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Record Fund to Help IMBA Create 100 New MTB Trails in 2018

Partnering with the Walton Family Foundation, the IMBA says it is poised to launch its largest trail fund ever. Launching this spring, the Trail Accelerator…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 02, 2018

Canyon Built Its Newest MTB for Women From Step One

Europe’s biggest direct-to-consumer bike brand builds the its first women’s mountain bike, the Spectral WMN, and a new approach to how best to serve female…

Written by GJ Staff March 01, 2018

$100K Grant to Fund 1,100-Mile Arkansas MTB Route

The grant will help connect and map Arkansas’s High Country Mountain Bike Route – paving the way for one of the country’s most epic trails.

Written by Adam Ruggiero February 28, 2018

Mountain Biker Meets Paraglider and Takes Flight, Literally

Watch Kilian Bron get the most air of all time, without a doubt, with the help of a paragliding friend.

Written by GJ Staff February 20, 2018

Brandon Semenuk Drops, Flips, and Blows Your Mind With MTB Stunts

A custom-made course gives way to features so large only the world’s best freeride mountain bikers could dare ride.

Written by GJ Staff February 09, 2018

Speed Demon Mountain Bikes World Cup Ski Course

Max Stöckl holds the world record for fastest mountain biking at 104 mph. In this video, he descends one of the steepest world cup ski…

Written by GJ Staff January 18, 2018

Gnarliest MTB Trail in the World? Hint: It’s Really Steep

This POV video of a steep white-knuckle trail will make your palms sweat. Thankfully this nervous mountain biker was brave enough to get it on…

Written by GJ Staff January 04, 2018

Wheels in Wilderness: Cyclists, Outdoors Advocates Divided on Bill

Congress advanced a bill that could allow some wheeled traffic—including bicycles—in Wilderness Areas. And cyclists find themselves on both sides of the issue.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 20, 2017

9 Trails Added to IMBA’s ‘EPICS’ Rides

The new rides offer remote singletrack riding and a ‘true backcountry riding experience.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 19, 2017

Film: ‘Day of the Dead’ Swirls Through 3-Day Mexican MTB Race

Experience the vibrant culture of Oaxaca, Mexico, in ‘Ride of the Dead.’ The film showcases a mountain bike competition during the Day of the Dead…

Written by GJ Staff December 15, 2017

Mountain Biking Corbet’s Couloir

Dropping into the famous Jackson Hole line Corbet’s Couloir on skis will make most folks pucker. Doing it on a mountain bike? Nah, you’re crazy…

Written by GJ Staff November 29, 2017

Watch: The Most Creative Mountain Bike Edit of the Year

Matt Jones gives a master class on what’s possible in the world of mountain biking. He crafts custom jumps, tricks, and lines in this phenomenal video…

Written by GJ Staff November 22, 2017

Mountain Biking To Pristine Northern Minnesota Fly Fishing

Two fly fisherman venture deep into the forest with the help of bikes and panniers to spend days in the backcountry fly fishing and camping.

Written by GJ Staff November 21, 2017

IMBA Softens Stance on E-Bike Non-Motorized Trail Use

The International Mountain Biking Association will now offer a seat at the table for motor-assisted mountain bikes after years of opposition.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 10, 2017

500 Miles of MTB Trails Set to Launch in 2018

Sixty-one days to raise money for 68 grassroots mountain bike projects. That’s the IMBA’s latest and ‘most widespread effort’ to expand and increase access to…

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 08, 2017

Narrow Cobblestone Streets: Taxco Downhill Race Is Urban Insanity

Houses, restaurants, and pedestrians flash by the bike riders during the Urban Downhill race in Taxco, Mexico. This custom course is all pavement, stairs, and…

Written by GJ Staff November 06, 2017

Watch: MTB Moab Classic ‘The Whole Enchilada’

The Whole Enchilada is a classic mountain bike trail in Moab, Utah. Let this breezy edit take you away to 27.5 miles of sweet singletrack…

Written by GJ Staff October 31, 2017

Mind Blown: Watch Red Bull Rampage 2017 Winning Run

Backflips off cliffs? Canadian Kurt Sorge’s run down a cliff-strewn ridge in the Utah desert is beyond belief.

Written by GJ Staff October 30, 2017

One Month Later: Still No Suspect in Mountain Biker Murder

On Sept. 14, Tim Watkins left for a bike ride through the wooded trails near his Monument, Colo., home. More than a month later, police…

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 20, 2017

At Cuyuna, MTB Trails Revitalize ‘Forgotten Region’

In northern Minnesota, a small town experiences a renaissance thanks to an infusion of tourism dollars from dirt-pedaling fanatics on two wheels.

Written by Tom Puzak October 15, 2017

Mining Almost Killed This Town, Mountain Biking Saved It

At an abandoned iron mine in Minnesota, a devastated community stops waiting for the mines to reopen and rebuilds in an unexpected way.

Written by GJ Staff October 10, 2017

Finish Photo: Mtb Athlete Mom (and Baby) Post-Race

This photograph taken post-race at the Telluride 100 captures a moment of catharsis, joy, and relief (for mother and baby alike).

Written by GJ Staff September 04, 2017

Watch: Aaron Gwin’s Insane UCI MTB Win On Rain Slicked Course

Aaron Gwin shows just how good he is, winning the UCI Mountain Bike Downhill World Cup Canada by more than a second on an absolutely soaked…

Written by GJ Staff August 08, 2017

Travel Cancun: Ditch The Beach Party, Go Mountain Biking

Ditch your tanning oil and margarita mix for some one-of-a-kind mountain biking complete with underground swimming holes, spider monkeys, and secret ruins.

Written by Nate Mitka August 08, 2017

Race Day Optimized: Niner Air 9 RDO Race Bike Review

Niner builds the Air 9 RDO as a flagship racing hardtail. We put it to the test to find out if it reaches what Niner calls…

Written by T.C. Worley August 07, 2017

Maverick Biker Backflips Over the Peloton

Polish mountain biker Szymon Godziek jumped over the peloton of the Tour de Pologne, a professional stage race through Poland.

Written by GJ Staff August 07, 2017

Rough Rubber: Michelin 2017 MTB Tire Review

Michelin unveils a fresh line of MTB tires for 2017. Our editor put the new rubber to the test along California race courses and Minnesota…

Written by Tom Puzak June 02, 2017

Spoke Shocks: Radical MTB Suspension Concept

One designer wants to increase shock absorption in mountain bikes by replacing standard spokes with shock-absorbing coils. Triple the shocks, triple the fun!

Written by Nate Mitka June 02, 2017