Mountain
Mountain
Quick Look: The North Face takes on Mountain Biking
The target rider of The North Face line will be the person who wants subtle clothing without any large logos or bright designs
The ultimate ultra: The Arizona Trail Race
There is no official start list, no entry fee, and no announcer at the finish line — grassroots racing at its best
Tech FAQ: Fine-tuning entry and release with Crank Brothers pedals
LZ has some suggestions for fine-tuning your Eggbeaters to suit your different shoes
Tech FAQ: Should you ride wider or skinnier in the mud?
LZ uses skinnier tires to cut through the mud down to where the traction is, rather than wide tires with low PSI and float on mud without traction
Smith, Carey win True Grit (really) Epic 100 in St. George
Only a handful of riders opted to go the full 100 miles in Saturday's True Grit Epic 100 mountain bike race in St. George, Utah.
Results: World Cup #1, Pietermaritzburg
1. Nino SCHURTER, (SUI) +1:30:38 2. Burry STANDER, (RSA) +1:30:49 3. Manuel FUMIC, (GER) +1:31:37 1. Maja WLOSZCZOWSKA, (POL) +1:34:01 2. Emily BATTY, (CAN) +1:34:05 3. Catharine PENDREL, (CAN) +1:34:24
The soul searcher returns to South Africa as a mother
All eyes are on Rockwell going into the weekend, when she will show the world how close she is to her goal of being the world's fastest mom.
Destination: Grand Junction, Colorado
While most mountain bikers looking for trails flock to Fruita, trails in Grand Junction provide more thrills per mile of trail than any in Colorado.
Riders prepare for World Cup season opener at Momentum Health XCO Internationals
Momentum Health XCO Internationals SA Cup #3 ran on the same course that will be used for the World Cup season opener
Endurance Live! awards Overend
Multiple-time world champ among handful of endurance athletes honored in Los Angeles
Mann, Torres get first Pro XCT wins at Bonelli Park
Allison Mann and Ignacio Torres picked up their first Pro XCT wins in Saturday's round two of the Pro XCT at Bonelli Park, California.
Destination: Salida, Colorado
With plans of transforming the area into a mountain bike Mecca, Salida Mountain Trails has worked tirelessly to build new trails in the area
Crankbrothers launches Kronolog dropper post
Crankbrothers is showing the depth of their knowledge with this cable actuated dropper post
Quick Look: Specialized Rime shoes
The Specialized Rime shoe is forging a genre all its own within the mountain bike shoe category
Date announced for 12 Hours of Snowmass
12 Hours of Snowmass will take place on Saturday, July 21 from 7a.m. - 7p.m. on Snowmass Ski Area.
SLX Redefined: 2013 Shimano
The affordable all-rounder SLX is becoming even more versatile
What the POC?
The funky lid from Sweden is all business
Niner introduces Air 9 RDO
New carbon hardtail is half a pound lighter than Air 9 Carbon
Gerard Vroomen and Andy Kessler launch new company
Cervélo co-founder Gerard Vroomen is launching a new company based out of Switzerland with former BMC CEO Andy Kessler
Review: DT Swiss XMM 100mm 29er Fork
Overall this is a classy fork
Wildside video – The mobile mechanic: Part II
How do you service the needs of almost 500 riders in a multi-day mountain-bike stage race?
Wildside Day 4 video with Max Plaxton: On the Max
Max Plaxton, came within a whisker of a fourth consecutive stage victory
Plaxton and King dominate day 3 in Tasmania
Plaxton and King each won both of stages in day 3
Wildside: The mobile mechanic, part I
How do you service the needs of almost 500 riders in a multi-day mountain-bike stage race?
