Master of the Machine Valerie Naylor's Trails Ride like They Were Meant to be There
Valerie Naylor is the Rock Queen. At least, that’s what Randy Conner of Contour Trail Design Company calls her. He’s seen her move rocks...
Original Features
Desert Ascension Triumph and Challenge at Women's Rampage Debut
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...
Having grown up during the formative years of Quebec’s mountain bike scene, Les Sentiers du Moulin (SDM) holds a special place in my heart....
It’s a Thursday morning in late September, and Nate Hills is eyeing the 69er—the biggest and most imposing launching pad at the Frisco...
Thanks to a stroke of genius, a triumph of reverse psychology and a leap of faith, Teton Pass survived its unsanctioned roots to become a prodigious...
Reviews
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...
The Orbea Occam LT seems as if it was purpose-built for my natural riding style. I prefer a bike that can climb efficiently up steep terrain while...
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.
