Privet is an invasive plant that shades many suburban mountain bike trail systems in the southeastern US.
Rotational impact protection is nice to have, but what we really need is a way to keep our hair coiffed.
Vid Persak's passion for mountain biking, sports, and life are as unique as the places he rides and trains in Slovenia.
The Zion National Park Forever Project has been awarded $500,000 by the Utah Office of Outdoor recreation, which will go toward building 25 miles of new mountain bike trails just outside of the park.
World Cup mechanic Brad Copeland found himself making repairs under intense pressure at the last two races. He says "the good news is that most of the time we don't have stuff like this happen."
This Lapierre Spicy is a 29" carbon bike that a lot of aspiring enduro racers might have their eye on. We'll be testing the durable and well-priced CR7.9 build spec.
Jerome Clementz shares his winning story and talks about the evolution of enduro racing and his own career.
Planning for the 5,000-mile Eastern Divide Trail bikepacking route has been ongoing since 2015, and organizers are getting closer to releasing the full map.
Tom Bugler started his dream bike company in 2017, crafting custom hardtail and full suspension bikes from steel and painting them all black.
Every mountain biker has a trail or two that their mind will ride forever.
The USA has three slots allotted for elite female racers and one for men at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, and Utah's Haley Batten has officially earned one of them.
The Lobster is designed to prevent oil leakage from certain Shimano hydraulic disc brake levers, which can lead to an inconsistent bite point.
Version 3.0 of the YT Capra long travel 29er mountain bike goes longer and slacker than before, and adds mixed-wheel builds to the mix.
Niner has fully revamped the Jet 9 RDO angles to keep up with the aggressively-ridden, shorter-travel trail bike market.
The Kask Defender full face mountain bike helmet is lightweight, well-vented, and pricey.
Kitsbow utilizes a made-to-order model for many of the items in their cycling clothing line to reduce waste, cut lead times, and support the local economy in Old Fort, NC.
Recreational trail use around Vail, Colorado has been blamed for declining elk populations. As it turns out, it's not that simple.
Electronic shifting adoption remains limited in the mountain bike world, but as prices come down, it's likely to increase.
Ombraz ditches the temples (side-arms) to make for more comfortable, helmet-friendly sunglasses.
The new Reserve XC mountain bike wheels weigh less than 1,400g and feature 29mm-wide carbon rims.
Today's wool mountain bike tops are more akin to stylish pajamas, ranging from loose and flowy to more fitted cuts, and everything in between.
Brings new meaning to the term "no hander."
This latest addition to the Specialized e-bike lineup is a mashup of their popular Enduro model, with a lightweight motor and battery setup that's decidedly difficult to distinguish from the muscle-powered Enduro bike.
Professional freerider Samantha Soriano is on a Road to Red Bull Formation—the women's freeride mountain bike event taking place May 24 to June 1 on the 2015 Red Bull Rampage venue outside Virgin, Utah.
The 2021 Schwinn Axum DP is an entry-level mountain bike with a dropper post, disc brakes, 29er wheels, and a 1-by drivetrain.
Mountain biking is full of things to be stoked about, and right now, FKTs are at the top of my list.
Mountain bike tires wear down gradually, making it difficult to know when it's time to replace them. These tips can help you decide if you need a new tire.
USA Cycling is working with The Inclusion Playbook, a sports consulting firm led by a former Division 1 athlete and civil rights advocate "with the goal of empowering social change agents to transform communities in and through sports."
Transylvania County, North Carolina is home to the Pisgah National Forest and Dupont State Recreational Forest, each offering their own flavor of epic mountain bike trail riding.
Here's how and why three women started their own mountain bike clothing brands.
Canyon is adding a second gravel bike to their lineup with bigger tires and more bag mounting options.
The twin-tempered Cotic Flare MAX trail bike gets some key updates this season to make the 125mm steel frame even better.
Kasper Woolley is a 22-year-old enduro mountain bike athlete who has dealt with his fair share of injuries and setbacks on his way to the top.
Eric Porter and friends rebuild the community pumptrack to make it work better, and give the groms ownership of it through learning how to fix it.
Young riders upset the veterans and at least one costly dropper post malfunction at the first World Cup XC race of the 2021 mountain bike season.
Ashley Korenblat is the CEO of Western Spirit Cycling Adventures and founder of Outerbike, as well as the Managing Director of Public Land Solutions, a non-profit dedicated to “providing comprehensive recreation planning and stakeholder coordination to support effective and sustainable public land solutions.”
Starling is offering a limited run of stainless steel Murmur Enduro bikes.
Reduce or remove full suspension mountain bike pedal kickback with this unique active chainring spider.
Summer is comin' in HOT! New parts and gear are in at Competitive Cyclist. And for a limited time take 20% off one full-price item with code GIRO20 (see website for details and exclusions).
When it comes to mountain bike handlebars, there are pros and cons to choosing carbon. We want to know what you're running, and why!
Nørrona fjørå flex1 mountain bike pants are lightweight and as a bonus, 50% of the synthetic fibers are recycled.
World Cup athletes are gearing back up for the first big UCI event of the season: The Albstadt, Germany short course and XCO races this weekend.
What is the greatest adventure in your lifetime? Crystal Haggard's greatest adventure is being a mother to Forest.
Mountain bike photography is a hazardous occupation, especially for expensive cameras. The Peak Design Everyday Backpack comes highly recommended.
We tested the Mons Royale Tarn Freeride tee and Virage mountain bike shorts on the trails in northern California.
We found a bike on sale, and it's one you don't have to pedal! You're welcome. Here are a few deals that caught our eye this week.
If you ate Powerbars in the 1990s, you'll know the feeling. Fortunately trail snacks have improved.
Kelli Emmett was a regular winner on the Super-D scene, which suited her later career shift into the Enduro World Series. Today, she's managing athletes and helping develop product at Juliana Bicycles.
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