Everyone can become a faster, more confident mountain biker. These are the steps to make it happen.
on Jun 2, 2020
Unsure about what to do when you encounter a dog on the trail? Read these tips to stay safe.
on Apr 10, 2020
If you're feeling slower on your mountain bike this spring, don't be too hard on yourself.
on Mar 31, 2020
Don't let the Strava noise overpower the joy of riding mountain bikes.
on Jan 6, 2020
The Velocio Powerwool base layer is constructed using a merino wool and polyester blend, providing both excellent warmth and high-quality moisture wicking.
on Jan 5, 2018
I was a mountain biker during that awkward transition from spandex shorts to baggies, and most of the early versions were ill-fitting junk bordering on dangerous when you snagged the…
on Aug 11, 2017
Pactimo is made in the U.S.A. riding apparel. Photo by Natalie Hatfield If you think Pactimo sounds like an Italian brand of top-tier bike clothing, it’s…
on Aug 11, 2017
If you’re road tripping to ride McKenzie River Trail or Alpine Trail, be sure to add Alsea Falls to your must-ride list.
on Aug 8, 2017
The dusk patrol has a different vibe from its morning cousin. First the light changes, and the landscape is bathed in a golden hue. Sagebrush branches…
on Jul 14, 2017
As cool as your local trails might be, a road trip will get you this! Lower Loop Trail, Crested Butte, CO. Photo: Pearl Izumi. Summer is…
on Jun 12, 2017
The Five Ten's stealth soles provide plenty of grip for bunny hopping. Stepping into a pair Five Ten Impact high tops, I couldn’t wrap my head…
on Apr 27, 2017
There's no age limit for improvement. I accept a certain level of humility by riding a mountain bike in my 50s. I’m probably not going to keep…
on Mar 29, 2017
This is how you want your first ride of the season to feel. It was two month since I had been on my bike, and it…
on Mar 23, 2017
When you look at the price and get sticker shock, it's easy to overlook the technology, research, and development that goes into a modern mountain bike. …
on Feb 1, 2017
Remember those repairs and upgrades you’ve been meaning to do? Winter is a good time to get them done. If you rode your mountain bike for a…
on Jan 16, 2017
Don't let trailing the pack detract from your enjoyment of the ride. "It's OK that you're slow." Maybe I’m saying that about myself, not you. Maybe…
on Jan 12, 2017
Heading down Berm and Ernie with a shuttle in the background. I was gearing up to ride at Jug Mountain Ranch in Central Idaho last summer…
on Oct 13, 2016
You don't have to carry all your gear to do a multi-day ride. Lots of us dream of loading the bike for a multi-day backcountry adventure,…
on Jul 26, 2016
If you’re a mountain biker with decent fitness, you’re probably capable of extending your mileage and doing an epic ride with eye-popping stats. It doesn’t require a special diet or a 12-week…
on Jul 4, 2016
