1941 Schwinn DX "Texas Special" Evolution of Freeride
The iconic Schwinn DX was one of the primary models Schwinn Bicycle Company produced throughout the 1940s and 1950s. A purpose-built cruiser, Schwinn...
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Scotland is making a historic investment in mountain biking that's already paying dividends in rider development, culture, and community.
At The Crow’s Nest in the southern Oregon coastal town of Gold Beach, over a plate of fish tacos and under the gaze of mounted boars and framed...
I’ve always been drawn to landscapes that don’t announce themselves in overt ways. Places that resist spectacle and require presence...
Adventure Features
Rumble in the Jungle The Endless Summer of Cairns, Australia
Through the decades, Cairns’ mountain bike scene rose from a handful of individuals modifying their fully rigid bikes and bombing down primitive trails to eventually hosting World Cup downhill and cross-country races.
Across the churning waters of the Harlem River from Yankee Stadium, New York City’s ultimate temple of sport, lies Highbridge Park. Here, on...
We know less about the deepest points on our planet than we do about the surface of Mars. More than 6,600 individuals have summited Mount Everest,...
Low-hanging bushes whip me in the eyes as I lay my bike over into the next turn. The sun set at least 30 minutes ago behind the high plain on which...
Culture Features
When in Roam A Shredfest Among Girlfriends Has Become One of Mountain Biking’s Most Welcoming Spaces
Roam Fest celebrates radical acceptance in mountain biking with multi-day gatherings focused on inclusion and trust in an environment free from rivalry and posturing.
Every accomplished photographer is driven by foundational forces that provide the inspiration needed to harness a variety of elements into a...
Cumberland, Vancouver Island, has transformed into a premier mountain biking hub with 120 miles of trails, driven by local passion and rich history.
Methodical in line choice, intentional in form and fresh in kits, Washington approaches bikes just like he approached baseball. He wants to push...
Awareness Features
High Standards Tom Stuessy's Vision for Vermont
When Tom Stuessy took the job as executive director of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association (VMBA), the organization’s bank account had only $...
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...
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....
Travel Features
Long Time Coming Riders Stake Their Claim in The New River Gorge
From the New River Gorge to Wolf Creek Park, West Virginia’s rugged singletrack thrives amid rich history and growing trail networks.
The sun crests the horizon line formed by the hulking mass of Cabin Mountain and the Allegheny Front, illuminating Sue Haywood and her pup, DD, in...
Explore Pocahontas County’s rugged trails, rich biking history, and growing recreation scene, from Slaty Fork’s backcountry to Snowshoe’s world-class...
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