Biking

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

Bike Tour For Better: ‘Packing It Out’ 2017 Film Trailer

Check out the teaser to our Packing It Out film ‘Leave It Better’ coming Oct. 25.

Written by Sponsored Post October 19, 2017

Best Kid Bike Ever? Strider 14x Adds (and Removes) Pedals

Add-on pedals and refined ergonomics make a new children’s bike from Strider stand out. Our preschool-age tester gives his first-look review.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 16, 2017

At Cuyuna, MTB Trails Revitalize ‘Forgotten Region’

In northern Minnesota, a small town experiences a renaissance thanks to an infusion of tourism dollars from dirt-pedaling fanatics on two wheels.

Written by Sponsored Post October 15, 2017

Mining Almost Killed This Town, Mountain Biking Saved It

At an abandoned iron mine in Minnesota, a devastated community stops waiting for the mines to reopen and rebuilds in an unexpected way.

Written by Sponsored Post October 10, 2017

Head-to-Head Test: Enduro vs. Downhill MTB

Acceleration, braking, climbing, and tail-whipping: In a head-to-head test, which comes out on top?

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 08, 2017

Danny MacAskill Torture Tests Santa Cruz Carbon Wheels

‘Test them to destruction.’ With those instructions, renowned cyclist Danny MacAskill beats the absolute piss out of Santa Cruz Reserve Carbon Wheels.

Written by GJ Staff October 05, 2017

Get a ‘Full Body Workout’ with the Shake Weight of Bikes

Pedal, push, pump, repeat. Feel the burn from your tris to your thighs with a bike designed to help you feel like you look: Spec-freaking-tacular.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 03, 2017

Bike Across America: Looking Back on 5,000 Miles

‘For me, these uninsulated life experiences are vital ingredients in the making of a fulfilled life.’

Written by Seth Orme October 03, 2017

REI Beefs Up Co-op Cycles with Plus-Size Touring Bike

For 2018, REI expands its in-house Co-op Cycles bike line. Headlining the expansion is a wide-tire, tubeless-ready beast.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 29, 2017

Genius or Insanity? DIY Bicycle ‘Kit’ a Strange Urban Ride

Front-wheel drive, figure-eight chain, and handlebars by your butt, Bell Cycles makes one of the weirdest—and most reasonably priced—bikes we’ve ever seen. One caveat: You…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 29, 2017

Interbike: 12 Hot Products from Final Vegas Show

Interbike, the annual North American bike-industry trade show, held its final Las Vegas appearance last week. We got the scoop on 12 cool new products.

Written by Hurl Everstone & Ryan Johnson September 29, 2017