Despite months of mountain biking, frozen opening day at Powderhorn Resort proves that bike legs and ski legs are definitely not the same thing.
Group rides can be awesome or annoying—here are 10 tips to maximize the fun, from clear communication to post-ride beers.
The Salida High School Mountain Bike Team balances competitive racing with inclusive fun, proving that dorking around and podium finishes go hand-in-hand.
A tongue-in-cheek look at why you shouldn't move to Salida, Colorado: too many trails, bike shops, and powder days without traffic jams.
Singletracks writer Jim Hodgson releases "How To Mount Aconcagua," a humorous yet practical guide to climbing the tallest peak outside the Himalayas.
When fall arrives in the Southeast, shorter days mean one thing: it's time to embrace night riding with friends on familiar trails.
One of India's first mountain bike races will take place November 17th in the Himalayan foothills with categories for elite, amateur, and teen riders.
Thomson's Covert dropper post arrives Spring 2014, followed by new stem variations and an aluminum trail handlebar before year's end.
IMBA expands beyond Epic trails, announcing new model trail selections across four categories: ride centers, epics, flow trails, and gateway destinations worldwide.
NICA's Southern California league is launching a middle school pilot program, following Minnesota's lead in expanding youth mountain biking beyond high school.
GoPro surprises with new Hero3+ Black Edition featuring 20% smaller size, 30% longer battery life, improved image quality, and faster wifi connectivity.
POC's lightweight Octal helmets blur the line between road and XC, while their Flow and Trail clothing line offers breathable comfort with bold style.
Big Bear, California adds eight miles of flowy XC singletrack with the new Skyline Trail, the area's first new trail in over two decades.
Forget speed and airtime: embrace riding slowly, staying grounded, braking often, and enjoying the trails without the hospital bills or body armor.
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**The $8,500 Sylvansport GO isn't just impressive marketing—it's a lightweight, bike-hauling camper that actually delivers on its promises.**
Escape Grand Junction's summer heat with an epic five-hour Crested Butte loop featuring wildflowers, technical climbs, and sweet flowing descents.
SRAM's popular XX1 1x11 drivetrain technology trickles down to the more affordable X01 component group, arriving mid-September 2013.
After winning the Coolest Camper Ever contest, we're testing the versatile Sylvansport GO trailer on a month-long mountain biking road trip.
A midnight dream about moon riding sparked a 5am thought experiment: what if fat bikes became humanity's exploration vehicle on alien planets?
Despite canceled major events, 24-hour mountain bike racing is thriving with an estimated 85 grassroots races across the US in 2013.
High-altitude mountain biking presents unique challenges from thin air to lightning storms, but proper preparation and acclimatization make the rewards well worth the risks.
Choosing the right bike shop is nearly as important as selecting the bike itself—seek experienced mechanics, ask locals, and find MTB specialists.
Mountain biking and beer: a relationship so strong that even Park Tool's repair manual uses six-packs to explain torque values.
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**Sea Otter Classic is underway in Monterey with world-class racing, 400+ exhibitors, demo bikes, and Fort Ord's 86 miles of trails nearby.**
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Knee warmers protect cartilage in cold weather, but keeping them from sliding down requires proper overlap with bibs or shorts featuring rubber grippers.
3D printers could revolutionize mountain biking by letting riders and shops print custom parts on demand, from derailleur hangers to perfectly-sized stems.
From pre-dawn weekend rides to muddy trails and snowy singletracks, one rider shares his deeply personal reasons for mountain biking year-round.
Trek president John Burke shares emotional memories of his father Richard in this memoir about family, business lessons, and the legacy of Trek's co-founder.
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Why cycling beats games, running, swimming, and even sex—a tongue-in-cheek look at what makes mountain biking the ultimate sport.
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Night riding reveals a whole different world on familiar trails, from amorous couples and sleeping homeless to guard dogs protecting goats eating kudzu.
A lost $75 Fox 15QR thru-axle and month-long wait for replacement teaches one rider a painful lesson about modern bike components.
A type-A mountain biker meticulously packs camping gear, bike equipment, and photography tools for an epic motorcycle journey from Wisconsin to Oregon.
Singletracks heads to Interbike 2012 in Las Vegas to bring you live coverage of the latest mountain bike gear and 2013 product launches.
Leaving Trek and Wisconsin behind, one rider embarks on a cross-country motorcycle adventure to frame building school, shredding trails along the way.
A rainy road bike crash shakes a confident rider's mojo, serving as a harsh reminder to stay present and pay attention.
Riding in extreme heat requires proper planning, hydration, and knowing the warning signs of heat exhaustion before your trail ride turns into an emergency.
A humorous guide to identifying rideable berms versus deceptive "jerk berms" made of pine straw and loose sand that'll crash you faster than you can say "goat urine."
A wrong turn, extreme heat, and a broken bike turned an Arkansas epic into a survival situation requiring a 911 rescue call.
SRAM's revolutionary XX1 introduces the first 1x11 drivetrain system, eliminating front derailleurs with an 11-speed, 10-42T cassette for simplified mountain biking.
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**Nine essential tips from valve stem alignment to gorilla tape will have you looking like a seasoned pro on the trails this spring.**
A new 119,000-square-foot indoor fatbike park opening near Moab will feature sand pits, a freezer room, and real slickrock with a roof overhead.
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Survey reveals most mountain bikers have ridden just 5.5 trail systems, while 83% will drive 25+ miles for epic singletrack adventures.
The Giro Feature offers long-travel riders enhanced coverage and protection at a mid-range price point, blending comfort with aggressive-riding peace of mind.
When illness derails your riding plans, stay hydrated with electrolyte drinks and keep your mind on the trails with videos, forums, and trip planning.
When snow buries your favorite singletrack, strap on snowshoes and experience the trails from a completely different perspective this winter.
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From Marin County's birthplace of mountain biking to Moab's desert mecca, these eight iconic shops offer more than gear—they're cultural hubs for riders.
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**The Singletracks team shares their best MTB moments from 2011, from epic road trips and first races to dream builds and challenge rides.**
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After injury derailed his 2010 goal, Greg pushes through weather, school, and life's challenges to finally log 2,000 mountain bike miles in one year.
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