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1 week ago
What is the Noisiest Part on Your Mountain Bike?
by Jeff Barber
A quiet mountain bike is a happy mountain bike. Still, even the most dialed chariot rattles and clicks down the...
Beginners
on Jan 21, 2021
How to Rail Loose or Sandy Mountain Bike Trails
by Richard Shoop
Loose terrain is soft, amorphous, and a bear to ride. Climbing up will leave your legs and lungs burning, and...
Beginners
on Dec 18, 2020
Hike a Bike [Cartoon]
by Jeff Barber
Mountain bikes work hard. Sometimes they need a ride too.
Beginners
on Dec 13, 2020
What do you Forget to Bring Biking? [Survey]
by Jeff Barber
Being prepared for a mountain bike ride means bringing a lot of stuff, and remembering all the pieces can be...
Beginners
on Dec 11, 2020
Good Luck Crash Pads [Cartoon]
by Jeff Barber
Mountain bike crashing and pad usage tend to get locked in a vicious cycle.
Beginners
on Nov 9, 2020
Is it Worth the Risk? Learning to call 'Yes' or 'No' on High-Risk Features
by Richard Shoop
Analyzing the mental math that goes into deciding when to take a risk on the trail, and when to take...
Beginners
on Oct 25, 2020
How do you Reward Yourself After a Big MTB Ride?
by Jeff Barber
Mountain biking is a risky sport, and with risk comes reward. It's also a lot of work, and when you...
Beginners
on Oct 23, 2020
Mountain Biking on Wet, Muddy Trails is Not Cool [Cartoon]
by Jeff Barber
Foul weather rarely excuses foul behavior.
Beginners
on Oct 9, 2020
There's More than one Type of Mountain Biking Fun [Cartoon]
by Jeff Barber
There's fun, and then there's type 2 fun. As mountain bikers, we tend to embrace both.
News
on Aug 19, 2020
Liv Cycling Updates the Tempt, an Affordable Hardtail Mountain Bike
by Brian Gerow
Liv Cycling updates their entry-level women's hardtail mountain bike, the Tempt, with prices starting at just $470.
Beginners
on Aug 14, 2020
The Scariest Feature at the Bike Park [Cartoon]
by Jeff Barber
The ride up isn't too bad. It's loading the bikes that strikes the most fear in the heart of mountain...
Beginners
on Aug 2, 2020
How do You Track MTB Ride Distance and Speed? [Survey]
by Jeff Barber
For many of us, if there isn't a GPS trace to save at the end of the ride, it's as...
Beginners
on Jul 26, 2020
Do you Wear a Chamois for Mountain Biking? [Survey]
by Jeff Barber
Yes, it's a personal question, but beginning mountain bikers want to know!
Beginners
on Jul 15, 2020
Packing for Bikepacking: Tips for Prepping your First Trip
by Brian Gerow
Before you fold up the maps, check these items and considerations to make sure you're ready for your first bikepacking...
Beginners
on Jul 14, 2020
Riding Alone: 4 Tips for Solo Mountain Biking
by Jeff Barber
2020 is shaping up to be the year of the solo mountain bike ride. Here are some tips for staying...
Beginners
on Jul 12, 2020
Which Part of your Body gets Hottest on Summer Mountain Bike Rides? [Survey]
by Jeff Barber
Ventilation is your friend when it comes to mountain biking in hot summer temperatures.
Beginners
on Jul 10, 2020
It's Just a Scratch [Cartoon]
by Jeff Barber
If you don't look at the wound, it doesn't hurt. Right?
Beginners
on Jul 7, 2020
Tips for Building Kids' Trail Skills [Video]
by Video Share
Get your little ripper up to speed with mountain bike skills and training.
Beginners
on Jul 7, 2020
What do you mean 'Better Brakes Will Allow you to Ride Faster?'
by Brian Gerow
If you have confidence in the power of your mountain bike brakes, you can spend less time using them.
Beginners
on Jun 26, 2020
9 Things Every Beginner Mountain Biker Should Know, According to GMBN [Video]
by Global Mountain Bike Net
Welcome to mountain biking! Here are 9 things to help you get started.
Beginners
on Jun 18, 2020
7 Budget Items to Upgrade and Customize your Mountain Bike [Video]
by Global Mountain Bike Net
Some ideas for improving your mountain bike for cheap on a budget.
Culture
on Jun 10, 2020
Moab is Getting a Bike Park for Beginners
by Jeff Barber
The skills park will be built along the Millcreek path at a cost of about $60,000, and will be geared...
Singletracks
on Jun 9, 2020
Just the Basics [MTB Product Picks]
by Singletracks Staff
Whether you're just starting out or are a fan of keeping it simple, these MTB product picks are solid choices....
Beginners
on Jun 7, 2020
How Important is Geometry When Buying a Mountain Bike?
by Jeff Barber
For many buyers, understanding a bike's frame geometry measurements can be helpful. For others, numbers don't tell the whole story....
Beginners
on Jun 2, 2020
Don’t get Bitter, get Better with these 8 Mountain Bike Progression Tips
by Roger Phillips
Everyone can become a faster, more confident mountain biker. These are the steps to make it happen.
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