Mountain

The company unveils a high-end, no-hassles option for adjustable seat height

There was a mixed bag of gear setups at the Leadville Trail 100, but the winners stuck with traditional looks

From a heartbreaking finish time of 9:00.13 to friends sprinting into downtown, the amateurs are a big part of what's special about the Leadville 100

The Specialized rider triumphs in the first two stages at the six-day Breck Epic race

The men's and women's World Cup standings tighten up with two events remaining on the schedule

Course records fall amidst a celebratory atmosphere in central Colorado

Velo reporter Matthew Beaudin shares his experience of racing at Leadville and the pain — but also joy — it brought him

1. Alban Lakata, 6:04:00.79 1/1233 2. Christophe Sauser, 6:05:07.88 2/1233 3. Todd Wells, 6:18:47.43 3/1233

Nosebleeds, blurred vision, a slow leak — nothing could stop Bigham from winning at Leadville this year

Lakata set out to break the course record at Leadville and did it. Now he's thinking about trying to break six hours

Samuel Wells shoots the 2013 Leadville Trail 100 MTB

Caley Fretz gives the once-over to Rebecca Rusch's Specialized Fate ahead of the Leadville Trail 100 MTB

Powerline, the penultimate climb in the Leadville Trail 100 MTB, separates the mountain goats from the sheep

Have a look at what the reigning men's champion at Leadville and his teammate are riding for Saturday's race

Multi-time world champion Christophe Sauser will pilot this super-light Specialized rig for his try at the 2013 Leadville Trail 100 MTB on Saturday

The Leadville Trail 100 MTB turns 20 this weekend and race director Josh Colley sees growth in the front and back of the event

Former winners will take a shot at Leadville on Saturday under potentially heavy skies

Dave McElwaine documents the action at Catamount in Williston, Vt.

400 numbered pairs will be made available worldwide, with 250 reserved for normal customers

The new group is similar to the top-end XX1 setup, but at a lower price point

Major mountain bike events organizer pushes back against governing body by pulling his events and affiliated races from national calendar

Giant unveils 12 new designs for 2014, all built around the new 27.5-inch wheel size

See the world's top enduro series take in its only stop in the U.S. during its inaugural season

Daniel Dunn is on hand to capture the action at the latest Enduro World Series stop in Winter Park, Colo.

Spencer Powlison examines Jérôme Clémentz's Cannondale Jekyll at the Colorado Freeride Festival

Results from the cross country at the 2013 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup round in Vallnord, Andorra

Decker goes against the grain and chooses a mountain bike for the Raleigh Midsummer’s Night CX race, which pays off in the form of a win

Spencer Powlison is on hand to document Scott's latest offerings

Jen See is on hand to document the demanding Crusher in the Tushar, which featured more than 10,000 feet of climbing

Daniel Dunn is there to capture the action at the Enduro Cup event at the Canyons Resort in Park City

The two-time Olympian attacks late and hangs on for the victory at Bear Creek Resort

Scenes from Bear Creek Resort in Macungie, Pa. on the final day of racing at the USA Cycling XC MTB national championships

Dave McElwaine shoots the 2013 USA Cycling elite MTB championships in Pennsylvania

Two Epic frame designs will be available for 2014

The S-Works Epic, Epic World Cup, and Stumpjumper hardtail get makeovers for 2014, including updates to the rear triangle, and the SWAT toolbox

Scenes from the Big Mountain Enduro race at Keystone Mountain in Colorado

We all have that stretch of trail or road that beats us every time. Matthew Beaudin makes a run at his celebrated site of discontent

Scenes from the 2013 edition of the race through British Columbia

Photos from the big mountain enduro race on Crested Butte, deep in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado

Hot, humid weather greets the riders on the first day of the weeklong race through British Columbia

Scenes from Windham Mountain during the U.S. National Mountain Bike Race, Pro XCT

Results from the cross country at the 2013 Missoula XC

Results from the short track at the 2013 Missoula XC, stop six on the USA Cycling Pro XCT

Pro XCT event will broadcast live on Saturday from outside Missoula, Montana

French manufacturer continues to establish itself in the enduro racing world with integrated product range

In The Dirt Dispatch, Spencer Powlison introduces us to this “new” sport and wonders how long it will last

Enduro racing is the hot new discipline in mountain bike racing, but does it have staying power?

Scenes from the newest stop on the Big Mountain circuit, which took place at the southern end of the Rockies in New Mexico

The traditional Italian company delves into the all-mountain MTB market

Full results from the 2013 Full Growler in Gunnison, Colorado

World champion drills it from the start and takes the win in World Cup no. 2

Catharine Pendrel led the Nove Mesto World Cup until a late mechanical dropped her to third

In a brief test the eLECT always locked out while climbing and unlocked on bumpy descents

Results from round 2 of the 2013 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup

Results from the cross country eliminator at the second round of the UCI World Cup in Nove Mesto na Morave

The men's XC World Cup season started in Germany on Sunday, and the course was muddy and slick

The women's XC World Cup kicked off in Germany on Sunday and all the heavy hitters were on hand

Rain alters the course and forces organizers to remove a jump from the men's race

Results from round one of the 2013 UCI World Cup

Pix from the Eliminator at the MTB World Cup in Albstad

TrainingPeaks provides a glimpse into Rebecca Rusch's power data from her 142-mile ride on the Kokopelli Trail

If you like to wear goggles while on the trails, this helmet is for you

Daniel Dunn shoots the action at the season kick-off for enduro riders, the Enduro Cup in Moab, Utah

The fat-tire criterium kicked off the Whiskey Off-road festival on Friday

The "Queen of Pain" dealt with a dislocated finger and a busted light during her 13-hour nighttime ride

This off-road machine is an affordable 29er trail bike option for those who don’t need the carbon bling

Results from the 2013 Whiskey Off-Road 50 Proof pro men's and women's races

On a hunt for hurting, Christopher Case checks in with Rebecca Rusch to talk pain and her upcoming record attempt on the Kokopelli Trail

The slim, comfortable fit was excellent, both on and off the bike, but the price was a little shocking

Marianne Vos recently won the Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders) and La Flèche Wallonne Féminine

DT Swiss releases budget-minded wheel options for cross-country, trail, and all-mountain riding

We put the new Scott Scale 27.5 frames to a first-ride test in the hills above Monterrey

Traditionally aluminum-centric brand moves into carbon with new XTR line-up

The documentary by Pedal Born Pictures targets teenagers who normally ditch their bikes for a driver's license

California-based mountain bike team will send its elite roster to Arizona event, argues legitimacy of UCI license rule

Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski writes that unsanctioned racing is a vital pipeline for young athletes and sponsors in North America

After two tries, Mike Hogan and Thomas Dooley still have unfinished business with the Absa Cape Epic stage race

Mike Hogan carries the Kappius-VeloNews flag through stage 5 at the 2013 Absa Cape Epic

Mike Hogan talks about stage 4 at the off-road stage race in South Africa

1. Kulhavy Jaroslav Sauser Christoph, Burry Stander-Songo, in 22:43:09 2. Huber Urs Platt Karl, Bulls, at :03.43 3. Boehme Tim Dietsch Thomas, Bulls 2, at :20.34 4. Van Houts Rudi Hermida Jose, Multivan Merida, at :33.00 5. Fumic Manuel Fontana Marco Aurelio, Cannondale Factory Racing, at :54.03