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Red Bull Rampage Changes Venues: 2018 Course Preview
One of the gnarliest mountain biking events in the world, Red Bull Rampage sees athletes hucking massive drops. For 2018, the event sees its first venue change in 17 years.
Watch: The Slippery Slope of Becoming a Mountain Biker
First, you buy a $500 starter bike. Next thing you know, you’re $10,000 in the hole, constantly browsing new bikes online, and using the word ‘shred’ a lot. How the hell did this happen?!
Watch: Danny MacAskill Rides the Wettest Trails in Waterproof Onesie
A master of mountain biking, Danny MacAskill suits up to ride through slop, deep puddles, and downright nasty mud. But he stays dry thanks to a waterproof onesie.
Hydration Wars: Osprey Revamps Cycling Pack Line for 2019
For 2019, Osprey revamped and expanded its full line of cycling-specific hydration packs. We got an early look at the line and were impressed with the fit and function of the many men’s and women’s Osprey cycling packs.
Hardtail vs. Full-Suspension: Mountain Bike Smackdown
Itching for a fight? Start a thread on social media asking which is better: hardtail or full-suspension. I decided to cut through the rancor and get some cold, hard data.
Better Mountain Bike Light: Mystic Devices Digitally Steers to Illuminate Trail
Mountain biking at night could get a little better if a new light launched today can deliver on its promises. Mystic Devices, a small startup brand, introduces a light that predicts and shines in the direction you want to go.
Watch: Biking and Rafting in Pristine British Columbia Backcountry
Three explorers journey deep into northern British Columbia to examine a mine and its potential effects on the surrounding pristine wilderness.
Watch: Graham Agassiz Rips Trail on a Kona E-Bike
If this video didn’t explicitly say ‘e-bike,’ it would have been hard to tell. This mountain biker absolutely flies up and down trail!
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. I put it to the test across hundreds of miles, and up and down tens of thousands of feet, for this review.
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, mountain biking, and bears.
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.
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 rocky singletrack in the Texas Hill Country.
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.
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 craziest mountain bike competitions.
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.
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 several innovative products aimed at relieving hand pain and asked the experts for quick and easy remedies.
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.
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 for 25 miles at a time, can prepare in about a month. Here’s how.