Biking

184 MPH on a Bicycle! Woman Sets New Speed Record

Denise Mueller-Korenek smashed the paced bicycle speed record along Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats by more than 16 miles per hour.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 17, 2018

The ‘Omata One’ Is a Retro Speedometer for Your Bike: Review

It looks like a classic timepiece, but the Omata One is powered by satellites and advanced electronics. After a month of testing, I can’t decide…

Written by Christophe Noel September 17, 2018

Yeti SB130 Review: Your Other Bikes Will Gather Dust

Replacing Yeti’s hugely popular SB5.5, the SB130 made me a better rider. This 29er trail bike is the most aggressively versatile MTB I’ve ridden yet.…

Written by Berne Broudy September 14, 2018

Declassified: ‘Super Magnesium’ Lighter Than Titanium, Stronger Than Steel

Until this month, Allite Super Magnesium was only available for military and aerospace applications. Now available for consumer product manufacturers, it has the potential to…

Written by Sean McCoy September 13, 2018

Watch: Team Bikes and Packrafts around British Columbia’s Mines

A bikepacking team explores the effects of mining on the sacred headwaters of northwestern British Columbia. Typical of the area, the video features glacier-fed rivers,…

Written by GJ Staff September 10, 2018

Rolling on Foam: Vittoria Air-Liner Mountain Bike Tire Inserts Reviewed

Vittoria Air-Liner foam bike tire inserts reduce the risk of flats and wheel damage while pushing the performance envelope.

Written by Christophe Noel September 06, 2018

Bosch Kiox Onboard Computer for E-Bikers Who Actually Train on Them

Bosch is introducing the Kiox, a handlebar-mounted fitness tracker for those who use e-bikes to ride seriously.

Written by Julie Kailus September 06, 2018

Bikepacking Hacks: Tooling Up for Backcountry Adventure

We asked our favorite bike mechanic what to bring and what to know before departing on a bikepacking adventure.

Written by Steve Graepel September 04, 2018

Strider Just Built a Carbon Fiber Bike for Your Kindergartener

Everyone deserves to experience the look and feel of a carbon fiber bike. And with the Strider 12 ST-R, that means every single little one.

Written by Julie Kailus August 30, 2018

Fox Live Valve: The Electric Future of MTB Suspension Lockouts

The electronic Fox Live Valve system continuously adjusts your mountain bike suspension, aiming to improve your ride — and how you ride it.

Written by Berne Broudy August 30, 2018

Dialed Function, Elegant Form: POC Tectal Race SPIN MTB Helmet Review

POC Sports releases a fully-featured trail and enduro riding helmet that holds safety above all else. We tested the helmet over six weeks, riding tight and…

Written by Seiji Ishii August 29, 2018

New Trails Coming: Winners Announced for Inaugural MTB Grants

Launched this spring by the International Mountain Biking Association, the Trail Accelerator grant program identifies communities most in need of mountain bike infrastructure.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 29, 2018

Red Bull Rampage Launches Campout Experience for MTB Fans

This year the Red Bull Rampage launches a camp experience for spectators who want to get up close and personal with one of the world’s…

Written by Julie Kailus August 28, 2018

Yeti SB150 Review: A Long-Travel 29er Built to Do Everything

Low, slack, and long, this long-travel 29er performs so well climbing and descending that riders who love the downhill could make it a one-bike quiver.

Written by Berne Broudy August 27, 2018

Review: Mountain Bike Grips for Sore Hands

If you suffer from sore hands or wrists when mountain biking, the fix might be as simple as a new set of grips. We tested…

Written by Christophe Noel August 27, 2018

End of the Road: Gear to Make Your Bike Adventure Ready

Looking to spend more time in the saddle and a little less on the pavement? Instead of dropping some cash on a gravel bike, add…

Written by Molly Hurford August 20, 2018

A Dirty Good Time in Colorado: Todd’s Durango Dirt Fondo

Durango, Colorado, is a bit of a Valhalla for shredding mountain bikers. And for those who want to rub elbows with legends, there’s not much…

Written by Marty Grabijas August 16, 2018

Orbea Gain Review: You’d Never Guess It Was an E-Bike

The Orbea Gain is the first of a new generation of e-bikes. It costs less, weighs less, and is much less ugly.

Written by Tom Puzak August 16, 2018

Convertible Bike Transforms Into Road, Commuter & MTB

Swap out your wheels, cockpit, saddle, and fork – presto: a new bike! Well, sort of. Introducing the Convert FF1.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 16, 2018

Maximize Your Training for Epics: How to Be Ready on Race Day

Preparing for an epic physical challenge — like biking self-supported for 400 miles — comes down to dialed training secrets. Our own coach tells us…

Written by Steve Graepel August 15, 2018

Promising Young Cyclist Loses Leg After Being Crushed By Boulder

Witnesses said a 4,000-pound boulder dislodged and pinned 20-year-old Adrien Costa during a climbing trip in California.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 13, 2018

So You Want to Race 100 Miles on a Mountain Bike? Start Here

The 100-mile distance is certainly on the “ultra” edge of the endurance mountain biking spectrum. But a reasonably fit rider, training eight hours per week…

Written by Chelsey Magness August 13, 2018

Why Floyd Landis Is Peddling a Healthier Kind of Dope

One of road cycling’s most famous dopers-turned-whistleblowers, Floyd Landis is peddling CBD oil with his new brand, Floyd’s of Leadville. We wondered why he chose such…

Written by Julie Kailus August 10, 2018

The Dirt on Joining Your High School Mountain Bike Team

The National Interscholastic Cycling Association continues to see record growth in high school mountain biking around the country. But for newbies, the individual sport can…

Written by Julie Kailus August 09, 2018

YouTuber Tricks Out Walmart Mountain Bike, Rolls Dice on ‘Carbon X’

With some simple upgrades to the mountain bike, Walmart’s Hyper Carbon X turns out to be shockingly fast and trail capable.

Written by GJ Staff August 09, 2018

This MTB Film Is So Good It Should Be in a Theater

Brett Rheeder is crazy about mountain biking — and incredibly talented. This video showcases some of the best freeride mountain bike footage to date.

Written by GJ Staff August 06, 2018

One-Bike Rack: Rocky Mounts MonoRail Solo Reviewed

Is one really the loneliest number? We tested Rocky Mount’s new MonoRail Solo hitch rack to find out.

Written by Christophe Noel July 31, 2018

7 Life Lessons From Winning the Race Across America

It’s not simply a matter of what it takes to win a 3,000-mile bike race. It’s about what winning the Race Across America grants you…

Written by Patrick Sweeney July 31, 2018

Watch: Hylton Turvey Crafts Gorgeous MTB Trails in South Africa

Hylton Turvey builds some epic flow trails in South Africa. He combines a love of mountain biking with creative expression and down and dirty trail…

Written by GJ Staff July 27, 2018

Velo Cult Shuttering Doors, ‘Going Out With a Bang’

One of Portland’s most iconic bike shops and out-of-the-ordinary artistic venues will shut down on August 1, 2018.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 26, 2018

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