Greg Minaar is moving on from the Santa Cruz Syndicate after 16 years of downhill racing.
A hardcore hardtail, a steel downcountry bike, a $4K inverted fork, and a new mixed-wheel Stumpjumper build.
The BOLT Act is back in Congress, this time rolled into the greater EXPLORE Act. Here's how to support long distance trails.
Progressing as a mountain biker in your 30s isn't the same as a teen. What do you find holds you back the most from pushing yourself?
Dan Milner and professional mountain biker Steffi Marth explore India by mountain bike in this film sponsored by ABUS.
The UCI announced in October that the next U.S. MTB. round will be in Lake Placid, New York in 2024. Here's how the small Upstate town won the bid.
We want to know how closely your bike size matches your relative height.
We put Topeak bar and saddle bags to the test on a two day bikepacking trip to see how they handle weight and distance.
Check out this TED Talk with Gary Vernon on how trails can transform your community.
President Biden designated a new national monument near the Grand Canyon, explicitly mentioning mountain biking. Here are the details.
Any one of these 20+ mountain bike gifts are sure to impress beginner mountain bikers to the hardcore, obsessed rider.
News from IMBA about 15 miles of trail headed for Nevada, plus trail news from the South and the North.
The new PNW Loam carbon mountain bike handlebars have a tuned ride feel and a good weight and price. We tried them out on our rockiest trails.
New Last alloy enduro and all-mountain bikes, updated Cotic hardtail, lightweight Fulcrum XC wheels, and a DirtSuit for riding in all conditions.
The Fi'zi:k Terra Ergolace GTX clipless mountain bike shoe incorporates GORE-TEX into a low top trail shoe for all-around performance.
Have we reached peak drivetrain? Not according to John Calendrille, a product designer who has been dreaming up new and improved bike components for decades.
Ever wondered how much suspension travel you should use on any given ride? TJ at Öhlins answered this and other suspension questions.
Just when we thought we had seen the best mountain bike deals of the year on Black Friday, Cyber Monday is here with more great deals!
Station Mountain Bike Park near Austin, Texas recently opened. The park's founder is a high school senior.
If you've ever lost a pair of sunglasses on the trail, you know how difficult it can be to find a secure stash spot that won't scratch your lenses.
We slept in the Sea to Summit Telos TR2 lightweight tent during a 24-hour rain storm to find out how the $600 shelter performed.
Save on bike frame protection, tools, hydration, clothing, components, and lube during the Amazon Black Friday sale, all priced under $50.
The Specialized Power Expert with Mirror bike saddle has 3D-printed "Mirror" material meant to reflect the shape of your sit bones.
We're sharing the BC Bike Race 2024 route, Patagonia's anti-Black Friday advocacy, and new trails in Colorado and Utah this turkey day.
What is suspension rebound and how do we find the right setting? We talked with Öhlins team and product manager to optimize our MTB setup.
The latest mountain bike gear news from Nukeproof, Ortlieb, Mondraker, Wild Rye, Guerrilla Gravity, Insta360, Canfield, and Bombtrack.
This DIY camping trailer includes a kitchen and a place to sleep, and cost less than half to DIY than to buy new.
If you live in the West, there's a strong chance you've seen forest thinning on or near a trail system lately. Land managers tell us why this is needed more than ever.
When you're not mountain biking, which outdoor activity do you want to do the most?
The Ride Concepts Accomplice BOA is a great flat pedal mountain bike trail riding shoe with the convenience of the BOA closure.
Specialized just put a fresh batch of bikes on sale, including the Stumpjumper Pro T-Type, Enduro Comp, Turbo Levo Comp alloy, and Diverge Comp carbon gravel bike.
The Mud Springs trail system would add up to 25 miles of new singletrack for mountain bikers of all abilities to the south side of Moab.
The well-known WTB Silverado mountain bike saddle has been significantly updated with new dimensions and padding tech that proves comfortable on the trail.
Trail building in Illinois faces a wall, $22M in federal money available for parks and trails, and new parks open in Tennessee and Idaho.
The EVOC Hydro Pro 6 is the hydration vest you want for easy drinking and snacking on long rides without getting off your bike.
New Leatt gravel and XC gear, Rapha Gore-Tex pants, and an open-source mountain bike stem.
Mountain bike geometry continues to evolve, particularly among trail bikes that must balance climbing and descending performance. We look at data from the past seven years to see what's changing.
Kurt Refsnider recently completed a 3-month mountain bike ride along the Continental Divide trail. We dive in to understand what makes this is such a big deal.
Use your REI Co-op member coupon on some of our favorite premium gear that you can't find on sale anywhere else. Plus, check out the best bike stuff to get during the Gear Up Get Out Give This Sale.
What seemed like a seamless frame replacement under warranty for our writer turned into an unexpected hassle. We broke down why bike warranties are designed that way.
Tell us what you want for yourself (or your bike), but haven't been able to purchase.
The Patagonia Dirt Roamer hip pack is designed specifically for mountain biking, and it shows.
After two decades of war, military veterans look to the outdoors as they search for healing beyond the pharmacy.
A Colorado town is getting a new bike skills park, plus more trails in Missouri, BC, Australia, and Virginia.
New this week: a 360° dropper post remote, rugged bike racks, rub on frame protection, a new electric gravel bike, and more.
We spoke to Spaniard Bienvenido Aguado about his progression as a freerider, his historic front flips, and Red Bull Rampage 2023.
The Canyon Lux Trail cross-country bike gets a little extra rear travel plus updated suspension kinematics and in-frame storage.
These are the jerseys, jackets, pants, gloves, and socks that mountain bikers are wearing for fall and winter 2023/24.
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