy enough for riding bikes.
Fox has a new extra large mud fender to fit their 36 and 38 forks.
Red Bull Rampage streams live on Friday, October 15th. It's the freeride competition's 20th anniversary and marks a return to Virgin, Utah after a break in 2020.
The epic Cape Epic mountain bike stage race returns to South Africa for the first time in 36 months.
Hot on the heals of setting an FKT on the Alaska Pipeline, Lael Wilcox set out to set another FKT, on the Tour Divide, the world's most sought-after bikepacking race.
Velocio followed Gregg on a ride from Truckee, California to the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation, a 742 square mile plot roughly 35 miles northeast of Reno, Nevada.
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