Mountain Biking
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Based on firsthand experience, the performance payoffs make the investment worthwhile
This video City of Angels, City of Trails highlights three riding areas in Los Angeles including Simi Valley, Altadena, Chilao Region.
Will the recent acquisition of the Colorado-based mountain bike company be the death knell for the brand, or will it emerge stronger and more innovative than ever?
It's hard to know what to make of the sudden rise of electric bikes. But one thing is certain: Racing them is a sign of the apocalypse.
Mountain, from director Jennifer Peedom, analyzes the relationship between humans and mountains.
'The Fun Suffer Divide' chronicles the journey of three cyclists as they traverse a section of the Continental Divide Trail.
New Yorkers were on high alert after a coyote attack a few weeks ago. But certainly this thing couldn鈥檛 be as dangerous as a taxi driver toward the end of a 12-hour shift, right?
She's one of the world's best cyclists, and she has her routine dialed
With so many great options out there, how do you pick the right one? Easy: at a demo event, like the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival.
Dissatisfied with the plateau in his riding, mountain biker Patrick 'Bengel'聽Rasche looks toward Kamchatka, Russia's looming volcanoes for inspiration.
From women鈥檚 collective And She鈥檚 Dope Too and Backcountry.com, Moksha highlights a group of mountain bikers in Nepal who want to grow the number of women in the sport.聽
Fighting sickness and the desire to do too much in the Sonoran Desert
From better casings and increased sidewall protection to varied compounds for better grip and new sizes, rubber for the road and the trail is improving
From Wildland Media, Beyond Trails in the Atacama follows mountain biker Lorraine Blancher on a cycling trip through the Andes.
Either learn to ride difficult passages of singletrack or simply walk them. But please stop ruining the challenges for everyone with cheater stones and shortcuts.
Ash Smith is the founder and race director of Trans Provence, an adventure bike race in the French Alps. Itinerology: The Workspace, from filmmaker Sam Needham, follows Smith as he tries to develop a technical, stunning, and rigorous course through France鈥檚 alpine landscapes.
This winter, 国产吃瓜黑料 held its annual bike test in sunny Tucson, Arizona, where we tested 25 brand new mountain bikes over the course of a week.
Every year, the 国产吃瓜黑料 team tests dozens of bikes, looking for the most innovative designs and new technology.
From Tyax 国产吃瓜黑料s, Switchback Entertainment, and MBTA, and Norco Bicylces, Respect takes a critical look at backcountry mountain biking.
Watch to see the five most important tools our mechanic thinks you should always have on you.聽
Watch to learn how to set up tubeless tires and avoid getting a flat out on the trails.聽聽
See a cool new place and learn a tip or two from the pros along the way
A long-travel 29-inch sled that handles like a peppy short-travel trail machine? We鈥檝e heard it before, but Marin has a new, compelling entry.
All season athlete Dane Tudor knows that the key to performing out in the mountains is to train hard inside. This is his most recent film about that pursuit, No Shortcuts.
We can't normalize bigger, faster, farther anymore
With new technologies to keep their singletrack in perfect condition through the winter, it's no wonder this wild sport is catching on.
From filmmaker Kevin Winzeler and ENVE Composites, The Whole Enchilada follows rider Luke Strobel as he descends the 8,000 feet of vertical on the infamous trail.
For mountain bikers Scott Countryman and Alex Pavon, the incredible network of mountain bike trails and broad community of fellow riders are the reasons they're proud to call Flagstaff home.
In the highlands of Oaxaca, Mexico the Trans Sierra Norte mountain bike race boasts over 3000 of elevation over this three-day race.
The simple reality is that, with a touch of nuance, we can have our mountain biking and Wilderness, too
Sometimes the most crowded landscapes are also the most expansive
The Trans North Georgia Bike Race is a 355-mile mountain bike race with over 55,000 feet of vertical聽cutting through northern Georgia from South Carolina over to Alabama.
A late autumn day in northern Finland is exactly what you'd think; short, dark, and frigid. Nonetheless, the dedicated captain and his boat, the Sanibonani, set a course for Lapland to explore Lemmenjoki National Park by bike.聽
We know a thing or two about the Southwest鈥攐ur offices are located in Santa Fe, after all. So trust us when we say that these radar-ducking adventures are full of hidden rivers and otherworldly canyons. Just don鈥檛 pass it on.
From filmmaker William Biname, Evasion follows rider Zander Geddes as he escapes Vancouver to find flow in the downhill riding at Whistler Bike Park.
