Biking

‘Whack Jobs’ Film Reveals Fat-Bike Obsession in Michigan U.P.

Fat tread on fresh snow has a cult following around the world. But in Michigan’s U.P. in and around the Lake Superior town of Marquette…

Written by GJ Staff December 28, 2017

Wheels in Wilderness: Cyclists, Outdoors Advocates Divided on Bill

Congress advanced a bill that could allow some wheeled traffic—including bicycles—in Wilderness Areas. And cyclists find themselves on both sides of the issue.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 20, 2017

9 Trails Added to IMBA’s ‘EPICS’ Rides

The new rides offer remote singletrack riding and a ‘true backcountry riding experience.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 19, 2017

Film: ‘Day of the Dead’ Swirls Through 3-Day Mexican MTB Race

Experience the vibrant culture of Oaxaca, Mexico, in ‘Ride of the Dead.’ The film showcases a mountain bike competition during the Day of the Dead…

Written by GJ Staff December 15, 2017

Solo Adventure: Sailing to Remote Finland Bikepack

If you haven’t tried bikepacking, this video will make you want to pack up and hit the trail!

Written by GJ Staff December 11, 2017

Group to Give Away 9,000 Bikes in Minneapolis

Have a kid who needs a bike? Free Bikes 4 Kidz had a record year and will be giving away nearly 10,000 rides for free…

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 01, 2017

Mountain Biking Corbet’s Couloir

Dropping into the famous Jackson Hole line Corbet’s Couloir on skis will make most folks pucker. Doing it on a mountain bike? Nah, you’re crazy…

Written by GJ Staff November 29, 2017

Watch: 40-Person Drift Trike Event is Real-Life Mario Kart

Forty riders, 20 switchbacks, 4 kilometers: In Red Bull’s Trike Strike, the riders drift with tractionless tires in what is perhaps the wackiest sporting event…

Written by GJ Staff November 28, 2017

Amazon Outfitter: Great Winter Cycling Gear

Keep biking all winter long. This winter cycling gear will keep you warm and comfy in the coldest weather.

Written by Sponsored Post November 22, 2017

Haul Everything: Salsa Blackborow is Gear Lover’s Dream

Bikepackers: Don’t just haul the bare necessities. Take some toys, extra rations, and a few creature comforts, too—with a little cargo space left over.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 22, 2017

No More Knots: Boa Goes Beyond Laces

Technology has advanced. Shouldn’t your shoelaces? The Boa System is built to get you on the trail faster, doing what you love. When your gear disappears…

Written by Sponsored Post November 22, 2017

Watch: The Most Creative Mountain Bike Edit of the Year

Matt Jones gives a master class on what’s possible in the world of mountain biking. He crafts custom jumps, tricks, and lines in this phenomenal video…

Written by GJ Staff November 22, 2017

Mountain Biking To Pristine Northern Minnesota Fly Fishing

Two fly fisherman venture deep into the forest with the help of bikes and panniers to spend days in the backcountry fly fishing and camping.

Written by GJ Staff November 21, 2017

Found: More Than 1,000 Bikes Seized from Hidden L.A. Tunnel

Los Angeles authorities discovered more than 1,000 hidden bicycles while clearing homeless encampments in Orange County, Calif.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 21, 2017

Rubber vs. Leather: Head-to-Head Brooks Saddle Review

With more than 5,000 miles of cross-country biking as the testing ground, I set it out determine which Brooks bike saddle is friendlier on the…

Written by Abby Taylor November 17, 2017

Bike On Water: Electric-Assist Foil Is Strange New Water Toy

New Zealand-based brand Manta5 introduces a new vessel that lets users take nice bike rides across the lake.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 15, 2017

IMBA Softens Stance on E-Bike Non-Motorized Trail Use

The International Mountain Biking Association will now offer a seat at the table for motor-assisted mountain bikes after years of opposition.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 10, 2017

500 Miles of MTB Trails Set to Launch in 2018

Sixty-one days to raise money for 68 grassroots mountain bike projects. That’s the IMBA’s latest and ‘most widespread effort’ to expand and increase access to…

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 08, 2017

Hilarious: Ex-Engineer Leaks Bike Industry Marketing

Think 29ers, 27.5ers, fat bikes and ebikes are “innovations.” Think again. This hilarious spoof sets us straight.

Written by GJ Staff November 07, 2017

Narrow Cobblestone Streets: Taxco Downhill Race Is Urban Insanity

Houses, restaurants, and pedestrians flash by the bike riders during the Urban Downhill race in Taxco, Mexico. This custom course is all pavement, stairs, and…

Written by GJ Staff November 06, 2017

Do-All Hardtail: 2018 Marin Pine Mountain 2 Review

Leveraging three decades of bike making, the 2018 Marin Pine Mountain 2 lives up to its own legend.

Written by Christophe Noel October 31, 2017

Watch: MTB Moab Classic ‘The Whole Enchilada’

The Whole Enchilada is a classic mountain bike trail in Moab, Utah. Let this breezy edit take you away to 27.5 miles of sweet singletrack…

Written by GJ Staff October 31, 2017

Mind Blown: Watch Red Bull Rampage 2017 Winning Run

Backflips off cliffs? Canadian Kurt Sorge’s run down a cliff-strewn ridge in the Utah desert is beyond belief.

Written by GJ Staff October 30, 2017

Inspiring! Film Documents Bikers’ Trip to ‘Leave It Better’

This short film, ‘Leave It Better,’ documents the inspiring efforts of Seth Orme and Abby Taylor on a 5-month bike trip across America.

Written by Sponsored Post October 25, 2017

Who’s Faster? Mountain Biker vs. Road Cyclist

A mountain biker saddles up on a road bike in a grueling uphill climb. Then, the road cyclist rides a mountain bike down technical trails.

Written by GJ Staff October 23, 2017

One Month Later: Still No Suspect in Mountain Biker Murder

On Sept. 14, Tim Watkins left for a bike ride through the wooded trails near his Monument, Colo., home. More than a month later, police…

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 20, 2017

Pro Cyclist On Brink Of Quitting: ‘It Does Limit Your Life’

Social sacrifice, athletic plateau, and an endless amount of training time are needed to be a professional athlete. Rose Osbourne opens up about when the…

Written by GJ Staff October 20, 2017