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.
Here's a one-sentence excerpt in the Singletracks.com style:
**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.
If you don't have a strap mount for your GoPro then you aren't getting enough out of your camera. It's as simple as that. I used to think I could get by…
"Ciclovia" is the Spanish Word for "Bike Path" I lived in Lima, Peru from 2001 to 2009, and I have to say that the MTB scene is a…
All photos taken by Ryan Krueger Photography and courtesy of Advocate Cycles / Tim Krueger If you scroll through the news, chances are the bicycle-related stories you come…
Photo by Chris Locke The Men's Ridge Short from Dakine is a loose fit short with pockets ideal for casual riding, but also completely functional for when you want to…
I've had a GoPro for many years, but I've never been satisfied with the straps that come with the unit. As a result, I've been more inclined to simply zip tie the…
When it comes to the arts, cycling is underrepresented. Sometimes I get so bored re-watching American Flyers and Breaking Away, that I actually dust off my Quicksilver or Rad VHS cassettes. That's…
Photo by Ben Mullin A couple weeks ago I wrote this article detailing how local government in rural Wisconsin was considering expanding motorized use on the Gandy Dancer…
Saturday, April 18th marked the 4th running of the Mammoth Gravel Classic. This is a free gravel race that marks the opening of gravel season in Wisconsin. Having an event in late…
Photo by Kristen Livingston It's that time of year again: the temperature is rising, the snow is melting, and special interest groups are launching campaigns to allow motorized…
Everybody has a race that they circle on their calendar and plan for year-round. This event is "the big one," the one you train for, the one that motivates you. For 365…
I used to get nervous at the start of races. The night prior to an event, I'd toss and turn and fret over how a lack of sleep might affect my performance.…
One of my responsibilities as a work from home dad is picking up my kids from school every day. We're a one-car family and my wife needs the vehicle for work, so…
Ned Overend (1) seeks to defend his title at the 2015 Fat bike Birkie.Photo Credit: Amy Marsh The Fat Bike Birkie is a fairly unique event since this…
Sixteen hours remained before the start of our second annual fat bike race, and the pressure was building. We’d christened the event “The Solstice Chase,” and replied to all event date queries…
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