Wildside Video with Max Plaxton: Taking it to The Max
Plaxton talks to Singletrack.com about Wildside as well as London and his major rivals
New Zealand cross country national championships results
1. Dirk PETERS in 1:36:34 2. Michael NORTHCOTT in 1:39:13 3. Brad HUDSON in 1:39:58 1. Karen HANLEN in 1:30:53 2. Rosara JOSEPH in 1:33:52 3. Fiona MACDERMID in 1:40:42
If you like your tires fatter
A quick look at what you have to look forward to this weekend if you will be getting your tires snowy
Pure Tasmania Wildside 2012 preview
From the mountains to the sea
Nitto handlebar recall
Euro-Asia Imports has issued a recall of Nitto B259AA riser handlebars
Destination: St. George, Utah
What it lacks in tourist attractions, it makes up for in quality and quantity of trails a stone-throw from city limits
2012 Velo Buyer's Guide
The Velo tech crew of Nick Legan, Caley Fretz and Lennard Zinn profiled over 80 bikes for the 2012 Buyer's Guide
Tech FAQ: On Shifting Big-Big
Is it worth having a few extra links in your chain?
Destination: Prescott, Arizona
Three elements make an area a destination: Good trails, good weather, good community
Review: Avid XX World Cup Hydraulic disc brake
Fit for purpose
10 Worst Mistakes to Make Winter Riding
There are a few classic mistakes, that when avoided, can greatly enhance a winter riding experience
Review: Niner Air 9 Carbon
The steering is precise, the handling is immediate and the power transfer is fantastic
From the pages of Velo: The 2011 Velo Awards — Mountain Bikers of the Year (men)
VeloNews.com presents selections from the January 2012 edition of Velo, the magazine's 24th annual awards issue
Registration for The 12 Hours of Mesa Verde
Registration for the 6th annual 12 Hours of Mesa Verde race opens Monday, January 2
Yelo Velo Chain Lube
Yello Lube is a green product that gets the job done
A Year Wells Spent
Todd Wells shares what was going through his head while he pummeled his competition this year
Winter Wardrobe Clothing Reviews
Winter products you'll love from your head to your toes
Locations and Dates for The 2012 Pro UET
USA Cycling announced the dates and locations for the 2012 USA Cycling Pro Mountain Bike Ultra-Endurance Tour
New in 2012: The Gear Movement-Epic Pro Cycling Team
Colorado's Epic Endurance Cycling Team expands to include a professional team for 2012
From The Pages of Velo: The 2011 Velo Awards
From the 2011 Awards Issue of Velo Magazine: Mountain Bikers of the Year (men)
Goodbye to My Belt-Drive Rohloff Bike
One of the bittersweet things about being in the bike business is that I frequently have to let go of bikes I've become attached to
Review: Schwalbe Nobby Nic
Admittedly, I knew I'd like this tire
Review: Specialized S3 MT Helmet
The Specialized S3 MT helmet is a mid-range lid that shares much with the higher end S-Works Prevail
Snow-Bike Races: The Long and Short of It
From beginner races to ultra-endurance, snow-bike races are taking off with a flurry.
Qualifying events announced for would-be Leadville Trail 100 racers
Life Time Fitness has announced the qualifying events for riders hoping to tackle the 2012 Leadville Trail 100.
Register Now for 2012 Leadville Trail 100 Qualifying Events
Register here for the Leadville Race Series qualifiers
Tech FAQ: Zinn on Leaking Valve Stems, Chain Length
Featuring Wayne Stetina and Stan Koziatek
Fit For Purpose — Avid XX World Cup Hydraulic Disc Brake
Overall this is an excellent brake, but is it really necessary for anyone but a top level cross country racer
Snow Riding: Dressing the Part
Snow-bikers have worked out several different systems for staying warm
Tech Update: SRAM Renovates X9 Shifters
SRAM is replacing the bushing that currently resides within all X9 shifter bodies with ball bearings
Kabush to join Scott-3Rox in 2012
Geoff Kabush has found a sponsor for 2012 and will join the new Scott-3Rox team ahead of the 2012 London Olympics. The North American squad will compliment the Scott-Swisspower team of 2009 cross-country world champion Nino Schurter.
Tech FAQ: Zinn on Seatposts, Rust and Pros Riding 26ers
Zinn answers your questions on not converting to a 29er, rusty frames, and carbon seatposts in Ti frames
Thieves ransack SRAM Neutral Race Support van, take bikes, tools
On Monday, Jose Alcala arrived in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to drive to the next event on the SRAM Neutral Race Support calendar. But much to his dismay, the Sprinter van he was scheduled to drive had been emptied while it sat parked at the Holiday Inn Express on Commerce Drive in Colorado Springs.