IMBA's new Gateway Trails initiative focuses on building beginner-friendly singletrack and pump tracks close to home, making mountain biking accessible without driving to distant destinations.
Floyd Landis admits to doping since 2002, accuses Lance Armstrong of same, and has spent over $1M defending his now-admitted lies.
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**"National Bike to Work Day is May 21, but why stop there? This weekend, skip the car and pedal to your favorite trailhead instead."**
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Now here is something really unique. While bouncing a few emails back and forth with Wayne Moore, General Manager at Ashima, we started talking about some really cool up and coming products.…
A cow skeleton motorcycle and a Chuck Norris-worthy K2 mountain bike that "kills bears" highlight today's humorous finds from the MTB world.
A lot of thought and planning goes into mountain bike trail design. Here's what it takes.
# UK drug dealers place £150 bounty on police officer's mountain bike after it proves too effective at fighting local crime.
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Check it out: new product from a new(ish) company. Kuat was formed in 2007 by Luke KUschmander, Brian ATkinson, and Guy Mace, engineering genius, and they've produced 4 upscale and well built…
Mountain bikers embrace "the suck" – finding joy in brutal conditions, painful climbs, and miserable weather that would send normal people running for shelter.
Here is yet another great MTB product from the Great White North Shore for ya, eh. Race Face was nice enough to send down the Respond component group for my dream project…
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Mountain biker wins $2.9 million lawsuit after hitting gate at Hartford reservoir, but such lawsuits threaten trail access for everyone.
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Two women face felony charges for swapping race numbers at the 2009 Leadville 100, highlighting the serious consequences of bib transfers.
These days anyone can star in their own mountain bike video thanks to powerful and affordable digital video cameras. With a compact form factor and easy set up, helmet cams allow mountain…
Mountain biking legend Hans Rey proposes "Flow Country" trails—flowy, purpose-built singletrack designed to unite all riders and bike styles on accessible terrain.
IMBA Summit kicks off in Augusta with trail care crews, demo bikes, and rides on FATS and other local trail systems.
Learn how to replace worn disc brake pads on your mountain bike with this simple step-by-step guide using basic tools.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a mountain biker's cerveza, from Fat Tire Amber Ale to Singletrack Copper Ale and other two-wheeled brews.
We've been working on a ton of new stuff this season including improved video pages, beginner resources, Facebook integration, and forum upgrades.
Not too long ago I did a write up about Sun Ringle and spoke with product manager Scott Boyd. Well I recently got a call from Scott and was stoked to hear…
# Steve Peat DH Racing Game Coming to iPhone
Downhill racer Steve Peat is lending his name to the first DH mountain bike racing game for iPhone, launching this June.
Ten days ago I reviewed the RockShox Totem fork and I mentioned testing the matching Vivid 5.1 rear shock as well. Now it's time to let you know a little more about…
This year Ellsworth will debut SST tubing on their Truth, Evolve, Epiphany, and Moment frames and it looks like an interesting development. SST stands for "swagged, shaped, and tapered" (sounds like something…
Mountain bike photography tips from photographer Tommy Chandler.
Join nearly 18,000 cyclists who've signed the PeopleForBikes.org petition to unite a million voices for better biking, including mountain bike trails.
The 29er mountain bike platform has proven itself in the world of cross-country mountain bike racing and these days the bigger wheels are slowly making their way deeper into all-mountain territory. The…
After clocking dozens of miles over the past few months with Answer products on all my bikes, I've finally come to grips with my love (pun #1) for the ProTAPER 780 DH…
photo courtesy The Bicycle Forest. For me, running on the road and on trails is a great way to stay in shape for mountain biking but sometimes running can be a little…
photo courtesy The Northern Echo. Winners at this year's UCI Cross Country World Cup in Dalby Forest, UK will be taking home hand-crafted wood trophies instead of the traditional medals. Master woodworker…
Depending on where you get your numbers, mountain biking is either on the decline, coming back, or holding steady. One report I read said MTB participation dropped 6% from 2008 to 2009,…
The Arizona Trail Race is back and this year there's a new option for riders who want to tackle the whole route from Utah to Mexico. Twenty-five riders will set out on…
Words like tail whip, case proof, table tops, doubles, rock garden waterfalls, shuttle runs, and sessioning will get your heart pumping and adrenaline soaring but before you saddle up you need to…
photo courtesy ghostbikes.org. The Denver Post published an article yesterday on the "Ghost Bike" phenomenon that's gaining steam in cities like New York, Denver, and San Francisco. After a cyclist was struck…
After years of research, A'ME Grips just introduced a lock-on, heated mountain bike handlebar grip. The company claims "a comfortable hand temperature improves blood flow which reduces fatigue and maximizes dexterity and…
One of the coolest features on singletracks that doesn't get a lot of attention is the ability to "tag" gear and trail listings throughout the site. In talking with folks it seems…
Kona is sponsoring their 3rd Annual Shoot the Ride Photo contest and they're giving away $700 in Kona store credits to the top 3 photogs! The contest is pretty simple: email your…
If you're into running the slopes with your DH / FR bike or want a bullet proof tire for you AM bike, check out the 909 and the Intruder from Intense Tyre Systems.
A review of the Xpedo MF-6 clipless mountain bike pedals.
From time to time we get requests for an online tool to help find mountain bike pals to ride with, and while we've considered the idea, there are just too many better…
Singletracks is hosting our first ever video contest and we're stoked. Unlike some other MTB video contests you may have seen, this one doesn't require a helmet camera or MacAskill moves to…
It's that time of year when some of your bikes are coming outta hibernation and need a tune up. Even year-round bikes deserve a spring cleaning and a dependable bike repair stand…
In case you missed it, last month the Freeride Mountain Bike Association (FMBA) announced 15 freeride competitions being held under the Freeride MTB World Tour banner in 2010. Events are taking place…
2010 is truly a year for outstanding components. e*thirteen has come up with a good one for those of you who love pointing that rig of yours down a slope. The folks…
The Australian published an interesting article about "adrenaline junkie CEOs" and whether or not they have an obligation to disclose their "dangerous" hobbies to shareholders. Many of the company executives mentioned in…
What is a bench cut, and how do you create one? We lay out the basics.
Johnathan Tisdale goingfor the win on a carbon fiber 29er with a paper plate on the bars. All photos courtesy of Andy Jordans Bicycle Warehouse. Do you wish your local area had…
Twenty-niner mountain bikes may be the new thing but the new new thing is the two-oh. Today mountain bike manufacturers Trek and Specialized have announced a new line-up of hardtail and full…
Here is a suspension fork that's so much fun that the folks at Manitou even sent it out with a clown nose! Manitou has managed to integrate fun as well as technology…
Looking through the corner. The sport of mountain biking (and especially downhill mountain biking) shares many similarities with the sport of downhill skiing and snowboarding. For the average cross-country or all-mountain biker,…
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