The Julbo Aero sunglasses with Zebra photochromic lenses are lightweight and quickly adjust to varying light conditions encountered while mountain biking.
The Light & Motion Imjin 800 is compact and bright, with a claimed battery life of 2 hours on high. However, the battery life indicator is not visible when mounted to a bike helmet.
The Sweet Protection Delirious Rain Jacket incorporates Gore-Tex fabrics and mountain bike-specific features, but lacks a hood.
The Session is Smith's latest mountain bike helmet, incorporating their Koroyd structure, MIPS technology, and plenty of vents.
The DryGuy Dry Force DX is an electric dryer that easily--and safely--dries out your wet mountain biking shoes, boots, you name it.
The Badlands Merino Long Sleeve Jersey is made from superfine merino wool and does an excellent job of maintaining body heat, wicking moisture, and repelling water.
The Osprey TrailKit is a duffel bag with shoulder straps and compartments for organizing all your cycling gear.
The Cumba Rastro 27Plus is a steel, hardtail 27.5+ mountain bike with aggressive trail geometry and playful abilities.
PowerTap's Magnetless Speed or Cadence Sensor is very easy to setup and use, providing valuable data for cyclists looking to increase their performance.
The POC Octal X helmet is an ultra-lightweight XC helmet, weighing 210g and forsaking a visor or any MIPS-like technology.
A review of the RinseKit bike cleaner.
Why Sleep in Your Car When You Can Sleep ON Your Car?
These are five of the very best mountain bike trails in the state of Alaska.
A review of the Adidas Horizor sunglasses.
Primal's Sky Hoodie is a versatile, lightweight layer that regulates temperature on the trail and transitions seamlessly to post-ride hangouts.
Primal's HT.A Passport jersey delivers premium materials and versatile performance, bridging the gap between XC-tight and DH-baggy with impressive temperature regulation.
The ultralight Mazama Koosah hydration pack weighs just 400g and keeps water refreshingly cold, making it ideal for minimalist day rides on the trail.
The Raleigh Rumson fat bike proves you don't need high-end specs to have serious fun on the trails at an unbeatable price.
A writer rescues an abandoned Mongoose Rockadile from the woods and builds a rad $115 klunker using scavenged parts and local bike shop treasures.
The Tepui Expedition Duffel and Tool Case keep mountain bike gear organized, protected, and accessible for adventures near and far from home.
Bikepacking races demand mental toughness, smart nutrition, reliable gear, and backup plans, but the reward is unforgettable multi-day singletrack adventures in remote wilderness.
The Five Ten Kestrel offers race-ready stiffness and legendary Stealth rubber grip, though a second BOA dial would improve the fit.
Mission Workshop's Acre Traverse XC shorts feature cleverly repositioned pockets, premium materials, and a streamlined fit that works on the trail and off.
The Fatback Skookum defies categorization, excelling as a race bike, bikepacking rig, and trail shredder with its versatile multi-wheel compatibility.
The Bear Cozy is a simple $13 bottle-cage mounted holster that keeps bear spray within arm's reach while riding in grizzly country.
The Alpinestars All Mountain Jacket proves that a simple, non-insulated waterproof shell can harness your body heat to keep you surprisingly warm in brutal winter conditions.
We tested Alpinestars' wool winter socks through Alaska's brutal conditions to see if they're worth drawer space for temperature regulation and comfort.
The Lifebeam Genesis helmet integrates heart rate monitoring technology directly into a lightweight XC lid, offering a comfortable alternative to traditional chest strap monitors.
A beer-fueled impulse registration for a 50-mile fat bike race—without owning a fat bike—led this skeptic to discover winter riding's true revolution.
Aspire's Acclaimed sunglasses combine model-worthy style with featherweight flexibility, though sizing down is recommended to prevent slippage on rough terrain.
Mountain biker discovers cyclocross racing is organized chaos with skinny tires, barriers, mud, and beer—proving that fun on two wheels transcends tire width.
Primal Wear's rebranding brings improved style and premium materials to their cycling kit lineup, with the Onyx Evo bibs delivering exceptional comfort and performance.
Primal Wear's recent rebranding brings fresh style and improved materials to their cycling apparel lineup, ditching dated designs for modern aesthetics and performance.
Alaska racers closed out the season with the Trifecta: a grueling hillclimb, cross country race, and dirt crit at Alyeska Resort.
A self-proclaimed old-school rider discovers how Suunto's data-rich Ambit3 Peak smartwatch transformed his mountain biking through comprehensive telemetry and reliable GPS navigation.
You don't need top-shelf bikepacking gear to have an adventure; sometimes all it takes is an old beater bike and determination.
Alaska's 39-mile Resurrection Pass trail delivers an epic backcountry adventure through tundra, alpine meadows, and technical rock gardens in the Chugach Mountains.
A cautionary tale about procrastination and bike maintenance: when you ignore your mud-caked mountain bike for a week, it will exact revenge.
Arctic MTB's second race at Kincaid featured climbing-heavy singletrack that rewarded both sprinters and technical riders in a dramatic accordion-paced battle.
Learn to read topographic maps and use a compass to discover new trails and navigate backcountry terrain the old-fashioned way.
The Arctic MTB XC Series kicked off at Alaska's Kincaid Park with 104 riders tackling flowing singletrack on a fast 6-mile course.
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**New to bikepacking? Here's everything you need to know about gear, bikes, and prep work to get started on your first backcountry adventure.**
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Bill Fleming discusses planning his Namibia desert fat bike expedition, from the bathroom brainstorm to gear choices and lessons learned in extreme heat.
One Alaskan's Google Earth daydream sparked a pioneering fat bike expedition across 275 miles of Namibia's unforgiving coastal desert to the Atlantic.
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Think 100k races are too easy? These 10 epic bikepacking events will test your endurance, navigation skills, and sanity across hundreds of grueling miles.
The Talkeetna Trio fat bike race offers scenic Alaskan trails, challenging climbs, and finishes at a brewery in a town with a cat mayor.
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**Don't let winter keep you indoors—raid your ski and hiking gear closet to build a budget-friendly layering system for cold-weather riding.**
Nokian Extreme 294 studded tires offer a budget-friendly alternative to fat bikes for winter riding, excelling on ice but struggling in deep powder.
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