WTB hosted wounded veterans for a mountain biking weekend with pro riders, skills coaching, and trail shuttles at a private California ranch.
National Trails Day on June 4th offers mountain bikers a chance to give back through trail work parties and collaborate with hikers and equestrians nationwide.
Thanks to trail work by Bike Taupo, the 9km Waihaha Hut Track in New Zealand's Pureora Forest Park is now open to mountain bikers.
After 19 years, Subaru has ended its IMBA sponsorship, forcing SORBA to eliminate positions including longtime Communications and Event Specialist Robin Allen.
After years of rumors, direct-to-consumer brand Canyon Bicycles will officially begin selling their high-quality, affordable mountain bikes in the United States in 2017.
Rebecca Rusch and Patrick Sweeney rode, pushed, and carried mountain bikes to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for World Bicycle Relief.
California writer discovers North Carolina's Pisgah National Forest delivers epic, lung-busting singletrack miles that shatter her assumptions about Southern mountain biking.
Greg Heil argues that true flow trails must be downhill roller coasters, while "flowy" trails can exist anywhere, drawing on psychology to explain the difference.
Dangerous snare wires have been discovered across multiple Massachusetts state forest trails, prompting warnings from officials about potentially deadly booby traps.
Prepping a Norco Revolver XC race bike for the grueling Trans-Sylvania Epic with wider rims, burlier tires, and cockpit tweaks for comfort.
I’ve done a lot of group rides over the years. Sometimes I’m among the faster people, and sometimes I’m the one everybody’s waiting for at the designated stops. When you’re the slow…
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We surveyed readers to find America's best flow trails, from California's SDSF to North Carolina's Ridgeline—here are the top spots to get your flow on.
A couple weeks ago the Singletracks team got together to ride in Pisgah and we had a blast!
Mavic announces their first-ever carbon mountain bike rim, the XA Pro Carbon, available in 27.5 and 29-inch sizes this September for $1,850.
Rocky Mountain recalls up to 130,000 bikes for the same quick release safety issue that affected 1.5 million bikes last year.
Help us identify the gnarliest, most technical mountain bike trails by sharing your experience in our quick reader survey.
Pearl Izumi’s Journey Mountain Bike Short is versatile in the sense that it is up to the task of hardcore riding, but is also fine as a walkabout short. If you’re looking…
Pearl Izumi describes their new Summit Jersey as a "functional but not flashy top." In an age of marketing hyperbole and one-upsmanship, I believe PI is actually underselling this particular offering. The…
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We tested the carbon Fezzari Timp Peak through Pisgah's gnarliest terrain and discovered a shockingly capable trail bike at a price that undercuts the competition.
The Kuat NV hitch rack offers premium features like integrated locks, a built-in repair stand, and excellent customer service backing quality construction.
IMBA and STC release joint statement urging mountain bikers to unite behind common goals of trail stewardship and improved access despite differing Wilderness strategies.
Greg Heil argues that dropper posts are the #1 upgrade for making mountain biking more fun, improving cornering and descending performance dramatically.
We tested Leatt's new DBX 6.0 carbon full face helmet on drift trikes at Sea Otter, providing a unique—and terrifying—introduction to their protective gear.
Metal spikes embedded in cement blocks were discovered on Colorado's Buffalo Creek trails, puncturing tires and posing danger to all trail users.
While other mountain bike manufacturers have been investing in consumer-direct channels, Guerrilla Gravity (GG) has introduced a somewhat novel "Shop Direct" channel: basically, order any GG bike from any shop, whether they are…
With the Divide mountain bike short, Pearl Izumi set out to bridge the gap between the relentless gnar chaser and the heartrate-obsessed hammerhead. These mountain bike shorts have a lightweight feel and…
Bentonville, Arkansas has quietly built 100+ miles of technical, flowing singletrack near town, complete with craft breweries, bike culture, and world-class trail systems.
Sombrio Vagabond in darkstone plaid For the sake of disclosure, Sombrio didn't send us this shirt in hopes of a gushing review, bolstering sales, or gaining some 'net…
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we talk about what to look for when selecting a mountain bike tire.
As I recovered from ACL repair surgery, the doctors told me that biking was great for my range of motion, and an excellent way to stay in shape with a vulnerable ACL.…
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California's longest-running grassroots XC race delivers 4,780 feet of climbing, mining sluice singletrack, the brutal Satan's Crack ascent, and post-race lake plunges.
**Bitterroot National Forest closes 180 miles of historic singletrack to mountain bikes due to Wilderness Study Area designations, leaving local riders devastated.**
Mountaintown Creek is a seldom ridden mountain bike descent that's beautiful, wild, and full of adventure.
The Northwave Extreme Tech MTB shoes weigh just 240 grams with a full carbon sole, but are they worth the investment?
Editor’s Note: "Over a Beer" is a regular opinion column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, the opinions expressed in this commentary are his alone…
If you've ever searched for padded shorts online, you'll find a wide array of briefs that mostly resemble a corrugated diaper. Most padded shorts seem well suited if you plan to crash at…
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast Greg talks with the 2016 Arizona Trail 750 winner and Bikepackers Magazine co-founder, Neil Beltchenko.
To say that I was skeptical of this jacket’s performance would be an understatement. How could something this thin possibly keep me from freezing in the winter? I quickly learned a valuable…
No doubt the Atlas crank from Race Face has stood the test of time, and while their other cranks (Next SL, SixC, and Turbine) enjoyed an earlier upgrade to Race Face's modular Cinch…
A review of the Race Face Chester flat pedals for mountain biking.
Photo: Jeff Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular opinion column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, the opinions expressed in…
Seth breaks down the fundamentals of jumping for beginner mountain bikers, covering body position, speed control, and how to get both wheels off the ground.
MTBparks.com recently ran their annual Best Bike Parks Survey, and the results are finally live! These Riders' Choice awards are based on respondents to MTBparks's extensive survey. Without further ado, here's…
While I love to travel and go ride far-away places, I also love to explore in my own backyard. It never ceases to amaze me just how much great riding there is…
Bikepark Leogang, ngustria. Photo courtesy of Bikepark Leogang Time to gear up and make your plans for hitting the park this summer! Here's a quick reference list with…
Popularized by lumberjacks, farmers, woodsmen, and Pearl Jam, flannel--a lightweight, warm, soft fabric--is also a great option for mountain biking during those nasty, unpredictable transition months during spring and fall. This year, as…
We start by talking about what eMTBs are and dive into the controversy surrounding them.
These days, it’s easy to overlook socks, the unsung hero of foot coverings, protecting our feet from the effects of low temperature, perspiration, abrasion, and any number of podiatric discomforts. Most of…
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