When frigid Pennsylvania temperatures froze an 8,300-acre lake solid, this mountain biker seized a rare opportunity to commute to work across the ice.
Spirit Mountain in Duluth, Minnesota is opening its lifts for downhill fat biking on Sundays, possibly the first ski resort to offer lift-served winter riding.
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**Should you carry protection while mountain biking? We explore self-defense options for remote trails, from bear bells to pepper spray and beyond.**
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MRP's new SXg chain guide uses a passive TPU lower guide instead of a drag-inducing pulley to keep chains secure without sacrificing speed.
Stop making excuses and start achieving your mountain bike goals by asking yourself one critical question: "How bad do I want it—really?"
Red Bull's free Bike Unchained mobile game features pro riders, real trails like Whistler's A-line, and enduro, downhill, and slopestyle competition modes.
Mountain biking offers an escape from urban chaos and a meditative journey through climbs and descents that reconnects riders with nature and themselves.
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When shorter days force you to ride after dark, a weekly night ride with friends beats both couch-potato syndrome and seasonal depression.
Mountain biking is better with friends, and starting your own cycling club with matching jerseys is easier than you think.
Fox Racing Shox acquires Marzocchi mountain bike assets, likely positioning the Italian brand to cover lower price points while maintaining Fox's premium reputation.
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**Beyond basic first aid, a proper emergency kit for your pack and car could mean the difference between a minor inconvenience and a backcountry disaster.**
A brutal climb up Chile's Cerro El Roble teaches profound lessons about confronting limits, embracing discomfort, and finding joy through suffering on the mountain bike.
When Chris's Salsa Bucksaw was stolen, the cycling community rallied together, proving that hundreds of positive people outweigh every negative one.
Seventeen brands are voluntarily recalling 1.5 million mountain bikes whose front quick releases can open beyond 180 degrees and catch in disc brake rotors.
Norco debuts the Torrent 7, their first 27.5+ hardtail starting at $1,450, plus updates to the Revolver FS and Sasquatch fat bike.
Mobile bike shops are bringing repairs to your driveway and trailhead, offering convenience without the overhead of traditional brick-and-mortar stores.
Cannondale debuts Fat CAAD with new Lefty Olaf fork, plus-sized Beast of the East and Bad Habit trail bikes at Outdoor Demo.
Mark Wilson suffered a traumatic brain injury while mountain biking in Moab, forever changing the renaissance man's life with debilitating symptoms.
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After a Porcupine Rim crash left him with TBI, Mark Wilson fights to reclaim his life and riding through setbacks, relapses, and the long road to recovery.
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Interbike announced its 2015 award winners, with the Pivot Mach 429SL taking Mountain Bike of the Year honors.
Surly's new Wednesday fat bike borrows Ice Cream Truck geometry, offers versatile cargo mounting, and rolls on 5-inch tires for just $1,500.
The 2015 Mountain Bike Hall of Fame inductees include Glen Jacobs, Horst Leitner, North Shore trail builders Todd Fiander and Dan Cowan, and Uli Stanciu.
Borealis debuts the carbon Crestone fat bike and the alloy Flume, marking a departure from their previous carbon-only, boutique business model.
Santa Cruz updates the Bronson and 5010 with slacker geometry, shorter chainstays, Boost 148 spacing, and their signature wild colorway options.
Yeti celebrates 30 years with a redesigned SB6c featuring Boost spacing, internal routing, and 250 limited-edition anniversary builds at $9,000 each.
From extreme sports newcomer to pro enduro podium, one rider shares seven life lessons learned through mountain biking's highs and lows.
Garmin's new Montana GPS units now use Russia's GLONASS satellites alongside GPS for faster location fixes, plus they feature touchscreens and preloaded geocaching data.
WTB's new PadLoc grips use a beveled handlebar design to prevent grip rotation and add padding, requiring either new bars or modification of existing ones.
Giro's new Montaro MIPS helmet offers enhanced coverage beyond XC models, with goggle compatibility, camera mount, and Roc Loc Air fit for $150.
Yeti's new SB4.5c brings Switch Infinity suspension to a 29er trail bike with 4.5 inches of travel and Boost 148 spacing.
Turner's RFX 4.0 gets a carbon makeover with DW-link suspension, 160mm travel, and 27.5" wheels for enduro racing domination.
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**Over 1,100 mountain bikers voted to crown the best MTB gear of 2015, from Shimano Di2 innovation to the Trek Stache dominating plus bikes.**
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The U.S. Forest Service proposes expanding Wilderness areas in New Mexico's Cibola National Forest, potentially banning mountain bikes from popular Albuquerque trails.
Industry Nine's new Torch Trail S wheelset brings straight-pull steel spokes to their proven hub design at a more accessible $845 price point.
Singletracks is seeking a California-based mountain bike writer to contribute weekly product reviews, trip reports, and lifestyle commentary to our blog.
Trek's new online bike sales program requires customers to pick up bikes at local shops, offering neither the convenience of home delivery nor savings.
Cannondale's new Habit is a versatile 120mm trail bike with 27.5" wheels, available in eight models ranging from $1,950 to $12,250.
Hundreds gathered in Crested Butte for a memorial ride honoring Will Olson, a pro-level enduro racer who died from injuries sustained during Saturday's race.
Mountain bikers work in diverse fields, but IT/Technology dominates, with students making up a large portion and only 3.9% in the cycling industry.
A racer died during stage 3 of the Enduro World Series in Crested Butte, Colorado; the event was immediately cancelled out of respect.
Vote for your favorite 2015 Mountain Bike Hall of Fame nominee, from freeriding legend Josh Bender to pioneering North Shore trail builders.
Two mountain bikers plan an 8,800-mile, nine-month adventure across America's iconic trails to raise funds and awareness for the National Stroke Association.
Mountain bikers overwhelmingly prefer craft beer, with IPAs leading the pack and over 574 unique brews named as favorites among survey respondents.
Marzocchi's parent company Tenneco announced plans to liquidate operations, though the iconic suspension brand may find new life through acquisition or sale.
Salsa's new Pony Rustler features 120mm travel, 27.5+ tires, and Boost spacing, with geometry identical to the updated Horsethief trail bike.
Specialized announces the Turbo Levo, a pedal-assist electric mountain bike with 27.5+ wheels, smartphone integration, and trail geometry arriving Spring 2016.
A fat bike ride after a 10-year hiatus sparked an obsession that brought confidence, lifelong friends, and a whole new perspective on life.
GoPro's new Hero4 Session is 50% smaller and 40% lighter than previous models, with waterproof design requiring no separate housing.
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