Trail Tales

Jesse had his first EWS victory within his grasp but luck wasn't on his side just yet...

"We just wanted the no bullshit version of mountain biking, which as eveyone knows is just having fun outdoors..."

"Is it possible that wearing my flat-rimmed hat while driving the family mini-van will scare the shit out of a hipster as I drive by..."

We didn't go down to see new tire models, but we did come back with a renewed respect for Maxxis' approach to tire R & D. And the riding in Georgia was a damn good time.

A Survival Guide to Group Rides

Dylan Sherrard shows us how the clay spires, sagebrush, and the wildlife of Kamloops has been a driving force behind his two-wheeled self...

The Hive's e13 TSR cranks use proprietary tools for the bottom bracket and direct mount chain ring, and crank removal. All made of steel and included!

"While it is impressive that he was able to hurtle down 45º slope in Chile at 167 km/h down, I’m stuck wondering a few things..."

For those of us who get our fitness entirely from the mountain bike, winter can be a frustrating and fat making time...

If you own a hardtail, Andrew Major thinks you should add a rigid fork to add spice to your trails and convince your friends you're a badass...

Looking for the stiffest bar available but not wanting to feel like you've been beaten with it? That is what Spank's Vibrocore promises...

"I’m a little bit saddened that Specialized Gravity thought that this was the fourth most important piece of information..."

"I pointed my bike downhill and half rode, half skied my way back to my house..."

"It's easy to feel inadequate if you aren't slaying foreign trail with a Red Bull in one hand and a Gopro in the other..."

Todd's list is simple: a tool and a trail. But what a trail and tool they are.

"They are, after all, some of the most genuine and humble riders in the sport, untainted by sugar water sponsorhip..."

Uncle Dave is here to cheer you up - by making you feel better about your 2016 - but at least he's still keen on sharing music...

This week’s Big Mountain Monday sees Doerfling take on a line that features a wickedly steep funnel.

"ERKKI PUNTTILA approaches bikepacking excursions with a straightforward manner and plenty of dry humour..."

"Sean has been battling cancer for many years and unfortunately it appears he has a limited time left to fight..."

"Maybe some cop saying you can’t drink a beer on the beach. Or some old guy with a moustache lecturing you trailside about your mountain bike..."

No pros or posturing, just good old fashioned carnage and belly laughs.

“One of the more iconic trails on Mount Fromme has been declared permanently closed by the District…”

"I crashed 10 years ago and my tooth turned blue. Should I get it fixed and give up my bluetooth joke or keep it..."