Contributions by AJ Barlas

Sometimes all the chaos of fallen trees can turn a turd into a gem, and with a rider as gifted as Nate Spitz in front of the lens, just about anything is possible.

The Godfather of Freeride joins Cam McRae in the latest episode, sharing his thoughts on the current state of Freeride, social media, and much more…

The dank days of winter are perfect for slow shutter speeds to convey the speeds riders hit on the trails.

Autumn gold from Deniz while in Tende, France, for the Stone King Rally.

One of the most talented and progressive riders around sat down for a chat about being a marine mechanic, turning pro, and hiking into the bush for an hour to build moves...

David Davis enjoying perfect fall riding in the Whistler Bike Park.

Coen Skrypnek tests the resilience of his rims against a path that looks like it belongs in medieval times.

August 2024 wallpaper takes us to the Top of the World.

Jump season is here and to celebrate, we have Milton McConville chasing his back wheel in Squamish.

Graham Driedger rides Corkscrew on Mt Seymour in typical late spring conditions that Shore locals like to call June-uary.

Our May wallpaper features Lucy Schick enjoying time away from racing and trading it for fun rides with great views…

If you are a racer and you want to figure out how to go faster, Mark Fitzsimmons is the guy to see...

It’s April, and this image was shot in the Whistler Bike Park. Now’s the time to start counting down the days.

NSMB’s March wallpaper features an image taken by A.J. Barlas of Matt Bolton riding another of his creations in Squamish.

February’s wallpaper features a Deniz Merdano shot of Cam McRae extending his riding window with his own light.

January’s wallpaper features a Deniz Merdano shot of Ryan Walters dancing in the snow on Seymour.

December's wallpaper features a Deniz Merdano shot of Cam McRae slipping between the trees on upper Jersey Shore with panache.

Alloy and steel replacement idler pulley options for high-pivot bikes…

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.

Shot in Squamish when the fall conditions were prime and before the rider, Mark Haimes, was forced to take a break from the bike.

How do Hunt’s alloy enduro wheels stack up in an increasingly competitive market?

After two years of development, North Shore Billet’s Canadian Made crank is available and in four lengths, from 155mm to 170mm.

How does the Italian fork stack up to the big guys?

Is there room for another MTB drivetrain?