Ride or Divide Finding One Reality on Trail
Matt Cote´ reflects on the political divide of our nation, but believes mountain biking gives us common ground to come together
Original Features
The Subculture New York City's Mountain Biking Renaissance
Across the churning waters of the Harlem River from Yankee Stadium, New York City’s ultimate temple of sport, lies Highbridge Park. Here, on...
West Virginia’s mountain biking scene is experiencing a major revival, driven by community-led trail projects, and a deep-rooted riding culture. From...
Recently, I had a full-circle moment in the most unlikely place. Pacing nervously, I waited for my teammates to arrive on a canoe at Bellingham,...
Explore Pocahontas County’s rugged trails, rich biking history, and growing recreation scene, from Slaty Fork’s backcountry to Snowshoe’s world-class...
Reviews
How does the new Dissector stack up?
How has Shimano's new flagship group held up to half a year of riding?
What makes a handguard good?
Welcome to Issue 16.4
Is there a quicker, more efficient way to access adventure than simply hopping aboard a bicycle? We don’t think so. This issue of Freehub is dedicated to uncovering the depths of adventure, fun, experience—whatever you want to call it—that mountain bikers seek when they pedal out for a ride, whether it’s around the block for some fresh air or on a multi-day expedition across trails rarely visited by anyone at all. With deep reports from the Balkans, Philadelphia, and Powell River, as well as personal explorations of the psyche behind the pursuit of meaning on two wheels, this collection of stories scratches at the persistent mystery that lies under the surface of our sport’s most ambitious endeavors. We howl with laughter, struggle up horrendous climbs, launch from stomach-wrenching heights, and grind out miles. We have no idea what will happen next.
