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Red Bull Rampage Changes Venues: 2018 Course Preview

One of the gnarliest mountain biking events in the world, Red Bull Rampage sees athletes hucking massive drops. For 2018, the event sees its first…

Written by GJ Staff October 18, 2018

Watch: The Slippery Slope of Becoming a Mountain Biker

First, you buy a $500 starter bike. Next thing you know, you’re $10,000 in the hole, constantly browsing new bikes online, and using the word…

Written by GJ Staff October 15, 2018

Watch: Danny MacAskill Rides the Wettest Trails in Waterproof Onesie

A master of mountain biking, Danny MacAskill suits up to ride through slop, deep puddles, and downright nasty mud. But he stays dry thanks to…

Written by GJ Staff October 10, 2018

Hydration Wars: Osprey Revamps Cycling Pack Line for 2019

For 2019, Osprey revamped and expanded its full line of cycling-specific hydration packs. We got an early look at the line and were impressed with…

Written by Bryon Dorr October 04, 2018

Hardtail vs. Full-Suspension: Mountain Bike Smackdown

Itching for a fight? Start a thread on social media asking which is better: hardtail or full-suspension. I decided to cut through the rancor and…

Written by GJ Staff October 04, 2018

Better Mountain Bike Light: Mystic Devices Digitally Steers to Illuminate Trail

Mountain biking at night could get a little better if a new light launched today can deliver on its promises. Mystic Devices, a small startup…

Written by Sean McCoy September 28, 2018

Watch: Biking and Rafting in Pristine British Columbia Backcountry

Three explorers journey deep into northern British Columbia to examine a mine and its potential effects on the surrounding pristine wilderness.

Written by GJ Staff September 27, 2018

Watch: Graham Agassiz Rips Trail on a Kona E-Bike

If this video didn’t explicitly say ‘e-bike,’ it would have been hard to tell. This mountain biker absolutely flies up and down trail!

Written by GJ Staff September 24, 2018

Yeti SB130 Review: Your Other Bikes Will Gather Dust

Replacing Yeti’s hugely popular SB5.5, the SB130 made me a better rider. This 29er trail bike is the most aggressively versatile MTB I’ve ridden yet.…

Written by Berne Broudy September 14, 2018

Watch: Team Bikes and Packrafts around British Columbia’s Mines

A bikepacking team explores the effects of mining on the sacred headwaters of northwestern British Columbia. Typical of the area, the video features glacier-fed rivers,…

Written by GJ Staff September 10, 2018

Fox Live Valve: The Electric Future of MTB Suspension Lockouts

The electronic Fox Live Valve system continuously adjusts your mountain bike suspension, aiming to improve your ride — and how you ride it.

Written by GJ Staff August 30, 2018

Dialed Function, Elegant Form: POC Tectal Race SPIN MTB Helmet Review

POC Sports releases a fully-featured trail and enduro riding helmet that holds safety above all else. We tested the helmet over six weeks, riding tight and…

Written by GJ Staff August 29, 2018

New Trails Coming: Winners Announced for Inaugural MTB Grants

Launched this spring by the International Mountain Biking Association, the Trail Accelerator grant program identifies communities most in need of mountain bike infrastructure.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 29, 2018

Red Bull Rampage Launches Campout Experience for MTB Fans

This year the Red Bull Rampage launches a camp experience for spectators who want to get up close and personal with one of the world’s…

Written by Julie Kailus August 28, 2018

Yeti SB150 Review: A Long-Travel 29er Built to Do Everything

Low, slack, and long, this long-travel 29er performs so well climbing and descending that riders who love the downhill could make it a one-bike quiver.

Written by Berne Broudy August 27, 2018

Review: Mountain Bike Grips for Sore Hands

If you suffer from sore hands or wrists when mountain biking, the fix might be as simple as a new set of grips. We tested…

Written by Sean McCoy August 27, 2018

Convertible Bike Transforms Into Road, Commuter & MTB

Swap out your wheels, cockpit, saddle, and fork – presto: a new bike! Well, sort of. Introducing the Convert FF1.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 16, 2018

So You Want to Race 100 Miles on a Mountain Bike? Start Here

The 100-mile distance is certainly on the “ultra” edge of the endurance mountain biking spectrum. But a reasonably fit rider, training eight hours per week…

Written by Chelsey Magness August 13, 2018

The Dirt on Joining Your High School Mountain Bike Team

The National Interscholastic Cycling Association continues to see record growth in high school mountain biking around the country. But for newbies, the individual sport can…

Written by Julie Kailus August 09, 2018

YouTuber Tricks Out Walmart Mountain Bike, Rolls Dice on ‘Carbon X’

With some simple upgrades to the mountain bike, Walmart’s Hyper Carbon X turns out to be shockingly fast and trail capable.

Written by GJ Staff August 09, 2018

This MTB Film Is So Good It Should Be in a Theater

Brett Rheeder is crazy about mountain biking — and incredibly talented. This video showcases some of the best freeride mountain bike footage to date.

Written by GJ Staff August 06, 2018

Watch: Hylton Turvey Crafts Gorgeous MTB Trails in South Africa

Hylton Turvey builds some epic flow trails in South Africa. He combines a love of mountain biking with creative expression and down and dirty trail…

Written by GJ Staff July 27, 2018

Crazy Mountain Bike Race Pits Thousands Against Snow, Dirt

The mass start of the Megavalanche race at 10,800 feet is absolute insanity. Riders slip and fall in snow, then transition to steep dirt trails.

Written by GJ Staff July 17, 2018

GT Redesigns Force, Sensor Mountain Bikes for Customization

GT integrated a new version of its Linkage Tuned Suspension into two new trail bikes. The Force and the Sensor aim for versatility on the…

Written by GJ Staff July 12, 2018

Brandon Semenuk in 100 Gnarly Seconds of Mountain Bike Rippage

Brandon Semenuk is a mountain biking master, and this video proves it. Watch and be amazed!

Written by GJ Staff July 09, 2018

The ‘Top Gun’ of Drone Pilots Films MTB Like Never Before

This video captures shots of mountain biking we can barely believe are possible. Click play and hold your breath.

Written by GJ Staff July 05, 2018

National Champion: The Unlikely Story of Nepal’s Best Mountain Biker

‘Mountain biking is not so popular in Nepal,’ said Rajesh Magar, four-time mountain biking national champion. ‘Because people are not very wealthy here.’

Written by GJ Staff June 27, 2018

How to Choose MTB Tires: We Ask the Experts

With so many mountain bike tires on the market, it’s hard to know which to buy. The experts break down a few aspects to consider…

Written by Sean McCoy June 22, 2018

MTB on Mars? Otherworldly Arctic Circle Biking POV

Irregular rock formations and steep clay slopes are common on Axel Heiberg Island, located near Greenland. Watch an elite team craft jumps and absolutely shred…

Written by GJ Staff June 22, 2018

How to Dial the Perfect MTB Tire Pressure

Despite your best efforts, the most efficient mountain bike tire pressure for you will be a compromise. We spoke with one of the world’s foremost…

Written by GJ Staff June 21, 2018

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