Biking

Cam Zink: Freeride Mountain Biker and World Record-Holder

Cam Zink is a frequent contestant in Red Bull Rampage. But he’s also a world record-holder. Learn all about the athlete in this short film.

Written by Mary Murphy May 28, 2020

Mini Epics: 5 Ways to Create Big Adventure Near Home

You don’t need to travel far to have a lot of fun and scratch the adventure itch. This is how two professional adventure racers will…

Written by Chelsey Magness May 26, 2020

Emerging Gear: Energy Chews, 4-Pound Bike, and More

Take a peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid or click through for a slideshow.

Written by Mary Murphy May 21, 2020

Best Outdoor Gear Deals of the Week

This week’s gear deals highlight a full-suspension mountain bike, hiking gear, and more.

Written by Mary Murphy May 20, 2020

Trail Bikes Made Simple: How to Find the Right Ride for You

So, you’re looking to buy a new mountain bike. That’s an exciting place to be in, but it also has the potential to be frustrating…

Written by GJ Staff May 18, 2020

A Terrible Idea: ‘Everest’ on a Fixed-Gear Bicycle (With No Brakes)

Denver-area bike courier Charli Mandel set out to ascend 29,029 feet without gears or brakes, something that had never been documented.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 15, 2020

Impossible? Rider Scales Tour de France Pyrenees Stage on a Fixie

Riding the Pyrenees on a fixed-gear bike with no brakes is, to put it lightly, a mountainous challenge.

Written by Mary Murphy May 13, 2020

Bikepacking Through Grief: Following the Tracks of a Lost Love

Sarah Hornby set off to complete all the bikepacking routes from her late husband’s guidebook.

Written by Mary Murphy May 12, 2020

Hannah Bergemann: Enduro Rider, World Traveler, and More

Hannah Bergemann started out riding bikes with her dad. Now, she’s an essential member of the Pacific Northwest mountain biking scene.

Written by Mary Murphy May 08, 2020

ENVE Modernizes the Carbon-Fiber ‘Mountain Fork’

Known for high-end carbon bike wheels and forks, the Utah manufacturer ENVE today announced the Mountain Fork meant for those who want no squish whatsoever.

Written by Sean McCoy May 07, 2020

1×12 MTB Drives Get Cheaper: Shimano Launches New Deore Group

Shimano claims its new M6100 component set within the Deore family provides a high-quality 12-speed option ‘at the most attainable price point out there.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 07, 2020

Nike Unveils First Indoor Cycling Shoe: The SuperRep Cycle

Meeting a sudden and unexpected spike in indoor cycling amidst the COVID-19 crisis, Nike launches the SuperRep Cycle, a shoe specifically designed to accommodate the…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 06, 2020

Trials Cyclist Gets Mindblowingly Creative Under Quarantine: Watch

Fabio Wibmer faces the same COVID-19 restrictions as most people around the world. But how he copes with them is anything but ordinary.

Written by Sean McCoy May 06, 2020

Sending Scree: Saddle Up for a ‘Freeride’ With a Red Bull Rampage Legend

This athlete edit is everything we love: a little bit of talking and a whole lot of riding. Follow along as downhill MTB legend Andreu Lacondeguy…

Written by Mary Murphy May 04, 2020

Smooth Gravel: Niner Magic Carpet Ride Full-Suspension ‘Grinder’ Review

The first full-suspension gravel bike takes the shoulder pain and ass agony out of washboard, potholes, and bad pavement.

Written by GJ Staff May 01, 2020

The Other Side of Revelstoke: Boulders, Berms, and Bikes

Revelstoke, British Columbia, may be known for its skiing, but it’s also home to a plethora of bike trails. And these guys are riding some of…

Written by Mary Murphy May 01, 2020

Ruby J: How One Mountain Biker Fights for Inclusion With Cartoons

Tune into tonight’s premiere: a film about inclusion, identity, and hand-drawn heroes.

Written by Mary Murphy April 30, 2020

Dirty Kanza Champion Breaks Down His Gravel Cycling Gear

What gear is Red Bull pro cyclist Colin Strickland going to use to defend his Dirty Kanza title — and perhaps break his own record?…

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 30, 2020

Bike Deals Are Here! Frames, Pumps, Tires, and More

Looking to save big on bike gear for this spring? Check out these sales and deals across the board — for mountain bike builds, cycling…

Written by Mary Murphy April 28, 2020

Famous Fitness: Your Favorite Athletes’ Workouts and Playlists

Even the biggest names in outdoor sports are in lockdown. But they’re still getting after it. Here’s how they’re working out and what they’re listening…

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 28, 2020

The Best Cheap Bikes: Start Here to Get Into Cycling

So you just want a cheap bike for around town? That doesn’t mean you can’t get a reliable bicycle. Check out these good bikes on…

Written by Sean McCoy April 27, 2020

The Best Road Bikes Under $1,000

Looking to find a road bike under $1,000? These bikes have some heft compared to their more expensive cousins, but they’re built to last.

Written by GJ Staff April 27, 2020

Bikes Thrive Amid ‘Corona-Buying’: Could Outdoor Gear Be Next?

With movie theaters, concerts, festivals, and other community activities closed down, could 2020 be the year people get back outside? We talked with a few…

Written by Sean McCoy April 24, 2020

Hokkaido by Bike: Family Vacation in Rural Japan

Dan Clark and family’s ‘Ichi-go Ichi-e’ film gives a fresh perspective of Hokkaido, the Japanese island best known to foreigners for deep-powder skiing.

Written by Mary Murphy April 22, 2020

ENVE Slashes Prices With New ‘Foundation Collection’ Wheelsets

The Utah-based component manufacturer addressed the elephant in the room by finally launching a wheelset under $2,000.

Written by Seiji Ishii April 13, 2020

Sweet Protection MTB Helmet and Glasses Giveaway

This week, one lucky winner will receive a mountain bike helmet and a pair of sunglasses from Sweet Protection!

Written by GJ Staff April 10, 2020

Love Your Bike but Hate Your Helmet? Design Your Own

Love biking but hate regular helmets? Now’s your chance to design (and win) your very own.

Written by Mary Murphy April 08, 2020

Leadville 100 MTB: What It Takes to Ride the Legendary Race

The film ‘Victory Lap’ follows two amateur riders’ journeys up to and through one of the most epic and grueling bike races in the country…

Written by Mary Murphy April 08, 2020

Are Bike Shops Open Near You? Check Out This Interactive Map

Do these trying, uncertain times have you itching to haul that bicycle out of storage? Don’t worry, this map will show you which shops are…

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 06, 2020

The ‘Epic’ Bike Race That Never Was

A traveling and cycling initiative brought two riders to South Africa for a bike race. With the coronavirus epidemic, their plans changed. This is the…

Written by Mary Murphy April 06, 2020

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