The Ktrax system replaces your front wheel with a ski and rear wheel with a track for year-round mountain biking on snow.
Clipless pedals aren't about pedaling efficiency or upstroke power—they're about control, making them the single most beneficial upgrade you can make to your mountain bike.
"Klunkerz" mountain bike documentary traces the sport's origins through interviews with pioneers like Breeze, Richey, and Fisher; limited screenings planned before DVD release.
Zip-tie your tire for improved traction on snow and ice, but beware: this DIY winter hack only works on disc brake-equipped bikes.
A homeless man in Alexandria, VA attacked up to 16 cyclists with his mountain bike before being arrested with hallucinogenic mushrooms in his possession.
The Mountain Bike Hall of Fame occupies one room behind a Crested Butte general store, showcasing early pioneers and the sport's dual origins.
Scotland is seeking proposals for official mountain bike trail art installations, elevating the tradition of informal trail decorations like bike-part trees to a curated experience.
USA Cycling launches its first national mountain bike calendar featuring 53 premier events across cross-country, gravity, and ultra-endurance disciplines with year-end championship points.
Sweetskinz offers mountain bike tires in wild patterns that glow in the dark, with multiple tread options for different riding styles.
Lake Norman State Park's Itusi trails offer 7 miles of smooth, fast singletrack with one-way traffic management, perfect for all skill levels.
IMBA organizes mountain bikers for the 2007 National Bike Summit while continuing their excellent trail design work, including new trails at Briar Chapel.
The Twenty 20 helmet cam looks promising, but my own DIY attempts at capturing mountain bike footage ended in spectacular failure and neck pain.
Lance Armstrong and Floyd Landis climbing during the 2005 Tour de Georgia mountain stage, captured just before Armstrong's final Tour de France victory.
Mountain bikers aren't conformists, so why should their socks be boring? One rider laments the disappearing art of outrageous cycling sock designs.
H2O Audio announced a waterproof iPod nano mounting system for mountain bikes at CES, though durability concerns remain about handling trail vibrations and impacts.
Lance Armstrong backs out of Leadville 100 due to scheduling conflict, while mountain biking participation continues declining since the 1990s despite occasional interest spikes.
Looking for a career in the mountain bike industry? Here are companies hiring, plus the truth about bike jobs and pro deals.
Amazon is offering the Suunto T3 watch with heart rate monitor and mountain bike pod for $60 off at $159.99 with free shipping.
Unseasonably warm winter weather on the East Coast has extended mountain bike season, with riders hitting snowless cross-country ski trails instead of the slopes.
Evomo is selling mountain bike lifestyle clothing, filling a gap left by performance-focused brands in the MTB world.
Learn how to upload GPS track data from your computer to your Garmin eTrex unit and use TracBack to navigate downloaded trails.
**Managing GPS data between your device and computer can be confusing, but the right hardware, software, and data conversion tools make it manageable.**
Despite riding a subpar rental bike from Northeast Cyclery, Elena Gallegos offered excellent trails, scenic riding, and multiple rock obstacles worth the minimal entry fee.
The wait is over: Santa Cruz Blur with full Shimano XT is the sexiest thing under 26 lbs and ready to conquer roots.
After a five-month wait, my new Santa Cruz Blur frame finally arrived—almost too beautiful to build up and actually ride.
Learn how to use your mountain bike for geocaching. MTB geocaching involves using a GPS to navigate to a set of coordinates where a treasure awaits.
A comprehensive guide to mountain biking in North Carolina's Research Triangle, covering beginner-friendly and intermediate trails across Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.
Lake Crabtree's homemade teeter-totter nearly matches my height, but after conquering it I'm inspired to build my own backyard version.
I returned to Hog Run for my first XC race since 2000, but technical obstacles on the advanced section slowed me to second place—time to practice!
Buffalo Creek offers some of Colorado's best-kept secret singletrack: fast, flowing trails with stunning scenery and fewer crowds than Denver's overused systems.
Roanoke, Virginia lives up to its "Colorado Springs of the East" nickname with challenging climbs at Carvin's Cove and fast, flowing trails at Explore Park.
Mapping software paired with GPS receivers lets mountain bikers preplan routes, mark waypoints, measure terrain changes, and upload data for smarter trail adventures.
GPS units offer mountain bikers advanced ride data, navigation tools, and safety features that go far beyond what traditional cycling computers can provide.
Colorado Springs offers incredible mountain biking at 6,200 feet elevation, from beginner-friendly Palmer Park to technical descents like The Chutes, with countless trails nearby.
Tsali Recreation Area offers 40 miles of legendary singletrack along Fontana Lake, plus several scenic nearby rides for the perfect North Carolina mountain biking road trip.
East coast mountain biking features roots, streams, and tight trees, while western trails challenge riders with sand, rock drops, and lengthy steep climbs.
Based on a few years of trail riding across the U.S., we've identified three types of jerks you're bound to encounter on the trails.
Augusta, GA boasts more than 100 miles of singletrack trails in the area, including trails in the Sumter National Forest that are excellent for mountain biking.
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