Don’t get Bitter, get Better with these 8 Mountain Bike Progression Tips
Everyone can become a faster, more confident mountain biker. These are the steps to make it happen.
10 Tips for Safe Dog Encounters on the Mountain Bike Trail
Unsure about what to do when you encounter a dog on the trail? Read these tips to stay safe.
It’s Spring, so Where’s the Spring in my Stride?
If you’re feeling slower on your mountain bike this spring, don’t be too hard on yourself.
Don’t let Stravacide Kill your Next Mountain Bike Ride
Don’t let the Strava noise overpower the joy of riding mountain bikes.
Velocio Powerwool LS Base Layer Review
The Velocio Powerwool base layer is constructed using a merino wool and polyester blend, providing both excellent warmth and high-quality moisture wicking.
Pactimo Terrain Shorts Review
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 crotch on the nose of a saddle. So I appreciate a well-fitting, functional pair of shorts, and no question the Terrain shorts from Pactimo are both. …
Pactimo Terrain Jersey Review
If you think Pactimo sounds like an Italian brand of top-tier bike clothing, it’s understandable because that was my impression. But it’s a born-in-the-Rockies cycle clothing company straight out of Colorado whose roots are in custom apparel. “Since 2003, we’ve shipped over 1 million garments to champions, teams, clubs, and individual cyclists around the globe,” their press …
Alsea Falls Trail: The Third Leg of Oregon
Even if they live outside the Northwest, most riders have heard of the McKenzie River Trail and Oakridge’s Alpine Trail because those trails are frequently ranked in top 10 lists. They’ve become destinations for mountain bikers, and if you’re road tripping to the area, be sure to add Alsea Falls to your must-do list. Call …
Riding into the Sunset on the Dusk Patrol
First the light changes, and the landscape is bathed in a golden hue. Sagebrush branches cast long shadows like skeleton arms reaching across the trail. Heat from summer sun is muted, and every shady spot feels like stepping into a cave. The dusk patrol has a different vibe than its antemeridian cousin – the dawn …
5 Reasons Why You Should Take a Road Trip this Summer
Summer is near and those coveted weekends are precious. There’s a lot going on, and you may wonder if a mountain biking road trip is worth the time, effort, and money to go beyond your local trails. Absolutely! A road trip is more than a bike ride, it’s an experience, and one you should do at …
Don’t have any mechanical skills? Here are 10 ways you can STILL maintain your MTB
I understand your dilemma. You’re not mechanically inclined, and your mountain bike looks dangerously close to a Rube Goldberg contraption. It has a myriad of moving parts, gears, bearings, hydraulics, and cables. Maybe you’re not comfortable working on your bike, but you don’t want the hassle of taking it to a bike shop for every little thing. …
Review: Five Ten Impact Mountain Bike Shoes
Stepping into a pair Five Ten Impact high tops, I couldn’t wrap my head around the fact they were mountain biking shoes. They look and feel more like my 90s-vintage Air Jordans. By comparison, my other bike shoes – Giro Privateers – seem like a ski boot spawned a ballet slipper. The Five Tens also felt a …
