Ditch the earbuds: listening closely on the trail helps you ride smarter, safer, and more courteously while catching mechanical issues early.
We checked out Moab's North Klonzo trail system: a beginner-friendly network with slickrock riding and stunning La Sal Mountain views.
Grand Junction's Lunch Loop trail system offers quick-access riding that boosts mood, productivity, and health during the workday.
From riding more and capturing epic trail moments to conquering obstacles and exploring new destinations, here are five achievable mountain biking goals for 2015.
New to mountain biking? Get answers to common beginner questions about choosing bikes, shifting gears, finding lines, and building confidence on the trails.
Moab's North Klondike Bluffs trail system offers intermediate to advanced riders technical slickrock singletrack with grippy obstacles and stunning La Sal Mountain views.
An essay about surprising mechanical issues encountered on the trail.
Did you know there are other trails besides Prime Cut and Kessel out there?
Moab's Mag 7 trail system delivers technical rock riding, rim-edge singletrack, and spectacular views for advanced riders seeking their next desert obsession.
Sometimes the best trails aren't about the riding—they're about wildflowers, epic views, cool temperatures, and post-ride lake hangs worth every boring pedal stroke.
Stay safe on the trail with these essential tips for avoiding dangerous encounters with bears, snakes, mountain lions, and other wildlife.
Try these high-elevation singletrack mountain bike trails on your next summer trip to Park City: Mill-D, Pinecone Ridge, Mid-Mountain, and Spiro trail.
A Southwest Utah mountain bike adventure mixing camping near Brian Head with rides on Virgin River Rim, Thunder Mountain, and Bunker Creek's technical descents.
September mountain bike trips offer empty campgrounds and trails, perfect temperatures, fall colors, and lower lodging rates—making it the ideal time to ride.
Mountain biking offers endless challenges, stunning scenery, post-ride camaraderie, mental escape, and a full-body workout that keeps you coming back for more.
Steamboat Springs offers diverse mountain biking from flowing singletrack to downhill park riding, plus family-friendly activities like hot springs and river floating.
Mountain biking isn't as expensive, dangerous, or difficult as non-riders think—here's how to debunk the most common excuses keeping your friends off the trail.
The POC Trail Light WO Tee is a simple, lightweight, breathable women's shirt that dries incredibly fast and fits perfectly for mountain biking.
After a serious mountain bike crash, getting back on the bike can be intimidating—here are nine tips to rebuild confidence and ride again.
POC's Trail WO shorts offer women two-way stretch, secure fit, and functional pockets—quickly becoming a staple for comfortable singletrack riding.
The POC Trabec's unique trabecular bone-inspired design wraps around your head for superior temple protection, exceptional comfort, and excellent ventilation.
Ten essential but often overlooked tips for beginning mountain bikers, from proper clothing choices to clipless pedal adjustments and conquering your fear of speed.
Dakine's Women's Xena jersey features quick-dry fabric, breathable mesh panels, and 3/4 sleeves for sun protection without overheating on spring and fall rides.
Dakine's Women's Siren Shorts offer adjustable waist, stretch panels for a secure fit, and longer length—though the low-cut liner takes some adjustment.
We completed the 30 Days of Biking Challenge and learned that daily riding builds confidence, fitness, and soul-cleansing joy—even on challenging days.
Honestly, Zip-Off as an out and back would be a good ride for beginners... perhaps not first timers, but after a few rides this would be a good one.
A lunchtime mountain bike ride seemed crazy at first, but turned out to be awesome and totally doable with the right planning and preparation.
New to mountain biking? Try these beginner-friendly Fruita trails at Lunch Loop, Kokopelli, and 18 Road instead of the expert routes.
Four days into the #30daysofbiking challenge with zero singletrack due to weather, but commuting by bike still counts and offers surprising benefits.
Women mountain bikers debunk stereotypes: we're not all "shredders" or "girly girls," we just want good gear and great rides.
North Fruita Desert's 18 Road Trails now feature one-way designations on Prime Cut, PBR, Mojoe, and Kessel to improve flow and safety.
A ski trip through Colorado's biking hotspots yielded valuable intel on lodging, dining, and trail locations for future summer rides.
When poor snow conditions derailed ski plans, a mid-January escape to sunny Moab offered perfect winter mountain biking on Poison Spider and Brand Trails.
Dogs make great trail companions, but biking with your canine requires knowing their abilities, protecting their paws, and proper training for everyone's safety.
Stuck in the muddy off-season doldrums, one Colorado rider shares her top 10 must-ride trails for the upcoming season.
The Shimano Hotaka 32L hydration pack's unique cross-harness design and generous storage prove perfect for long, mountainous rides requiring rain gear and extra supplies.
Why taking a winter break from mountain biking for snow sports might help you appreciate the trails—and gear—even more come spring.
Despite months of mountain biking, frozen opening day at Powderhorn Resort proves that bike legs and ski legs are definitely not the same thing.
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Planning to ride unfamiliar trails in Fruita, Sedona, or anywhere new? Here are five essential tips to prepare for your mountain bike adventure.
The Orange Mud Transition Wrap is a versatile towel-on-steroids that serves as a changing wrap and seat cover for post-ride transitions.
Horsethief Bench near Fruita shows signs of overuse, raising questions about how mountain bikers can protect popular trails from being "loved to death."
After years of living two hours from Moab's legendary Slickrock Trail, one nervous rider finally tackles the iconic rock and discovers proper breathing techniques matter.
Endomondo's free GPS tracking app reliably records distance, speed, elevation, and calories for mountain biking and dozens of other sports activities.
When rain soaks Colorado's fragile desert trails, the paved Riverfront Trail offers mountain bikers a peaceful alternative to protect the dirt and stay fit.
I sound crazy, I know, telling you to come bike in the desert in August, but just hear me out.
Excellent views and singletrack on the Mid-Mountain mountain bike trail in Park City, Utah.
Park City's Glenwild trail system offers 400 miles of non-technical singletrack, flowing switchbacks, and purpose-built downhill runs perfect for warming up or all-day epics.
From conquering Captain Ahab's technical terrain to sessioning drops on Mary's Loop, a Grand Junction rider recaps an unforgettable summer of progression.
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