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Raccoon Mountain's Small Intestines trail features unique "toilet bowl" sections where the trail loops quickly back on itself, showcasing creative modern trailbuilding techniques.
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Klunkerz is the definitive visual history of mountain biking's origins on Mount Tam, featuring rare footage and interviews with pioneering legends like Gary Fisher.
Ellsworth offers $700 off new USA-made frames through March 31 when you trade in your old functional frame, which they'll donate to underprivileged kids.
While the northern hemisphere kicks off mountain biking season, epic stage races like the Absa Cape Epic are wrapping up down south.
Mountain bike prices may stabilize or drop up to 5% as metal supplies increase, fuel costs decline, and economic slowdown reduces demand.
The Intense Micro Knobby tires excel on pavement with 7,500 tiny knobs providing rail-like cornering, but quickly clog with mud on trails.
Customize your mountain bike tires for specific trail conditions by cutting tread patterns, just like pro racer Eric Carter does with his tires.
Learn how to properly inspect, adjust, and service mechanical disc brakes on your mountain bike with this comprehensive step-by-step maintenance guide.
A Jimi Wallet saves a rider from serious injury at Porcupine Rim, while Tasmanian police investigate a dangerous trail booby trap.
World Cup champion Marla Streb offers all-inclusive Costa Rica mountain bike skills camps featuring riding, zip-lining, surfing, yoga, and jungle adventures.
The Black Sheep ZAMer is a prototype mountain bike with giant 36-inch diameter wheels.
Iron Horse reportedly exits the mountain bike business due to mismanagement and greed, according to a former employee's forum post.
This week's MTB news includes leaked SRAM XX component photos, Leadman dirty century training tips, and surprising arguments favoring mountain bike trail access.
Skip the winter wait and head to the British Virgin Islands for a beginner-friendly MTB skills clinic and race series starting now.
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Arkansas mountain biker Joe Auck, who lost his hand as a teenager, modifies his bike with distributive braking and creative shifting to ride with his kids.
The "dirty century" — 100 miles of off-road mountain biking — is rapidly becoming the ultimate endurance challenge for adventurous riders everywhere.
Hayes Stroker Ace brakes deliver impressive modulation and eye-popping stopping power with their four-piston calipers, perfect for aggressive all-mountain and downhill riding.
Legendary Bootleg Canyon Trail Master Brent Thomson passes away from complications following quadruple bypass surgery; memorial ride planned for St. Patrick's Day weekend.
IMBA's 2009 Trail Care Crew schedule includes 22 stops nationwide, offering trailbuilding schools, land manager meetings, group rides, and social events.
The Carmichael Training Systems Sand Creek Series returns to Colorado Springs in May, featuring a UCI C3 race and USA Cycling Pro Tour event.
Dirt Diggler DH trail in Fernie, British Columbia. Photo posted by birdman. Ok, so I'm not a freerider - not even close. My riding style is probably best described as cross-country or…
The Pass Portes du Soleil offers 3,700 riders Alpine singletrack through France and Switzerland with chairlift-assisted routes from 18 to 47 miles.
Greensboro's Wild Turkey trail delivers fast, swoopy singletrack with perfectly banked turns around Lake Brandt, built by the Fat Tire Society.
The Syncros FL stem and handlebar combine elegant bi-oval design with stiff performance, lightweight construction, and surprisingly affordable pricing for premium aluminum components.
TopoFusion combines powerful GPS mapping, photo geo-tagging, and training logs into one affordable package that outperforms the competition.
High-end mountain bike sales are rebounding in the Southwest, possibly signaling economic recovery as riders continue investing in new gear.
The Leadville Winter Mountain Biking Series proves cold weather is no excuse to skip riding, with night races on snowy cross-country ski trails.
While winter keeps many riders indoors, desert mountain bikers enjoy perfect weather—just watch out for tire-shredding thorns and skin-skewering cacti.
After 10 years on the same hardtail, the author upgrades to a 2009 Redline d660 29er with 1x9 gearing and couldn't be happier.
The Grand Mesa National Forest is seeking public input on creating a sustainable system of mountain bike routes across Colorado's Grand Mesa.
The DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 offers rugged construction and impressive mapping features, though the handlebar mount system leaves much to be desired for mountain bikers.
Mountain bikers are leading trail improvement efforts nationwide, volunteering thousands of hours to build sustainable trails that benefit all user groups.
The Sugoi Viper shorts combine comfort, style, and functionality with an integrated chamois, durable construction, and secure pockets for serious trail riders.
The DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 excels at mapping and navigation with stellar topomap software, but lacks cycling-specific features that serious mountain bikers need.
Clif Bar recalls multiple peanut butter flavors due to potential Salmonella contamination—check your Camelbak stash and toss any bars with matching dates.
The Arrowhead 135 ultra-endurance race challenges 61 competitors to traverse 135 miles of frozen Minnesota wilderness on fat bikes in subzero conditions.
Crankbrothers' innovative Cobalt XC wheelset features hub-mounted nipples, rim-attached spokes, tubeless-ready design, and lightweight construction that performs as beautifully as it looks.
World downhill champion Rachel Atherton dislocated her shoulder after colliding head-on with a car while road training in Santa Cruz, California.
The Kenda Tinker Juarez Dred Tread tires deliver low rolling resistance on hardpack while maintaining surprising grip for climbing and cornering in technical terrain.
Looking for one GPS unit for mountain biking, hiking, and driving? We compare multi-sport options versus dedicated devices for different activities.
The Sugoi Wallaroo merino wool jersey provides exceptional warmth and moisture management for winter riding, though it runs large so consider sizing down.
GT Bicycles launches grassroots Dirt Coalition program, offering 35 amateur racers high-end carbon bikes and gear valued up to $5,000.
Be prepared for bike breakdowns, injuries, and hunger on epic rides with this comprehensive packing list for your hydration pack or trail backpack.
Help us build the ultimate MTB race calendar by adding your local events and win prizes including Kenda tires and PRO memberships.
This pedal-less, 21-pound folding mountain bike fits in a backpack for hiking uphill, then unfolds for gravity-fed descents back down.
Over the past seven years Matt Adams has spent countless hours aboard my bicycle. Get inspired to ride more too.
Kenda's El Moco tire blends fast-rolling center knobs with aggressive side lugs, offering versatile traction from buff hardpack to muddy technical terrain.
Race 267 miles through the Indian Himalayas for just $500, including lodging and meals, at the Khanchendzonga Mountain Bike Challenge this March.
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