I asked five experienced ultra-endurance bikepackers what they do to stay loose, avoid injury, and reduce the need for recovery after a long ride.
Today is Gerow's last day at Singletracks. We look back at some of his and our favorite stories.
Check out these weekend sales from Singletracks partners including the Pro's Closet, Rudy Project, Muc-Off, and Competitive Cyclist.
This week we're reporting on trail expansions in Ontario and BC, new trails in Oregon and New South Wales, and Georgia's first shuttle serviced bike park opening soon.
The Schwalbe Thunder Burt is a lightweight, fast rolling tire with small knobs that work well for gravel riding.
This week we take a look at the new SRAM DB8 brakes, a dropper-friendly seat bag, Swanky shades, a long-travel dropper, Mission Workshop bags, and more.
Split Rock Wilds is located an hour north of Duluth, MN and boasts more than 20 miles of more challenging trails.
While there are both pros and cons to flats vs. clipless pedals, this little swap-experiment reminded me to maintain curiosity in this wonderful sport, and to consistently look for different ways to enjoy time with the trees.
Here's a look at some of the most interesting and unique mountain bikes spotted at Sea Otter 2022. Which one is your favorite?
More riders are flocking to Bentonville, Arkansas trails and the local fire department has seen a serious uptick in rescue calls as a result.
It's shorts season and the popular men's and women's Fox Ranger mountain bike shorts are on sale.
On our last day at Sea Otter we checked out an install tool from Cush Core, new Kenda tires, brake lever grips, and new Park Tools.
SORBA chapters support 3,000 miles of mountain bike trails in the southeast, with even more on the way.
Mona Mitterwallner started mountain biking six years ago, started racing five years ago, and last year won every UCI U23 World Cup round and was the U23 World Champion.
Nobody like a tailgater on the freeway. The same thing goes for riding on the trail.
We check out a vibration damping stem, eyewear from Smith and POC, a new wireless dropper post, new MTB tires from Continental, the updated Camelbak MULE, and much more.
Our California team made it to Sea Otter this week to see what's new. Take a look at the new and interesting products they found so far.
What do monster trucks, Hawaiian t-shirts, and Back to the Future have in common? Answer: they've all inspired custom paint jobs for Ryan Howard.
Crankbrothers managed to drop roughly 100g from their Highline 7 dropper post with this new Highline 11 model that features titanium hardware and a carbon fiber quill and head.
The updated Fox 36 "all-mountain" fork sees an updated axle and crown with 150-160mm of suspension travel.
Cannondale has released a new Moterra Neo e-MTB today and the bike has a more powerful drive unit, updated geometry, carbon and alloy versions, and a long-travel package.
Trails are re-opening following seasonal closures, but mountain bikers are reminded to avoid muddy or wet conditions.
Sea Otter kicks off tomorrow, and ahead of the spring expo there's a pile of new mountain bike product news to share!
To say that a World Cup round in Brazil during Henrique Avancini's tenure as a professional cross-country MTB athlete is a big deal is an understatement.
Personal trainer and fitness instructor Chris shows three moves (plus a bonus!) to strengthen your body for smooth, crisp cornering on the trail.
Tallahassee, Florida might be off the beaten path from other tourist hotspots in the state, but for mountain bikers the trails are well worth the trip.
After the contentious closures that shut down some of Copper Harbor's most beloved and advanced trails for the entirety of the 2021 season, the Danimal and Flying Squirrel trails are set to reopen this summer.
Words are weird, and it seems like the lingo mountain bikers use is in constant flux.
The Five Ten Trailcross CLs are basically a mashup of a trail runner with a mountain bike shoe, with specs and features to match.
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has released their long awaited direction on e-bike trail access.
Brevard, North Carolina, is the epicenter for epic singletrack in the southeast. Between Pisgah National Forest and DuPont State Recreational Forest – which together boast almost 300 miles of trail – the options are nearly endless.
Last week, the City of Sedona launched a new trailhead shuttle service to relieve overcrowded parking lots.
The newest trail openings and trail news from around the world. This week we're tracking projects in across the US, Canada, and Scotland.
March went as fast as it came and we found stories about how marketing plays into our bike choice, got to know some inspiring riders, and learned about Phil from a few of the people who knew him best.
This week we checked out new helmet tech and learned about fresh bikes from Pivot and NS.
WTB has been designing components since 1982, and their new CZR i30 carbon MTB wheels are a testament to those long seasons of R&D.
Mike and Leigh take us through all the necessary safety tips for working around chainsaws and trimmers, and explain what it means to swamp for a saw operator.
Trying to find a campsite in Moab is a dog-eat-dog world... but with these tips you'll be well on your way to desert camping bliss!
US-made 1UP bike racks have a cult following among riders. We dig in to understand why.
These MTB deals on POC helmets and accessories, Pearl Izumi Attack collection, plus coupons at REI and Moosejaw are ending soon.
Whenever mountain bikers talk about ‘hardcore hardtails’ the Kona Honzo is invariably mentioned. We find out what makes these bikes appealing.
The 100% Altis half shell bike helmet features rotational impact protection tech with a budget-friendly, $100 price.
This week we're playing a game of would-you-rather on the topic of technical trail features.
The SKS Explorer top tube bag has not just one but two zippered, waterproof compartments, a see-through plastic top for use with a smartphone, and a port for charging your phone or plugging in headphones on the go.
Rob dis Willis absolutely RIPS the DH and freeride trails at Hopton Woods and Kinver Freeride park on a hardtail in this fast-paced edit.
We asked Giant Bicycles engineer Fedde Taekema what, if anything, is special about e-bike suspension kinematics.
Skate shoe lovers rejoice! The Leatt Shoe 1.0 v22 is a flat pedal shoe with a flexy, chill vibe.
This week we're tracking trail work in Pisgah, a sweet bike park build in Michigan, the IMBA Europe Summit, and bike bells in California.
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