Mountain biking in Shanghai requires serious effort to escape the city, but tour operators like Bodhi are making off-road adventures possible in China.
Whistler's Crankworx festival features an indoor Air Dome with foam pits and progressive jumps to help riders safely develop air awareness.
This custom flask holster from Ahearne Cycles mounts a Surly flask to your bike frame, selling 500 units annually at $30 each.
# Proposed legislation could clarify mountain biking access at National Forest ski areas, but industry motives for the bill remain unclear.
Mountain bikers will compete on a 1930s Chicago movie set and at Whistler Blackcomb Bike Park during the Red Bull Roundup this weekend.
Mountain bikers bunny hop across rooftops at France's Avoriaz ski resort in this wild rooftop slopestyle competition before 10,000 spectators.
Italian suspension maker Marzocchi sells its mountain bike and motorcycle business to US auto parts giant Tenneco Inc. in a reverse-trend overseas deal.
The Jeep 48 Straight summer series hits three resorts with freeride mountain biking, music, and entertainment, though details remain scarce on the promotional website.
Two awesome mountain bike videos: a 10,000-foot descent down Peru's sandy Olleros trail and unicycling on San Diego's Iron Mountain Trail.
Comparing two options for tracking rides on a mountain bike.
The LA Times reviews essential trail-side tools, but smart riders know to pack light and prepare only for the most common repairs.
Chelan County, Washington offers some of the fastest mountain bike trails in the region, just two hours from Seattle.
Australian mountain biker Chris Jongewaard wins appeal to rejoin Olympic team despite facing criminal charges from hit-and-run accident.
Rapid City hosted 300 riders for the National Unicycling Championships, with locals claiming mountain unicycling is safer and more controlled than traditional mountain biking.
Mountain bike festivals from South Dakota to New Zealand offer downhill racing, epic endurance challenges, and trail-building fundraisers for riders seeking summer adventure.
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Mountain biking motivates riders to lose weight, build confidence, mentor youth, and protect trails—proving the sport's power extends far beyond the ride itself.
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Mountain bike documentaries resonate with riders because they tell authentic stories that capture the sport's real essence and help outsiders understand our world.
Mountain bikes make better commuters than road bikes thanks to their versatility, easier gearing, stability, durability, and better visibility in traffic.
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Australian teens petition local council for official mountain bike trails after their unauthorized builds were removed, collecting 100+ signatures to demonstrate community support.
Singletracks adds IMBA-based trail difficulty ratings and Epic trail badges, making it easier to find rides that match your skill level.
The 3rd Annual Iron Mountain Bike Race features 2,000 feet of climbing and 3,000 feet of descending, plus post-race BBQ and bonfire.
Nearly 1,000 Boy Scouts built 60 miles of multi-user trails in Virginia's Alleghany Highlands as part of one of the largest volunteer projects ever.
Local's claim that Stanley Gap is "better than Tsali" proves disappointing with overgrown trails, excessive pavement, and minimal payoff for the climbing effort.
When mechanical problems strike mid-ride, improvising a solution often makes the trail more memorable than bailing out and heading home.
Colorado newspaper highlights four epic high country rides including Monarch Crest and Trail 401, but snowpack means another couple weeks before they're rideable.
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Despite BMX's Olympic debut, downhill mountain biking remains excluded from the Games, though athletes certainly deserve consideration for inclusion.
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While BMX makes its Olympic debut with former downhillers competing, downhill mountain biking itself still can't crack the Games despite being an intense sport.
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BMX joins the Olympics while downhill mountain biking waits in the wings, raising questions about what it takes to become an official event.
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Downhill mountain biking deserves Olympic recognition just like BMX and whitewater kayaking, despite the logistical challenges of building suitable courses.
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UK bikers protest flat 2012 Olympic MTB course in Essex while Las Vegas preps for September's revived Cactus Cup stage race festival.
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The Trail to Trail Race Series flyer is now available for download, featuring dates, locations, and registration details for this year's events.
Comparing road and mountain biking reveals interesting differences in balance, speed perception, and rolling resistance—plus confessions about riding a road bike indoors.
Check out MTBCast's Great Divide Race podcast coverage and Bikepedia's comprehensive database of virtually every mountain bike ever made with specs and photos.
France upsets Switzerland in the team relay at UCI World championships while Garmin announces sponsorship of clean-racing US pro cycling team.
Red Trail Racing hosts three unique trail-road-trail races in Florida this summer, combining mountain biking and road cycling in one epic challenge.
Mountain bike trail names like "Bear Creek," "Loop," and "Lake Trail" get recycled across the country, causing confusion for riders seeking new dirt.
Mountain bikers around the world are blogging about trail advocacy, riding adventures, gear debates, and community events worth checking out this week.
Northstar at Tahoe opens for lift-serviced mountain biking June 20 with $29 day passes, while Colorado resorts延續 skiing after June snowfall.
Trek's 69er Single Speed with mismatched wheels, copper steampunk finish, and upside-down fork is either beautifully unique or magnificently ugly.
Exploring the top urban mountain bike trail systems in the US, from Seattle's ingenious I-5 Colonnade to Cleveland's indoor Ray's MTB Park.
Riding all 48 IMBA Epic trails would be an epic accomplishment—let's see how many we can ride this summer for prizes!
The South Eastern Regional Championship series hits Raccoon Mountain for the first time, offering riders a fast, technical course with challenging climbs.
Cannondale's iPod integration concept displays speed, distance, cadence, and power data, plus adds a rear-view camera that may not be technically feasible.
After six years off, the Sand Creek mountain bike race series returns to Colorado Springs with Wednesday's opener at Bear Creek Park.
Organizers logged over 800 volunteer hours preparing trails for the inaugural Wayne Ultra Mountain Bike Race in Ohio's Wayne National Forest this October.
Chainlove.com offers a single mountain bike product daily at closeout prices, like today's Oakley Feature shorts for $20 instead of $45.
A mountain biker was found dead on the trail in New York, reminding riders to stay safe and never ride alone.
The 14th annual Bump and Grind race drew 500+ riders to Oak Mountain's trails, which will expand to 25 miles for IMBA Epic status.
Police departments are increasingly using mountain bikes for patrol, but should bike cops yield to other trail users like the rest of us?
Learn MacGyver-style trailside fixes like stuffing flat tires with grass, using rocks as chain tools, and straightening taco'd wheels—no tools required.
USA Cycling announced junior and U23 riders for the 2008 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, with nine western riders and three from the East Coast.
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