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.
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.
James Wilson is a trainer specializing in mountain bike strength coaching and his blog is a great resource for riders looking to get in shape for racing season. To become a competitive…
A mountain biker was knocked down and stomped by a cow with an injured leg on a Colorado trail, escaping without serious injury.
Hayes Stroker Trail vs. Avid Juicy 7: A detailed comparison of these do-all disc brakes covering performance, installation, upgrades, and real-world riding characteristics.
Mountain bikers brave freezing temps to clear erosion at Sope Creek, building goodwill while awaiting plans for new singletrack trails.
The Yakima Raptor Aero is a versatile, tool-free roof rack tray that fits most factory crossbars and securely transports bikes at highway speeds.
Flat tire? Here's how to fix your bike tire.
Dirty Spokes Productions hosts a four-race endurance series across Georgia, featuring 6- and 12-hour events culminating in a double-points finale at Unicoi State Park.
Photo by Leif Borgeson, 63xc.com. Here's something you don't see every day at your local mountain bike trailhead: a fixed gear mountain bike. Not to be confused with a singlespeed mountain bike,…
Bootleg Canyon Trailmaster Brent Thomson suffered a heart attack while riding and needs help covering medical bills after emergency quadruple bypass surgery.
Learn how to remove an internal-cup ISIS bottom bracket in 10 minutes or less with the right tools and this step-by-step guide.
Get faster on your mountain bike this spring with simple, free exercises like running, squats, push-ups, and core work—no gym required.
This article is a step-by-step procedure on replacing a mountain bike cassette and chain.
The Race Face Atlas crank delivers bombproof durability and smooth performance for all-mountain and clydesdales without breaking the bank or your drivetrain.
Learn how to replace your mountain bike chain with a chain tool, including tips for working with connector pins, master links, and avoiding common mistakes.
The Camelbak L.U.X.E. hydration pack offers women 100 oz capacity and smart organization without the bulk, proving female-specific doesn't mean smaller.
Learn three techniques for clearing logs and rocks on the trail, from basic wheelies to bunny hops to advanced speed hops.
Ritchey's 10-degree sweep flat bar delivers riser-bar comfort in an aggressive position, while the 4AXIS stem keeps everything locked tight.
Over the next two months we'll be talking about mountain bike training and getting in shape for the spring MTB season. Sure, getting in shape for mountain biking can seem boring, painful,…
Boulder Indoor Cycling opens second US indoor MTB park with jumps, rock piles, and banked trails inside their velodrome for year-round riding.
Trek-Volkswagen mountain bike team disbands after Volkswagen cuts sponsorship, leaving top riders like Jeremiah Bishop and Chris Eatough searching for new teams.
The Crankbrothers Power Pump's clever high-volume/high-pressure dial makes inflating fat tires surprisingly easy, and at just 129 grams, it practically disappears in your pack.
Here's a suggested excerpt in the Singletracks.com style:
"New year, new goals: committing to trail work, challenging endurance limits, maintaining equipment better, and advocating for mountain biking through IMBA in 2009."
(24 words)
We kicked off the new year with a 16-mile ride at Alabama's Oak Mountain State Park, enjoying smooth climbs and fast descents.
Photo of 1948 Schwinn Majestic courtesy MOMBAT.org First Flight bikes in Statesville, NC (about 40 miles north of Carlotte) is dedicated to preserving the history of mountain bikes and recently opened MOMBAT,…
The Jackson County, Alabama director of tourism is proposing the county fund the recruitment of a mountain bike resort in 2009. The idea is to create a destination for mountain bikers from…
As 2008 draws to a close I want to highlight some of our favorite articles of the year and talk about some of the trends we've observed in the MTB world. Believe…
Over at the Raleigh News and Observer Joe Miller says a potential land acquisition at Eno River State Park in North Carolina *could* open new trails to mountain biking within the park.…
The Dakine Step Up gloves are pretty good but unfortunately they aren't magic - I discovered that after smashing my left hand against a tree in them on a recent night ride.…
There are so many great things to say about the Dakine Drafter hydration pack I almost don't know where to begin. I will start with the most obvious: it is plaid. A…
We just received this message from IMBA over the weekend: The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) has proposed an important rule change that will make it easier for parks to open trails…
With my sunglasses on, I'm Jack Nicholson. Without them, I'm fat and 60. Jack Nicholson Okay, I'm not fat or even close to 60 but with my Ryders sunglasses on I'm pretty…
Sometimes the beauty of a design comes from simplicity rather than a full feature list and the Skink and Beetle safety bike lights from Knog prove the point nicely. All Knog LED…
Photo courtesy The Tribune If this doesn't get you in the holiday spirit nothing will. Santa went mountain biking at Cerro Cabrillo near San Luis Obispo yesterday and thankfully it appears he…
A review of the Light & Motion Stella 120 mountain bike light.
Every year I tell myself I'm gonna do more winter mountain biking and every year I come up with new excuses, all of which have to do with not wanting to freeze…
Litespeed is joining Ellsworth in offering rebates on mountain bikes and if you purchase a Litespeed mountain bike between now and Feb 28, 2009 you can get up to $350 back. The…
Meet Jason and Inga - they're one of two IMBA Trail Crew teams that will be coming to a trail near you in 2009. Armed with a brand new Subaru and two…
We wanted to follow up on last week's review of the Blackburn Mammoth classic and new 2Stage mini bike pumps and offer a couple new points of comparison. First, we neglected to…
Photo courtesy woodwardmtbpark.com. The Fresno Bee reported on a new freeride area at Woodward Park in the city of Fresno, CA that sounds pretty gnarly, although many area residents don't even know…
This weekend I went up to Helen, GA to burn off some steam and check a couple trails off my wishlist and ended up having a great time despite the wintery conditions.…
The Mid Atlantic Off Road Enthusiasts (MORE) are hosting their annual Christmas trail ride 10am Saturday, December 20 at Rosaryville State Park in Upper Marlboro. According to the MORE forums there will…
Blackburn Flea lights are amazingly small. They are small-- very very small. . . did I mention they are small? and insanely lightweight. Weighing in at under 20 grams for the rear…
We've updated our MTB gear review pages to make them even easier to use. The new "review dashboard" in the right column lets you see, at a glance, how many riders own…
Photo by JeffChristiansen via Flickr. An experienced female rider in her 30s dressed as Minnie Mouse fell during a mountain bike ride near Lancaster, UK and broke her ankle Sunday, according to…
We take to the trails and review the Garmin Edge 705 cycling GPS.