A mountain biker was knocked down and stomped by a cow with an injured leg on a Colorado trail, escaping without serious injury.
Bootleg Canyon Trailmaster Brent Thomson suffered a heart attack while riding and needs help covering medical bills after emergency quadruple bypass surgery.
Trek-Volkswagen mountain bike team disbands after Volkswagen cuts sponsorship, leaving top riders like Jeremiah Bishop and Chris Eatough searching for new teams.
North Carolina's MOMBAT museum displays over 400 historic mountain bikes, including the original 1981 Specialized Stumpjumper, showcasing three decades of MTB evolution.
Santa hits the trails at Cerro Cabrillo near San Luis Obispo, proving even jolly old Saint Nick needs some singletrack time before Christmas.
A UK mountain biker dressed as Minnie Mouse broke her ankle during a fancy dress ride, proving costumes and technical trails don't mix.
A Georgia bike shop collects and refurbishes used mountain bikes year-round to donate to foster children and families in need during the holidays.
Mountain biking inspires unique art forms, from tire-tread pottery and action paintings to functional pieces made from recycled bike parts and frames.
Get $250 off select Ellsworth mountain and road bikes through December 31, 2008—a sweet deal to end the year riding in style.
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**Sheep droppings contaminated with campylobacter bacteria sickened 161 mountain bikers in Wales after mud splashed onto their water bottles during a soggy marathon race.**
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Cannondale partners with GE Money to offer consumer financing for Cannondale, GT, Mongoose, and Schwinn bikes starting January 2009.
SORBA Atlanta partners with the National Park Service to rebuild Sope Creek trails and add 4-5 miles of new singletrack by 2010.
Eric Barone's 101 mph crash gets plenty of views, but Markus Stoeckl actually holds the mountain bike speed record at 130.7 mph.
Dorel profits soar 142%, new US interstate bike routes approved, dog bike helmets debut, and Cleveland's experimental MTB trails face uncertain future.
Forget energy gels and bars—burgers, pizza, BBQ, and burritos are what mountain bikers really crave after crushing trails and burning serious calories.
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Which presidential candidate would you ride: a funny look at the 2008 election through the lens of bicycle types.
President Bush works with National Park Service to streamline mountain bike trail access approvals, giving superintendents more flexibility in opening trails.
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GT's new Catch and Release website lets you create hilarious photos of yourself "catching" mountain bikes in the wild—show us your best shot!
Trek opens California R&D facility, Redline D660 impresses reviewers, Specialized sponsors high school league, and Fruita adds beginner-friendly Kids Meal trail.
# MTB Injury Study: Most Riders Don't Know Knocked-Out Teeth Can Be Replanted or That Tooth Rescue Kits Exist
Lance Armstrong is investing in SRAM alongside Lehman Brothers' $200 million buy-in, a smart move considering his team Astana runs SRAM components.
Lance Armstrong announces his return to cycling at a press conference marked by tension with Greg LeMond over doping questions and future racing plans.
SRAM has grown from a grip shifter startup 20 years ago to a $500M company challenging Shimano's dominance in mountain bike components.
# IMBA wins major victory as US Forest Service agrees to manage mountain biking like hiking, potentially opening more trails nationwide.
Lance Armstrong may return to competitive cycling in 2009, including the Tour de France, after struggling with mountain bike races and marathons in retirement.
Riot police used mountain bikes as shields at the RNC, firefighters raced in the UK, and Veo Geo syncs helmet cam footage with GPS data.
Pro mountain biker Jay McCue, paralyzed two years ago, proves determination conquers adversity while raising funds for a rehab bike to aid his recovery.
Tom Ritchey's Project Rwanda uses cycling to build awareness and economic opportunity, including the annual Wooden Bike Classic race for locals and tourists.
Giant Bicycles opens its first company-owned store in California this October, carrying 90% Giant products in a new direct retail experiment.
Mountain bikers should support safe routes to trails and advocate for more urban trail systems to make "riding to the ride" a practical reality.
Looking to carbo-load before your epic weekend ride? Here are the best mountain bike-themed beers to fuel your singletrack adventures (responsibly, of course).
Eight riders fall ill after a UK mountain bike race, possibly from contaminated course conditions, prompting a health investigation into the stomach bug outbreak.
Get these catchy summer albums stuck in your head on your next ride: Weezer's Red Album, Nine Inch Nails' The Slip, and Silversun Pickups' Carnavas.
El Diablo's enormous bike and a bizarre backyard full of stolen bikes are just two of the must-see cycling pics from 100km.us.
Mountain bikers are discovering that two wheels provide the perfect way to reach remote fishing spots inaccessible by car and too far to hike.
Mountain biking in Shanghai requires serious effort to escape the city, but tour operators like Bodhi are making off-road adventures possible in China.
# Proposed legislation could clarify mountain biking access at National Forest ski areas, but industry motives for the bill remain unclear.
Australian mountain biker Chris Jongewaard wins appeal to rejoin Olympic team despite facing criminal charges from hit-and-run accident.
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Mountain biking motivates riders to lose weight, build confidence, mentor youth, and protect trails—proving the sport's power extends far beyond the ride itself.
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Mountain bike documentaries resonate with riders because they tell authentic stories that capture the sport's real essence and help outsiders understand our world.
Mountain bikes make better commuters than road bikes thanks to their versatility, easier gearing, stability, durability, and better visibility in traffic.
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Australian teens petition local council for official mountain bike trails after their unauthorized builds were removed, collecting 100+ signatures to demonstrate community support.
Comparing road and mountain biking reveals interesting differences in balance, speed perception, and rolling resistance—plus confessions about riding a road bike indoors.
Check out MTBCast's Great Divide Race podcast coverage and Bikepedia's comprehensive database of virtually every mountain bike ever made with specs and photos.
France upsets Switzerland in the team relay at UCI World championships while Garmin announces sponsorship of clean-racing US pro cycling team.
Mountain bikers around the world are blogging about trail advocacy, riding adventures, gear debates, and community events worth checking out this week.
A mountain biker was found dead on the trail in New York, reminding riders to stay safe and never ride alone.
Police departments are increasingly using mountain bikes for patrol, but should bike cops yield to other trail users like the rest of us?
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