Mountain

Global Mountain Bike network heads out to the local trails to test fat bikes to see if they are faster than traditional mountain bikes.

Bell helmets is expanding its program, which is designed to encourage women to get out and ride mountain bikes more often.

A new Congressional bill aims to allow mountain bikes in Federal Wilderness, but IMBA opposes the proposed changes to a 30-year-old law.

Butter-smooth shifting is one of the highlights of Shimano's top-tier mountain bike drivetrain.

Mark Lyons of Colorado was found after going missing in the first stage of the three-day race through the Costa Rican jungle.

The Pro's Closet talks to Ned Overend about his 1992 Specialized M2 mountain bike, which he rode to numerous victories.

USA Cycling reveals a nine-race cross-country calendar and a seven-race downhill schedule that will both feature new venues.

Fort Lewis College and King University each triumph with late surges on Sunday to win collegiate championships in West Virginia.

Global Mountain Bike Network digs up 10 of the weirdest, ugliest mountain bike frame designs every seen on dirt.

Mountain bike pioneer Charlie Cunningham suffers a severe head injury and is recovering in a hospital after brain surgery.

The Sho-Air pro mountain bike team will cease operations at the end of this season as Ridebiker shifts focus to club team, events.

Boston Rebellion cross-country race will be the final stop on the US Cup pro mountain bike series in 2016.

An evolution from the Jet line, Niner's RKT9 is a dedicated XC racer that balances quick steering and short travel suspension

New Vail, Colorado event, The Outlier, will feature demos and expo with 20 brands as well as XC and enduro races.

Slovenian mountain bike specialist Blaza Klemencic provisionally suspended after 2012 sample tests positive for EPO

Trials mountain biker puts his balance skills to the ultimate test on a slackline tightrope high above a gorge in the French Alps.

Epic Rides offers the richest purse in U.S. MTB racing with three-race series including the Whiskey, Grand Junction, and Carson City races.

Todd Wells is branching out and trying his hand at an Xterra triathlon, aiming for stars-and-stripes at national championships in Utah.

Although the line between trail and enduro bikes is often blurred, Santa Cruz's updated rides provide two different experiences.

The 29er cousin to perhaps the best trail bike on the market, Yeti's new machine could be a do-it-all bike — if climbing isn't your focus.

In the fifth chapter of Nino Schurter's hunt for glory, Schurter visits Tom Ritchey at his home in northern California.

A look back at the week-long Colorado mountain bike race, which offers thin air, skinny singletrack, and stunning views.

Scott Ellis, 55, of northern Colorado, dies of a reported heart attack during the 100-mile mountain bike race Saturday.

Defending champions Todd Wells and Sally Bigham return to Leadville, along with amateurs aiming to set new personal bests.

A 40-tooth cog adds versatility to 1x10 systems without the need for a single-cog adapter or any derailleur and freehub upgrades.

Riders take on six days of off-road racing on singletrack through the mountains of British Columbia.

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The Crested Butte stop of the Enduro World Series is canceled after a rider dies in a crash

Vallnord, Andorra is slated to host the annual event September 1-6

Every year at the Tour de France, one rider is awarded the prize for being "most combative," but what does that mean?

The 22-year-old dethrones three-time champion and teammate Todd Wells to capture the men’s pro cross-country national championship.

With yet another wheel size to contend with, tech editor Dan Cavallari heads to Park City to see if 27.5+ is a fad or the real deal.

Chapter 4 takes Nino Schurter back to his hometown in Tersnaus, Switzerland, where he hangs out with some friends on and off the bike

Undeterred by a crash which left him paralyzed, pro trials rider Ashton crafts a special bike that lets him ride on two wheels again.

The national XC champ discusses her silver-medal ride in Switzerland, the rest of her 2015 season, and her road to Rio 2016

Enduro2 spans three days of racing in the Savoie region of France with a twist: Everyone has to race with a teammate

Lea Davison and Howard Grotts earned silver and bronze medals in their respective categories at the sixth round of the MTB World Cup

The Pro's Closet talks to mountain bike pioneer Steve Potts, who has been fillet-brazing bikes for decades, since the early era of MTBs

Women's MTBs will share the same platform as existing models, but with smaller frame and wheel sizes to accommodate shorter, lighter riders

After his pro mountain bike career was derailed by back injury and surgery, Sam Schultz is back on the bike, pursuing his passion

