Though the definition of "enduro" is still up to personal interpretation, enduro races typically offer a blend of technical downhill terrain with cross country trails. This conglomeration of trail selection requires racers…
Transrockies, known for hosting races for runners, roadies, and mountain bikers alike, is expanding to the iconic trails of Moab, Utah with the 3-day race Moab Rocks on October 10-12, 2015. Many have…
Chris Boice, winner of the Pro Men's category, getting air prior to crossing the finish line of stage 3. The New Mexico enduro state champs were recently crowned…
Ryders Eyewear has shaken up the sunglasses scene with a new offering designed for those of us that battle the elements for pleasure. There are few things worse than losing visibility due…
The "Wilderness Act" of 1964 set governmental wheels in motion banning all mechanized transport in areas deemed "wilderness" by the U.S. Forest Service. As Greg Heil recently wrote about, many are working to…
The third stop of the New Mexico Enduro Cup series was in Angel Fire, NM. Consisting of 2 days of racing, Saturday featured backcountry trails in the town of Angel Fire while…
In conjunction with Outside Bike and Brew Festival as well as the New Mexico Enduro series, Glorieta Camps sponsored and hosted the Bike and Brew Enduro. Though an uncharacteristicly wet weekend in…
In my quest for handmade bike accessories I stumbled across several clever, and perhaps even life-altering, bike accessories that the mountain biking beer drinker should consider. As a generous person, I have…
Endurance mountain bike races are becoming incredibly popular these days. Completing an enduance event can not only test your mettle, but it can push your fitness beyond a level that you thought…
Here at Singletracks we look for any excuse to ride our bikes more and drink more beer. In an effort to help you do the same, we have compiled a list of…
Oval chainrings are not a new invention. Those that have been in the sport long enough will likely remember Shimano's Bio-Pace chainring, and possibly even shudder. It's important to note up front…
My grandmother used to say: "You can't ride two horses with one arse." However, Grandma didn't mountain bike. And if she did, she would completely understand why you need more bikes than…
I can feel the piercing death stares and hear the mumbled expletives even through the magical interwebs. "Why would any mountain biker in their right mind choose to actively bike like a roadie?" Though…
Sure, you can do a standard mountain bike race that typically consists of 20-30 miles and maybe 2000 feet of elevation gain. But if you don't finish feeling as though you've been run over…
The New Mexico Enduro Series kicked off with a rocky start for this year's series at the Franklin Mountain State Park at Tom Mays Unit in El Paso, Texas. Franklin Mountain State…
Though held in Texas, the kick-off race for the New Mexico Off-Road Series (NMORS) every year is El Paso's Coyote Classic. Since El Paso consistently offers summer-time temperatures and weather, even in early Spring,…
While the nation is still deep in the throws of winter, the retail industry is already shedding it's winter coats for springtime apparel and activities. Most of the larger chain stores are…
Without a doubt the bikes took center stage at Outerbike. However, there were several new products (both new to the industry and new to me) that I had the opportunity to demo.…
Polygon has been around for decades; since 1989, to be exact. You're not going to see these bikes at your local bike shop. Based out of Indonesia, Polygon has only expanded to…
The 2015 New Mexico Enduro Cup dates have been released, and this year should be even more epic than last. This grassroots-style enduro series is stepping it up a notch by adding…
Cross-country bikes are typically known for their speed. This is accomplished by designing a bike with shorter suspension, long top tube, steep head tube angle, and efficient pedaling. Unfortunately, not all cross-country…
Fezzari is a direct to consumer bike company. By selling solely through the interwebs, they are able to decrease costs by cutting out the middle man. This puts a better spec'd bike…
The Blackjack is a brand spankin' new design offered by Durango Bike Company, making its first debut at Outerbike this spring. With the build on this bike literally completed a day prior…
One of the major bonuses of attending events such as Outerbike is the ability to demo just about everything mountain bik- related. The events are hyped largely as an event to demo…
Do you mountain bike? Do you have a significant other? Did you try to meld both worlds only to have them implode? Why would joining the two things you love the most…
The Ladies AllRide Tour has recently announced that they are expanding their women's skills clinics to destinations across the U.S. in order to reach more women mountain bikers. Coupled with their new…
Due primarily to an imbalance in numbers, women's-specific mountain bikes are quite a niche market. As such, there are very few options for women that desire a women's-specific mountain bike that is very…
What do these have in common? Beer, dirt, hops, gears. If you guessed mountain biking, you would be correct! Here at Singletracks.com, we're a bit obsessed with beer and mountain biking, and…
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are Erica Barnes's alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Singletracks.com. Winter is already in full swing even though the calendar says it…
If you're riding your mountain bike the way it's truly meant to be ridden, then breaking parts and scratching the paint are a way of life. While not much can be done…
Fall is in the air. The leaves are changing colors. It's not going to be long before a good portion of us will be hanging up the bikes and switching to more…
POC is quickly becoming a leader for mountain biking-specific protective equipment. POC prides themselves in equipment that is not only safe, but comfortable for the rider as well. The Joint VPD 2.0…
Prior to procreating, I noticed that a good portion of my friends with kids were pretty reclusive, as if there was some invisible force that barred the doors of the house and…
I have a confession and apology to make: I was the jerk on the trail today. While I had a pleasant ride, the unlucky few to encounter me likely had a less…
A review of the Spank Oozy Trail flat pedal for mountain biking.
New Mexico hosted it's 2014 XC championship race just outside of sunny Albuquerque, NM. While the course looked short on paper for all categories, there wasn't a racer who finished that was…
Race 3 of the New Mexico Enduro Cup Series was held at the Sandia Peak Ski Area, just outside of Albuquerque. This race brought in over 80 riders in the amateur categories…
Stop #2 for the New Mexico Enduro Cup found it's way to Los Alamos, NM at the Pajarito Ski "Hill" for a bone-jarring, white-knuckle race amongst ponderosa pines. While this race was…
Staying connected through a number of platforms is common these days. We use Strava to squeeze out every last detail of our rides, post selfie pictures of our sweaty, smiling mugs during…
Photo: Boulder Beer Beer--more specifically, craft beer--and mountain biking are almost synonymous today. It's quite common to see spandex-clad, sweat-soaked, smiling bikers sipping a cold brew as a…
About twice a month since April, my Xbox has earned its keep by bringing me high definition streaming of the World Cup, where the creme de la creme race mountain bikes through…
Be sure to check out Part 1 of this feature. There are a whole host of reasons to take a mountain biking clinic. Heck, Greg Heil's previous article, "why everyone should take mountain…
Learning mountain bike skills at the Beti AllRide Clinic.
Photo: Mountain Top Cycling New Mexico mountain biking is getting more exciting with the introduction of this year's first Enduro Cup. This series of races is being sponsored…
Endurance mountain bike races are becoming increasingly popular. Why suffer for only 20-30 miles when you can prolong that for 12 to 24 hours? That was my exact thought after completing my…
I'm not sure what made me sign up for the Oak Flats Race as part of the New Mexico Off Road Series. In all honesty, I've been eyeing the list of races every…
With a rare Friday off, I decided to drop the munchkin off at daycare and leave the dirty dishes piled up in the sink in order to enjoy some much-needed solitude in…
Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting up in Fruita with the amazing Mtbikerchick and Delphinide for a great weekend of camaraderie and sweet singletrack. After hitting the trails, we gathered the…
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