Straddling his bike on Colorado’s Grand Mesa amid brilliant fall colors, days before the first winter storm put trailbuilding season into...
Issue 12.3
Issue 12.3
With this year’s riding season in full swing, Freehub pays tribute to a return to trails and travel with our 12.3 edition—a stoke-filled book honoring progression in many forms. Every step forward contributes to the advancement of the mountain bike community, and this issue examines successes big and small. In the rugged state of Nevada, impassioned individuals are working selflessly to revitalize former mining communities through outdoor recreation and trailbuilding, with lifelong ranchers and freeride luminaries such as Cam Zink (featured on our cover) sharing the same objectives. In Harrisonburg, Virginia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, hardcore riding communities are infusing a new generation of riders with a heartfelt appreciation for the value of old-school, technical singletrack. And on the hallowed slopes of Vancouver’s North Shore, original freeride pioneers still mingle with their ultra-talented progeny, proving that progression is a constant—and that it begins with each of us. Welcome to Issue 12.3.
In this Issue
Aaron Theisen explores the small but mighty Big Belt mountain range in Southwest Montana. This bikepacking adventure takes their group through...
The rugged terrain of Harrisonburg, Virginia is dearly beloved by locals. So much that celebration for riding has become a part of its tradition. The...
Steffi Marth and Micayla Gatto dive into the impact of injury and how it profoundly affects our lives, routines, and relationships with our bodies.
For the earliest generation of Pittsburgh bikers, Frick Park provided a blank slate to create trails and test the limits of equipment. Now, the...
Emboldened by technology and inspired by history, riders who grew up on freeriding redefine the sport, finding new perspectives on biking in North...
There’s no doubt that the sprawling state of Nevada is harsh and rugged. Not only is it the United States’ driest state, but it’s...
The word “progression” gets bandied about a lot these days, from the realm of scientific research to the ever-evolving world of action...
The durability of aftermarket bike products rarely lives up to advertising hype. Bombproof? Bulletproof? Nukeproof? Hardly. Simple fact is, we as...