When a fat bike race lost its venue weeks before the event, Google Maps' aerial views and measurement tools helped organizers scout and design an entirely new course.
The Showers Pass Refuge Duffel is a rugged, nearly waterproof gear bag with three compartments and a built-in changing mat for cyclists.
Being slow on group rides is fine, but a crabby attitude ruins everyone's experience and drags the whole group into misery.
The Italian-made Nalini Phantom Green SS jersey offers relaxed fit, breathable mesh panels, and durable fabric perfect for all-around mountain biking.
Nalini's Miles baggy mountain bike shorts offer Italian style and performance with moisture-wicking fabric, though sizing runs noticeably small for this $119 short.
The Commencal Ramones 14 proved that sometimes old-school pedal bikes work better than balance bikes for getting young kids stoked on riding.
The Mammoth Gravel Classic in Wisconsin offers flat but challenging routes through treacherous sand barrens that turn serious cyclists into tractionless kittens.
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**Spring road riding exposes cyclists to increased danger as anti-cycling bias in media and law enforcement enables motorists who injure or kill riders.**
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Mountain bike race no-refund policies might seem harsh, but they're essential for keeping events viable and providing the motivation you need to train hard.
A race director reveals why early registration prices are so low and late fees so high: it's about survival, not greed.
Dallas Wynne tackled Wisconsin's brutal Tuscobia 75 winter ultra, battling -20 degree wind chills and a frozen jacket to finish in just over 11 hours.
300 riders braved single-digit temps at the Solstice Chase fat bike race in Wisconsin, chasing $500 prizes despite the snow-less conditions.
The Geigerrig RIG 650 hydration pack uses a built-in pump to pressurize water delivery, making it easier to drink while riding technical trails.
Mountain biking is better with friends, and starting your own cycling club with matching jerseys is easier than you think.
When Chris's Salsa Bucksaw was stolen, the cycling community rallied together, proving that hundreds of positive people outweigh every negative one.
The Polar Pro Strap Mount secures your GoPro for stable, blur-free trail photos at just $29.99, with easy installation and versatile mounting options.
Lima's cycling scene has improved dramatically, but navigating chaotic traffic and finding singletrack remains a challenge in Peru's sprawling capital city.
Advocate Cycles launches as a Minnesota B-corporation, pledging 100% of profits to cycling advocacy while selling competitively-priced steel mountain bikes.
Dakine's Ridge Shorts blend casual style with mountain bike functionality, offering a versatile loose-fit option that works equally well on trails or around town.
The Peak Design Capture P.O.V. Camera Clip securely mounts action cameras to pack straps, delivering stable footage and creative mounting options on the trail.
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Three small-press cycling books deliver quality memoir-style adventure stories that prove the two-wheeled literary scene is finally gaining some well-deserved momentum.
Burnett County votes to eliminate motorized permits on the Gandy Dancer Trail, but Polk County now considers allowing ATVs on the popular rail-trail.
The Mammoth Gravel Classic kicked off Wisconsin's gravel season with 200+ riders tackling sandy roads on a perfect spring day after two years of snow.
Wisconsin's beloved 42-mile non-motorized Gandy Dancer Trail faces increasing pressure from special interest groups seeking to allow ATVs on the family-friendly limestone path.
Should you race your "big one" event when you're sick, or stay home and risk endless shame from your riding buddies?
Race-day nerves transformed into calm: how parenthood and perspective shifted one rider's pre-race anxiety into appreciation for the unified, harmonious moments before the gun.
A Wisconsin dad tows his kids to school year-round in a Burley trailer, proving that winter bike commuting works for families too.
Will Ross edges out defending champion Ned Overend by 20 seconds to win the US National Fat Bike Championships at Wisconsin's 2015 Fat Bike Birkie.
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Race director recounts the chaotic, stressful, and ultimately rewarding experience of putting on the second annual Solstice Chase fat bike race.
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