Biking

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

‘Skidsville’ Brings Waves of Bike Nostalgia

Get ready to skid the tires and hit some sweet jumps. Your 12-year-old self will love this.

Written by GJ Staff September 28, 2017

Trending Gear from ‘The Outpost’

This month, in the redwoods of Northern California, we got a peek at the industries hottest new gear at The Outpost.

Written by GJ Staff September 25, 2017

Mountain Biker Shot Dead, Half-Buried On CO Trail

‘No tip is too small.’ The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado seeks leads into the shooting death of a beloved mountain biker found dead…

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 20, 2017

Low-Profile Lid: ‘Hyban’ Bike Helmet Review

Looking to avoid the ‘dome’ look? Our quest for passable aesthetics in the category of the bike helmet continues with ABUS.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 19, 2017

MTB In A Cave: Louisville’s Hidden ‘Urban Adventure’

Above ground, Louisville offers countless miles of high-quality singletrack. Below, the Mega Cavern crafts singletrack, tacky dirt jumps, and the same weather, year round.

Written by Sponsored Post September 14, 2017

Female MTB Parody Video Drops Truth Bombs

An all-female MTB crew led by Micayla Gatto uncovers some uncomfortable truths of mountain biking in a parody of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Humble.’

Written by GJ Staff September 14, 2017

Zipperless Zipper: Waterproof ‘Dry Lock’ Handlebar Pack Review

Tug it, pull it, pry it, but Watershed’s unique pack closure won’t pop open. And it’s the key to the brand’s latest waterproof option: The…

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 13, 2017

This $7,000 Bike Is Made From Whisky Barrels

The collaboration between Glenmorangie and Renovo produced the world’s first bike built from whisky staves, and you can order one now.

Written by Sean McCoy September 12, 2017

Finish Photo: Mtb Athlete Mom (and Baby) Post-Race

This photograph taken post-race at the Telluride 100 captures a moment of catharsis, joy, and relief (for mother and baby alike).

Written by GJ Staff September 04, 2017

Pro Cycling Team Aims To ‘Crowd-Fund’ $2 Million Budget

After a new team partner backed out of a commitment, the professional cycling team Cannondale–Drapac found itself with a serious budget shortfall. Now, it’s ramping a…

Written by Sean McCoy August 31, 2017

First Week Bike Commuting: What I Learned

I learned a lot about bike commuting in my first week. Gain from my mistakes!

Written by Robert Pursell August 21, 2017

World’s Longest Mountain Bike Route To Get 400 More Miles

From Banff, Canada to Antelope Wells, New Mexico, The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route is the longest continuous off-pavement bike route in the world. It’s…

Written by Nate Mitka August 09, 2017

Watch: Aaron Gwin’s Insane UCI MTB Win On Rain Slicked Course

Aaron Gwin shows just how good he is, winning the UCI Mountain Bike Downhill World Cup Canada by more than a second on an absolutely soaked…

Written by GJ Staff August 08, 2017

Cycling Apparel Maker Rapha Sells To Walmart Heirs For £200 Million

Rapha, a high-end maker of cycling apparel, sold to an investment branch of the Walmart family, RZC investments.

Written by Sean McCoy August 08, 2017

Travel Cancun: Ditch The Beach Party, Go Mountain Biking

Ditch your tanning oil and margarita mix for some one-of-a-kind mountain biking complete with underground swimming holes, spider monkeys, and secret ruins.

Written by Nate Mitka August 08, 2017

Race Day Optimized: Niner Air 9 RDO Race Bike Review

Niner builds the Air 9 RDO as a flagship racing hardtail. We put it to the test to find out if it reaches what Niner calls…

Written by T.C. Worley August 07, 2017

Maverick Biker Backflips Over the Peloton

Polish mountain biker Szymon Godziek jumped over the peloton of the Tour de Pologne, a professional stage race through Poland.

Written by GJ Staff August 07, 2017

The Freakiest Bike Video We’ve Ever Seen

Nope. No way. Vittorio Brumotti’s ride on the edge of the Grand Canyon is white knuckle at the next level.

Written by GJ Staff August 04, 2017

Sleep With Your Bike In This Roomy Cycling Tent: Review

The Bicycle Tour Camping Tent from NSR RIding lets you store your bike inside, with plenty of room left over for quality slumber.

Written by Hurl Everstone August 03, 2017

The Most Action Packed 100 Seconds Of Mountain Biking

No electronic soundtrack, no fancy videography, just Brandon Semenuk tearing up a custom line, with awe-inspiring tricks and jumps, all packed into 100 seconds of…

Written by GJ Staff August 03, 2017