#mountain-biking

#mountain-biking

The HotBars handlebars have a removable power-bank-slash-control-unit that's wired into the bars and out to heating elements at the ends, warming your hands through standard mountain bike grips.

The headline here isn't just a motor update; it's the 'One frame, three personalities' philosophy. By using a modular chassis, Ibis has created a single platform that adapts to three distinct travel classes: HD, TR, and S.

Specialized's Ambush 3 helmet introduces an innovative AirCage design that enhances ventilation while maintaining structural integrity, allowing for significant cooling without sacrificing safety.

"After walking the future Red Bull Hardline track, I'm pretty intimidated but excited... bringing Red Bull Hardline to Canada is something everyone has wanted."

The Unity is on a mixed-wheel setup, which is somewhat out of the norm for a bike in this category, but what category is this bike? While mixed-wheel setups are often associated with enduro and DH, Kona chose it here for pure utility, and when you look at the point they're making, it all makes sense.

The Crankbrothers Stamp pedals have always been one of my favorites, so when the brand dropped the info on the latest Stamp pedal, I was keen to give them a shot. Making the move from clips to flat pedals with the Crankbrothers Stamp Evo has been a refreshing change, enhancing my bike-handling skills.

The updated GRIP X damper delivers a refined balance of descending performance, lightweight efficiency, and simplified usability, specifically designed for modern trail riders.

The SHIFT pedals offer a massive 1,201 mm² platform with lots of grip and an adjustable Q-factor, something that is the standout on the CTRL, ALT, and DEL pedals.

Even before I ever came to the U.S., I'd heard the legends of the White Rim Trail. It's not only an iconic mountain bike adventure, but also a route with a deep history of FKT attempts that I've followed throughout my career. It's incredibly special to see my name alongside, and ahead of, some amazing athletes. Next time, though, I'd like to slow things down a bit and take in the views.

"Our heritage is rooted in building gear for people who live and thrive in the mountains, and that includes our own team. Many of us ride; our athletes ride. Mountain biking is part of our culture," Ashley Anson, VP Design at Arc'teryx, said.

Ortovox is launching its first-ever mountain bike collection, the Sequence series, which includes two distinct lines: Trail and Free, aimed at integrating alpine values into biking.

Race Face's Turbine stem has been a popular choice for years, with several lengths and a range of anodized colors to choose from. The new 'standard' Turbine follows in the SL's aesthetic footsteps, with a similar, squared-off, and more angular design.

I love doing tricks and riding jibs. Even on a pedal lap, we're always stopping to session a bank on the way up the climb, or pulling off the trail to ride an old jump.

Transition has increased the rear travel to 211mm, which translates to more traction and control when charging downhill. This straightforward approach enhances the riding experience significantly.

Mass dampers help with vibration damping by using a weight suspended between two springs, which absorbs vibrations and reduces the transfer to the rider.

The goal of this trip isn't perfection, it's survival. At that altitude, your judgment fades as quickly as your lung capacity.

Gee Atherton seems to be on some sort of terrible mission, riding the most insane lines with very, very little room for error. Despite some of the most terrifying crashes we've seen and some of the worst injuries, Atherton keeps coming back.

The most significant change for the newest Spartan is Devinci's move away from the previous version's high-pivot linkage. This shift aims to enhance pedaling efficiency and reduce weight, addressing key performance aspects for riders tackling rough terrain.

The Hard MTB League is the ultimate testing ground for riders and their bikes. Instead of sticking to one lane, athletes have to tackle four distinct disciplines in a single event.

Reno is not a mini Las Vegas. It is a vibrant and growing community that's rich with art, music, food, natural beauty, and a distinct culture all its own.

The new Levo R Alloy features the same Specialized 3.1 motor and 840Wh battery as the carbon version, providing similar performance at a lower price point.

For 20 years now, the crew behind the BC Bike Race has been bringing fun and challenging MTB events to British Columbia. This year, they've announced the all-new BC Bike Fest, a three-day MTB festival taking place from May 29-31st. This event will debut in Cowichan Bay on Vancouver Island, B.C., starting on the final day of the BC Bike Race and running alongside the first of two Mega Volt eMTB events for 2026.

BC Bike Fest features top-tier racing on some of the world's best singletrack, centered around a main festival vibe with the best aprés activities in mountain biking you'll ever come across. The Festival HQ is located at the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds, in the center of three diverse trail networks: Maple Mountain (XC), Mount Tzouhalem (Enduro), and Mount Prevost (DH). This location offers riders quick access to a wide range of trails from one main hub.

Overall World Cup XC Champion, Olympian, Leadville winner and record holder, and XC Marathon World Champion are just a few of the many accolades Kate Courtney has achieved in her impressive cycling career. This weekend, she'll be able to add 'starring in a Super Bowl commercial' to her growing list of accomplishments. Oakley and Meta are teaming up for a commercial featuring Kate, along with a number of other prominent athletes and personalities, to push the Vanguard Meta AI sunglasses.

While most modern competitions recruit riders with similar skillsets and design courses to suit them, Natural Selection flips the script. By drawing riders from a wide range of backgrounds, NST creates a format that values creativity and individuality as much as technical execution. It is one of the few competitions where the structure of the contest comes secondary to the riders themselves.

The Wildcat Canyon Flow Trail would be located in the western portion of the park, north of Wildcat Creek Trail on a hillside near the Mezue Road intersection. It would feature rollers, essentially speed bumps meant to slow bikes, jumps, berms and turnout areas to keep riders from skidding off. The proposed trail would be up to 4-feet-wide with an average grade of 5 to 7%.

Its time. After 8 years riding for Pivot Factory Racing the time has come for me to move on. What a ride it's been! Holy shit, I'll never be able to put into words how grateful I am for the opportunities that Pivot and BK have given me. But, It's time for me to hang up the boots after chasing World Cup racing full-time for the last 13 years . My heroes became friends and my friends became heroes. I'm proud of what we achieved, and to everyone who has been a part of the journey, thank you so much. Love you all and see you on the trails.

Riding a mountain bike comes with risks, and injuries are common among most riders, from minor cuts and scrapes to broken bones and more severe head trauma. But what are the common injuries from mountain biking, and what is the recovery like for the most common MTB injuries? Well, I've had most of them over the years. From the minor scrapes and bumps to the more severe head trauma, fractured bones, and ligament damage.

One last Caleb Holonko edit - black and white, classic BC rain, slow pace, loud feelings. The kind of riding that feels like a memory while you're still watching it happen. This one's a little sentimental. A quiet goodbye to Chonks - not quite a decade with Kona, but somehow more than a lifetime all the same. From the 16-year-old kid who stopped us in our tracks to the grown-up professional super sender... you'll always be the Kona superfan rocking the mullet wig to us.