GoPro's new HEROCast transmitter enables live broadcasting from your trail ride, but at $7,500 and 40 minutes of battery life, it's strictly pro-level tech.
Shimano announces the new 11-speed Deore XT M8000 group with XTR-level features, offering 1x, 2x, or 3x configurations and an 11-42t cassette option.
My grandmother used to say: "You can't ride two horses with one arse." However, Grandma didn't mountain bike. And if she did, she would completely understand why you need more bikes than…
New mountain bike standards enable progression and innovation rather than stagnation, with the market—not manufacturers—ultimately deciding which technologies succeed.
Wisconsin's beloved 42-mile non-motorized Gandy Dancer Trail faces increasing pressure from special interest groups seeking to allow ATVs on the family-friendly limestone path.
Sky Tavern Bike Park near Reno is vying for Bell Built Grant funding to add machine-built features and trails to its existing chairlift-accessed downhill courses.
Known for moto and DH goggles, 100% launches the Speedcraft: high-coverage trail riding sunglasses with expansive lenses and loads of customization options.
I've set a lot of mountain biking goals for myself over the years. Some have been challenging, some have been easy. Some have been good ideas, and others turned out very badly.…
The Shimano XTR 11-speed drivetrain has all the quality mountain bikers have come to expect from the XTR name and should be a worthy upgrade for riders looking for an edge.
Halfway between Eugene and Corvallis, nestled in Oregon's majestic coastal range, sits the Alsea Falls Recreational Site which, before Fall 2013, offered little more for mountain bikers than an overgrown, primitive hiking trail among abandoned…
California's largest mountain bike-only park is adding a downhill line with 800 feet of vertical descent overlooking Lake McClure near Yosemite.
A college newspaper claims Athens, Georgia is building the "largest mountain biking trail in the Southeast" at just four miles long.
Sure, you could go to a place like Moab or Whistler for a weekend, but you'd barely scratch the surface, and would ultimately do yourself and the wealth of amazing riding there a disservice.
Garmin's new VIRB X and XE action cameras pack extensive wireless connectivity, underwater ratings to 50M, and competitive pricing starting at $299.
Let me start by saying that details are light on this particular piece. It has not officially hit the street yet. The Singletracks team obtained the sample I have at Interbike's Outdoor…
Everybody has a race that they circle on their calendar and plan for year-round. This event is "the big one," the one you train for, the one that motivates you. For 365…
I can feel the piercing death stares and hear the mumbled expletives even through the magical interwebs. "Why would any mountain biker in their right mind choose to actively bike like a roadie?" Though…
Looking for a stage race to tackle this year? We have you covered! In this preview we've rounded up a handful of the most exotic, highest, longest, unique, and epic multi-day stage…
The massive new Beatty, Nevada trail system opens May 2 with 7 miles of singletrack and a Beer and Taco festival fundraiser.
Competitive Cyclist will give you $1 in store credit for every hour you ride when you link your Strava account to their website.
Wisconsin boasts over 300 miles of flowy singletrack, a thriving craft beer scene, and some of the Midwest's most underrated mountain biking destinations.
Mountain bike centuries—100-mile races testing physical and mental limits—push riders beyond standard races with extreme mileage and massive elevation gain.
The New Mexico Enduro Series opener at Franklin Mountain State Park delivered technical, rocky descents with loose terrain, steep drop-offs, and urban downhill elements.
Hosting a Montana Enduro Series stop required eight months of intense trail work, including rock armoring and building sustainable features like Temple of the Snake.
The 24-hour racing format makes for a very fun race, especially for the somewhat less competitive who just want to get out and push themselves turning cranks and enjoying the revelries that…
A 16-year-old's firsthand guide to conquering 12-hour relay races through proper nutrition, equipment choices, and teamwork despite seemingly impossible endurance challenges.
The Coyote Classic kicks off New Mexico's Off-Road Series in El Paso with punchy climbs, tight singletrack, and warm Texas weather.
Kali's new Shiva full-face helmet weighs just 1050g, making it 400-600g lighter than competitors while maintaining DOT certification and premium protection.
As Kiefer Sutherland learned all too well, a lot can happen in 24 hours. Certainly, putting in 24 continuous hours on a bike lines up among the greatest of physical challenges. Fortunately,…
I used to get nervous at the start of races. The night prior to an event, I'd toss and turn and fret over how a lack of sleep might affect my performance.…
Many of us riders love a good competition every now and then, but for some of us who may or may not have a few screws loose, a 100k race just isn't…
This brutal 32-mile North Georgia loop links Bear Creek, Pinhoti sections 1 and 2, and remote Mountaintown Creek with 6,000+ feet of climbing.
While checking out the race schedule on the Mountain Goat Adventures website, I noticed a company called Traxxion Dynamics listed under the sponsor section. I have lived and raced bikes in Georgia…
This titanium mountain bike frame is built up with high-end components.
Singletracks partners with Google Field Trip app to deliver mountain bike trail info automatically when you're near great places to ride.
SRAM's new GX drivetrain brings 2x11, 1x11, and 2x10 configurations to mid-range pricing, making modern technology accessible below X1 costs.
The first stop in our new Five2Ride series is Wyoming. If any state in the union can still claim to be the Wild West, it's Wyoming. With only 584,000 people residing in…
Cycling apparel can be split into two different categories: one category of gear will draw wide-eyed stares and will have mothers covering their childrens' eyes if you wear it anytime you're off…
SRAM introduces the Guide Ultimate, a premium four-piston brake with carbon lever and superior heat management, arriving in May for $720 USD.
The Panaracer Fat B Nimble is a new option for fat bikes.
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UCI mandates skin-tight spandex suits for downhill racers to reduce wind resistance, replacing traditional loose jerseys and body armor starting in 2015.
Industry Nine unveils its revolutionary "Mud Tunnel" testing facility, designed to simulate real-world riding conditions by testing wheels in actual mud and dirt.
Pearl Izumi's Fat Bike Bandolier carries 50 CO2 cartridges over-the-shoulder style, solving the problem of inflating massive fat bike tires trailside.
Speaker manufacturer JVC took a giant leap forward in powering your ride with tunes this week when they announced their new mountain bike rims that are gigantic bass-booming subwoofers, shown above on…
CNN honors Trips for Kids founder Marilyn Price, still riding in her 70s, for introducing disadvantaged youth to mountain biking nationwide.
The 2015 Fox 32 Float 29 mountain bike fork is designed for XC riding, and it shows. With the rise in popularity of enduro riding, many forks today are marketed as "slash"…
I can’t think of a better way to spend a girl’s weekend this winter than shredding the gnar with a bunch of rad gals at the 4th-annual Women’s Weekend at Joyride 150.…
I could honestly say that I wouldn't dream of putting bags on my trail bike. My trail bike is all about light weight and agility! That said, my fat bike is a…
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