Bikepacking, or "amatuer homeless personing" as my friend Dicky likes to call it, can seem intimidating. You need all this special gear, right? You've got to pack it all just so.…
Justin Mark/1st Place ST6 40+ Solo Men The 2016 edition of the Singletrack 6 in British Columbia, Canada, wrapped up yesterday. Stages 5 and 6 saw the…
Photo from the Camp Tamarancho Flow Trail Facebook Page A spike strip constructed from rusty metal screws was recently discovered "less than a mile from the White Hill…
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…
One of the many riders that enjoyed the Whole Uncalada at the 15th Annual Yeti Tribe Gathering I have a confession to make. I am a…
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…
The rumors have been swirling for months, but it's been confirmed: PricePoint.com is going out of business. PricePoint has been one of the premier sources of online mountain bike parts in…
By 7:30am I’m already sweating through my jersey, and we haven’t even started biking yet. Miguel leads the way, picking through the maelstrom of the early morning market, our loaded bikes in…
Stolen Goat is a cycling apparel brand based in the UK (manufactured in Belgium and Italy) with a full line of men's and women's jerseys, bibs, and accessories. They focus on…
The new SkyRise rooftop tent from Yakima (all images courtesy of Yakima) File this one under "Aaron's Christmas Wishlist." The SkyRise is Yakima's first entry into…
Competitors in the Singletrack 6 are 2/3 of the way through the race! Stage 3 saw the race move an hour west from the start in Fernie, to Cranbrook. This stage covered…
Photo: Colton Lock Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, any opinions…
Given a stem is a relatively cheap, easy-to-replace, and a low-maintenance item, I enjoy swapping mine out on a regular basis. Because the stem hasn't seen recent leaps in innovation and differences…
When it comes to mountain biking in British Columbia, most people think of the North Shore, Squamish, and, of course, Whistler. While there's no doubt those places are amazing, there's also…
You don't have to carry all your gear to do a multi-day ride. Lots of us dream of loading the bike for a multi-day backcountry adventure,…
Santa Cruz Andes Pacifico 2016 - The Movie from Montenbaik.com on Vimeo. This 48-minute feature-length movie gives you a in-depth look at the Andes Pacifico enduro race in Chile. The next…
Woodsmoke 29+ XO1 in Warm Red.All photos courtesy of Salsa Cycles.Photography by http://www.scottharaldson.com Salsa Cycles' annual product launch event, dubbed "Saddle Drive," is currently taking place…
Collegiate Peaks Wilderness Area in Colorado, with some very bikeable trails located in this beautiful valley. Photo taken on a backpacking trip. In response to the…
Note: check out the latest list of the best mountain bike trails in the USA and Canada. Each year Singletracks ranks the most popular mountain bike trails based on the number and quality…
In this episode we talk about our top 10 USA mountain bike destinations.
Photo courtesy of Rio 2016 If you can brave the Zika virus and reports of rampant crime and corruption, tickets are now on sale for spectating the cross…
If you're interested in tracking power data for your mountain bike training, good luck. There simply aren't many choices available on the market at the moment. At Interbike last fall I made it…
My main ambition for 2016 was to challenge my personal limits by getting started bikepacking. While a torn ACL and subsequent rehab has slowed my roll substantially, I've still been working…
High above Santa Rosa in Annadel State Park Before my recent visit, I knew very little about Santa Rosa, California. I knew it was in Sonoma…
This article is focused primarily on the amenities and culture found in Santa Rosa, California. For more details on the mountain bike trails, be sure to read my other article. While…
Photo: Alan Mckinstry "A Northern Irish mountain biker found fishing line strung between trees on trails at Cavehill Country Park yesterday," Dirt reports. The mountain biker in…
Would a mountain bike ruin the Wilderness nature of this image? I don't think so. (Taken while backpacking in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness.) Editor’s Note: “Over a…
According to a recent survey of more than 4,000 mountain bikers, 58% reported they do NOT own a dropper seat post yet. Of course, dropper posts aren't for everyone--they're more expensive,…
The new 2017 Trek Slash. (All photos by Sterling Lorence, courtesy of Trek) Looks like the rumors I had heard about the new Trek Slash were…
I've been mountain biking for decades, and as far back as I can remember, mountain bikers have always taken pride in how much more difficult MTB is compared to road riding. I've heard rules of…
Following Aaron Couch's insightful article on how to safely ride in bear country, I felt compelled to publish an article about a clever piece of gear that can be used to stay…
The new Trail Pistol. All photos courtesy of Guerrilla Gravity Guerrilla Gravity (GG) has just announced a brand-new mountain bike in their line, dubbed the "Trail…
You can rest assured that you won't be left wanting at any of these epic East coast mountain biking destinations.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we talk about dropper posts: how they work and why you need one.
I can honestly say that I rode legal, purpose-built singletrack within the city limits of Atlanta. Very soon, you will be able to do the same. A date for the party and…
My first ride aboard the Pivot Mach 429 Trail (photo courtesy John Watson / theradavist.com) Pivot launched the Mach 429 Trail last year as a do-it-all trail bike.…
This just in: The Sustainable Trails Coalition's bill has congressional sponsors and has been introduced in Congress! According to a release on the STC Facebook page, "Senator Mike Lee of Utah introduced…
Kids can learn to ride a bike early with a balance bike. How to choose the best balance bike for your child and our top 10 recommended balance bikes from Strider, Schwinn, Burley, Early Riders and more.
A video review of the ESI Chunky and Racer's Edge mountain bike grips.
Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, any opinions expressed in this column are his alone and…
For 2017, Santa Cruz is offering aluminum frames on three of their most popular models, including the 5010 Santa Cruz has been churning out new and updated bikes…
Understanding the pros and cons of different pedal types can help identify the best mountain bike pedals for you.
At this point, most of us understand that 29ers work well for shorter travel applications while bikes with more suspension typically utilize smaller wheel diameters. Well, here's a cool visual representation of this concept!…
On Sunday, Greg and I received a message from former Singletracks writer and Southern Wheelworks owner, Dustin Gaddis, "Pokemon Go & MTB trails. Seems like an article begging to be written." I…
For an updated list of the best enduro mountain bikes, check out the Top 10 Best Enduro Bikes of 2019. Exactly how you refer to this category of bikes…
ate fills us in on his recent win at the Scott Enduro Cup in Moab and tells us what it's like to bikepack above 15,000 feet in Bolivia.
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