Helena Kotala takes on the 24 Hours of Pueblo - a 24-hour race in Tucson, for a full day of racing without sleep.
The Lezyne Connect Smart bike light kit pairs a front and rear light and allows riders to customize the output using a free app.
The Bell Super 3R is a great convertible full face helmet. It isn't the cheapest helmet, but the versatility is worth it for anyone who only occasionally needs extra protection.
In 1999, pro rider Juliana Furtado created the first women's-specific mountain bike with the help of Santa Cruz Bicycles. Called the "Juliana," this first bike eventually evolved into its own…
My favorite riding conditions As we recently witnessed the first snow of the season here in Pennsylvania, my mountain biking friends and acquaintances seem to be dividing…
Middle and high school mountain biking through NICA promotes inclusiveness, equality, strong bodies, strong minds, and strong characters in teens. Photo: Vince Camiolo As I sipped…
Fat gathering. Photo: Sarah Anne Wharton Whether you love fat bikes or hate them, there's no denying that they have become a solid fixture in the…
Brendan Treffinger, one of the local volunteers who helped to build the Raystown Mountain Bike Skills Park, shows us how to fly. Photo: Evan Gross Pennsylvania…
A review of the Pactimo Apex women's mountain bike shorts.
The women's Pactimo Apex Jersey looks and feels snazzy. Photo: Brent Rader. Pactimo Clothing has traditionally focused on custom cycling attire, such as team kits. They…
Photo via Grace Ragland. Grace Ragland is an avid mountain bike racer, coach, IMBA-certified instructor, NICA league board member, Liv Ambassador, motivational speaker, and professional seamstress.…
A foggy start. Photo: Annie Simcoe. I stood alone under the big tent as rain poured down outside, butterflies in my stomach. My heart was pounding and I…
Mountain biking protection continues to improve, both in comfort and safety. Knee and elbow pads have evolved from bulky, hard pieces of plastic to ergonomic accessories that look and feel very…
The 2017 Cannondale Habit Carbon SE is definitely a good-looking bike, especially if you like purple. It's categorized as a do-it-all trail bike that is "playful, agile, and ultra-capable." Sounds…
There are now more wheel and tire sizes than ever, and it's hard for anyone to keep up, including tire manufacturers. Maybe you wouldn't think that this would be an…
Wolf Tooth Components is always coming up with an eclectic blend of interesting products, designed around making the experience of riding a bike better and more fun, and focusing on…
Photo: Nicholas Carman The Baja Divide is a newly-published off-road bikepacking route that spans the 1700-mile-length of the Baja Peninsula from San Diego, CA to San…
When I used to think of Ergon, my mind would automatically jump to grips. But more recently, they've jumped into the saddle game, and they've also started making hydration packs, gloves, and…
To be completely honest, I wasn't really familiar with KHS bikes until I checked them out at the Outdoor Demo at Interbike. Part of my plan for the event was…
When I first grabbed the Devinci Marshall to take it for a test ride, there was a little bit of confusion amongst the Singletracks staff about whether or not we'd…
A couple months ago at Saddle Drive, I got the opportunity to check out some of Surly's recent redesigns for some of their classic bikes, including the Karate Monkey, which…
I've been watching the Hayduke from afar for the better part of this year, as a couple of my good friends and riding buddies have jumped on the Advocate Cycles…
Photo: Brice Shirbach At some point, most of us probably dream of getting paid to ride bikes. It sounds perfect, right? Turning something you love into…
The top of Moon Rocks just outside of Davis, WV. When you first arrive at Big Bear Lake, West Virginia, you may not necessarily be inclined…
Riding the Framed Marquette in my first MTB race, the Big Bear Ultra in WV. Photo: Derek Bissett. I've had my eye on plus bikes ever…
Timberjack 27.5+ GX1 Of the two new hardtails in the Salsa lineup, the Woodsmoke might grab more attention because it's flashier, but their other latest bike is more than…
Woodsmoke Carbon 29+ GX1 With a motto like "Adventure By Bike," I figured it wouldn't be long before Salsa Cycles launched a fun, plus-sized hardtail. After all,…
The Mukluk Carbon XO1. All photos by Mike Riemer of Salsa Cycles. The Salsa Mukluk was one of the first production fat bikes ever, helping to…
My better half shredding the new Surly Karate Monkey 27.5+ at Northstar, CA during the Saddle Drive event earlier this week. The Surly Karate Monkey, or…
I spent a lot of time at Saddle Drive this year riding and talking about bikes with plus-sized tires (or at least plus-compatible). It definitely seems to be the theme of…
In addition to a couple new bikes and some revamps, Salsa has introduced its new line of bags, the EXP series, for 2017. These bags are designed specifically to fit on their…
I love to mountain bike. Even when I am not physically on a bike, a vast majority of my thoughts revolve around riding bikes--future rides, past rides, what bikes or components or gear…
While I love to travel and go ride far-away places, I also love to explore in my own backyard. It never ceases to amaze me just how much great riding there is…
I recently had the opportunity to travel to Georgia for the Maxxis Appalachian Summit to test out some tires, check out the local trails, and hang out with others in the mountain bike…
I have to admit, when I first started riding mountain bikes, the concept of a singlespeed was a little odd. Gears seemed natural. We had come up with the idea to use…
I've been really stoked on Club Ride gear lately. Their products are the perfect combination of form and function, and the Queen Anne jersey is no different. This jersey features Dri-Sulate wool-poly blend fabric for…
The area surrounding Raystown Lake in central Pennsylvania is special for many reasons, one of them being that it's home to the Allegrippis Trails, which Singletracks rates as the 15th best trail…
Advocate Cycles may be new to the fat bike party--and the party in general--as the company is only about a year old, but they've already made a solid impression. Not only does…
It all started because I was curious about fat bikes: I started talking to the local mountain bike aficionado about these fat-tired contraptions I’d been seeing on the interwebs lately. I was…
To be honest, I've been aiming to get away from riding with a pack for some time now. I find that it causes extra strain on my back, not to mention the annoyance of…
Winter can be rough. While I love snow, riding bikes in the snow, and the occasional ski day, the cold and many hours of darkness tend to sap my motivation. For times…
The last two winters were really cold here in Central Pennsylvania. While the frigid temps got old after a while, they did provide some interesting riding conditions that normally wouldn't be available, such…
A review of the Zoic Navaeh 7 mountain bike shorts.
Zoic's spring 2016 mountain bike clothing line is a mixture of fun and classy--bright, bold, and patterned alongside subdued and solid colors. The women's selection features a cool color theme…
The time of unpredictable weather and extreme temperature differences is here. Across the nation, riders are dealing with cool or downright frigid temperatures, and are looking for ways to stay warm. Recently,…
Everyone who knows me knows that I ride bikes. A lot. But when the weather turns cold and the snow starts to fall, I'm often asked if I continue my two-wheeled adventures…
If you haven't heard of Advocate Cycles, don't feel bad. The company is less than a year old, founded last January in Minnesota by Tim Krueger and his wife Odia. But Advocate…
Moraine State Park, located about an hour north of Pittsburgh, is the epitome of rocky, technical Pennsylvania riding, and it's a must-see if you're in the vicinity of the Steel City. A…
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