Racing the Climate Canadian Event Organizers Feel the Heat
Climate change is impacting mountain bike races in British Columbia, leading to trail degradation, race cancellations, and adaptive solutions.
Original Features
No Place Like Home Affordable Housing Problems Grow Amid the American Mountain Biking Boom
Mountain bikers have long promoted the socioeconomic benefits of trails, but rising housing costs in trail towns are pushing many locals out of their hometowns.
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...
Walk into the Tippie family household on any given day, and you're likely to stumble upon bike helmets, ski boots, or a flurry of outdoor gear. But...
Across an idyllic Swiss landscape are trails that endure because of farmers, climbers, animals and countless others who have walked them for...
Reviews
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...
Asheville, North Carolina is a city where nature’s grandeur meets human ingenuity. Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this...
Judging by the frequent requests for a review of the Forbidden Druid on our YouTube comments section, this bike has captured the attention of a large...
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.