In Teton Gravity Research's film, Rogue Elements, Casey Brown and Cam Mccaul sent Corbet's Couloir - on bikes.
You don't need to get kitted up before every ride
For mountain biker Patrick Noonan, he's been used to many solo rides at 5 A.M. Sometimes it's lonely, but most of the time he finds peace and serenity in the quiet.
As frame and component weights continue to fall and suspensions improve, bikes are getting slacker and more capable. But who really needs such big, beefy bikes?
When the clock strikes 5:00 we find out what all their employees are really working for, The Night Ride.聽
Armed with a bike, a cunning smile, and an understated talent for downhill, Richie Rude lets his riding do the talking for him.
In descending order of priority
It's not as scary as it seems. Here's all you need to know to get out for your first ride.
For the Moutinho family of northwest Canada, living here allows them to get out and explore the world through surfing and mountain biking.
We put together a full no-compromise setup for under $2,000
Oakridge has relied heavily on its large swaths of logging terrain, but a recent surge in mountain biking has proven the benefit of cutting trails rather than cutting entire forests.
Why this 35-year-old fanny pack is still a perfect piece of gear
For pickups and vans, there's no better bike carrier
While the industry was focused on racing, a hard-nosed group of adventurers were quietly carving out their own path in mountain biking history. They challenged the status quo and turn cycling on its head.
The best and brightest innovations we came across at the annual Interbike trade show
Micayla Gatto is an artist, mountain biker, and dabbles in a little video production on the side as well.
From filmmakers Backland Media, A Bikers Journey follows rider Marco Fulling as he explores the trails around Weissensee, a region that is known for the small lake within it.
For mountain biker Lorraine Blancher, veering off the beaten path has been a pastime that keeps biking fresh and new.
We put together a full, no-comprise setup for under $2,000
When it comes to bikes and tech, morality is a moving target
In this parody film about trail building, mountain biker Steve Storey explores the inner workings of what it takes to be a better trail builder.
It was a dry and dusty summer for western British Columbia, but when mother nature hands you lemons, make lemonade, or in this case a dry and dusty smoke show.
Thanks to trickle-down technology, second- and third-tier groups are almost as good as the premium stuff but cost a fraction of the price
From Yeti Cycles and filmmakers Craig Grant and Joey Schusler Fall Impressions follows artist and adventurer Sarah Uhl to share how she finds inspiration outside.
A little hands-on experience is a much better performance investment than that tempting new upgrade or those mind-numbing hill repeats
As light as a wind vest and as watertight as a drybag, this rain piece redefines "prepared" for cyclists
When Mountain Biker Jeff Kendall-Weed needs an escape from his home in Bellingham, he finds an oasis in the deserts of Hurricane, Utah.
Why you should pay more attention to that thing that keeps your pants from falling down
My favorite do-it-all, lightweight shell
This teepee-style structure is bomber and brilliant, great for bikepacking or just regular backcountry exploring
Cycling legend Rebecca Rusch discusses Blood Road, the new documentary on her journey down the Ho Chi Minh trail to find the crash site where her father disappeared.
Not completely, but they're certainly in a state of flux
Deep in the remote jungle of Laos, mountain biker Rebecca Rusch, Director Nick Schrunk, and the rest of the Blood Road documentary team embarked on a shoot within a spirit filled cave.
Kyle Jameson is by far one of the most stoked guys in mountain biking. If you see an oddly tall guy waiting around a bunch of twelve-year-olds for Brandon Semenuk's autograph, that's him.
And no, we鈥檙e not talking about his bike
Pack the cooler. From surfing in Rhode Island to fishing the newly reborn Elwha River in the Northwest, these are the season鈥檚 quintessential weekend escapes.
This segment of the bike world is growing rapidly, so we called in all the new stuff and took it camping in the New Mexico backcountry
It's amazing what you can find at a yard sale.
They were both phenoms who got burnt out on the sport. Their relationship helped reignite the spark.
Tucked away in the singletrack mecca of Squamish, Bc, OneUp Components has been spreading the good word about clipless pedals.
How does a town go from logging and livestock to bits and bytes? Tiny Prineville, Oregon, is finding out as huge data centers from Apple and Facebook transform the timber town into a recreational hub of mountain bikers and craft brewers.
Where can you find Dane Tudor when he's not skiing huge backcountry spines? Right here in Rossland, BC where he and two fellow riders, Josh Solman and Braeden Onciul are constantly working to improve the trail systems.
Lindsey Richter, founder of Ladies AllRide mountain bike camps, believes bike skills are life skills鈥攁nd she has a few very specific tips on how to get better at both