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 cold, wet winter days in Ontario could not keep me from testing out the Intense Micro Knobby tires. The intended use for these tires are for riding trails, skate parks, cross…
If you're looking for the perfect mountain bike tire and off-the-rack just won't cut it, why not mod your tires? As crazy as it may sound, riders like Eric Carter have been…
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.
It seems like everyone is running marathons these days. Oprah did it. Diddy did it. Heck, even I did it a few years back. Today's marathon is yesterday's 10K and it seems…
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.
Have you ever held a bike part in your hand, and the only thing you could think of was how beautiful and elegant it was? I rarely get that way over mountain…
We wrote about TopoFusion topographic and GPS mapping software almost two years ago and since that time there have been a ton of major enhancements. In fact, TopoFusion is really three products…
High-end mountain bike sales are rebounding in the Southwest, possibly signaling economic recovery as riders continue investing in new gear.
Photo from Leadville Winter Mountain Bike Blog. Most of us have heard of the Leadville 100 mountain bike race - the grueling 100-mile race course that takes place above 10,000 feet each…
Mountain biking the Arizona Trail. Photo by Scott Morris. The Denver Post published a good article about mountain biking in the area around El Paso, TX that got me thinking: desert mountain…
Some of you may have heard by now that I finally got a new mountain bike after riding the same Trek 7000 hardtail for the past 10 years. The Trek is still…
Comment period is open for mountain bike route planning on the Colorado Grand Mesa. The end of the article has contact info for submitting comments to the Forest Service... The Grand Mesa,…
This is part II of a two-part review of the DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 GPS. In the first review I talked about the software included with the PN-40 - both the desktop and…
This week I read a couple articles about how mountain bikers are finally starting to turn the tide on trail closures and trail use conflicts through leadership and hard work. We've seen…
I'm a big fan of mountain bike specific shorts for a lot of reasons: they're comfortable, they look good, they fit well, they protect stuff, and they're ultra-low maintenance. The Viper shorts…
I've been using the DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 GPS for almost 2 months now and I thought it was about time to share my review. After seeing the PN-40 strapped to mountain bikes…
Looks like this whole peanut butter scare is catching up with mountain bikers - Clif and Luna Bars are being recalled (see details from the FDA website below). I'm checking my Camelbak…
An unidentified rider at the 2008 Arrowhead Ultramarathon (from arrowheadultra.com) The Arrowhead 135 kicked off at 7am this morning with 61 competitors and riders on their way from International Falls to Tower,…
The Crankbrothers recently got into the wheel business and after previewing the Cobalt wheelset at Interbike back in September we knew we had to try them out. Sure, the wheels look pretty…
Photo by Sven Martin, Velonews Rachel Atherton, was hit by a car while riding her road bike in Santa Cruz last week. Atherton dislocated her shoulder in the accident, Velonews reports: World…
After recently discovering that my semi-slick tires were hopelessly full of dry rot (see photo - not for the squeamish!) I started looking around for a good set of mountain bike tires…
We've heard this question more than a few times on our GPS forums: Which GPS is best for mountain biking AND everything else (like hiking, driving, etc.)? Garmin addressed the question on…
More than anything else, getting out and riding during the winter is simply a matter of having the right clothes. Sure, you could throw on two pairs of sweatpants and your ski…
Just saw this on Bicycle Retailer: BETHEL, CT (BRAIN)—GT Bicycles will recruit 35 mountain bike racers nationwide for a new grassroots mountain bike program called the GT Dirt Coalition. Each member will…
I like to be prepared for anything on the trail from bike and body breakdowns to hunger meltdowns and over the years I've come up with a list of items to handle…
You may have noticed we've been talking a lot about mountain bike training and racing these days. For motivation to get ready for riding season we've provided training tips and some words…
You've probably seen a folding mountain bike before but this one is different - it's meant to be carried in a backpack! The "Mountain Monk" is from German designer Thomas Kaiser and…
Over the past seven years Matt Adams has spent countless hours aboard my bicycle. Get inspired to ride more too.
The El Moco MTB tire from Kenda looks like the offspring of a dirty 3-way composed of a WTB Weirwolf, a Michelin Mud Cyclocross Tire and the venerable Panaracer Smoke. The El…
If you're seeking a little adventure on the cheap in 2009 consider the Khanchendzonga Mountain Bike Challenge March 18-30 in the Indian Himalayas. The race course will cover 267 miles and nearly…
Here's a 13 point maintenance checklist for your mountain bike. With a few tools and regular checks, you can keep your mountain bike ready for any trail.
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