The Best Mountain Bike Helmets of 2022
Our experts put the best mountain bike helmets of 2021 to the test. Whether you need a budget pick or overall winner, we’ve got you covered.
Safest Full-Face Helmet? Lazer ‘Cage KinetiCore’ Receives First 5-Star Rating
The Lazer Cage KinetiCore is the first-ever full-face helmet to get a published 5-star protection rating from the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab.
Reynolds Releases Gravel Series Wheels With Upgraded Blacklabel Options
Looking for some spiffy new wheelsets for gravel? Check out the new ATR and Gravel wheels from Reynolds, including high-end Blacklabel models.
Learn How to Jump a Mountain Bike in 7 Minutes
All of us can appreciate when somebody tells it like it is — no obscure technical jargon, no gatekeeper attitude. Watch this guy stick the landing.
Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty Review: Make Gravel Less of a Grind
Cannondale’s latest full-suspension Topstone Carbon Lefty gravel line strives to be a bike that is as efficient on the road as it is compliant in the rough.
‘Unbound Playground’: Non-Racer Takes On 200-Mile Gravel Race
If you love poetic depictions of grueling endurance sports, the latest documentary about Unbound 200 might cause some waterworks.
Sena Releases First Cycling Helmet With Alexa Built In
‘Alexa, play Harry Styles, set a route for the coffee shop, order me a latte, and keep me from crashing into this abruptly opening cardoo- … OOMPH!’
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Tour de France: 10 Wacky Rules of the Greatest Cycling Race in the World
The Tour de France has some strange rules. Sock height? Yep, that’s regulated. Read about this wacky rule and others.
Daniel Oss Breaks Neck in Crash With Fan, Retires From Tour de France
Team TotalEnergies will continue Le Tour without Oss, who plowed into fans lined up along the cobbles in Stage 5.
Fox Racing Sells for $540 Million
Vista Outdoor Inc. announced the acquisition Wednesday. Fox Racing joins Giro, Bell, and CamelBak under the group’s expanding brand umbrella.
Dreamy Downhills, POV Style: Flowy MTB Line in New Zealand
The only thing better than watching a full-send downhill ride is taking one. If you’re stuck to a screen and looking for some psych, check this out.
HIT Instantly Tracks Head Impact in Any Sport
Head injuries can be dangerous, and missing information can make them even worse. HIT Impact could have the answers.
Alpine MTB: If You’re Not on the Edge, You’re Taking Up Too Much Room
If you saw a line like this, would you risk “constant exposure which does not allow the slightest error?” These two downhillers did.
Bike Math: See How Two Wheel Halves Can Work as One
One clever bike enthusiast shows us that — with a little ingenuity — two broken halves of one wheel can work as a whole.
Watch Women of MTB Build Trails & Fellowship in ‘She Digs’
This short film follows 50-plus women on an empowering and sweat-laden mountain bike trail-building mission.
Megavalanche 2022 Fail Reel: Watch MTBers Wipe Out on Snow
A ‘crash and carnage compilation’ from a downhill MTB race on a slushy postseason groomer? Count us in.
The Best Electric Cargo Bikes of 2022
We found the best electric cargo bikes of 2021. Whether hauling gear, kids, or groceries, these e-bikes will get you there fast and easy.
Pinarello’s ‘Fastest Bike Ever’ Debuts at Tour de France Stage 1: Bolide F Time Trial
Pinarello says the all-new Bolide F TT time trial bike — set to debut at the Tour de France — is the fastest bike the company has ever made.
Pro MTB Rider, Race Drone Pilot Roll Out One Sick FPV Edit
A fresh video from rider Rémy Métailler and pro-FPV drone pilot Gabriel Kocher is about to take you for the virtual ride of your life.
‘Just Because’: 20 Top MTB Riders Shred the Gnar in Oregon & UK
Eye candy abounds in the latest video from Giro Sport Design, which brought together 20 stellar MTB athletes.
Free Gear Fridays: Win a COROS Vertix 2 GPS Watch!
This week, one lucky winner will receive a Coros Vertix 2 GPS watch to accompany them on their next outdoor adventure.
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Specialized Showcases New S-Works Helmets at Tour de France
The new lineup of Specialized S-Works helmets features three familiar models, all optimized for airflow and aerodynamics.
‘Gravity Emotions’: Cruising Germany’s Freshest MTB Park
A new video follows four killer MTB riders as they explore one of Germany’s freshest places to shred: Green Hill Bike Park.
Suspect in Pro Cyclist Murder Apprehended in Costa Rica
The arrest of Kaitlin Marie Armstrong marks the close of a 43-day manhunt in the ‘Mo’ Wilson murder case.
Peter Sagan, 100% Launch Colorful Limited-Run Sunglasses
Just in time for the 2022 Tour de France, 100% is announcing an eclectic limited run of eyewear highlighting seven-time Tour de France Green Jersey winner and fan favorite Peter Sagan.
Best Tour de France Finish Ever: Why LeMond’s ’89 Win Reigns Supreme
A lot can go right and wrong in a race that traverses thousands of miles. Even the best athletes who compete in the Tour de France fall victim to mechanical errors, illness, crashes, or other weird hiccups. Any misfortune can easily shatter their hopes and leave them hopelessly out of reach of the coveted yellow… Read more »
Belgian Waffle Ride Winner Talks ‘Crucible’ of Gravel Racing in 2022 Recap
Competitors and organizers of the California Belgian Waffle Ride reflect on the lifestyle of gravel racing in a new video.
New US ‘Bicycle Route 66’ in Oklahoma Joins Nationwide Network
Three new bike routes add 650 miles of riding in states throughout the country — and they showcase some scenic and historic locales.
ENVE Launches a Race-Ready Gravel Dropper Seat Post
With the release of its first-ever dropper post, ENVE said it has developed a product that improves the gravel riding experience.
Calling on 2 Wheels: Chelsea Kimball Shreds Freeride MTB
Kimball is fierce, hella skilled, and steeped in MTB good vibes. A new film, ‘Esperanto,’ explores the sport through the lens of her vibrant personality.
ENVE Builder Round-Up: Hot Custom Cycling Builds to Spice Up the Summer
The ENVE fourth Builder Round-up showcases custom cycles from around the globe and includes road, gravel, and mountain bikes.