Scott Bicycles wades into the tire size debate with a new line of 27.5-plus bikes to be introduced next year

Ready to head out on a big trail ride this summer? Global Mountain Bike Network has 10 tips to make sure you have a good time

Nino Schurter fights his first big battle at the Nove Mesto XC World Cup in the Czech Republic, going up against rival Jaroslav Kulhavy

American Aaron Gwin wins downhill World Cup race after breaking his chain at the start in Leogang, Austria

A look inside the pits at one of the hardest mountain bike races on the East Coast and one mechanic who keeps everyone rolling

America’s brightest young cross-country talent on the Olympics, world championships, and the lure of dirt over road racing

Swiss champion Schurter's road to the Rio Olympics runs through South Africa, the Sea Otter Classic in California

Tune up your trail skills for summer riding with these 10 pointers from Global Mountain Bike Network

We've discovered one of our favorite new 29ers; the Speedfox is a supremely versatile, fast, and fun bike on even the roughest trails

Focus adds carbon to its enduro offering and focuses on gravity-fed thrills with the Sam

Heading up the mountain or down, the Spine is a light trail/aggressive XC machine made for a well-rounded ride and real fun on descents

With a slimmer fit and breathability courtesy of Gore's Windstopper fabric, the baggy shorts market has a versatile new player

Global Mountain Bike Network explains the basics of how to execute a perfect bunny-hop to get over logs, rocks, and more

Andreassen rides a custom-painted Specialized S-Works Epic World Cup with lots of unique details to recognize his world championship win

Global Mountain Bike Network explains how to fix a broken chain on the side of a trail or road so you can ride — not walk — home

The three-day stage race will cover the same course as the single-day event

Trek Factory Racing spotted riding a yet-to-be-released 29er hardtail that employs the IsoSpeed decoupler system found on other Trek bikes

Swiss powerhouse Nino Schurter wins the Sea Otter short track on a sunny Saturday at Laguna Seca

Nino Schurter's sleek, 27.5-wheeled race bike is equipped with tubular tires, a new DT Swiss fork, and more one-off parts

Swiss mountain biker Schurter is aiming for gold at the Rio Olympics next year. Here's how he gets fit during the snowy winter months

Walk around the headquarters of one of mountain biking's most storied and legendary companies, Colorado-based Yeti Cycles

Trek brings IsoSpeed technology found on Domane road bikes and Boone cyclocross bikes to hardtail mountain bikes

Noisy brakes? Global Mountain Bike Network walks you through some basic troubleshooting to make your ride nice and quiet

Global Mountain Bike Network hits the trail to determine which type of bike is fastest, comparing three types of mountain bike

Eric Barone sets a new world speed record at a ski resort in the Alps

A candid discussion about the struggles elite athletes face — “the longer you race, the more hard times you’re going to have”

Catch up on the action from last weekend's UCI mountain bike race in Bonelli Park, California, courtesy of USA Cycling

Felt sends pro BMX rider Gregor Laucht to Switzerland to test the limits of a fat bike on snow

Ready to tie on a number plate this summer? Here are six bikes that can handle everything from short track to 100-milers

The guys at Global Mountain Bike Network have tips for tire pressure, whether you ride XC, downhill, or anything in between

RockShox joins Trek, Fox in offering wider hub platforms it hopes will become industry standards to make bigger wheels stiffer

Full-suspension heavyweight brand launches its carbon fiber hardtail with two wheel options and updated geometry

The mountain bike race season kicks off in the Arizona desert with costumes, cactuses, fun, and fast racing

New Niner bike employs an alloy rear triangle to cut costs, but performance remains the same as its full-carbon predecessor

Todd Wells and Catharine Pendrel are Velo's 2014 North American Mountain Bikers of the Year

After breaking her spine in a mountain bike race crash in May, an Oregon woman files a $273,000 lawsuit against race promoters

Lea Davison had to face another long rehabilitation from a torn labrum in 2014, but she delivered with world championship medal

Julien Absalon and Manon Carpenter each won their respective world titles in 2014 after devastatingly consistent seasons of racing

In chapter 13, from "Fat Tire Flyer," Charlie Kelly describes how he and Gary Fisher decided to go into the mountain bike business

Mountain bike super-couple travels to races in style. Take a tour of their sweet setup