A few interesting stories from around the MTB world: Missy Giove charged with marijuana distribution. Badass downhiller racer, 14-time NORBA champion, and 11 time World Cup winner Missy Giove was busted this…
Well folks here I am, back at it again. I've been spending some time lately checking out what Manitou has to offer in the all mountain/ XC categories of forks. The biggest…
We wrote about ByeKyle's Simple Strap product a several weeks ago and noted how simple and versatile it is (even the name is "simple"). Now ByeKyle is simplifying the entire sales process…
When mudhunny and I started singletracks back in 1998, our mission was simple: to help mountain bikers find the best trails. Eleven years later it's still our focus and to make sure…
Regular readers know I'm a nut when it comes to GPS and mountain bikes and these days it seems like more and more riders are catching the fever. The problem? Using a…
The International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) announced yesterday that the 2010 IMBA World Summit will be held in Augusta, GA May 5-8. Augusta may seem like an odd choice, especially to mountain…
Trying out new things is always fun, especially since sometimes you find stuff that's way better than you even thought was possible. For me, I've always had a hard time finding MTB…
This week I came across a couple MTB news items that, although unrelated, point to interesting trends affecting the mountain bike world... Image from cnano-rhone-alpes.org. James Easton donates $2M to UCLA for…
Rider Sam Hill photo courtesy fortwilliamworldchamps.co.uk. This weekend more than 20,000 spectators turned out to watch the MTB World Cup competition at Fort William, Scotland which, I'm told, was voted the best…
SUNringl has done it again, updating and improving the STR8 Track wheel set for those who like to spend time flying through the air as part of their regular riding routine. The…
Saturday was National Trails Day and I got a chance to help out with the MTB trail reroutes out at Sope Creek just outside Atlanta. I assumed this would be just another…
Santa Teresa Park (San Jose, CA) photo by gab26. Tomorrow is National Trails Day here in the US and as a mountain biker I gotta say I'm a little confused about what…
Mudhunny and I started getting curious about Blue Competition Cycles last summer after hearing about them from a friend and over the next several months we talked with people at the company…
No, unfortunately this isn't a joke. The first ever World Indoor MTB Championships were actually held over the weekend in the UK and featured top riders including Gee Atherton and Greg Minnaar,…
As if mountain bikes weren't becoming geeked out enough with GPS and electronic suspension, now you can get keyboard grips for your ride. Okay, so these are actually BMX grips from Odyssey…
Shimano has just released an improved model of their M300 mountain bike shoe, which is now called the M310. For those of who haven't seen or considered these shoes, you may very…
California State Parks proposes opening 4 miles of trail on Mount Tamalpais to mountain bikes
A tale of two grips? Vorsprung durch Technik? German grip maker Ergon, now famous with its different view on how you should hold on to your handle bars, has expanded their MTB…
Bummed by the NASCAR rain delays this weekend? This might cheer you up: NASCAR drivers Andy Lally and Craig Stanton will be competing in 24 Hours of Big Bear (West Virginia) on…
Psssst... For those of you who like to be prepared with extra clothing for the ride but don't want the added bulk and weight have I got a sweet product for you:…
This week there are several large MTB recalls involving suspension forks and frames: Trek is recalling 16,000 mountain bikes due to faulty suspension forks that can become misaligned leading to a loss…
Dr. David Batterbee, a Sheffield University boffin (look it up) will be awarded $62,000 from the Royal Academy of Engineering to develop a prototype for a new mountain bike suspension system he…
This weekend I rode the Sumter Metric Century, a 62 mile mountain bike race through the Sumter National Forest in South Carolina, home to some of the best singletrack the southeast has…
Imagine this: you're in the groove, feeling the flow of the trail, and you come to a steep downhill section. If you're like me, instead of launching straight into it you probably…
A sampler of MTB news from this week: Bike rescue team rescues missing hikers: Yet another example of bikers helping hikers, this time in Manchester, NH. A group of 4 hikers became…
West Fork trail in Oakridge, OR. Photo posted by AK_Dan. Oakridge, OR bills itself as the "mountain biking capital of the Northwest" and while we haven't ridden there yet ourselves, they have…
Japanese Gulch photo by singletracks member chris_donovan. Last week we talked about the idea that hikers and other outdoor groups should work with mountain bikers to preserve public lands since united we…
Photos courtesy MTBPursuits.com. Looking for a way to celebrate the Queen of New Zealand's birthday in style? Try manning up to the Run 79 Lake Tekapo mountain bike race on May 31.…
Yep, it's official: Mountain bike season begins May 16. Whistler Blackcomb is opening the Whistler Mountain Bike Park next Saturday "on whatever trails are clear - or can be cleared - of…
Next week is bike to work week and while not *officially* a mountain bike event we thought you'd want a heads up. SFGate.com published an article with commuter fashion tips from none…
Emerging from a dark tunnel on Gold Camp Road in Colorado Springs, CO. We've profiled some unusual MTB races here in the past (ones that go through brewpubs, parking structures, etc.) but…
The Mavic Crossline wheelset ($399.00 MSRP) is new for 2009. Mavic released these wheels for those of us who are on a budget but want a true Enduro wheelset. You can buy…
There's an article over on NewWest.com about allowing mountain bikes in wilderness areas that's stirring up some serious controversy (thanks to chukt for sending the link). The jist of the opinion piece…
Another damp weekend training ride in north Georgia. I'm less than 2 weeks away from my first metric dirty century in Sumter National Forest and this weekend I had my toughest training…
There seems to be a lot of buzz around carbon fiber mountain bike frames these days but there's another frame material you may not be familiar with: magnesium. Yep, it turns out…
These are the key tools you need to repair and maintain your mountain bike at home.
Photo from Red Trail Racing flyer. Slick or knobby tires are ok :) This weekend we got a chance to attend the Athens Twilight Criterium and even though there weren't any mountain…
Lots of mountain biking news to share this morning. Kona Naming Contest: A couple weeks ago we told you about the contest to name Kona's new Magic Link all-mountain bike and one…
IMBA's April newsletter is chock-full of new trail news from across the country: Oregon: An anonymous donor has pledged $1 million to help fund a "destination bike park" on a 35-acre plot…
I'm not a car guy which you could probably tell by looking at my Honda Civic with 176,000 miles, a leaky door, and busted suspension or my Jeep Cherokee with a dying/dead…
2009 Specialized Rockhopper Comp If you bought a new Specialized mountain bike between June 2008 and February 2009 check this out: Specialized is recalling 14,000 2009 model bikes due to a serious…
We hear about womens mountain bike skills clinics all the time but the Dirt Series program (put on by Rocky Mountain Bikes) sounds a little different. While most clinics focus on getting…
Photo by Ian Smith, Vancouver Sun The Vancouver Sun published an article on Kelly Smith, a wheelchair athlete who won the wheelchair division at the Vancouver Sun Run 10K this weekend and…
Markus Stockl on his way to a world MTB speed record. Mountain bikers are always looking for new ways to push the envelope - mountain biking wouldn't be an extreme sport if…
This comprehensive article explains how to bleed bike disc brakes, replace worn pads, and inspect your hydraulic brakes for wear and damage.
A girl can never have enough mountain bike clothing. We need cycling tops in a myriad of colors and materials and we want variety in our MTB shorts, too. Fortunately, Loeka's line…
Muddy conditions on the forest roads outside Helen, GA this winter. Spring can be a frustrating time of year for mountain bikers. The weather is finally warming up, the flowers are blooming,…
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