Mountain bike paramedics in the UK use MTBs to navigate crowded urban areas, often reaching patients before ambulances arrive with defibrillators and emergency drugs onboard.
Two mountain bikers in New Zealand encountered an armed fugitive on the trail, were shot while fleeing, yet stayed calm enough to help police capture him.
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**Egg nog recovery drinks, free back issues of Mountain Bike magazine, and UPS bike deliveries highlight this holiday mountain biking roundup.**
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Metro Atlanta's Board n Bike collects used bicycles for single mothers through December 15, while national charities like Trips for Kids welcome year-round donations.
Jason Priestley options Rolling Stone's story about freerider Sam Brown's double life as drug smuggler for potential mountain biking movie.
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**Enter to win a bike ride with Lance Armstrong in Austin by becoming a Clear2Go fan on Facebook through December 2.**
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Lance Armstrong signs 3-year deal with Michelob Ultra, trading energy drink ads for beer commercials as spokesman for the low-calorie brew.
Mountain bike news roundup: backyard bikepark projects, Rio's 2016 Olympic trail plans, Chicago's venue challenges, and VHoldR's new full HD helmet camera.
Six-time 24 Hour Solo champion Chris Eatough retires, Trek lobbies for Chicago Olympics, and riders tackle a grueling Himalayan stage race.
Levi Leipheimer challenges Lance Armstrong to a more technical mountain bike race, while downhill legend Steve Peat defends the fitness demands of gravity racing.
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The ITS Edge EXDX delivers exceptional stopping power and climbing traction for all-mountain riders, though its aggressive tread may sacrifice longevity.
Specialized seeks social media-savvy riders for their Trail Crew program, offering year-long access to 2010 Stumpjumper FSRs and sponsored trips to epic destinations.
IMBA Trail Crew builds new black diamond features at Colorado's Buffalo Creek this weekend, including steep rollers, drops, and wall rides.
A cautionary tale about a solo ride gone wrong at Bull Mountain, with hard-earned lessons about hydration, preparation, and surviving trail exhaustion.
Performance Bike recycles old inner tubes into messenger bags while encouraging riders to reduce their carbon footprint from driving to trailheads.
US Mountain Bike Nationals hits Colorado, LA trail access talks collapse, and one bike shop employee's hilarious rant about difficult customers.
The World Mountain Bike Bog Snorkelling Championship returns with 30 competitors tackling a 135-foot mud-filled trench on two wheels and a snorkel.
A feel-good MTB news roundup featuring a rescued lost rider, new trails at Mount St. Mary's University, and an inspiring legally blind mountain biker.
The Manitou R7 Elite 100mm delivers lightweight XC performance at $450 with independent compression and rebound controls in a sub-3.5-pound package.
Google Street View adds its first "bike trail" – a paved coastal path in Monterey – but don't expect virtual singletrack rides anytime soon.
Iron Horse bankruptcy auction set for July 13th, with Pacific Cycles and Outdoor Cycles bidding around $2 million for the struggling brand's assets.
Missy Giove busted with 400 pounds of marijuana, Colorado trails closed by rain, and Breckenridge hosts inaugural Bike Week this July.
Greg Minnaar won the first World Indoor MTB Championships in the UK, where top riders pedaled stationary bikes on a computer-simulated virtual course.
California State Parks proposes opening 4 miles of trail on Mount Tamalpais to mountain bikes
Trek, Cannondale, and Norco are recalling thousands of mountain bikes this week due to faulty suspension forks and frames that could fail during rides.
Mountain bikers rescue lost hikers in thunderstorm, women's participation grows at Whistler, and new photo embed codes make sharing trail pics easier.
Whistler Mountain Bike Park opens May 16 with expanded Garbanzo Zone trails, redesigned slopestyle features, and new dual slalom courses at the base.
Gary Fisher shares commuter fashion tips for Bike to Work Week, as apparel companies design cycling clothing that transitions seamlessly to the office.
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Vote for a reader's bike name suggestion, check out the first HD helmet cam, and see how downhillers train at a Portuguese riding camp.
Specialized recalls 14,000 2009 mountain bikes due to defective handlebars that can break during rides, causing serious crashes and injuries.
Wheelchair athlete Kelly Smith wins Vancouver Sun Run 10K just 17 months after fracturing his elbow in a gnarly Hawaii mountain bike crash.
From fastest speed runs to longest wheelies, mountain bikers continue pushing extreme limits with world records spanning jumps, races, and gravity-defying stunts.
# A UK roofer recovers his stolen $2,900 mountain bike six years later after spotting someone riding it in front of his new house.
# Cannondale Moves Frame Manufacturing to Taiwan
Cannondale will shift all frame manufacturing from Pennsylvania to Taiwan by 2010, keeping only assembly, quality control, and customer support stateside.
Three mountain bikers continue their epic journey from Fairbanks, Alaska to South America's tip, currently pushing through Peru after three years on the trail.
Mountain Bike Action magazine names Bend, Oregon the #1 mountain bike town, while Boulder, Colorado adds 4.6 miles of new singletrack.
Forbes lists the best US bike trails, but includes paved paths and dirt roads—prompting a discussion of truly epic mountain bike routes.
Trek's Waterloo plant implemented alternating work weeks for 300 employees in February, suggesting softening bike demand could mean better deals for consumers.
Klunkerz is the definitive visual history of mountain biking's origins on Mount Tam, featuring rare footage and interviews with pioneering legends like Gary Fisher.
A Jimi Wallet saves a rider from serious injury at Porcupine Rim, while Tasmanian police investigate a dangerous trail booby trap.
Iron Horse reportedly exits the mountain bike business due to mismanagement and greed, according to a former employee's forum post.
This week's MTB news includes leaked SRAM XX component photos, Leadman dirty century training tips, and surprising arguments favoring mountain bike trail access.
Legendary Bootleg Canyon Trail Master Brent Thomson passes away from complications following quadruple bypass surgery; memorial ride planned for St. Patrick's Day weekend.
High-end mountain bike sales are rebounding in the Southwest, possibly signaling economic recovery as riders continue investing in new gear.
Mountain bikers are leading trail improvement efforts nationwide, volunteering thousands of hours to build sustainable trails that benefit all user groups.
Clif Bar recalls multiple peanut butter flavors due to potential Salmonella contamination—check your Camelbak stash and toss any bars with matching dates.
World downhill champion Rachel Atherton dislocated her shoulder after colliding head-on with a car while road training in Santa Cruz, California.
GT Bicycles launches grassroots Dirt Coalition program, offering 35 amateur racers high-end carbon bikes and gear valued up to $5,000.
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