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.
Fueled by a desire to get off the beaten path, Thomas Woodson is pushed to his limit on a 9-day trip across the Bolivian Andes.
Across Oaxaca, Mexican mountain bikers are working with locals in small villages to tune up the trails once used as footpaths.
Finale Ligure, Italy is firmly cemented as one of the foremost mountain biking destinations in Europe after years of grassroots development.
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...
Claire Buchar’s life, like any, has had its ups and downs, though one aspect has only improved over time: her technical riding prowess.
Women made slopestyle history in their first premier slopestyle event in the Crankworx World Tour in Rotorua, New Zealand.
What do pearl earrings, darkrooms and a Polaroid camera have in common? They’re all elements that led Colorado-born Leslie Kehmeier to her...
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.
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...
Straddling his bike on Colorado’s Grand Mesa amid brilliant fall colors, days before the first winter storm put trailbuilding season into...
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...
In Western Colorado, rugged landscapes shaped by the Colorado River meet the Rocky Mountains. Fruita, Grand Junction, and Palisade thrive as premier...
The flavor of riding around Whitefish, MT can be likened to a well-balanced, three-course meal. There are short loops to satiate those initial hunger...
If I’m being honest, I never saw myself as a “mountain biker.” Long, exhausting workouts were never something I particularly looked...
