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.
The Juliana Joplin is a versatile trail bike that climbs efficiently, descends confidently, and offers the option to run either 29er or 27.5+ wheels.
Winter mountain biking beats indoor trainers with invigorating rides that boost fitness, prevent seasonal depression, and create unforgettable adventures in the snow.
NICA's Pennsylvania Interscholastic Cycling League launched successfully with 300 kids racing, proving high school mountain biking fosters inclusivity, confidence, and lifelong outdoor engagement.
Global Fatbike Day takes place the first Saturday in December, celebrating fat bikes with grassroots rides and events happening worldwide.
Pennsylvania's Allegrippis Trails add a free 5-acre skills park featuring beginner to advanced lines, marking the first bike park on Army Corps land.
A review of the Pactimo Apex women's mountain bike shorts.
Pactimo's new women's Apex Jersey offers lightweight, breathable comfort with bold styling at a competitive $50 price point for mountain bikers.
Grace Ragland refuses to let Multiple Sclerosis slow her down, racing endurance events and coaching youth cyclists across the country.
Nervous about her first mountain bike race, our author discovers that racing can be fun, welcoming, and surprisingly rewarding—even winning her class!
Mountain bike protection technology advances with impact-hardening materials, ergonomic designs, and breathable construction replacing bulky plastic armor from Dainese, Leatt, Slytech, and G-Form.
The 2017 Cannondale Habit Carbon SE is a playful trail bike with 130mm Pike fork, 120mm rear travel, and impressive climbing ability.
Rider-owned startup Terrene Tires launches with three aggressive tread models in Light and Tough constructions, simplifying tire choice for mountain bikers.
Wolf Tooth Components showcases innovative mountain bike solutions including a 49t cassette extender, dropper-friendly saddle bag mount, ergonomic remote lever, and handlebar storage bag.
The newly-published Baja Divide offers 1,700 miles of desert bikepacking from San Diego to Cabo, rideable when northern routes are frozen.
Ergon expands beyond grips with new downhill-specific saddles, gravity grips, insoles, gloves, and hydration packs, all featuring their signature ergonomic design principles.
The KHS SixFifty 680 Plus is a capable 27.5+ hardtail with quality components at an affordable $2,199, excelling on descents despite lacking rear suspension.
The Devinci Marshall carbon trail bike inspires confidence on exposed terrain, climbs surprisingly well, and descends smoothly with well-dialed Split Pivot suspension.
Surly's redesigned Krampus gets slacker geometry and shorter chainstays, making the original plus bike more playful and accessible for smaller riders.
The Advocate Cycles Hayduke is a versatile 27.5+ steel hardtail that excels as both a trail ripper and bikepacking rig.
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Big Bear Lake, West Virginia offers 50+ miles of varied trails with technical rock gardens, flowy descents, and easy access to other premier riding destinations.
The Framed Marquette is an affordable 27.5+ hardtail that punches above its weight class, offering confident handling and versatile performance for budget-conscious riders.
The Salsa Timberjack is an affordable aluminum 27.5+ hardtail that proves plus tires make hardtails fun again, starting at just $999.
The Salsa Woodsmoke is a versatile carbon hardtail that adapts to 27.5+, 29", or 29+ wheels for singletrack shredding or bikepacking adventures.
The 2017 Salsa Mukluk gets a carbon frame option, updated geometry with longer top tube and shorter chainstays, plus versatile Alternator 2.0 dropouts.
The revamped Surly Karate Monkey gets slacker geometry, 27.5+ compatibility, dropper routing, and suspension fork capability—making this steel rigid bike more fun than ever.
The Foundry Firetower XT is a lightweight carbon XC hardtail 29er built for speed, not plus-tire compatibility, arriving September at $3,700.
Salsa's new EXP Series bikepacking bags include frame bags, handlebar cradles, top tube bags, and seat bags designed for adventure riding.
Mountain biking isn't just a hobby—it's essential therapy for battling negativity and depression through outdoor exercise and the mental freedom of the trails.
Yellow Creek State Park's 20-mile lakeside loop delivers flowy pine forests, lung-busting climbs, and technical boulder gardens worth exploring in your own backyard.
Testing Maxxis tires at Georgia's Mulberry Gap turned into an epic adventure when I tackled the punishing Singletracks Brutal Loop with new friends.
Riding a singlespeed mountain bike is challenging at first, but the simplicity, strength gains, and pure fun factor make it worth trying.
The Club Ride Queen Anne jersey combines wool-poly blend warmth with stylish versatility, perfect for cold-weather rides and doubling as presentable post-ride apparel.
A proposed lakeside resort threatens to disrupt the pristine natural setting of Pennsylvania's Allegrippis Trails and the Terrace Mountain Trail at Raystown Lake.
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The Advocate Watchman proved itself as a true "do it all" fat bike, delivering confident handling on technical trails, snow, and gravel roads alike.
A casual conversation about fat bikes led to early morning rides, a growing passion for mountain biking, and eventually, marriage.
The Camelbak Solstice 10LR uses a low-rider design to shift weight to your hips, reducing back strain while offering smart storage solutions.
Frozen Fat is an intimate Pennsylvania fat bike festival featuring winter camping, bonfires, beer, and two days of rowdy riding with great friends.
When frigid Pennsylvania temperatures froze an 8,300-acre lake solid, this mountain biker seized a rare opportunity to commute to work across the ice.
A review of the Zoic Navaeh 7 mountain bike shorts.
The Zoic Milos women's jersey combines funky argyle style with excellent moisture-wicking performance and versatile warmth for year-round riding comfort.
Zoic's Arm in Arm warmers are packable, breathable pieces that make layering easy when temperatures swing from frigid mornings to mild afternoons.
Winter mountain biking isn't as intimidating as it seems—with the right gear, mindset, and expectations, cold-weather riding can be an incredibly rewarding experience.
Advocate Cycles donates 100% of profits to bicycle advocacy, letting buyers choose which organizations benefit from their purchase of versatile mountain bikes.
Moraine State Park near Pittsburgh delivers classic Pennsylvania technical riding with rocky gardens, big boulders, and challenging climbs across 8 miles of trails.
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