Networks of Dirt The Scattering of the Bentonville Phenomenon
In the beginning, a do-it-yourself ethic pervaded mountain biking. Now Bentonville's success provides an inspiration and a road map for other communities.
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After four hours freewheeling along the rambunctious trails on and around Maine’s Sugarloaf Mountain, I realize I’ve made a serious...
It would be at no fault of the outside observer to look at the last few years of Keegan Swenson’s cycling career and think of him as ordained...
Travis Reill heals trauma through mountain biking, inspiring others to do the same.
Adventure Features
Creating Reality Carving First Lines on a Fresh Alaskan Canvas
In the remote Alaskan wilderness, a team of pro riders drop into first descents of some of the most breathtaking backcountry freeride lines in the world.
A group of three riders search for ancient singletrack in the storied deserts of Jordan.
Three women embark on a 180-mile bikepacking mission to the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas that started with a helicopter drop in the hinterlands.
My eyes burned in the parching air as I squinted through blinding rays of midday sunlight at the imposing, snowcapped anvil that loomed above the...
Culture Features
Backcountry Haunt The Legend of Alice Jowett and the Windsor Hotel
My childhood friend from Nakusp, Nicole Daney, likes to tell a story about the time the lights suddenly went out at Trout Lake’s old Windsor...
Most sports have a tradition of honoring the hallowed ground of their birthplace. For NASCAR, it’s Daytona Beach, Florida; for skateboarding,...
A single uphill pedal strike could be disastrous. Focused minds make sharp decisions. “If you fall here, you don’t dead,” says...
In 2010, the Bermuda Bicycling Association called a meeting to discuss the growing presence of mountain bikes around the island. James Holloway and...
Awareness Features
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.
The mid-morning light shines through the windows of an historic diner in Knoxville, Tennessee, illuminating a décor that is said to have...
On an early spring day in the quiet woods of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, the whirring of a hub reverberates through the trees and disappears...
When Vermont’s storied Bolton Valley Resort first decided to spin lifts for mountain biking, it built off a network of rogue trails scraped in...
Travel Features
Northern British Columbia Travel Guide
As vast as it is varied, northern British Columbia is an area of untapped potential. Historically, value was placed on the seemingly endless natural...
Among the places reputed to be the Pacific Northwest’s premier riding destinations, few have a stronger claim than Oakridge, Oregon. Squarely...
Whistler Travel Guide
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When we think of a dream mountain bike destination, Whistler, British Columbia immediately comes to mind. This resort town, which can be driven to in...
As the location of the genesis of modern mountain biking, Crested Butte and Gunnison have a storied history worth telling.
