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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![“Brett Rheeder’s front flip off the start drop at Crankworx in 2019 was sure impressive but also a lead up to a first-ever windshield wiper in competition,” said photographer Paris Gore. “Although Emil [Johansson] took the win, Brett was on a roll of a year and took the overall FMB World Championship win. I just remember at the time some of these tricks were still so new to competition—it was mind-blowing to witness.” Photo: Paris Gore | 2019](https://freehub.com/sites/freehub/files/styles/grid_teaser/public/articles/Decades_in_the_Making_Opener.jpg)
In recognition of Crankworx’ 20-year anniversary in 2025, some of mountain biking’s most notable professional photographers to comb their archives in...
Peter Mills stands with the toes of his work boots at the edge of the Ivy River north of Asheville, North Carolina. The warm January day, while...
Colin Wiseman revisits his hometown trails with a new lens.
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...
Casey Brown paves the way for freeriding to become a viable career for female athletes.
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.
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...
