I can't stand the damp, yucky feeling when my clothing begins to soak up water. The bad thing about having water resistant mountain biking gear is that, unlike skiing or snow boarding,…
Halfway through the 30 Days of Biking Challenge, daily rides become routine rather than novelty, sparking thoughts of extending to 365 days.
GT's new Sanction features 165mm of rear travel, 27.5" wheels, and Atherton-tested design in a race-ready enduro package launching fall 2014.
Surly's Ice Cream Truck fat bike features symmetrical 190mm hubs, massive 4.8" tires on 100mm rims, and quality component spec.
Snow Summit Mountain Resort opens April 18 as America's first bike park of 2014, featuring two new beginner trails and a kickoff celebration.
A lunchtime mountain bike ride seemed crazy at first, but turned out to be awesome and totally doable with the right planning and preparation.
Brandon Semenuk's hand-picked crew pushes freeride limits in the new RAD COMPANY film trailer, featuring some seriously next-level riding.
Road biking can effectively be broken into two groups: racing and non-racing. Sure, roadies will argue that subtle differences are significant, but show your grandma a Tarmac and a Roubaix, and she'll…
After a snow postponement, a dozen riders finally gathered at South Shore Lake Pueblo for summer-like shredding before exploring the lesser-known North Shore trails.
DirtTV's new series goes beyond race day to explore what drives World Cup racer Andrew Neethling to compete at the top level year after year.
Fat bikes at Sea Otter Classic prove they're more than snow cruisers, with full-suspension models and carbon builds pushing trail performance.
New to mountain biking? Try these beginner-friendly Fruita trails at Lunch Loop, Kokopelli, and 18 Road instead of the expert routes.
In the previous installment, I addressed a few quality characteristics that I recommend looking for in a local bike shop, based on several personal experiences. Here are several more things that riders…
Voting is open through April 20th for the Bell Built Grant's Western projects, including California's Stafford Lake Bike Park in Novato.
Singletracks has published some excellent articles over the years about choosing a bike shop, why to buy from a local bike shop (LBS), and reasons to buy online. …
Vote for your favorite Western trail project in the Bell Built Grant competition, including a 25-mile flow trail system in Medford, Oregon.
Vote for the Bell Built Grant's Western projects through April 20th, including Flagstaff's Fort Tuthill Bike Park, a free public skills park for all riders.
After a brutal winter, warm weather and dry trails finally arrived in Salida for days 7-11 of #30DaysofBiking challenge.
Way back in early February I received notice of some very interesting (but not totally shocking) news... and now I can share it with you! Shimano has revamped their XTR group for…
Fat bikes might just be the biggest advancement in the mountain bike industry in the last decade. Perhaps that's a bold thing to say, but I can't think of a single change…
ZOIC also sent over their Coalition Schacket for review. The Schacket is an enigma of sorts: it's somewhat like a shirt, kinda like a jacket, but really it's neither. If you live…
The Hoodoo Shorts from Zoic are a pair of mountain biking shorts designed with a twist. For one thing, these shorts sport no less than eight pockets: tons of space for stashing…
Our correspondent mudhunny is at Sea Otter this weekend sharing exclusive photos and updates across our social media channels—follow along for insider coverage!
Salsa announces the Bucksaw, the world's first production full-suspension fat bike, featuring 100mm travel and aggressive geometry starting at $4,000.
RockShox officially unveils the Bluto RL fat bike suspension fork with 80, 100, or 120mm travel options, tapered steerer, and 4.8-inch tire clearance.
Rocky Mountain's new Blizzard fat bike features the groundbreaking RockShox Bluto suspension fork, trail-oriented geometry, and aggressive spec at an attractive price point.
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The 19th Annual Fruita Fat Tire Festival hits April 24-27th with demos, music, and access to hundreds of miles of world-class Colorado singletrack.
I received a pair of the brand-new WTB Breakout tires under a shroud of secrecy back in February, but now finally I can share my ride impressions with you! But first, the…
Last year was the first year that I attended the famous Fruita Fat Tire Festival (FFTF). "18 and Legal," the event promoted, after almost two strong decades of kicking off the knobby-tire…
Earn a new Georgia State Parks badge by riding at least six of twelve state parks offering mountain bike trails and paths.
Instead of fighting winter weather, embrace it: hit the slopes, pedal snowy passes on a fat bike, or ride wet pavement roads.
RockShox officially unveils the RS-1: an ultra-lightweight inverted carbon XC race fork for 29ers, weighing just 1,666g and priced at $1,865.
New Sedona topo trail map from Beartooth Publishing features 14 top mountain bike rides, plus fresh maps covering Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and Arizona.
The Flow Factory Trail at North Spencer Mountain in Whitefish, Montana delivers slopestyle thrills with bermed corners, jumps, drops, and natural rock features.
A Colorado snowstorm disrupts 30 Days of Biking plans, but fat bike adventures through mud, slush, and fresh snow prove weather challenges make April riding memorable.
"What the heck is a ski bike?" I asked as my friend Kristen tried to explain it…
This sign is posted at all the trailheads, and every year there are reports of cougar sightings, mostly of the feline family. Albuquerque offers a diverse collection of…
Four days into the #30daysofbiking challenge with zero singletrack due to weather, but commuting by bike still counts and offers surprising benefits.
Exploring uncatalogued trails near Buena Vista reveals intermediate singletrack with swooping turns, rocky terrain, and stunning Collegiate Peaks views worth discovering.
About a month ago, this article created quite a bit of buzz on a Facebook group page. It focused on a Letter to the Editor of Total Women's Cycling about the amount…
Due to snow at Buffalo Creek, this Saturday's group ride is postponed one week and relocated to South Shore Lake Pueblo Reservoir instead.
It's finally here! Ever since I decided that I'd tackle the 30 days of biking challenge again this April, I've been counting down the days to 4/1/14 eagerly. In fact, I've been…
The Cannondale Jekyll has been completely reworked for 2015. Developed in collaboration with Jerome Clementz, the all-new bike features the new SuperMax front suspension, a new Fox DYAD rear shock with extra…
In addition to completely redesigning the Jekyll, Cannondale also recently announced the brand-new Trigger 27.5 and Trigger 29 at their global launch in Spain. Trigger 27.5 The Trigger 27.5, simply referred to…
While some might think it's odd to release a new product on April Fools day since many people might not take you seriously, Santa Cruz, on the other hand, seems to embrace…
If you purchased a so-called "fat bike" recently, you're going to want to douse it with white gas, light it on fire, and push it off a cliff, because the latest fad…
The State of Utah has announced that for the summer 2014 mountain biking season they'll begin testing riders for marijuana use before allowing them to ride their trails. The news is devastating…
We wrote previously about the return of the Bell Built Grant and the application process, and now the finalists have been chosen! Check out the infographic below for details on the different…
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