Michael started riding trails in 2007 and moved to the mountain bike paradise of Asheville, NC in 2013. He works at a local outdoor shop called Gearu and when not maintaining the fleet of rental bikes, he can be found riding up hills or kayaking the local whitewater.
The unique Cane Creek Tigon mountain bike shock delivers the sensitivity of a coil and the tunability of an air spring. It's also safe for more frames than a standard coil shock.
The EVOC Trail Builder 35 backpack makes it possible to carry a chainsaw on your bike for trail work deep in the backcountry.
The Exposure Six Pack and Zenith bike lights are bright and pack unique tech that turns night into day on the trail.
We put the new Fox Transfer Neo dropper seatpost to the test, and spoke with an engineer about the decisions that went into its design.
The Hope Tech 4 V4 mountain bike brakes deliver tons of stopping power, whether you're riding gravity or electric.
The Fox Dropframe helmet and Enduro pro knee guards are protective gear that’s comfortable and unobtrusive enough to actually wear while pedaling a mountain bike.
This winter riding kit from Fox includes a jacket, jersey, and gloves to keep mountain bikers warm throughout the ride.
A bike transportation bag like the Dakine Bike Roller Bag can make taking your mountain bike on a plane more affordable than renting at your destination.
6 tips for successful mountain bike stage racing learned at the Pisgah Stage Race.
The Mach 6 Carbon is Pivot
The Industry 9 Enduro 310c mountain bike wheel set gives riders a blend of precise control and calculated compliance, with near-instant engagement from Hydra hubs.
Michael Welch learns the good, better, and best lessons on stage racing in Pisgah.
The Pisgah Stage Race is already well known for five days of riding the best mountain bike trails in Pisgah. Key changes for 2019 seek to make the 11th edition the best one yet.
The Wahoo KICKR is a direct drive, smart bike trainer that lets mountain bikers train indoors using apps and services like Zwift.
Looking for a bright light to bike at night? We test and compare some of the brightest bike lights, including two claiming at least 6000 lumens of brightness!
Pisgah National Forest is known for challenging mountain bike trails. These are 4 of the most technical rides in the area around Brevard, NC.
Do not underestimate the new Weed Patch Mountain trail located southeast of Asheville, NC. The climb is tough, but the views from the top are incredible.
A basic primer on mountain bike suspension designs.
Before upgrading your mountain bike with a longer fork, consider how increased travel will affect handling, geometry, and frame durability.
This trail bike buyer's guide helps mountain bikers understand frame geometry, suspension travel, tire sizes, and more. Read this before you buy your next trail bike.
These aggressive hardtail mountain bikes are designed for trail riding and beyond, and each offers at least 120mm of front suspension travel.
Get these enduro mountain bike races on your calendar for 2018. Enduro races are happening all over North America, from North Carolina to Arkansas, and New Mexico to British Columbia.
The Lezyne Micro Floor Drive trail mini pump for mountain biking is shockingly light, not too expensive, and compact, yet it offers unique features like a 24" hose that make airing up tires on the trail an absolute breeze.
The Osprey Raptor 10 hydration pack has plenty of mountain bike-optimized features that proved to be very useful on the trail.
Here are 5 great tips and tactics for completing your mountain bike mileage goal next year.
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