From exploring wild terrain to clearing the mind, here's why one rider braves winter weather and unsociable hours to chase the perfect ride.
The Motobecane Fly Team Ti 29er pairs a titanium frame with Shimano's new XTR M9000 group for an unbelievably affordable price.
Pennsylvania's Frozen Fat festival combines fat biking, primitive winter camping, microbrews, and camaraderie in a laid-back weekend celebrating snowy singletrack over competition.
Local trails may not be epic adventures, but they're the rides that teach us the most and consistently put smiles on our faces.
Balancing fatherhood with mountain biking requires strategy: tackle chores, communicate ride plans early, and ride when your family sleeps to maximize trail time guilt-free.
Nokian Extreme 294 studded tires offer a budget-friendly alternative to fat bikes for winter riding, excelling on ice but struggling in deep powder.
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Race director recounts the chaotic, stressful, and ultimately rewarding experience of putting on the second annual Solstice Chase fat bike race.
New bicycle tools from Park Tool, including a pair of chain whip pliers.
A few months back I reviewed Race Face's new Turbine Cinch Crank. At that time I had it installed on my Santa Cruz Bronson. I have since upgraded my Bronson to a…
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**A rider ranks his top 14 new trail discoveries from 2014, spanning Arizona to New Mexico with quality rides that beat quantity.**
After struggling through sandy trails on cyclocross and mountain bikes, a couple discovers fat bikes are the perfect solution for Colorado's diverse Fourmile Recreation Area.
Planning a mountain biking trip requires careful preparation, from researching airline bike policies and securing travel documents to packing essential gear and getting necessary vaccinations.
The Pisgah Stage Race delivers five grueling days of technical singletrack riding through North Carolina's legendary Pisgah National Forest this April.
The LEAFXPRO is a clear plastic sail that attaches to your bike to keep you dry while riding in the rain.
Mountain biking offers a healthy antidote to aging anxieties: instead of lamenting lost youth, shed the baggage and make the most of today's ride.
Mulberry Gap in Ellijay, Georgia adds guided rides and multi-day tours to help riders safely explore the challenging Pinhoti and Bear Creek trails.
The Mountain King is best described as an all conditions tire. Featuring an open design and an alternating pattern, this tire self-cleans while it rolls. Alternating intermediate knobs and aggressive cornering knobs…
Fat biking continues its explosive growth across the US, with dedicated groomed trails from Alaska to Vermont leading the winter riding revolution.
North Carolina's US Open Fat Bike Beach Championship brings winter's big-tired beasts to Wrightsville Beach's sand for an unconventional coastal racing experience.
Aaron Chamberlain joins Singletracks as head of partnerships and ad sales, bringing marketing experience from Maxxis and serious mountain bike credentials.
Ditch the chest strap: Mio Link uses optical sensors to track heart rate from your wrist, pairs with phones via Bluetooth, and costs just $99.
Tasmania invests $4.5M to build 100km of new mountain bike trails at Hollybank and Blue Derby to boost tourism in the region.
Spinlister is like Airbnb for mountain bikes, letting riders rent out their rigs or find bikes to borrow in unfamiliar cities.
We checked out Moab's North Klonzo trail system: a beginner-friendly network with slickrock riding and stunning La Sal Mountain views.
Colorado's new Winter Park Fat Bike Race Series brings accessible snow racing to Front Rangers, featuring groomed singletrack and a laid-back vibe.
Tips for finding the best places to ride your fat bike in the snow.
VIDA MTB announces dates for their women's mountain bike skills clinic series, featuring signature 2-day immersive experiences and core 1-day clinics across the country.
Grand Junction's Lunch Loop trail system offers quick-access riding that boosts mood, productivity, and health during the workday.
Normally I don't carry a big pump with me when I ride, but after I got a fat bike, I realized that a decent-sized pump is necessary. A small pump just doesn't…
After two solid years of year-round fat biking in Colorado, with seasons that seem to change quickly to bitter cold, I have been enthusiastically searching for the Goldilocks of shells to wear…
Montana's rugged terrain and remote mountains provide the perfect backdrop for this six-stop enduro series spanning Helena to Red Lodge and beyond.
While buzz words and new tech can be good, sometimes it's nice to simplify and just focus on producing a great product. The all new Fox 36 Float FiT does just that.…
With gas prices at 7-year lows, now's the perfect time to road trip to California's coast, the desert Southwest, or Southern Appalachians for winter singletrack.
Zoic has an established reputation when it comes to quality cycling apparel, producing gear that is functional but also stylish. I've purchased their gear with my own money for a while now,…
Due primarily to an imbalance in numbers, women's-specific mountain bikes are quite a niche market. As such, there are very few options for women that desire a women's-specific mountain bike that is very…
Generally I review every product that I get sent from a company. I talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly right here on Singletracks.com. However, occasionally a company will throw…
What do these have in common? Beer, dirt, hops, gears. If you guessed mountain biking, you would be correct! Here at Singletracks.com, we're a bit obsessed with beer and mountain biking, and…
A self-proclaimed late adopter tests the full-suspension Foes Mutz fat bike and discovers it demolishes technical terrain in any season.
With a price and spec that's too good to be true, buyers should beware.
Way back in October 2013, Greg posted a short review of the Santa Cruz Bronson. At that time I was fully in love with my Nomad... but during Interbike of that same…
Bell Built Grant returns with $100,000 for one winner, and this year they're exclusively funding aggressive, technical trail construction through IMBA Trail Solutions.
Over the last year or two we've seen a number of bike-related Kickstarter campaigns from individuals and start-ups, but this is perhaps one of the first we've seen from an established company…
The Hangover Trail is the most intense trail of jaw-dropping ingenuity in all of Sedona... and one of the most creatively-built trails I've ever ridden.
I started Hermosa Tours, jumped in, and absolutely burned the boats: quit my job, gave myself absolutely no retreat whatsoever, and just 100% jumped in.
For the past week or so Niner has been teasing the release of some new bikes on their Facebook page. There was rampant speculation about exactly what the surprise would entail, with…
Our second ride of the week proved to be shorter, at less than 9 miles in length. However, thanks to the steep, very technical Sedona riding, it took us about 1 hour…
The first main section of Hiline is a pretty mild trail running along a high bench, with some technical red rock sections mixed in.
Super low profile fat bike Everywhere you look, riders are festooned with gadgets. Between GPS, heart rate monitors, and video cameras, it's sometimes hard to tell a mountain…
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