Category: Sports & Outdoors

[ad_1] Trail Flow Thursday is a roundup of all the mountain bike trail related news of the week including new trail builds, advocacy, and planning. Do you have trail news? Email [email protected] for possible inclusion. Six Shooter Junction trails under construction in Texas Photo: Valley Off Road Biking Association (VORBA) VORBA volunteers are adding to…

[ad_1] File photo. There’s been plenty of digital ink spilled on the topic of what to pack for a bikepacking trip, and even how to build fitness for long distance riding. Perhaps not as often discussed, but just as important, is ensuring a comfortable and safe ride. I asked five experienced ultra-endurance bikepackers what they…

[ad_1] The Coast bar tape looks great and is easy to clean. Since PNW Components started branching out into the world of gravel cycling, they’ve released a suspension dropper post, a handlebar and stem, and most recently completed the cockpit trifecta with their own line of handlebar tape. The PNW brand is known for doing…

[ad_1] Sooner or later all mountain bikers get that itch. You know, the one that can only be scratched by a new bike, preferably one that’s better, or shinier, or more capable (ideally all three!) than the one you have. If you are looking for a longer travel bike, tell us where you’re at and…

[ad_1] So, you’re asking me to test a bike that’s named after one of my favorite trails in the world? Yes, please! The 160mm Raaw Madonna V2.2 followed me throughout the Alps last year and we’ve been sloshing about in Bellingham together since September. The bike has framed heaps of component and gear reviews, and…

[ad_1] File photo. Anthony Duncan is the Director of Local Programs at IMBA and is based out of Johnson City, Tennessee. The IMBA Local program is designed to support grassroots mountain bike organizations through services, education and mentorship programs. In this episode we ask Anthony: How long have you been at IMBA? What were you…

[ad_1] Everything has gotten more expensive. Our bikes and parts often need replacing or upgrading, but only size 6 shoes seem to be on sale when we need them. Here are a few products that should last a few seasons of riding without breaking the bank. Of course, you can always save some cash when…

[ad_1] These fancy Mavic XA Flex flat pedal shoes weigh a scant 347g with a little mud caked in their Carbitex fabric. A twelve-ounce can of Rainier weighs 379g before cracking the seal. Both of these things will sometimes come along for the ride, though the shoes likely provide a more notable performance advantage. We…

[ad_1] Photos courtesy of Debbie St. Cyr. When the Valley Fire stormed through Lake County, California in 2015, it devoured 50% of the homes in the small community of Cobb. It took the burger joint, the gas station, front porches and multiple photo albums. It left the family van on its axles—defeated, unrecognizable. It took…