Legendary trail designer Glen Jacobs calls this new 3km Mt. Wellington trail "amazing hand-built engineering," though construction took an astonishing two and a half years.
Women are riding 29ers too! Eva Grabinski shares her experience on a custom True North Cycles enduro 29er frame on her blog.
Recent rides to Fort Mountain State Park and Bear Creek near Ellijay reveal overgrown trails and new water bars, plus a Georgia state parks challenge.
Mountain bike gadgets you may have missed: RAM Mount handlebar system, Ellsworth's infinitely-geared Ride, and Topeak's questionable bike-supported tent.
Mountain biking's feminist roots, Shimano's surprising North American sales slump, and the Southeast's first lift-assisted bike park debuts near Asheville this month.
GPS units enhance mountain biking beyond tracking distance and climbing, from rental bike navigation systems to geo-cache treasure hunts on two wheels.
Blind downhill racer Bobby McMullen tackles the grueling Downieville course in this inspiring documentary about determination and pushing beyond perceived limits.
Space-age gel armor that flexes until impact and epic Pisgah trails near Asheville highlight today's must-read mountain biking stories.
A bike-mounted charger uses wind to juice electronic devices.
A UK magazine's unflattering portrayal of Welsh village Ferndale shows how mountain bike tourism has become economically vital to small towns worldwide.
We put the Garmin Edge 605 cycling GPS to the test for mountain biking.
Lance Armstrong opens Austin bike shop "Mellow Johnny's" with Trek mountain bikes, while Tara Llanes charity auction features championship downhill bikes at bargain prices.
With gas prices soaring, transform your spare mountain bike into a commuter with slick tires, fenders, reflectors, and platform pedals for riding to work.
Don't miss The Collective's newest mountain bike film premiere Monday, May 12 in Atlanta with beer, music, and giveaways for just $15.
Kitsap MTB creates a unique technical trail feature using metal tractor treads draped over logs, proving creative builders can turn junk into challenges.
# Mountain biker Ray Ford calls for increased regulation of bikes on Santa Barbara front country trails, sparking controversy within the cycling community.
Garmin's Edge 605 and 705 GPS units make importing trail maps easier than ever—just drag and drop GPX files like a flash drive.
The JIMI wallet from Mr. Smith offers a water-resistant, recycled solution for carrying cash, ID, and cards on the trail without soggy bills.
New mountain bike tech, circa 2008.
Alaska winter riders prefer packed snowmachine trails over powder, use disc brakes to avoid icing, and run fat 3.7-inch tires for flotation.
Evomo and industry partners are organizing a fundraiser memorial for downhill racer Mark Reynolds, who died at Sea Otter Classic in April.
**Mountain biking injuries spike each spring as riders push limits before they're ready, making it crucial to ease into the season carefully.**
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Rising costs for food, fuel, and materials like steel and aluminum could soon drive up mountain bike prices, making now a good time to buy.
The E+ electric mountain bike offers a 1,000-watt motor for effortless trail riding, but at $3,495+ you might just hit the gym instead.
Get ready for summer riding in the western US with epic hut-to-hut adventures and can't-miss events like the Black Hills Fat Tire Festival.
# Three pro women mountain bikers share their stories about life on the race circuit, including sponsor hunts and tight budgets.
**Australian authorities increase patrols and fines up to $750 after discovering massive illegal jumps built from cut trees in protected forest reserves.**
The 13th annual Fruita Fat Tire Festival kicks off tomorrow, signaling spring's arrival for high country mountain bikers after California's Sea Otter festivities.
Mark Reynolds, inventor of the Dualrailleur Guide and owner of Wicked Racin, died suddenly at age 48 while racing at Sea Otter Classic.
West coast mountain bike news: San Francisco Chronicle explores the single speed scene while Seattle's I-5 Colonnade inspires creative urban trail development.
Division 26 launches a fresh mountain bike lifestyle clothing line with pro rider Eric Carter, debuting at Sea Otter with original designs.
Mother Nature toys with mountain bikers as unpredictable spring weather brings snow, rain, and sloppy trails from Georgia to Colorado's desert races.
Mark your calendars for an action-packed day of mountain biking with demos, skills clinics, group rides, and vendor booths at this can't-miss festival.
The Collective's "Seasons" mountain bike film screens at Sweetwater Brewery in Atlanta with free beer, live music, and great riding footage.
The Garmin Edge 705 GPS is now available at Amazon for $173 off MSRP—still not cheap, but better than full price!
The Sea Otter Classic kicks off April 17 in Monterey, CA with four days of racing, demos, vendors, and mountain biking fun.
After years of spandex-only riding, the author discovers Fox Mid Ranger shorts offer superior comfort, style, and functionality with their chamois liner and six pockets.
This pedal-less "running bike" requires Fred Flintstone-style propulsion and features a wedgie-inducing seat that makes it trail-ready only in your nightmares.
**DirtRag builds custom 650B Heckler while Kenda, American Classic, and Industry9 add components; major manufacturers predicted to offer production 27.5" bikes soon.**
Comparing road and mountain bike helmets reveals minimal differences beyond the visor, with both meeting identical safety standards at similar price points.
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Mountain bikers often get relegated to undesirable locations like sewage facilities and landfills—why are we treated as second-class recreational citizens?
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April Fools stories fooled some yesterday, including a fake GM-Specialized acquisition, while Backcountry.com legitimately enters the bike gear market.
Apple's iBike features integrated GPS, crash detection, single-speed simplicity, and solid rubber tires—but at $5,000, this white-only wonder is pure April Fools' gold.
Bolivia's "World's Most Dangerous Road" offers mountain bikers a 9,000-foot descent on an unpaved, guardrail-free route that's surprisingly accessible for adventurous riders.
Long before Mount Tam, the US Army's 1896 Buffalo Soldiers Bicycle Corps rode 70-pound single-speeds 1,900 miles off-road from Montana to St. Louis.
Southwest Montana mountain bikers face losing access to 25 years of epic singletrack under a proposed Forest Service ban on bikes in recommended wilderness areas.
Florida mountain biking defies expectations with 60+ mile trail systems like Santos, creative terrain features, and year-round riding that rivals scenes across the country.
Arkansas mountain bikers claim their state is one of the best for riding in the country, but we need help filling in trail gaps.
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