I Finally Bought an Electric Mountain Bike and It Has Been Life Changing I have been mountain biking for over a quarter century, but until recently I had held out on buying an electric mountain bike (eMTB). I know, I’m late to the game. In fact, last year, an article from Outside argued that eMTBs have rapidly gone from niche to mainstream, predicting they could eventually make up more than half, and potentially 75 […] Brains Brent Glogau | October 3, 2026 5 Comments
French Mountain Bike Freerider Killian Bron Bikes 6,000-Meter Glaciated Peak in Bolivia Mountain biking on a glacier at over 6,000 meters in elevation — it shouldn’t be possible, right? Well, apparently French mountain bike freerider Kilian Bron didn’t get the memo. Near the rime ice-crusted summit of Huayna Potosí in Bolivia, Bron prepared to ride down a mountain that headline writers would later describe as “conquered.” But Bron — who started mountain […] Biking Martin Kuprianowicz | September 16, 2026 0 Comments
Austrian Mountain Biker Fabian Dankl Jumps from Gondola to Gondola on Bike If you thought bike tricks couldn’t get any more insane, think again. Austrian mountain biker and BMX rider Fabian Dankl recently released jaw-dropping footage of him jumping from one gondola cabin to another on his bike at Saint Johan in Tyrol, Austria. To make the trick all the more impressive, the 26-year-old jumped the seven-and-a-half-foot gap while doing a wheelie, […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | August 27, 2026 0 Comments
Freak August Hailstorm Buries Bike Race, Making French Ski Town Hotel Surprise Hero Stage three of the 81st edition of the Vuelta a España was halted this past Monday, August 24, 2026, due to a heavy summer hailstorm in the Pyrenees. The Vuelta, along with the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France, is one of three Grand Tour events held every calendar year in the sport of cycling. This year’s edition of […] Brains Kien Warren | August 27, 2026 0 Comments
Cypress Mountain, BC, Announces Return of Bike Park After More Than 20 Years Cypress Mountain, British Columbia, is bringing mountain biking back to the North Shore with a redesigned bike park scheduled to open in Summer 2027. Cypress Bike Park, once the North Shore’s original lift-accessed bike park, is returning more than two decades after it closed before the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. BC Parks has confirmed the project under Cypress Mountain’s existing […] Industry News Brent Glogau | August 14, 2026 0 Comments
Keystone, CO, Bike Report: Never Ending Trails That Make You Feel Great Full disclosure, I’m not an expert downhill biker. I like to frame myself as a beginner-intermediate – someone who loves downhill biking more as an excuse to spend more time at a ski resort come summer than to pursue flying off jumps and charging hard downhill. Perhaps that is because the first time I ever tried it almost a decade […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | August 9, 2026 0 Comments
How To Choose the Right Mountain Bike Tire Size 15 years ago, you threw a 2.1-inch tire on your mountain bike and went riding. Maybe you rode crazy wide 2.4-inch tires if you were a DH guy. It was that simple. Nowadays, there’s everything from skinny 1.8 inches all the way up to 5-inch monsters. How the heck are you supposed to choose? Here’s a quick guide to mountain […] Biking Mike Lavery | August 8, 2026 2 Comments
How To Wax Your Bike Chain for the Cleanest Smoothest Ride You’ve Ever Had Whether you like to ride your bike in spandex or body armor, there is one universal truth to cycling: chain maintenance sucks. Keeping your chain clean and lubed can be a full time job that no one wants. The solution: Hot Wax. You already wax your skis, time to wax your bike! No joke, dipping your chain in hot wax is […] Biking Mike Lavery | August 1, 2026 8 Comments
Whistler Bike Park, BC, Report: Fresh Rain and Perfect Dirt During Crankworx Report from Tuesday, July 28, 2026 My family loves a vacation in the mountains. For that reason, we decided to make our annual summer trip to Whistler this year. Of course, that meant a day in the bike park. The Whistler Bike Park is considered the #1 lift-served bike park in the world, with over 100 kilometers of meticulously crafted […] Conditions Report Brent Glogau | July 29, 2026 0 Comments
Granby Ranch, CO, Bike Report: A Smaller Colorado Resort That Differentiates & Thrives This report is from Saturday, July 18, 2026. For 90% of people looking to visit Granby Ranch, no matter the time of year, chances are you will hop on the I-70 and travel over Berthoud Pass to get to Granby. And for anyone who has never visited Granby Ranch before, a valid question may come to mind – why would I […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | July 27, 2026 0 Comments
