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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Bhutan's mountain bike scene might still be in its infancy, but it has limitless potential.
From the New River Gorge to Wolf Creek Park, West Virginia’s rugged singletrack thrives amid rich history and growing trail networks.
Mike Frazier, core skateboarder turned mountain biker, defies gravity in Alafia River State Park in Florida, proving that passion knows no age limits.
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.
Upper Eagle Lake is at the base of Horsehead Pass, a short detour off the trail and just one of the five lakes along the Angel’s Staircase Loop...
If mountain biking can be a unifying force, then this remote community on BC’s Sunshine Coast is living the truth.
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...
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.
Mert Lawwill never really rode mountain bikes. Perhaps this is because he was more used to doing 100 miles per hour on his motorcycle while racing...
“When you look at Midwest mountain biking pre-Hansi, there was decent riding to be had, but as far as reaching its potential it wasn’t much better...
Volcanos are insane. As in, incomprehensible—for me at least. The amount of sheer energy that lies dormant below is something I’ve only...
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 $...
In December 2009, I was digging in a rough new section of trail on Galbraith Mountain, just outside of Bellingham, WA. My 6-year-old Rhodesian...
Aaron Rogers has gone from a backwoods rumor to the Upper Midwest’s premier trial builder, with his work appearing everywhere from his hometown of...
For residents of western North Carolina, a mention of the town of Canton will likely spark thoughts of the massive paper mill that has operated there...
Travel Features
Unapologetically Old School The Rich Legacy of Mountain Biking in Davis
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...
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...
Durango’s trails reflect the region’s rugged qualities. Most were built in vast open spaces with little oversight and reckless abandon—rowdy kids...
Reno Tahoe Travel Guide
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Reno, which was dubbed the Biggest Little City in the World in the early 1900s, is big on biking. Geography is super-sized in this corner of Northern...
