Biking

Mind the (Brutus) Gap: 13-Year-Old Mountain Biker Sends Infamous Vancouver Jump

Watch uber-stoked 13-year-old CJ Hauptman send the massive Brutus Road Gap under the careful mentorship of Yoann Barelli.

Written by Jilli Cluff March 04, 2022

Dream Job: How to Score $20K, a Campervan, and a Bikepacking Gig

Apply to be a brand ambassador for The Robert Axle Project and Lone Man Mountain for an adventure van, $20,000, and 3 months on the…

Written by Sam Anderson March 03, 2022

Back in the Saddle! ‘Ladies AllRide’ Mountain Bike Skills Camps Open for Registration

Ladies AllRide camps help women (and girls) gain skills and experience in mountain biking. Entering its eighth season of camps, it’s itching to reach more…

Written by Mary Murphy March 01, 2022

Virtual Bike Race: Ride Across America Along Unfinished ‘Rail-Trail’

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy invites teams of four, eight, and 12 to attempt a virtual ride of the coast-to-coast Rail-Trail starting March 19.

Written by Jilli Cluff March 01, 2022

MTB Legend ‘R-Dog’ Writes Ode to Hometown Mountain Trails

Bikes, parks, trails, friends, family — one rider looks back on the things that have made him who he is. Ryan ‘R-Dog’ Howard shares his…

Written by Mary Murphy March 01, 2022

Who Was Major Taylor? Meet the First Black Cycling World Champion

When 20-year-old Major Taylor won the 1-mile World Sprint Championship in 1899, he became the second Black athlete to win a world sports title and…

Written by Sam Anderson February 28, 2022

Wu-Tang Fixie: State Bicycle Co. Launches ‘Killa Beez’-Inspired Bikes

State Bicycle Co. recently collaborated with the Wu-Tang Clan on an exclusive collection of bikes, gear, and apparel. It drops today!

Written by Seiji Ishii February 25, 2022

Climb Everest at Home: Indoor Cycling Challenge Pits You Against Floyd Landis

Virtually climb Mount Everest by road bike on a new online training platform by Race Republic and pit your efforts against Floyd Landis.

Written by Seiji Ishii February 24, 2022

KICKR ROLLR: The Best of Both Indoor Cycling Worlds?

Wahoo surprised the tech-savvy cycling world at the Time Trial World Championships by giving everyone a sneak peek at its new product, the KICKR ROLLR.

Written by GJ Staff February 22, 2022

Derailleur Death: Are Bicycle Gearboxes the Future?

Bicycle gearbox drivetrains address many pitfalls of the derailleur. A few gearbox suppliers and a handful of smaller brands utilize the technology.

Written by Mark Wilson February 18, 2022

Bicycle Tracking Device: This $15 Gadget Turns Apple AirTag Into Discreet Bike Beacon

You almost certainly can’t stop bike theft, but you can protect your own bike — spy gadget style — with Stealth Tag.

Written by Sam Anderson February 14, 2022

Out With the Shock, In With the Strut: Digit Bikes Rethinks MTB Suspension

Digit bikes’ new 140mm-rear-travel Analog Suspension system uses a strut to cut down on moving parts and add lateral stability.

Written by Sam Anderson February 09, 2022

First Fully Customizable, Modular Helmet for Skiing & Biking: What Is ‘Bridger’?

The new Bridger Highline modular helmet lets users swap between bike- and ski-style shells with a patent-pending retention system.

Written by Sam Anderson February 09, 2022

Pivot Trail 429 Mountain Bike Review: Beast for the Climb, Bomber for the Descent

The Pivot Trail 429 is a 120mm trail bike that tastefully mixes climbing efficiency with descending chops while being a comfortable mileage muncher.

Written by Seiji Ishii February 03, 2022

Animated Reality: Red Bull’s ‘Bandit Hill’ MTB Edit Is Wild Whimsy

Jill Kintner takes three cute, animated friends’ well-being into her own hands when a vicious storm hits in the unorthodox production ‘Bandit Hill.’

Written by Sam Anderson February 03, 2022

Berms, Jumps, Stairs? Tackle San Francisco by MTB in ‘Slay the Bay’

This just in: Hans Rey can still shred. Watch him tear up the Bay Area, urban MTB style, in “Slay the Bay.”

Written by Sam Anderson February 02, 2022

Economic and Well-Made: Topeak Bikepacking Bags and Mounts Review

This durable, functional collection of bikepacking bags and mounts works well with a range of bikes, terrain, and conditions. Plus, the full setup is less…

Written by Morgan Tilton February 01, 2022

Watch Red Bull ‘Urban Downhill Mountain Biking’: How to Tune In

In case you didn’t know, urban downhill MTB is insane. In Red Bull’s upcoming live races, you can watch riders rip down tight stair sets,…

Written by Sam Anderson February 01, 2022

US to Host the First Gravel Triathlon Series This Spring

The first official gravel triathlon series in the U.S. will kick off this May. Eight races plus a National Championship fill out the slate.

Written by Sam Anderson February 01, 2022

Specialized Skips Retailers With ‘Rider Direct’ Purchase Option

Specialized Bicycles’ new ‘Rider Direct; program offers two new ways to purchase bicycles without leaving home, cutting out significant dealer involvement.

Written by Sam Anderson February 01, 2022

Watch Insane (Really Insane) Cornering Skills by Bas Van Steenbergen

Warning: Bas Van Steenbergen and Deity Components’ new video may induce dangerous effects, including but not limited to whiplash and overstoke.

Written by Sam Anderson January 28, 2022

Kriss Kyle Shows eMTB Possibilities, Throws Rooster Tails

Ripping downhill dirt trails on a mountain bike rules; slogging up loose dirt piles sucks. In ‘Up and Out,’ Kriss Kyle lands on the clear…

Written by Sam Anderson January 25, 2022

‘LA Sucks for Riding’? Mountain Bike Pros Bust the Myth

In ‘LA Sucks for Riding’, Canyon’s latest ‘Diamonds in the Dust’ release, three riders tell a different story about the Los Angeles bike scene.

Written by Jilli Cluff January 21, 2022

Watch 40 Years of Mountain Bike Evolution With Hans Rey

Watch the legendary Hans Rey gives a quick, illustrated tour of mountain bike history. Rey hasn’t lost his sense of humor — or his ability…

Written by Sam Anderson January 21, 2022

SRAM Acquires Hammerhead, Adds Popular Karoo 2 Head Unit to Portfolio

Today, SRAM announced it acquired Hammerhead, maker of the popular Karoo 2 head unit. The move aims to expand the Karoo 2’s popularity.

Written by Sam Anderson January 19, 2022

Folding Titanium Bike: Brompton ‘T Line’ Is Its Lightest Ever

For the first time, Brompton brings titanium into the heart of its frames with its ‘T Line’ of bikes.

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 19, 2022

Ride With Radar: Cannondale Debuts ‘SmartSense’ on New Synapse Road Bike

Cannondale built the latest Synapse to be faster, smoother, and safer for riders of virtually any level.

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 18, 2022

Rivian E-Bike? What’s Behind the Electric Truck Giant’s Latest Patent

With its first trucks just hitting the road, Rivian already seems to be eyeing new avenues to push its electric-powered vehicles — specifically, bike paths.…

Written by Zach Overholt January 13, 2022