Big Spirit Nora Recker and the Art of Ripping
Second grader Nora Recker is known among fellow riders for her quiet confidence and serious skill.
Original Features
Good Livin' Dunne Wright The Interconnectivity of Vermont's People, Places and Trails
Small talk whispers through the air, the common chatter of a local trailhead: “What’s Quinn doing for work?” “Okemo is...
The girls next to me are giggling. Turning to find the source of their elation, I’m greeted by two big grins. Noticing my curiosity, one of the...
Darren Dencklau makes the trek from the Colorado desert out West. As he settles down in Seattle, he explores all Pacific Northwest has to offer, from...
Kurt Gensheimer recounts the grueling work put into the Toiyabe Crest Trail of Nevada. In the middle of a state that most people write off as a...
Original Films
Reviews
Mountain biking experienced a breakthrough decade starting in the 2010s. Trails were being built differently, geometries were evolving, bigger wheels...
The human eye is a marvel of evolution. As the second-most complex organ in our body with more than 2 million working parts, these little spheres...
In a world of wagon wheels, the Pivot Shadowcat stands out with smaller hoops. This isn’t a bike whose sole purpose is to satisfy the 27.5-inch...
Welcome to Issue 14.2
Since its inception 14 years ago, Freehub has been a magazine that revolves around community—both immediate and extended. Though every issue honors common threads that bind our ever-growing mountain bike community, this edition is dedicated to stories of cooperation, inclusion, and the shared passion for singletrack that unites our increasingly global culture. Our cover story chronicles the homegrown riding scene of Oaxaca, Mexico, where a devoted group of trailbuilders and guides have transformed ancient footpaths linking villages in the Sierra Madre de Oaxaca range into formidable networks that now attract riders from all over the world. We explore how the organizers of Roam Fest have set a new paradigm for radical acceptance in mountain biking with multi-day gatherings focused on inclusion and trust in an environment free from rivalry and posturing. These and many other stories help reveal what community truly means, and why the cohesiveness of mountain bike culture makes it unlike any other. Once you read through the pages of Issue 14.2, we’re sure you’ll agree.
