Dynamic Repose Documenting the Spirit of Friendship in the Face of Adversity
One of the most profound facets of the human condition involves the act of pushing oneself beyond the boundaries of comfort. Delving into the...
Original Features
Uncharted Territory After a One Season Hiatus, Trans-Cascadia Continues its Backcountry March
The day Cody Olsen bumped into Paul Willard from the U.S. Forest Service stands out clearly in his memory. Olsen was 23 years old at the time and...
What a difference a year makes. Almost exactly 12 months ago, the world’s best female freeride athletes were at the lowest point in their years-long...
Climate change is impacting mountain bike races in British Columbia, leading to trail degradation, race cancellations, and adaptive solutions.
Mountain bikers have long promoted the socioeconomic benefits of trails, but rising housing costs in trail towns are pushing many locals out of their...
Reviews
The Evil Wreckoning has been on my mind for a few years since the last review I did in 2020. With a fresh spec, including the latest kit from SRAM...
There’s something beautifully simple about the right to roam—wandering through nature unencumbered, exploring trails with the freedom that comes from...
My rides on the new Devinci Troy have underscored why the Canadian bike maker has marketed this model as a “quiver killer.” With 160...
Welcome to Issue 15.4
When we push ourselves to new heights, we take on a higher form of being. This edition of Freehub examines the theme of “adventure” from new angles and with a fresh perspective. Korey Hopkins reports on an East Coast group’s first-ever foray into remote terrain. Andrew Findlay and Kari Medig explore the backcountry and frontcountry of Chile as they learn about the country’s thriving mountain biking scene. Matt Coté offers a sobering look at Canada’s increasingly dry and hot summers, and how race promoters are adapting to continue hosting events. These stories, along with many others included in this edition, highlight the multi-faceted nature of adventure and uncover why its meaning is more than just big rides, long days, and heavy terrain.
