A spate of serious mountain biking accidents over three days serves as a sobering reminder to ride within your limits and stay safe this summer.
The GoPro HD Helmet HERO delivers quality mountain bike footage at $299 with everything included, though mastering its two-button controls requires patience.
Learn proper downhill mountain biking technique at Trestle Bike Park, where expert instruction, rental gear, and 33 miles of trails make mastering freeride stance accessible.
The Schwalbe Fat Albert Evo Snakeskin offers predictable cornering, excellent braking, and bomber durability, though rolling resistance trades speed for all-terrain grip.
# Mountain bikers face increasing attacks from protective sheep dogs in remote Western grazing areas, with some incidents requiring extensive medical treatment.
A mountain bike trip report from the bike park at Northstar Resort, California.
The hand-built Manitou Dorado Pro inverted fork delivers race-level performance for riders who demand the ultimate in big-mountain suspension technology.
Spot Bikes in Golden, Colorado handcrafts quality steel mountain bikes in-house, offering carbon belt drives, custom geometry, and USA-made frames with exceptional welds.
Mountain bikers face fines for trail violations, speeding, and permit issues—here's how to avoid tickets and keep trails open for everyone.
Lance Armstrong's Livestrong Foundation hosts inaugural Ride 4 Yellow fundraiser in Steamboat Springs, featuring a 26-mile singletrack ride across the Continental Divide.
Shifting problems? These tips will help you get your mountain bike derailleur dialed.
The Schwalbe Nobby Nic uses triple-compound technology to deliver impressive grip across varied terrain while reducing rolling resistance by 15% and weight by 30g.
We first read about this last fall and we've been meaning to write about Cuba's newly formed mountain bike team. The team was created last year ahead of the 2010 Central American…
THE Industries' F-1 jersey, pants, and Golf Skinz gloves offer DH/FR riders durable, well-designed protection at competitive prices without sacrificing trail comfort.
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Colorado delivered rocky technical climbing, hidden waterfalls, and wild turkeys across four new trails, from North Table Mountain's surprising challenges to Heil Valley Ranch's remote mountain character.
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"Cycling-themed weddings are rare, but for die-hard mountain bikers, saying 'I do' on two wheels might be the only way to tie the knot."
The Drift Innovation X170 action camera offers flexible mounting options, LCD preview screen, wireless control, and solid video quality for under $200.
XC riders give DH mountain biking a try at Trestle Bike Park in Winter Park, Colorado.
A review of the Race Face Respond mountain bike handlebar, stem, and seat post.
After six years away, the author returns to Colorado to test his lungs on high-altitude singletrack, starting with Betasso Preserve's fast and flowy trails.
Diverse's Dueler coil shock offers titanium spring, adjustable compression and rebound damping, and competition-ready performance for under $400 with direct-to-consumer pricing.
The Hayes Stroker Gram hydraulic disc brakes deliver exceptional stopping power and modulation at just 355g, perfect for weight-conscious cross country riders.
The $15 RAM iPhone handlebar mount survived road rides and light singletrack testing, proving surprisingly secure despite initial concerns about protecting expensive electronics.
The author shares his packed Colorado summer itinerary including visits to Trestle Bike Park, Spot Bikes, and a Singletracks group ride at Heil Valley Ranch.
Trek consolidates Gary Fisher into its main brand as the "Gary Fisher Collection," citing reduced design costs and better distribution for overlapping 29er models.
Troy Lee Designs teams up with Selle Italia for the 25th anniversary Pistone Bone saddle, blending eye-catching graphics with lightweight, durable performance.
Louisiana's Cypress Bend Resort offers five MTB loops with 190 feet of elevation change, proving purpose-built bike parks can thrive anywhere, even flat states.
Demo days let you test-ride multiple bikes back-to-back on real trails, with factory reps on hand to answer questions and provide expert insight.
Organized thieves targeted a UK mountain bike event last month, making off with $45,000 worth of bikes—lock up your gear this summer!
The Osprey Manta 20 is a sleek, comfortable hydration pack with innovative features perfect for epic day rides and adventure racing.
An overview of machines designed for building trails.
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Montana Mining Co. acquires Dominican Republic mountain bike resort development, promising a "six-star" 700-acre year-round destination opening in October 2011.
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The WTB Wolverine 29 XC tire balances speed and grip with aggressive side knobs, rolling fast while providing confident traction in varied trail conditions.
The $1,699 PowerTap SL+ measures power output, heart rate, cadence, and speed wirelessly, revealing exactly how terrain choices impact your energy expenditure.
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Extreme mountain unicyclist Kris Holm, who's ridden everywhere from China's Great Wall to Moab, tackles the multi-stage BC Bike Race on one wheel.
Do you like to go fast on your bike? Of course you do - me too. The low rolling resistance Excavator tire from Kenda is a sure fire hit for those who…
The Syncros Crux pedals offer unparalleled grip for aggressive riding with premium materials, weighing just 428 grams—lighter than competitors despite the higher price tag.
California alone has over 13,000 miles of unauthorized trails on public lands, costing agencies money that could be spent on legitimate trail projects.
WTB's redesigned Mutano and Weirwolf AM tires offer tubeless-ready performance, with the Mutano excelling on hardpack and the Weirwolf gripping softer terrain.
Todays fastest MTB racers are choosing increasingly wider handlebars in an effort to improve leverage and control. Gravity racers are also demanding low rise or flat bars which allow the rider to…
The Feedback Sports Alpine Digital Scale is an accurate, rugged, and versatile tool for weight-conscious riders who want to measure their bike and gear precisely.
Now that I've had plenty of time on these stoppers I'm ready to give you all the late breaking (pun intended) news on these brakes. A little while back I introduced The…
**Bikejacking on the rise: A Canadian rider was violently pushed off his Trek and robbed, raising questions about cyclist safety in urban areas.**
The Time MXS Carbon shoe offers thermoformable custom fit, efficient carbon construction, and aggressive tread—perfect for riders seeking long-lasting performance.
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