The Grand Valley of Colorado boasts some of the most gnarly and thrilling enduro racing features in the world, and competitors can experience many of the best in the annual Mad Racing Grand Enduro.
Sven Martin is at the top of the photo-narrative heap, creatively capturing images that share the real emotional qualities of mountain biking. Read to learn what goes on behind the lens.
In this episode, we dig deep into the design decisions that go into creating clothing that mountain bikers want to wear on the trail and in the world.
You can huck into rock gardens, bunny hop logs, launch gaps, and rail singletrack, all on a loaded bikepacking rig. It all depends on what you bring, and how you bring it.
The Orbea Occam trail bike follows through on its promise of a well-built, lightweight, and agile mountain bike that is fun to ride almost anywhere.
Mountain biking is an incredible way to experience the natural environment, and many of us ride to explore new places and ecosystems.
The Race Face Next SLs are an XC-light crankset with enduro-durability, but we discovered an issue after a few months of testing.
The BLM has withdrawn two parcels of land in the Sand Flats Recreation Area which would have made them available for energy extraction and could have threatened the Slickrock bike trail.
Before, during, or after a ride, a well-made flannel can make brisk mountain bike adventures better.
Mountain bikers around the world interact with wild boars, and some have found positive ways to work with the forest dwelling swine.
This Chromag Stylus is a hardcore hardtail mountain bike, built up for shredding sketchy winter trails around the North Shore of Vancouver.
Santa Cruz designed the Heckler electric mountain bike to ride like a purely muscle-powered bike.
The latest mountain bike news, including new bikes from Commencal and Norco, athlete happenings, and new gear.
The UCI and WES are launching the first World Cup Series for electric mountain bikes.
Ibis updates the carbon Ripmo enduro bike to add coil shock compatibility, and a slightly longer reach.
The Production Privee N°5 is a steel full suspension mountain bike that offers a comfortable ride and traction for days.
The Slo Enduro mountain bike series adds its own flavor to the mix, with six "big league" events to complement their eight "4Fun" races. Have you ever heard someone say they "just race for fun"? That's precisely the point.
The Diamondback El Oso Dos is a fat bike made for trail and snow, and we're getting a feel for this bear of a bike this winter.
Professional mountain bike photography Paris Gore talks about how he got his start, and offers tips for capturing the moment.
The 29er resurgence threatens the 27.5+ tire to a short-lived life. Will the same thing happen to all 27.5-inch mountain bikes?
With full face mountain bike helmets becoming lighter and better ventilated, and convertible helmet offerings increasing, more and more riders seem to be upgrading the safety of their skid lid.
The Rudy Project Defender sunglasses protect eyes from wind and debris and the lenses automatically adjust to the available light.
The mountains east of Moab are filled with excellent singletrack trails far from the crowds, begging to be explored.
The Gloworm XSV is a bright and versatile light for mountain biking at night with performance-oriented features.
The new carbon fiber 27.5" Scout from Transition Bikes received all of the expected treatments and a few special ones to remind us that the brand is run by mountain bikers who hit the trail as often as we do.
YT has a pair of new alloy mountain bike frames on offer, and this time they are aimed at shorter and younger riders.
Many popular mountain bike trails weave in and out of aspen groves. We investigate to learn more about this unique tree species.
The popular Jamis Portal 130mm 29er and Hardline 160mm 27.5" mountain bikes are going full carbon fiber for 2020.
Martin Whiteley shares his story of becoming a mountain bike World Cup team manager, and explains how athletes get paid.
Women's mountain bike tights, jersey, jacket, and gloves to stay warm and comfortable on the trail.
Santa Cruz re-releases the popular Heckler trail bike as a 150mm travel electric mountain bike.
In November of 2019, Santa Cruz launched the Paydirt program, a $1M grant program for increasing mountain bike access in a number of ways. We interviewed Seb Kemp to get a better idea of what Paydirt looks like.
First impressions aboard the long travel Mondraker Foxy 29er trail bike.
The Continental Der Baron and Der Kaiser mountain bike tire combo is a tough one to beat.
When it comes to mountain bike handlebars, wider is better... up until a certain point.
The Sweet Protection Dissenter is an appropriately priced mountain bike helmet that offers a quality, base level of protection.
The new mountain bike suspension sensors and app from Motion Instruments analyze the balance between your tires for optimal suspension performance.
Liv forms a womens-only EWS team, Canfield introduces their first new mountain bike in years, Chris Akrigg and Cody Kelley find new homes, plus bike news from Outdoor Retailer.
The Magicshine Allty 2000 bike light is affordable, powerful, and reliable.
The legendary mountain biker and actress turned team manager digs in deeper than your average World Cup team staff, and her efforts have produced a crew of successful riders who sign on for the long haul.
The Hustle magnetic pedals use rare earth magnets to keep riders' shoes glued to the pedals without feeling too locked in place.
This winter riding kit from Fox includes a jacket, jersey, and gloves to keep mountain bikers warm throughout the ride.
After thirty years documenting the world of mountain biking, Dirt Rag has ceased all operations.
The latest version of the Pivot Switchblade trail bike adds 7mm of rear travel and can run longer dropper posts.
We asked a professional how to tell if a mountain bike fork or shock needs service, and the answer is quite simple.
Ben Huntzinger designs and builds custom wheelchairs made to handle natural terrain, drawing his inspiration from the sport of mountain biking. This is his story.
The Fizik Terra Artica X2 shoes are the brand's newest clipless mountain bike shoe for riding in winter conditions.
We'll find out what macro nutrients are, and how tracking them can help mountain bikers reach their fitness goals. Keri weighs in on current diets and intermittent fasting, muscle imbalance in cyclists, and the idea that food is fuel.
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