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13May 2020

Opinion: An E-Bike Will Make You a Better Rider

MTB Mag2020-05-15T16:51:50-06:00 May 13, 2020 Ponderings reflections, trends, e-mtb

After much grappling with my own thoughts on the matter, finally, a few months ago I caved in and bought an e-bike.

10May 2020

Remembering Stevie Smith, 1989-2016

Pink Bike2020-05-12T14:27:47-06:00 May 10, 2020 Ponderings videos, reflections, racing, @Stevie Smith

Four years have passed since the death of Steve Smith, Canada's greatest downhill mountain bike athlete. Today we should celebrate the incredible person he was and the lasting legacy he has left upon the sport.

6May 2020

For the Love of Trails: Matt Hunter

Bike Mag2020-05-07T23:16:18-06:00 May 6, 2020 Stoke galleries, reflections, inspiration, photography

A gallery of singletrack trail images from around the world, shot by mountain bike legend Matt Hunter over the the course of many good adventures.

30Apr 2020

Opinion: Ode to an Oddball – Rediscovering Two-Wheeled Fun

Pink Bike2020-04-30T23:20:02-06:00 Apr 30, 2020 Ponderings reflections, trends, riding

Matt Wragg turns his focus to fun, and ends up falling down the 29+ rabbit hole.

24Apr 2020

10 Exotic or Unconventional Downhill Bikes Spotted in the World Cup Pits

Pink Bike2020-04-27T14:47:16-06:00 Apr 24, 2020 Stoke reflections, racing, dh racing

10 out of the ordinary bikes from the past few World Cup seasons.

22Apr 2020

Photo Epic: Earth Day – A Tribute to the Landscapes We Enjoy on Two Wheels

Pink Bike2020-04-23T15:15:04-06:00 Apr 22, 2020 Stoke galleries, reflections, planet

Some truly magnificent photos of this gorgeous planet of ours.

21Apr 2020

When Biking Fully Re-opens, Can we Aim for Something Better than Normal?

Singletracks2020-04-23T14:43:10-06:00 Apr 21, 2020 Ponderings reflections, off the bike, planet

There's a lot of talk about getting back to normal after the pandemic, but can we learn from this pause and make meaningful changes?

21Apr 2020

Matter: If Sidewalls Could Talk

Bike Mag2020-04-23T14:40:38-06:00 Apr 21, 2020 Ponderings reflections, design, products, @Mavic, wheels

The majority of things are iterations of other things, but occasionally something pops up and triggers a complete tidal shift. Enter the Mavic Crossmax UST.

20Apr 2020

Opinion: 6 Reasons to Ride a Hardtail

Singletracks2020-04-22T23:22:27-06:00 Apr 20, 2020 Ponderings reflections, riding, hardtail bikes

For the hardtail-curious, here are six reasons why some mountain bikers chose to say no to full suspension.

19Apr 2020

Photo Story: Sea Otter Memories

Pink Bike2020-04-22T22:58:51-06:00 Apr 19, 2020 Stoke galleries, reflections, events

Matthew DeLorme looks back on memories from Sea Otter.∑

14Apr 2020

For the Love of Trails: Sterling Lorence

Bike Mag2020-04-15T16:41:53-06:00 Apr 14, 2020 Stoke galleries, reflections, inspiration, photography

A gallery from BIKE Senior Photographer Sterling Lorence of glimpses from trails around the world.

6Apr 2020

Richard Cunningham – A Lifetime In Mountain Biking

Downtime Podcast2020-04-13T21:40:00-06:00 Apr 6, 2020 Stoke podcasts, interviews, reflections, industry media

Ever wondered what mountain biking was like at the start? We follow his journey from cyclist, to mountain biker, to bike designer and builder, through journalism in print media and ultimately online with Pinkbike.

3Apr 2020

Grimy Handshake: The Weight of Progress

Bike Mag2020-04-13T20:06:31-06:00 Apr 3, 2020 Ponderings reflections, design, geometry

Like the proverbial frog boiling in water, has the modern mountain bike let itself go a little too far?

31Mar 2020

For the Love of Trails

Bike Mag2020-04-08T00:05:50-06:00 Mar 31, 2020 Stoke galleries, reflections, inspiration, photography, riding

We're mountain bikers, and singletrack is our solace. Lines of dirt, decorated with rocks, leaves, grass and the marks of compatriots that came before us.

25Mar 2020

Three Ways to Make the Most of Riding Solo

Bike Mag2020-03-26T22:27:33-06:00 Mar 25, 2020 Stoke reflections, riding

Now that group rides have been temporarily outlawed, solo is the only way to go. Here are some ways riding alone can be better than shredding together.

19Mar 2020