Cyclist Laura Härtig Dies as Ex-World Cup Skier Faces Crash Probe German cyclist Laura Viktoria Härtig has died, 19 days after a head-on collision with a motorcycle on a mountain pass in Italy’s Dolomites. She was 30. Härtig died Monday, July 13, at a specialized clinic in Murnau, Germany, near her hometown of Penzberg in Bavaria. Doctors had transferred her there on July 9 from San Maurizio Hospital in Bolzano, Italy, […] Biking SnowBrains | July 15, 2026 0 Comments
Mont Sutton, QC, Bike Report: Quebec is the Bike Capital of North America Because of Places Like This For anyone who has never been to Quebec in the summer, let me paint you a picture — across the entire province, you will find cycling ingrained into the culture everywhere you look. From the province being home to the only North American stops on the UCI WorldTour, to the dozens of mountain bike destinations scattered across the province, it […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | July 10, 2026 0 Comments
SBT GRVL 2026 Exemplifies Harmony Among Ski Town Community; Looks to Grow for 2027 The eighth annual SBT GRVL drew massive support from the town of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and the surrounding community for the 2026 ride and race. Also, for the first time ever, Steamboat Ski Resort got involved. The 2026 edition of SBT GRVL, one of the most popular gravel biking events in America, wrapped up June 28. Selling out in just […] Biking Shauna Farnell | June 30, 2026 0 Comments
The 17 Best Mountain Bike Towns in the U.S. America has no shortage of great mountain bike towns, but not all of them are created equal. While many destinations boast great trails, only a select few earn recognition from the International Mountain Bicycling Association as a designated Ride Center™, which is widely considered the highest standard for mountain biking destinations. These towns offer exceptional trail networks, diverse riding experiences, […] Brains Brent Glogau | June 26, 2026 9 Comments
Deer Valley, UT, Pedal Pass Charges $50 To Ride Trails You Used To Climb For Free If you want to ride the downhill trails at Deer Valley, Utah, this summer, the new Pedal Pass means you will have to pay, even if you skip the lift and pedal up yourself. The resort is charging $50 for a season pass or $12 per day for riders who pedal into the resort’s lift-served downhill terrain. Until now, riding […] Biking Quinn Brophy | June 14, 2026 3 Comments
Burke Mountain, VT, Bike Park Set to Open June 6 for 2026 Season Burke Mountain Resort is ready to welcome riders back to Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom this Saturday, June 6, as the Burke Bike Park officially kicks off its 2026 summer season. For the opening two weeks, the park will operate on a weekend-only schedule, with daily operations expanding to a Thursday-through-Sunday rotation beginning June 18. Related: Burke Mountain Resort, VT, Sells for […] Biking Martin Kuprianowicz | June 2, 2026 0 Comments
Off-Season Training for Skiers: Why Training “Funner” Might Actually Make You Fitter For skiers and snowboarders, the off-season can feel long. Once the snow melts, many people turn to rigid gym routines filled with treadmills, stair machines, and indoor workouts they do not actually enjoy. The problem is simple: if training feels miserable, most people will not stick with it consistently. Modern exercise science increasingly shows that consistency matters more than perfection, […] Brains Brent Glogau | May 21, 2026 0 Comments
Mammoth Mountain, CA, Unveils Multi-Year Bike Park Plan Mammoth Mountain, California, announced a bold new vision for its iconic bike park on Thursday, May 7. Developed with trail design firm Gravity Logic, the plan centers on progression and trail alignment, creating a more intuitive, legible experience for downhill riders of every ability level. In 1987, Mammoth pioneered the idea that chairlifts weren’t just for skiers. That vision gave […] Biking Press Release | May 10, 2026 0 Comments
Lee Canyon, NV, Near Las Vegas Opens Bike Park Historically Early Lee Canyon, Nevada, a year-round recreation area near the Las Vegas Metro area, has opened its bike park for the 2026 summer season. Due to historically low snowfall totals in the western United States, the recreation area has been forced to pivot from snow sports to summer operations earlier than ever before. The mountain bike park opened last weekend, starting […] Biking Joseph Kaufmann | May 8, 2026 0 Comments
The 9 Best North American Ski Resorts With Bike Parks for Year-Round Adventure What Makes the Best Ski Resorts With Bike Parks Stand Apart You don’t have to choose between ski season and bike season — not if you’re in the right place. From the best ski resorts with bike parks across North America to a handful of mountain towns, the art of year-round adrenaline has been mastered. Powder in the winter, hero […] Brains Martin Kuprianowicz | April 29, 2026 0 Comments
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