Mountain Biking
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Last year’s options to watch races like the spring classics and the Tour de France were good. This year’s are even better.
With bike pants this good, you’ll never ride in tights again
Few mountain-bike destinations seem as ambitious as North Korea, but the country is home to myriad steep mountains and hiking trails that are perfect for exploring
A crew of feisty veteran riders is trying to halt the development of previously illegal trails in New England.
A cabal of old-school riders in New England is fighting to keep their singletrack the way they like it: illegal and empty
Amid concerns over trail conflicts and land-management issues, e-mountain bikes just keep getting better and better
I committed to riding only one bike for all of 2018. Here’s how I did.
Is it too much to ask for a little serenity, people?
‘Photo Vagabond’ chronicles the ascent of photographer Dan Milner’s mountain-biking career
After her win at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, Kate Courtney noticed a shift in how people talk about women in sports
Why give stuff when you can give a travel experience instead?
‘Winter Cometh’ chronicles a mountain-bike ride in the woods of New Hampshire on a crisp early-winter morning.
Alixandra Klein's upcycled waterproof bangles can go everywhere you do
Often, getting better and gaining confidence on the trails means going back to the basics
When 60-year-old Tim Watkins disappeared on a stretch of singletrack outside Colorado Springs, no one suspected that the truth of how he died would rip the community apart
They may not be for everybody, but they were always awesome—and even more so now that they’re totally uncool
Our bike-test director just wrapped up our 13th annual testing marathon. Here's how it works.
Building some of the country’s best trails isn't just about crafting flowing ribbons of singletrack. It's also about navigating miles of red tape.
Mountain biker KC Deane learns from Hawai'i local Albee Layer that there’s more to the island than the waves
Behind the scenes as Brett Rheeder wins the 13th annual freeride competition
The e-retailer’s employees are equipment junkies and data nerds. Heed their buying advice.
Lighter, more comfortable designs and high-end safety features make these helmets the best
Casey Brown overcame poverty and the bizarre death of her brother to become a world-class mountain biker, doing jumps on a terrain with no margin for error. But is she good enough to be the first woman to compete in the sport's most dangerous event?
Filmmaker Long Nyugen and rider Marshall Mullen took Specialized’s new e-bike, the Turbo Kenovo, out to Virgin, Utah.
With dozens of mountain bike companies and world-class trails, these demo events are the perfect way to find your new ride
Pro mountain biker Katie Holden is on a whirlwind world tour. Here's the travel gear that keeps her cranking.
Experts say intense outdoor activities can help children increase focus and develop a better awareness of their surroundings
There's no better feeling than pulling the trigger on a new mountain bike, but you'll need a few other tools before you hit the trails.
Cyclist Kenny Smith wanted to push the limits of the Devinci's AC/ eMTB, so he took it to Squamish, BC to see what it was made of.
When Tahoe is your backyard, a morning ride has unlimited potentialities.
A group of researchers at Virginia Tech performed rigorous testing on 30 top bike helmets to find out which is the most protective
Mother Earth, from filmmaker Damien Vergez, features mountain biker William Robert riding trails in British Columbia.
For many beginner mountain bikers, buying a bike can be a daunting task. Watch to learn the ins and outs of buying your first MTB.
This machine isn't just the latest entry into the pantheon of strange exercise equipment. It's also the best thing to happen to mountain bike–specific training, perhaps ever.
They pack down small and could save you one day
Bucket list-worthy rides to add to your list
OneUp Components took mountain biker Richie Rude up the chair one more time for this edit: ‘Heavy Flow’.
Our writer tested the new model of the legacy bike she used to ride in the nineties and loved its speed, precision, and power
Slacker, more capable, but still plenty lightweight, XC bikes are finally becoming fun to ride—again
Adjust your mindset and your bike will follow
Basque bike manufacturer Orbea could show the way forward for the pedal-assist market with its new e-roadie, the Gain
Whether you’re looking for a sleek hip pack or a behemoth bag that can carry the kitchen sink, there’s something for you in this list
‘Days of Dreaming’ features rider Clement Petitgrand shredding the downhill trails in Morzine, France.
‘Trail Hunter: South Africa’ profiles trailbuilder Hylton “Hylly” Turvey’s work building trails in the Karkloof Valley.
Investing in trails, rapids, and other adventure-sports assets transforms culture and cash flow
From Diamondback and mountain biker Mike Hopkins, Skidsville is a video about the simple joy of riding bikes.
Decathlon, one of the biggest names in Euro sporting goods, wants to make riding more affordable with its exceedingly budget-friendly products
Race whips and downhill bangers are getting stabler and more capable
The company is aiming to change the way people buy bikes
There’s still joy in riding a bike that’s out of style
Last week, a mountain biker hucked himself over the peloton. But he certainly wasn't the first.
A Coastal Reverie follows rider Jason Fitzgibbon as he rips through the Oats Peak Trail in Montana De Oro State Park.
The proposed 10 percent tariffs on bikes and bike parts imported from China would be a blow to the U.S. cycling industry
‘Don’t Not Go’ follows mountain bikers as they spent an average Saturday attempting Vancouver’s Triple Crown Challenge.
Mountain biker Eric Porter has built himself a bike in - bike out park in his backyard.
With beautiful trails and camping close to town, quick access to the mountains, and a vibrant downtown, this ski town is a gold mine of summer adventures
POC, Sweet Protection, and Maloja make some of the best-fitting, best-performing women's shorts on the market
It's easier than ever for cyclists to pick a route and get out the door. Is that a good thing?
Andrew Taylor is a 30-year-old mountain biker who has spent the last two years on the road. This is the rig that made it possible.
Mountain bikers Megan Walsh and Skye Nacel live a pretty idyllic life in their 250-square-foot Oregon cabin.
Whether you're into race shields or lifestyle frames, there's something here you'll love
In Yeti Cycles new film Racing Winter the rider Shawn Neer pursues high alpine terrain near Golden, BC.
The Magnolia State's first high-school mountain bike team wants to build a cycling culture, one pedal stroke at a time
This scene is a one-year flashback to when Berrecloth and Zink first had the vision to ride this immense landscape.
Top-end bicycles are higher tech and better than ever. But so are the budget models.
Behind the scenes with the Japanese manufacturer and its new mountain bike group set
In designing a new Stumpjumper for 2018, Specialized faced a challenge: how to keep a 37-year-old model relevant in an ever-improving field
Old Man Winter tells the story of a recent ride that was accompanied by a dusting of snow.
From music and film to mountain biking and yoga, here are our favorite jamborees celebrating the outdoors this season
Behind the scenes with the newest women's mountain bike clothing company
How a couple of heirs to an American retail dynasty are putting Bentonville, Arkansas, on the fat-tire map
The California resort will be the first major bike park in the U.S. to allow the motorized rigs—meaning the war over two-wheeled access to public lands is about to heat up
Dreamride 3 is the conclusion to rider and director Mike Hopkins award-winning mountain bike trilogy.
The company made a name for itself making replacement lenses for other brands' frames. Now it's making its own shades.
Gifted on the bike and with a shovel, this film DYFI RAW from filmmaker Sam Needham features Atherton riding a trail he built himself.