New Releases from Leatt for 2024 Ridden and Reviewed
Leatt 6.0 Gravity Helmet and 4.0 X-Flow Goggles
A new, well-ventilated full face helmet and goggles from Leatt designed for a high level of protection with less sweat.
VIDEO
Transforming Cascadia: Building Community Through Trail Advocacy
“This formula of reclaiming neglected trails and maintaining them has become the core ethos of Trans Cascadia”
VIDEOS
Weekend Warmup #174
Unreal riding from Rémy Métailler, Kade Edwards styling it out, and a monster Toyota pickup getting sideways.
REVIEW
Just a taste of Sweet Protection
A helmet and glasses that are made for each other - just one small quibble in an otherwise great product.
GIVE IT or GET IT
2023 Gift Guide - Week 2
A Stanley pour over, a good looking blade from The James Brand, Carhartt's tool roll, durable quality from Mission Workshop, 9Point8's wicked remote.
Review
MET Bluegrass Vanguard Core Full Face Helmet
A lightweight enduro helmet from Met with some distinct features.
Beggars Would Ride
Indentured Serfitude
Thinking of a career in the bike industry?
EDITORIAL
Never Charge Alone
Rampant rain and unplanned encounters with the ground require a cautious approach to charging MTB electronics
VIDEOS
Weekend Warmup #173
Wild climbing adventures, CULT CREW and HUF ripping on bikes and boards, and wisdom from legendary ultra runner Anton Krupicka.
News
Commencal Partners With Whistler Bike Park
“...this partnership with Whistler Bike Park is the culmination of our commitment to the most beautiful spots on the planet”
GIVE IT or GET IT
2023 Gift Guide - Week 1
A classic tire, comfort for hard working feet, a well-designed carbon bar, sweet trail building aids, a stealthy belt, and a very unique truing stand.
Shimano ME5 and XC7 review
shiMANO a shiMANO (spd shoes)
Two Shimano SPD shoes that are superior to the brand's ME7 model
VIDEO
Finding the Balance in the Tweed Valley - Innes Graham
After all the ups and downs, when it all gets to be too much, the best way for Innes to get stoked on bikes again, is riding bikes.
VIDEO
A Full Round Of Golf
Mark Scott's mission to ride every trail in the famous Golfie network in the Tweed Valley.
Industry News
News Roundup - Week of November 6th
Santa Cruz announces the latest V10 following a successful season for the Syndicate, and Canyon updates their Lux Trail bike.
Review
Suunto Vertical Titanium Solar GPS Watch
Is this Suunto, seemingly designed for the alpine, any good for Mountain Biking?
REVIEW
CushCore E-MTB Inserts
Comparing the new CushCore E-MTB inserts to the originals, on a decidedly meat-powered bike.
Review
Shimano SH-GF800 GTX (WATERPROOF!) Flat Pedal Shoes
"Just to be incredibly thorough, in the name of science, I filled up a tray full of water and then stuck my foot in it..."
Long Term Review
2023 Ibis HD6
"Precise rear wheel placement and Euro-turns through tight Shore tech felt nearly telepathic."
VIDEOS
Weekend Warmup #172
Sick riding from the Yeti Crew, Blake Wilkey takes his trophy truck to Mexico, and the squad from Vans documents some epic wave carving action
Industry News
NSMBA Update: AGM coming up + Directorship applications due
NSMBA directorship applications due Nov 6, a membership pricing update, and an upcoming AGM.
Driven to Ride, or Driving to the Ride?
RockyMounts GuideRail
Got two bikes, a destination in mind, and joke of a trunk (or truck bed)? Meet the RockyMounts GuideRail.
WALLPAPER WEDNESDAY
Monthly Wallpaper: November 2023
With the Aspens in full display, Park City, Utah is the perfect playground for late October riding. Conor Barry knows the trails like the back of his hand.
Review
Ibex Indie Hoodie & Shak Vest
Ibex is back in the game with a couple of garments that are suitable for MTB but not only for MTB