Editor's Note: While Jeff has been mountain biking since the early 1990s, he still has a lot to learn about mountain bikes. Any opinions expressed in this article are Jeff's personal opinions, and…
Photo: Greg Heil Riding in wet and muddy environments can quickly decimate your chain lube, clogging up your drivetrain with mud and dirt, creating chain suck,…
Markus 'Max' Stöckl is driven by the need for speed. The general manager of the World Cup-running MS-Racing Mondraker MTB Team likes nothing better than to go down a slope…
The Swagman Patrol bike rack is an excellent option for any truck driving cyclist. This versatile rack adjusts to fit almost any truck bed, from small pickups like the Ford Ranger…
If you've been paying attention, you might be a bit confused right now. "Wasn't Dave Wiens just elected to be the chair of the IMBA board?" Yes, yes he was. "In what…
photo: Nicholas Mann While Illinois might not be the first US state that comes to mind when thinking of mountain biking, the riders who live there…
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…
All photos by Scott Anderson except where noted Gunnison Trails has been working hard to push the fat biking envelope. Currently, they are "test driving" 3.7 miles…
The Pioneer Stage Race in New Zealand is a 7-day epic that punishes mountain bikers with 341 miles of racing and a whopping 52,000 feet of climbing! "The course takes…
The first trip -- Fall 2015. Things strapped every which way to make it work. Photo: Aaron Couch Bikepacking is an incredible way to see a…
Gothic Mountain. All photos by Scott Anderson For anyone curious about winter bikepacking, but not quite ready to rough it, there is a perfect solution in…
All photos by Scott Anderson except where noted Crested Butte is all-in when it comes to fat biking. If the success of the inaugural Fat Bike…
Miniskibum begins the 7,600 vertical ft descent from the 14,115 ft summit of Pikes Peak. Right away, you can tell some dismounts will be necessary. Whoever…
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Jeff recounts his hut to hut adventure, mountain biking from Durango, CO to Moab, UT with a group of friends.
Trail: Little Rainbow, Salida, Colorado. Rider: Scott Link. Photo: Greg Heil As Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow and predicts 6 more weeks of winter, I find…
We look at prices for used mountain bikes that are between one and three years old to see how much bikes depreciate.
Raleigh Bikes and the Tokul 4130 Founded way back in 1885 and having survived countless changes in the market, boom and bust cycles, and shifts in consumer preferences, Raleigh is one of…
Lands within what is now the Bears Ears National Monument in Southeast Utah may be up for sale if House Bill 621 passes. Photo: Bureau of Land…
A couple guys from Cycleogical having fun at the bike park in Big Bear, CA. Kudos to Pia at McDonell Media for this sick shot Most…
Fuji really knocked it out of the park with the 2017 Rakan. Most importantly they have changed the frame to handle both 27.5+ and 29er wheelsets which, in my opinion, is…
When you look at the price and get sticker shock, it's easy to overlook the technology, research, and development that goes into a modern mountain bike. …
Photo: Chris Daniels 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…
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron and I talk about some of the science behind sports drinks and hydration for mountain biking.
Teton Canyon, Wyoming Editor's Note: When looking to get more serious about mountain biking, Aaron chose to buy a fat bike as his one-quiver bike--and the decision has…
Collegiate DH racing. Photo: Jesse Palmer, via Flickr Creative Commons https://www.flickr.com/photos/jp3d/ As a 17- or 18-year-old in your senior year of high school, you're now faced with one of the toughest decisions…
So, you have a co-worker or even a significant other who you think might enjoy mountain biking. Great! It's always fun to share your passion with another person, but the thing is, taking someone…
Whether you can't afford it, loathe juggling multiple maintenance protocols, don't have the wall space for, or worse, the time to ride multiple bikes, a quiver-killing, do-it-all trail bike is…
Mountain bikers should carry a multi-tool, spare tube, and an inflation device with them at all times. These items are non-negotiable, because mountain bikes break. A lot. The problem with most multi-tools is that when…
A day of skiing actually includes a lot of time just sitting Those who have followed my articles know I originally published under the pseudonym “Skibum.”…
We test two smartphone apps and four dedicated GPS devices to see how accurate they are for recording bike rides.
All the gear carried during the race, minus the floor pump. If you haven't heard of JayP's Backyard Series races, you're in for a real treat!…
photo: Cape Fear Gear If racing fat bikes in the snow isn't your thing but you still enjoy competing on your fat bike, mark your calendar for this year's…
Photo: Flynn George You know that voice? The one deep down inside that likes to keep you in your place, the one that second guesses all…
Use these tips to find the right size mountain bike based on sizing charts, standover height, and riding style.
Not only will Lenzerheide have played a significant role in the World Cup for three years running, but they've officially been awarded the 2018 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships.
Pro women at the start of last year's race. Photo: Dejan Smaic, courtesy USA Cycling. The USA Cycling National Fat Bike Championships, sponsored by Rocky Mountain…
Editor's Note: Michael Paul spends his days mountain biking the increasingly popular (read: crowded) trails of the Colorado Front Range. While Michael is a regular contributor to Singletracks.com, any opinions expressed in this article are his…
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron, Greg, and I discuss categories of mountain bike products that frustrate us, including hydration packs, helmet cameras, dropper posts, shoes, and more.
Photo: BC Bike Race Congratulations, you've made it through a long, long week of work! You've slaved away for the man, working to put food on…
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.
IMBA recently announced title sponsorship for a new US-based, national enduro race series, titled, appropriately enough, the IMBA National Enduro Series. The new series will include 6 stops, with racers vying…
A round up of 44 fat bike tires on the market.
Each pair comes with two different sets of cleats, 4 degrees and 8 degrees of float, to allow you to get the feel you like in the pedal. The retention system these…
Photo: Enduro World Series 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…
Here in the US, "lift rides" and "backcountry" are two mutually-exclusive terms. But in Europe, they don't have to be. On my second day riding in Switzerland we used a pair…
The Vee Snow Shoe 2XL is more than five inches wide.
Find a rad Air BNB to book for your next trip to a top mountain biking destination.
Have you ever heard a friend tell you a tale of an epic trail, and knew that you just had to go and experience that mountain bike ride for yourself? That's exactly how…
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