Biking

A $7,000 Mountain Bike for an 8-Year-Old?! Meet MeekBoyz

Built for young riders with big talent, these carbon-fiber downhill kids’ mountain bikes are downright drool-worthy.

Written by GJ Staff July 18, 2019

Tour Divide Controversy: Salsa Drops Racer Jay Petervary

Salsa cited a ‘conflict’ at this year’s Tour Divide and conduct that did not align with ‘brand values of empathy, community, and positivity.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 17, 2019

Yeti SB165 Mountain Bike Review: Pure Fun

Replacing the brand’s old guard, the Yeti SB165 is a 27.5 wheel bike that will make you feel like a kid again. If you feel…

Written by Berne Broudy July 16, 2019

A Route for Every Stage: Pearl Izumi Launches Special Tour de France Rides Across US

Each route corresponds to the characteristics of that day’s Tour de France stage, targeted to riders in a specific city somewhere in America.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 09, 2019

Cyclist Duffel: Thule Launches ‘RoundTrip’ Multiday Carry-All

Known for its racks, cargo boxes, and luggage, Thule furthers its mission to help you ‘transport anything you care for safely, easily, and in style’ with…

Written by Ryan Johnson July 08, 2019

SRAM Recalls RockShox Forks for ‘Crash Hazard’

Nearly 1,000 RockShox Lyrik and Yari suspension forks sold in the U.S. and Canada may break and ’cause the rider to lose control.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 02, 2019

‘Mountain of Hell’ Is Biggest Bike Wreck We’ve Ever Seen

The Mountain of Hell freeride downhill mountain bike race is a crazy 25km crash-fest. It starts with 700 people rolling at warp speed down a…

Written by Sean McCoy July 02, 2019

‘Stranger Things’ Bikes Hit Target: Invoke Your Inner ’80s on This Mongoose BMX

In advance of the ‘Stranger Things’ season 3 launch this week, Target unveiled an official replica of the BMX-style, yellow and chrome bicycle ridden by…

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 02, 2019

Danny MacAskill Rides Tandem, and It’s Totally Awesome

Ubertalented biker Danny MacAskill gives up control, nervously riding on the back of a tandem bike. It’s just as wild as it sounds.

Written by Mallory Paige July 02, 2019

Patagonia’s Newest Bike Film Is the Best Kind of Rad

In 2002, Jen Zeuner and Anne Keller moved to the Fruita, Colorado, with a couple of mountain bikes and an entrepreneurial spirit. And their love story…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri June 28, 2019

Crash Testing Bike Helmets? POC Sports & Volvo Cars Collaborate

POC Sports builds a lot of safety gear for cycling, snowboarding, and skiing. Now, POC has embarked on a new initiative with Volvo Cars to…

Written by Seiji Ishii June 27, 2019

This Convertible Mountain Bike Helmet Sold Out in 2 Weeks

Sweet Protection launched the Arbitrator mountain bike helmet this spring in a limited run, and it promptly sold out. And we found out why.

Written by Sean McCoy June 24, 2019

Bike-Touring Colombia’s ‘Coffee Triangle’ Region

The Colombian highlands have towering palms, active volcanoes, and the best coffee in the world. And the region is rapidly becoming a premier destination for adventurous…

Written by Steve Graepel June 19, 2019

Singletrack Minds: How 1 Man and 2 Bike Brands Shaped an Industry

Curtis Inglis got fired from his first job at a bike shop. Thankfully, he didn’t let that stop him. And he went on to shape…

Written by GJ Staff June 17, 2019

Patagonia by Bike: Watch Epic, Rainy Cycling Adventure in Chile

If this doesn’t make you want to travel to South America, we don’t know what will. Want to know what goes into expedition planning? Watch…

Written by Nate Mitka June 12, 2019

Cycling’s Body Problem Examined in Specialized Video: Watch

“The idea that you have to get thin before you can even ride a bike because you have to wear ‘those’ clothes? This is a…

Written by Nate Mitka June 11, 2019

3 Minutes of Pure MTB Shredding: Evil Bikes in Utah

In Virgin, Utah, the Evil Bikes team hits fast flow trails, rocky drops, and the famous Red Bull Rampage warm-up lines.

Written by Nate Mitka June 10, 2019

Brandon Semenuk and Ryan Howard Filmed by Drone Mastery: Watch

Two mountain bike experts fly down a custom-made single track course. They ride crazy close to each other but somehow manage to avoid crashing!

Written by Nate Mitka June 05, 2019

Watch Danny MacAskill Front Flip Over Drawbridge Gap

Danny Macaskill sessions urban and mountainous landscapes for this trials biking edit. Adidas Outdoor made the video as a welcome for MacAskill joining the team.

Written by Nate Mitka June 04, 2019

Longs Peak Triathlon: Watch Anton Krupicka and Stefan Griebel’s Epic FKT

They bike, run, and climb — then retrace their steps. If you haven’t seen endurance athletes Krupicka and Griebel set the fastest known time (FKT)…

Written by GJ Staff June 04, 2019

Bicycle ‘Dream Team’ will Raffle Gorgeous Custom Build to Benefit Trails

Argonaut, Mosaic, Sklar, Stinner, and McGovern — you pick which custom builder you want to make your perfect bike.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 04, 2019

Free Repairs: Borrow Bike Tools With Denver Library Card

Denver Public Libraries will offer bicycle repair kits for checkout at all 26 branches.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 03, 2019

Singletrack Mind: Why This Insta-Famous Mountain Bike Pro Craves More Yoga

Professional mountain biker Hannah Barnes has carved out a happy, active, almost off-the-grid life in Scotland. And we want in.

Written by GJ Staff June 03, 2019

‘Future of Tires’: Continental to Launch Dandelion Rubber at Tour de France

Continental Tire has been testing and developing ‘dandelion rubber’ for several years. Now, the brand will unveil the first dandelion bike tire at this year’s…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 31, 2019

Beginner Bikepacking Gear: Pedal to Camp With This Kit

On my first bikepacking trip, I spent 3 days in the saddle exploring the Marin Headlands in California. This is the gear I used.

Written by GJ Staff May 30, 2019

Rapha Launches $750K Fund to Boost US Cycling

Five organizations received the first round of funding from the Rapha Foundation. The move will aid underserved cycling communities, including youth and women’s-only programs.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 29, 2019

Anti-Wobble Bike Rack? RockyMounts SplitRail LS Review

The RockyMounts SplitRail LS is a svelte, no-frills platform hitch rack for your bikes. In our review, the bikes didn’t budge an inch on windy…

Written by Nate Mitka May 28, 2019

Epic New Route: Rebecca Rusch on Setting High Country FKT

On the heels of her fastest (and first!) known time traversing Arkansas’ 1,000-mile High Country Route, Rebecca Rusch shares her thoughts from 8 days in…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 24, 2019