Mini Reviews
Gear Shots Feb 2025
Stylish Sports Sunglasses from Smith, Waist and Frame bags from Fernhill, and a couple of Roll Recovery products to ease what aches.
EARLY REVIEW
OneUp Clip Pedal
Early acclaim seems well-deserved, there's just one little thing about OneUp's new Clip Pedal.
VIDEO + PHOTOS
Sea to Sky Series: The Sunshine Coast
First up in a series about riding areas in the Sea 2 Sky is the Sunshine Coast - a year round riding destination known for perfect dirt and chill vibes.
READER SUBMISSION
Nerding Out On Spoke Count
How much difference do the number of spokes make to otherwise identical wheelsets? Nicolas Brunner decided to find out.
VIDEO
Trio
There's more variety among North Shore trails than most people realize. Cooper Quinn takes us on a lap of three of his favourite trails, each with its own personality.
Outbound Lighting
It's Not Business, It's Personal
Bright Lights, Rally Cars, and Beef Sandwiches - we went to see Outbound Lighting's HQ in Chicago.
EDITORIAL
Fill Your Boots
An idiom. Perspective. And the primal joy of a wood stove.
SAD NEWS
**UPDATED** Rocky Mountain Bicycles Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Following news yesterday of Rocky Mountain's filing for CCAA protection, the brand has released an official statement.
PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Steve Vanderhoek Podcast Transcript
If you prefer to read your podcasts, this is the place.
THE GOOD STUFF
2024 Gift Guide - Week 4
Two heirloom calibre tools, something to keep them sharp, a sweet solar battery setup, and an artful book documenting super creative trails.
GIVE IT OR GET IT
2024 Gift Guide - Week 3
Never mind the foot fetish jokes, we're going with one part comfort and three parts utility this week.
GIVE IT OR GET IT
2024 Gift Guide - Week 2
An insulated pint, a burly and affordable trail bike, a hot tire with fresh casings, and a few nice tools round out our highlights this week.
BOLT IT ON
2024 Gift Guide - Week 1
A light for your helmet (or your bars in a pinch), a great multi, a rapid release bottle, the Hurly Burly race circuit yearbook.
2-MINUTE EXPERT
How Do You Ride Fast at Night?
Understanding how your eyes perceive light and what makes a quality light are vital for choosing a setup that will let you ride safely and confidently at night.
The Lazy Rider and the Split Step
It never occurred to me that I was a lazy mountain biker until I realized I didn't automatically execute the MTB equivalent of the Split Step.
FIRST LOOK REVIEW
2025 Transition Sentinel
The Sentinel has always been known as a trail bike that can be bent to fit different categories. The latest version continues the tradition.
VIDEO + CONTEST
Hidden Gems: Bralorne
With a history dating back to the gold rushes of the mid and late 19th century, Bralorne is in an area of the Chilcotin mountain range that doesn't see as much tourist and mountain bike traffic.
ESSAY
Flow Reimagined: A Journey Beyond the Ordinary
As he prepares to embark on his next chapter, Ryan Leech shares some thoughts on the pursuit of flow state and the importance of incorporating it healthily into our regular lives.
VIDEO + CONTEST
Hidden Gems: 100 Mile House
100 Mile House is a true hidden gem, but it may not stay a secret for very long once riders discover everything it has to offer.
REVIEW
Fox Live Valve Neo
Fox's second generation wireless suspension tech has arrived.
VIDEO + CONTEST
Hidden Gems: Powell River
Part of what makes BC so special are all the spots you might not have heard of - Hailey and Ollie went off in search of a few of them.
VIDEOS
Weekend Warmup #213
This week's best featuring: Colby Pringle, Iago Garay, Lewis Buchanan, Van Neistat, Thomas Lemoine, and Edgar Briole
A VIDEO FROM PATAGONIA FILMS
Fire Lines
"We are in the business of revitalizing mountain communities, and we use trails as the tool."
2-Minute REVIEW
Yeti Turq Edge Vest
Yeti is doing apparel well, and the Turq Edge Vest is a versatile performer.