Biking

Legendary MTB Race Slices Through Deep-Woods Wisconsin: What Is Chequamegon?

The Chequamegon mountain bike race kicks off on Sept. 16. Here’s everything you need to know to hit the dirt at the legendary race.

Written by Sam Anderson September 13, 2022

Pinarello’s ‘Depth of Calm’ Part 2: Wertz Bikes the Dolomites

After learning about gravel rider Brennan Wertz’s life story in Part 1, we now see him exploring the legacy of his chosen sport.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 13, 2022

Trek Domane Gets Racier, Looks to Keep Reputation for Comfort

Trek cut up to 1.5 pounds of frame weight off the Domane, its all-around road bike that cyclists have long known for a comfy ride.

Written by Sam Anderson September 13, 2022

Shell Oil E-Bikes? Corporate Giant Hops on the Bandwagon

If you thought an oil company would never market a bicycle, you might be mistaken, based on a recent report.

Written by Sam Anderson September 13, 2022

UK Authorizes Traffic Control Device for ‘Bike Bus’; It May Never Reach the US

Under approval from Scottish officials, one device allows Bike Bus chaperones to control traffic lights while a large group of children bikes to school.

Written by Sam Anderson September 12, 2022

Fans Rescued This Women’s Pro Cycling Team After a Funding Debacle

One Australian cycling team gave in to financial pressure in July. Unwilling to throw in the towel, the women’s team’s new race director stepped up.

Written by Sam Anderson September 12, 2022

‘Handy MacAskill’ Slays MTB. Don’t Believe It? Try Us.

Not many MTB riders are more sick or better-rounded than Danny MacAskill. A main rival? Himself, as five fingers and a tiny bike.

Written by Sam Anderson September 09, 2022

Singletrack Stoke: Adaptive MTB With Bowhead Athletes Gene Wey, Dave Sagal

Watch new hosts of the Loam & Gravel Society’s web series hit the MTB trails of Vancouver Island with adaptive athletes.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 08, 2022

Stoke Factory: Transition Bikes Takes Pre-Season Romp at Retallack

Warning: This video contains excessive amounts of gnar-shredding and friendly hijinks on British Columbia trails. Welcome to Retallack.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 08, 2022

Canyon Ultimate Road Bike: Faster, Lighter, Stiffer, but Still Classic

Canyon targeted a highly balanced carbon road race bike when it started work on the new Ultimate 3 years ago. Today, it’s here.

Written by Sam Anderson September 08, 2022

Mountain Biking Schweitzer Mountain in Idaho: Explore This Under-the-Radar Gem

One of the benefits of ski resorts is that in the summer, the lifts keep spinning for mountain bikers. Here’s our MTB guide to Idaho’s…

Written by David Young September 07, 2022

Big-Line MTB Competition: Natural Selection Tour, Proving Grounds Team Up

The Natural Selection Tour and Proving Grounds partnership aims to push progression for athletes while creating an event like no other.

Written by Heather Hendricks September 07, 2022

BMC Builds the Ultralight Kaius 01 for ‘Unbound’ Speed

BMC’s new gravel bike aims at high performance and comes with specifications to reflect it.

Written by Sam Anderson September 06, 2022

Lachlan Morton Rides Colorado Trail to Benefit Fallen Kenyan Cyclist’s Family

With the support of EF Education and Cannondale, Morton will raise money for Sule Kangangi, who died after a fall at Vermont Overland last weekend.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 06, 2022

The Stickiest Rubber for Your Gnarliest Ride: Specialized ‘Hillbilly’ MTB Tire

Specialized built version 2.0 of the knobby Hillbilly to churn through wet, coarse trails and handle slick slabs, with the brand’s stickiest rubber.

Written by Sam Anderson September 06, 2022

Pivot Shuttle LT: The First E-Bike I Actually Wanted

Pivot became an early e-MTB adopter in the U.S., and now it introduces a battery-powered trail bike with an entry it calls ‘intoxicating.’

Written by Seiji Ishii September 01, 2022

How to Watch ‘Esperanto,’ Teton Gravity Research’s Anticipated MTB Film

To watch ‘Esperanto,’ you don’t have to show up on the TGR tour — you can also stream it via multiple online platforms.

Written by Sam Anderson August 31, 2022

Everyday Epics: Adventure Cycling Association Unveils Mini Routes

Are you psyched on bike touring but not psyched on mega mileage? These 12 quick routes could be just what you’re looking for.

Written by Sam Anderson August 31, 2022

Shred, Dig, Repeat: Shae James Earns Her Turns on 2 Wheels

Who needs dialogue or narration when you’ve got scenery like this? Not to mention stellar photography and a killer soundtrack.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 30, 2022

Nonprofit Gives Every Uvalde Elementary Kid a Bike — And a Chance to Heal

In the wake of the unthinkable, one nonprofit helped the Texas community rally around a classic pillar of childhood: riding bikes.

Written by Sam Anderson August 30, 2022

Watch: Thief Drives Through Bike Shop, Steals $50K in E-Bikes

Utah’s Hanger 15 bike store posted a video of the incident on Facebook this weekend in hopes of catching the thief.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 30, 2022

‘Lucky to Be Alive,’ Cyclist Races Months After Head-On With Car

Seven months ago, a collision shattered Irish road cycling champion Imogen Cotter’s kneecap and forearm, and left her ‘lucky to be alive.’

Written by Sam Anderson August 30, 2022

Ride the PNW’s Newest Downhill Park: ‘The Summit 2.0!’

The sun set on 20 summers at The Summit at Snoqualmie Pass without a mountain biker ever seeing the slopes.

Written by Sam Anderson August 30, 2022

Natural Selection Evolves to Launch Freeride MTB Competition in September

Many of the best MTB riders in the world will gather in Oregon in September for a joint event from Natural Selection and Proving Grounds.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 29, 2022

Winner, Winner: Canadians Take the Pot in Inaugural TransRockies Gravel Royale

British Columbians Rob Britton and Rach McBride claimed top honors at the 2022 TransRockies Gravel Royale.

Written by Sam Anderson August 26, 2022

Pull-Behind DIY Bike Trailer Step 2: Make Your Bike Electric

It sucks to pull big, heavy bike trailers. Solution? Add some electricity, solar panels, and a big ol’ battery.

Written by Andrew Marshall August 25, 2022

Is the Great Bicycle Shortage Coming to an End, or Just Getting Started?

The bicycle shortage has been on for more than 2 years. What is the current situation, and what about the future?

Written by Mark Wilson August 24, 2022

Hornet Attack Hospitalizes 2 Mountain Bikers in France

A hornet attack landed two mountain bikers in the hospital last weekend. The 72- and 51-year-old cyclists experienced the near-deadly encounter in Central France.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 24, 2022