Biking

Mountain Biking Tips: How to Improve Your Cornering

‘The best way to improve your riding is to improve your cornering.’

Written by Nate Mitka May 23, 2019

Bikerafting Tips: Packrafting and Biking Meet in Burgeoning Sport

Bikerafting might sound like an extreme sport. But this video breaks down the adventurous activity into simple steps.

Written by Nate Mitka May 21, 2019

REI Sale: 10 Pieces of Gear That Will Last at Least 10 Years

There are literally thousands of items on sale at REI right now. We combed through to find 10 that will survive a decade of outdoor…

Written by GJ Staff May 21, 2019

Cannondale Treadwell Review: The Always-Connected Cruiser Bike

For under $1,000, reconnect with the joy of riding while also tracking your stats with the Cannondale Treadwell bicycle.

Written by GJ Staff May 21, 2019

Danny MacAskill ‘Daycare’ Is Downright Hilarious

Would you send your child to Danny Daycare? Danny MacAskill pushes the limits of a children’s bike trailer in this hilarious video.

Written by Nate Mitka May 20, 2019

Only Known Time: Rebecca Rusch Shreds 1st Bike Traverse of 1,000-Mile ‘High Country Trail’

Logging 1,041 miles over 8 days, 3 hours, 33 minutes, renowned athlete Rebecca Rusch set the fastest — and first — known time on Arkansas’…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 17, 2019

Singletrack Mind: Bentonville Shares Its Secret Sauce for MTB Tourism Gold

If there’s a model for how to build a mountain bike community from next to nothing, Bentonville is it. Now the town is sharing a…

Written by Julie Kailus May 17, 2019

Bike Helmets Crushed: Hydraulic Press Smashes Cycling, Moto, and Medieval Lids

While by no means scientific, it sure is fun to watch bike helmets crush beneath the pressure of a massive hydraulic press. Watch this YouTuber…

Written by Nate Mitka May 17, 2019

Specialized Epic EVO Review: XC Racer Gets Technical

Specialized takes cross-country mountain bike racing to a send-ier level with it’s newest high-end racer, the Epic EVO. We ripped it over some serious Colorado…

Written by GJ Staff May 14, 2019

REI Wants to Buy Your Used Bike

REI just launched a pilot program to buy used bikes in the Denver market. Could the new program signal a shift in how consumers buy,…

Written by Sean McCoy May 14, 2019

Old-School VCR Edit of Danny MacAskill Is Mind-Bending: Watch

Who says you need a fancy camera to make a sick mountain bike film? Well, Danny MacAskill’s gnarly riding chops certainly help. Watch MacAskill absolutely…

Written by Nate Mitka May 13, 2019

Cycling Paradise: Everything You Need to Know About Girona, Spain

Whether you’re looking for miles of pavement, gravel, or singletrack, this European destination has quietly become a hotbed for serious cycling culture. Welcome to Girona,…

Written by GJ Staff May 08, 2019

Shimano GRX: The World’s First Gravel Groupset

From cranks and derailleurs to brakes and wheelsets, Shimano’s new GRX goes all in on gravel.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 07, 2019

Singletrack Mind: World-Class Mountain Biking Is Coming to Washington State

A $14,000 grant from Hydro Flask is giving the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance a leg up on how trail access unfolds statewide.

Written by Julie Kailus May 06, 2019

Best Bike Cities of 2019: Colorado Dominates, Small Towns Gain Ground

Some surprise cities (Lawrence, Kansas?) and some veterans of ‘best-of’ lists (looking at you, Portland, Oregon) topped out a survey that assessed more than 500…

Written by GJ Staff May 06, 2019

Watch Backyard Mountain Bike Wall Ride Build: Seth’s Bike Hacks

Watch Seth build the latest feature in his backyard mountain bike park — a janky wall ride.

Written by Nate Mitka May 03, 2019

Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM Review: Easy Navigation for Your Bike

If you’re a cyclist, you know bike computers can be frustrating. The display may be too small, and some computers so hard to use that…

Written by GJ Staff May 01, 2019

Transformer E-Bike: Look’s New Gravel Grinder Has Removable Motor, Battery

Hook up the battery, and it’s an e-bike. Remove it, and you’re on a standard bike that’s 7 pounds lighter. Soon, only you will know…

Written by GJ Staff April 29, 2019

Singletrack Mind: Inside Steamboat’s Unprecedented and Contentious ‘Trail Tax’

This iconic Colorado mountain town, Steamboat Springs, has taken its ‘tourism tax’ to the next level. And mountain bikers are among the biggest beneficiaries.

Written by Julie Kailus and GJ Staff April 25, 2019

Walmart Says Its High-End Viathon Bikes Will Grow Cycling

Are bike shops scary, elitist, and unwelcoming? Walmart thinks so, and the retail juggernaut is betting its customers think so too.

Written by GJ Staff April 23, 2019

MTB Pro Picks: Best Mountain Bike Accessories for 2019

Great mountain bike accessories make riding smoother, safer, and more fun. Here’s your mountain bike kit shopping list for spring.

Written by Julie Kailus April 22, 2019

Singletrack Mind: The Visionary Behind High School Mountain Biking’s Revolution

The National Interscholastic Cycling Association has moved the needle in youth mountain biking like no other club or organization in North America.

Written by Julie Kailus April 18, 2019

Sea Otter 2019: The News From America’s Bicycle Show

Sea Otter is one of the largest gatherings of bicycle brands and cyclists in North America. This is the news that was buzzing at the…

Written by GJ Staff April 17, 2019

Niner Magic Carpet Ride: Full-Suspension Gravel Grinder

As the gravel movement grows, Niner finally gives us a bike with full suspension: the Magic Carpet Ride 9.

Written by GJ Staff April 17, 2019

Backcountry Adds Climbing, MTB Gear to Its Branded Kits

Specialty outdoor gear retailer Backcountry introduces its own four-season collection and collaboration with top brands.

Written by Julie Kailus April 16, 2019

Bontrager WaveCel Review: Testing World’s ‘Safest’ Bike Helmet

Massive claims of safety that exponentially outperform other helmets have raised controversy in the bike industry. We tested Bontrager’s WaveCel helmet through city commutes and…

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 15, 2019

Singletrack Mind: Meet the Biker Leaving a Legacy in Dirt

Canadian Mark Matthews set in motion a progressive freeride bike park that’s now a surging dirt playground for riders on their way up.

Written by Julie Kailus April 11, 2019

$6,000 Walmart Bike: Box Store Launches Premium ‘Viathon’ Cycles

‘Box-store bike’ takes on a whole new meaning as Walmart launches Viathonn, a private high-end cycling brand. And the bikes look good!

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 10, 2019

E-Bike Controversy: World Cycling, Moto Racing Organizations Clash

International Cycling Union officials denounced the International Motorcycling Federation for sanctioning electric mountain bike races and warned of penalties to any rider who took part…

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 08, 2019

The Specialized Turbo Levo Bends the Rules of Biking: Review

With a new frame, longer-lasting battery, and pedal-assist technology, the new electric mountain bike from Specialized helps you go farther.

Written by Andy Cochrane April 08, 2019

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