GUEST EDITORIAL
The 14 Laws of Loam 2021*
Not all loamers are illegal or unsanctioned, and not all unsanctioned trails are loamers, but you can figure out where these rules apply...
REVIEW
Showers Pass Little Crossover Kids' Jacket
A 2.5-layer truly weatherproof jacket for 4-to-8-year-old kids from Showers Pass...
VIDEO
Riding in the Yukon
Several years ago, a group of us headed to the Yukon to ride and learn more about a fantastic program called Singletrack to Success. We just found the video footage.
EDITORIAL
Trepidation
The future bruises on my ass cheeks hurt but not as much as the gleefully twinkling eyes of my companions and the jolly mirth in their glib and waggish comments.
BIKE PREP
Getting the Santa Cruz Blur ready for BC Bike Race
Getting the Santa Cruz Blur ready for the upcoming BC Bike Race has meant some changes to spec and getting used to piloting an XC bike.
Can we Travel Already?
2 Days and 4 Rides in Wellington NZ
Wellington New Zealand may not have the reputation of Rotorua or Queenstown - but the riding is more than worth the trip...
FIVE SHOES REVIEWED
Leatt's Full Shoe Lineup
Leatt clearly isn't inclined toward half measures and their shoe line is five models strong and includes two waterproof models.
REVIEW | EDITORIAL
AXS Eagle Economics
I understand why SRAM's AXS Eagle is the only current drivetrain option that folks are truly lusting after, but let's have a look at the economics of wireless shifting before you push the button...
Review
I may have a Problem: 4 Shoes Reviewed
Toe to Toe with 4 trail shoes for clipless pedals. You know; the pedals you clip into.
EDITORIAL
Progression and the Dreaded Plateau*
"Among my core group, there are days when any one of us can be the fastest, and this parity makes all of us charge hard..."
First Impressions
Knolly Tyaughton Steel & Titanium Hardtails
Knolly's entry into the Aggressive Hardtail Game is Strong Contender...
REVIEW
Rivals & Collaborators: The Race Face Conspiracy Jersey v. Stash Jacket
The Stash is a 'sometimes jacket' with a built-in frame attachment and the Conspiracy Jersey is a super-stretchy, effort-friendly, weather-resistant jersey...
Bike Park Bliss
Sun Peaks Bike Park with my Son and his Buddy
Silver Star used to hold the crown for the best bike park in the B.C. interior, but some excellent new trails have made Sun Peaks a strong contender for the title...
Review
The 2022 Santa Cruz Bronson CC XO1 AXS
The MX-wheeled Bronson gets a thorough pounding in the Whistler Bike Park, on the North Shore and in the steeps of Revelstoke and Nelson.
VIDEO
Makers - Paul Brodie
We are profiling individual and companies who actually build mountain bike products right here in British Columbia and we're starting with one of the pioneers.
MINI REVIEWS
Gear Shots - some of Pete's BCBR gear picks
Shimano XC9 shoes, Rapha MTB apparel, and LoamLab's Counterpunch are all proving to be excellent pieces of my BCBR training puzzle.
EDITORIAL
The 365 Day Flat Pedal Challenge
Reflecting on a whole year of having fun riding exclusively on cleat-less pedals
REVIEW
Leatt Full Face Helmets Reviewed and Compared
While reviewing some of Leatt's open-face helmets, I've also been testing some of Leatt's full-face helmets.
Dream Builds
Rachid Nayel's Banshee Titan
A Banshee Titan to survive the Shore apocalypse... In purple.
REVIEW
Giro Latch Flat Shoes
The new Giro Latch takes a giant leap in sole stickiness thanks to the new Tack rubber and brings an interesting damping concept to market with their fresh Mute midsole.
How to strap a bunch more shit to your bicycle
The Noob's Guide to Bikepacking - Part 2
"What started as a fun plan to push my boundaries a little bit has turned into a an orgy of gear acquisition..."
EDITORIAL
Dreaming Of Crate Suspension
Imagine combining the materials and engineering of the big bicycle design houses with the near-infinite custom geometry and fit options of a custom builder...
Top Shelf Drivetrain Competitor
TRP's TR12 Derailleur & Shifter Reviewed
Is there room for another MTB drivetrain?
Impressions/photos/PRESS RELEASE
Introducing the New SRAM HS2 Rotor
Thicker surfaces and a heat-shedding paint make the HS2 SRAM's coolest running rotor to date...