Yellow Creek State Park's 20-mile lakeside loop delivers flowy pine forests, lung-busting climbs, and technical boulder gardens worth exploring in your own backyard.
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Your comprehensive guide to 2016 bike park opening dates across North America and beyond, from early-season favorites to summer destinations.
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.
We tested Alpinestars' wool winter socks through Alaska's brutal conditions to see if they're worth drawer space for temperature regulation and comfort.
Cannondale's new Scalpel-Si XC race bike features shorter chainstays, slacker geometry, and asymmetric drivetrain integration, with models ranging from $3,000 to $12,000.
RockShox refocuses the SID as a pure XC race fork with 100mm travel, Charger damper, and multiple wheel size options starting at $600.
We want to know: Do you prefer flow trails or more technical singletrack? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts in the comments!
Meet mountain bike legends like Joe Breeze and Gary Fisher at this Bay Area fundraiser benefiting Trips for Kids' youth programs.
Industry insiders at Sea Otter weigh in on what mountain biking needs more and less of in 2016, from fun to standards.
I'm always happy to test out new jerseys, so I was excited to get the offer from Nalini to test their Phantom Green SS jersey. Nalini is Italian, and there's just something…
Nalini calls the Miles their "baggy" mountain bike shorts, and I'm always excited to get more pairs of shorts like these. I use my bicycle every day to pick up my 5-year-old from…
Shimano enters the eMTB market with their XT-level STePS MTB motor, bringing household-name credibility and full drivetrain integration to electric mountain bikes.
British inventor Colin Furze builds a fully-functional hover bike prototype that actually flies, making every mountain biker's dream of aerial shredding a reality.
The Singletrack 6 stage race returns to British Columbia's interior July 23rd, featuring six days of racing across Fernie, Cranbrook, Kimberley, and Golden.
One small sign that the future of biking might become more inclusive.
I have owned a couple of Polar products and been pleased with them. The company appears to have a healthy relationship between industrial design and functionality that is rare. Consider the M400…
IMBA is surveying members with valid emails as of April 30th about their 2016-2020 plans, though non-paying mountain bikers won't be included.
After four months recovering from ACL surgery, Greg rediscovers why narrow singletrack riding creates an unmatched flow experience that road biking simply can't replicate.
IMBA and Tarheel Trailblazers are designing a new 16-mile trail system spanning state and national park land on the NC/SC border near Charlotte.
Lifebeam's tagline, "We make the world's most advanced wearable instruments for measuring human performance," is a bold one, to be certain. Over the past several months, I've used my own cranium as…
The third generation Santa Cruz Tallboy officially adds 27.5+ compatibility and goes longer, lower, and slacker.
Spring trails need TLC after winter damage, and volunteer maintenance helps you know features better, build community, and keep the singletrack you love rideable.
Box Components' new 1x11 drivetrain features a unique push-push shifter with a single paddle that shifts both directions using your thumb.
Salsa's new Redpoint trail bike offers 150mm travel, modern geometry, and 26+ compatibility across three builds ranging from $3,600 to $5,600.
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Survey data reveals who's buying plus bikes, the most popular configurations, and surprising regional adoption patterns as 27.5+ overtakes 29+ in the emerging market.
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Plus bike ownership survey uncovers surprising trends in wheel size preferences, buyer demographics, and regional adoption as the category explodes with new models.
Aaron and Jeff provide a recap of Sea Otter 2016 while filling in Greg on what he missed this year.
I have two little girls, a 5-year-old and a 3-year-old, and I haven't had any luck getting them to ride the push-bikes I bought for them. Push-bikes have been the rage lately,…
The Mammoth Gravel Classic in Wisconsin offers flat but challenging routes through treacherous sand barrens that turn serious cyclists into tractionless kittens.
Vittoria debuts the Cannoli plus tire in 27.5 and 29er sizes, along with the Deamion-Plus wheelset featuring 40mm internal rim width.
The 26+ wheel size is gaining momentum with new bikes from Jamis and WTB, targeting smaller riders and 27.5 conversions alike.
Norco's new Optic applies aggressive enduro geometry to a shorter-travel trail bike platform, offering 10 models across two wheel sizes.
We take a look at the latest MTB component offerings from Praxis Works, from wheels to cranks.
Have you ever participated in a mountain bike race that was poorly run and frustrating? On the flipside, are there races that have had a great vibe and went off without a…
Josh Bryceland channels his inner Tarzan while shredding through the dense jungle terrain during practice for UCI World Cup round 2 in Cairns.
The Fabric Slim Grip is an ultra lightweight mountain bike grip weighing just 68g for the pair.
Fezzari's updated Timp Peak and Hidden Peak Carbon deliver premium components and full carbon frames at competitive direct-to-consumer prices.
GT celebrates 25 years of the legendary Zaskar with a carbon hardtail that climbs like a demon and carves turns like a heat-seeking missile.
Fabric saddles range from the affordable, air-sprung Cell comfort saddle to the ultra-light ALM designed in collaboration with Airbus for weight-weenie racers.
Indonesian brand Patrol brings old-school brick-and-mortar distribution to the US with their high-value downhill and enduro bikes.
Bolle's innovative modular helmet system transforms from road to mountain bike with interchangeable accessories like visors, aero panels, LED lights, and a sunglasses garage.
Ibis debuts four new carbon wheelsets with slimmer profiles, Industry Nine hubs, and improved impact resistance, plus two affordable aluminum options.
Hope's UK-made HB.211 carbon trail bike features custom 130x17mm rear spacing, CNC'd aluminum molds, and radially-mounted brakes—all designed without compromise.
Niner Bikes is opening a factory storefront at their Fort Collins headquarters to sell bikes directly and offer demo fleet rides.
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 and…
Fabric's cageless water bottle uses integrated clips to mount directly to your frame, eliminating the need for a traditional bottle cage entirely.
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Sea Otter 2016 showcased an avalanche of new 27.5+ bikes from major brands, signaling plus-size tires are ready to dominate trails in 2017.
A 2016 Santa Cruz Hightower test ride review.
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