CBP, Border Patrol agents from the Laredo Bike Patrol unit on patrol in South Texas. Photo: Donna Burton, US Government Work Border security has been a controversial topic…
US Border Patrol agents use mountain bikes to patrol the Rio Grande, tracking smugglers through harsh terrain in tactical operations along America's southern border.
It's one hundred forty-two miles of rugged, unforgiving, breathtakingly-beautiful vistas.
While you can purchase a fat bike at Walmart for just over a hundred bucks, I don't recommend it
This is part two of a two-part podcast about my 29 Trails in 29 Days challenge.
New legislation would allow federal land managers to regulate mountain bike access in Wilderness areas, removing the blanket ban in place since 1984.
Oregon's proposed Crater Lake Wilderness threatens 200+ miles of trails, including 15 miles of the iconic IMBA Epic North Umpqua Trail.
The Sweco in action. Photo by Tom Boss. “The hardest thing about trail building is getting permission.” So says Jim Jacobson of Forest Knolls, CA. And…
Rachel Atherton made history in 2016, winning every UCI World Cup downhill race plus the World Championships for mountain biking's first-ever perfect season.
The falls that give Great Falls National Park its name (photo: novaoutdoors.com) Just as relocating from Wyoming to North Dakota proved to be a real challenge…
While the "GPS always overestimates distances" camp is fairly vocal, there's an equally vocal camp that argues the opposite.
Cane Creek debuts their first suspension fork with the highly-adjustable Helm, featuring 27.5" wheels and travel options from 100mm to 170mm.
Mountain bike pioneer Gary Fisher predicts ebikes will be the next big thing, eliminating the suffering of steep climbs while keeping the fun.
A few months back Jeff and I headed up to Charlotte, North Carolina, for the first annual Fall Cyclofest. One of the brands we visited at the show was Orange…
Gore's new Thermium jacket combines Windstopper and Primaloft insulation to create a supremely warm yet mobile cold-weather layer for sub-20 degree riding.
Gore's ONE Windstopper pants feature an innovative articulated knee design that provides heavy insulation where needed while preventing fabric bunching during cold-weather pedaling.
These gloves sliced through the cold winter air similarly to my heavyweight downhill ski gloves, but since they're designed specifically for biking
A proposed solution to gentrified bike trails in Atlanta, Georgia.
Smith's Forefront helmet with its unique Aerocore construction (featuring Koroyd) has become one of the most recognizable and widely-used enduro helmets on the market today. And for good reason: the performance…
Experience the suffering and shenanigans of 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo through this entertaining video recap of the epic endurance race.
Downhill racing is arguably the pinnacle of mountain biking. Since top World Cup racers frequently reach speeds in excess of 40 MPH - and bash their machines into obstacles at full…
I challenged myself to ride 29 different mountain bike trails in 29 days, and this is how it all went down.
This is the 24-Hours in the Old Pueblo (24HOP).
Some riders come to party. Others probably bit off more than they could chew, the 24HOP being their first endurance event. But many train hard and go for a podium spot. And for those riders, the appearance of Lance Armstrong and his former Postal posse boosts the motivation to win.
Blooming flowers, lush vegetation, 360-degree views of 3 mountain ranges. This is what the Big Hole Mountains encompass. The Big Hole Mountains – you can get lost out there When you look…
While recently watching one viral mountain bike video or another, YouTube recommended this video to us, and we couldn't take our eyes off the screen. Then it hit us: why not combine mountain…
It's Super Bowl Sunday and I'm sitting on the curb in front of a 7-11 convenience store in Apopka, Florida. The sun, which has been beating down on us unobstructed…
Tips for a first-time bikepacking trip: the tools, food, sleeping gear, and emergency items you need to pack.
Mountain biking in the Cairngorms, close to the H+I Headquarters in Inverness. Photo courtesy H+I. If you look up Inverness, Scotland on a map, it looks…
Marcel Hagener and Simone Maier, Red Bull Defiance Adventure Race, New Zealand. Photo: Graeme Murray/Red Bull Content Pool Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column…
The Pisgah Stage Race features 140 miles and 20,000 feet of climbing across five days of legendary North Carolina singletrack this April.
Sometimes a climb is worth it just for the climb, like the Ape Canyon to Plains of Abraham route on Mt. St. Helens (photo: JWanamaker) We…
One of several rides through the urban desert mountains of Phoenix during the week-long training camp, building both skills and camaraderie. Mountain biking is an amazingly…
Trail runner impaled by deliberately-planted spike at North Carolina's Pinnacle Park, prompting closure while officials sweep 18 miles of trails with metal detectors.
Outdoor Retailer and Interbike pull future shows from Utah over public lands legislation, with Colorado emerging as a potential replacement venue.
Have you ever read the best-selling book with a very similar title and three less habits? Neither have I, but the title alone peaked my interest enough to generate some thought…
We debate whether that's really true and speculate about what might be coming next.
Photo © Pia McDonell of McDonell Media It feels good to go fast. It feels even better to win (hell, just be honest with yourself). To get…
My bike at the Forest Service Ranger Station. What do you do when you have to work on your day off? Make an adventure out of…
You don’t see a lot of mountain bike reviews from me here on Singletracks because for years I’ve struggled to find a bike that is light, capable, and most importantly, fits all…
With so many great GPS apps for smartphones available these days, many mountain bikers are asking themselves: “should I ditch my GPS unit and just use my smartphone on the trail?”
Medicine Bow National Forest. Photo: djvass via Flickr Creative Commons: https://www.flickr.com/photos/djvass While the area between Cheyenne and Laramie is an island of terrain in the midst…
Snoop Dogg watches and reacts to a gnarly 360-degree POV video of pro mountain biker Bartek "Jaws" Szczęki shredding steep terrain.
Rider: Darren Berrecloth filming for "Where the Trail Ends." Photo: John Wellburn / Red Bull Content Pool Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written…
Some of Curt Gowdy's trails are not for the faint of heart (photo: RoadWarrior) Between Cheyenne and Laramie, Wyoming, there is a mountain bikers playground of land that…
Salsa launches the Deadwood Sus, the world's first full-suspension 29+ mountain bike, featuring 91mm rear travel and adventure-focused geometry perfect for bikepacking.
Photo: Chris Gibbs The competition in our #TrailTales contest was fierce, with stories of high adventure (and misadventure) submitted from all corners of the globe. The…
A couple ditches their traditional wedding for a low-key Grand Canyon ceremony, then tackles the brutal 105-mile Tour du Mont Blanc as their honeymoon.
Three professional guides tackle Scotland's legendary Torridon loop, battling technical terrain, rutting stags, and 3,650 feet of climbing for mind-blowing descents.
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