MTB Dreams offers truly all-inclusive mountain bike vacations in Spain, handling every detail from airport pickup to meals, lodging, and custom trail experiences.
The Bryton Rider 330 GPS promises budget-friendly performance, but mediocre accuracy and minor software quirks undermine its value proposition against established competitors.
The very best mountain biking that I experienced during my time in Europe wasn’t found in the Alps like I thought it would be—it was in the Pyrenees.
Greg Heil reflects on his evolving relationship with winter, deciding to embrace the season's opportunities rather than complain about circumstances beyond his control.
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Expert guide Jordi Bonet curates the five must-ride enduro trails in Spain's Pyrenees, from exposed ridgelines to technical descents with over 40,000 feet of dropping.
Night riding transforms familiar trails into intense sensory experiences, heightening awareness while curing winter's daylight blues with nothing more than quality bike lights.
The Muncher is a 20g titanium multi-tool that packs 10 functions including a spork, knife, can opener, and bottle opener into one compact utensil.
We take a look at the average trail bike geometry for 2016 and compare bikes.
In this illuminating episode of the Singletracks podcast, we talk about mountain bike lights, briefly touching on the history of bike lights before diving into the key things every mountain biker needs to know about lighting up the trail.
We review the Canfield Brothers Crampon flat pedals.
Mountain bikers are reviving a haunted ghost town in the Sierra foothills, building 35 miles of flowy singletrack and an elegant stone bridge.
The Tepui Expedition bags can hold everything needed for a long riding trip and then some Though the act of cycling itself is a fairly pure…
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Research shows mountain biking can be as effective as antidepressants for treating seasonal affective disorder through sun exposure, social connection, and outdoor activity.
Greg Heil challenges readers to ask themselves "What kind of life do I want to live?" before setting goals for the new year.
A guide to exploring the best mountain bike trails in Slatyfork and Snowshoe, West Virginia.
The Snake Creek Gap Time Trial offers three distance options on Georgia's demanding Pinhoti Trail, with finishers earning coveted belt buckles.
Chances are high that during a visit to Pisgah, you will break something on your bike. When that happens, where do you go?
A review of the Garmin Edge 520 cycling GPS, from a mountain biker's perspective.
Lift-served downhill riding isn't just for racers—it's the perfect training ground for building speed, technique, and confidence on any trail.
In this episode, Aaron and I talk about how GPS works and what that means for mountain bikers who use GPS devices for training and trail navigation.
The 100-mile Oracle to Picketpost section of the Arizona Trail offers stunning Sonoran Desert scenery, but challenging technical terrain demands advanced skills.
AZT Expeditions guides riders through a fully-supported, self-guided 100-mile desert adventure with camp support, cold beer, and plenty of cacti-induced pain.
The Hincapie Kessel Bibshorts feature a snug, secure fit with excellent breathability and a perforated chamois that wicks moisture effectively for XC riders.
Mountain biking is an incredible luxury that requires disposable income, trail access, and free time—luxuries many around the world don't have.
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Three harrowing tales of getting lost in fog, heat exhaustion in the badlands, and crashing on technical terrain prove valuable lessons learned the hard way.
Bikepacking races demand mental toughness, smart nutrition, reliable gear, and backup plans, but the reward is unforgettable multi-day singletrack adventures in remote wilderness.
The Denver-built Guerrilla Gravity Pedalhead hardtail combines slack geometry with plus-tire capability, creating an unexpectedly playful all-mountain machine that handles technical terrain like a full-suspension bike.
A bent derailleur hanger often causes shifting problems, but a simple alignment tool can straighten it out and get you back on the trail.
So, let's keep this real simple by focusing on some quick and easy gifts that fit the needs of nearly ANY mountain biker
Global Fatbike Day takes place the first Saturday in December, celebrating fat bikes with grassroots rides and events happening worldwide.
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From insulated boots and bar mitts to low-pressure gauges and fat-tire-compatible bike racks, here are 10 essential products for winter fat biking.
why is stiffness important to mountain bikers, and aren't bikes stiff enough already?
Brendan Treffinger, one of the local volunteers who helped to build the Raystown Mountain Bike Skills Park, shows us how to fly. Photo: Evan Gross Pennsylvania…
Mavic's budget-friendly Crossride Elite enduro shoes showed promise initially, but catastrophic sole failure after just 300 miles ended the honeymoon early.
Gamut's Podium pedals offer a large, thin platform that excels on DH bikes, though a short axle may cause heel rub on certain frames.
A mountain biker's journey through decades of riding solo, chasing technical challenges, teaching his son, and learning that sometimes alone is best.
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.
After years of recurring injuries, Greg Heil shares why giving up on mountain biking—and physical therapy—will never be an option.
The 2017 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 gets slacker, longer geometry and more travel, transforming into a confident descender that still climbs surprisingly well.
Grace Ragland refuses to let Multiple Sclerosis slow her down, racing endurance events and coaching youth cyclists across the country.
North Carolina's Eleven Bikes offers a US-made aluminum fat bike with 167 million customizable build options, starting at $2,895 and engineered by motorsports professionals.
Kansas City's best-kept secret is out: over 100 miles of primo singletrack less than an hour from downtown will surprise you.
Singletracks readers choose their favorite fat bikes for 2016.
Aaron and I discuss the history of waterproof gear, from animal skins to Gore-Tex and everything in between.
A UK mountain bike instructor found 80% liable after student paralyzed in crash may owe over $3.7 million in damages.
From early bikepacking to folding eMTBs, the US military has been quietly shaping mountain bike technology and riding culture for over a century.
The Five Ten Kestrel offers race-ready stiffness and legendary Stealth rubber grip, though a second BOA dial would improve the fit.
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