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When it comes to getting creative on two-wheels, few people can match the ingenious of Fabio Wibmer. The Austrian trials rider understands the power of creating viral trick videos––Fabiolous Escape, Wibmer’s Law or Home Office, anyone? In this video, the 25-year-old dishes on where he finds his inspiration, how his crazy videos get captured, and Read More

When it’s time to hit the trails, having a partner to ride with is a good idea. It’s not only safer in the case of a nasty yard sale, but it’s always more fun to share the stoke with a friend. But if another human isn’t around, a four-legged trail buddy is the next best Read More

Top-ranked Enduro World Series rider Jesse Melamed is a master of flow. To prove that point, let the video above serve as Exhibit A. Last week, Melamed laid down a few hot laps during Closing Day at Whistler Bike Park. With a little bit of snow and whole lot of flow, the Whistler-native gave a Read More

From down-hill bikers and road cyclists, to surfers, skiers and skaters, CBD can have a positive impact on any athlete dealing with high-impact or action sports. These sports can be a thrill to watch, and even more to play, but with the heart-racing a few sores and aches are inevitable in between. Finding some relief Read More

No question about it. CBD is the hottest product in the wellness world and fitness enthusiasts are using it to reduce inflammation, recover faster and manage daily anxiety. You may have already heard of oils, gummies and lotions but 100 Coconuts has taken the CBD game to the next level with the launch of its Read More

The Big Pause that has stalled the economy as COVID-19 sweeps around the world, has not spared publishing, and last week, Bike Magazine directly felt the pain of the pandemic’s impact. On Friday, October 2, our parent company, A360 Media, told the staff that Bike would be suspended indefinitely. That includes the print magazine, website Read More

Packing all the gear for a long bikepacking trip can be a challenge. Kurt Refsnider has the rundown on potential solutions that will help any rider, but especially those who ride smaller framed bikes.

‘Roots’ with Andreu Lacondeguy. Words by Commencal Bicycles: As Neil Young once said;  “I’ve been to Hollywood  I’ve been to Redwood  I crossed the ocean   For a heart of gold.”  To finally find gold in Catalunya… Andreu loves his country, his roots. Their roots, with Hector Cash as the filmmaker.   After several months confined to his Read More

In the aftermath of the Memorial Day killing of George Floyd, many bike companies grappled with how to react swiftly but authentically. Marketers pondered how to pen non-performative promises on brand social media accounts without virtue signaling. Largely white-led brands were suddenly faced with cycling’s whiteness—and it was alarming. Machines For Freedom was one of Read More

Right about when we learned POC would be releasing Fabio Wibmer editions of its most popular mountain bike gear, a sample box of some of the collection’s highlights showed up on Bike Magazine’s doorstep. The two selections that were the quickest to be claimed were the Define glasses and the Tectal Race Spin helmet. The Read More

Five or so years ago, the Devinci Troy was a kind of thrasher’s all-mountain bike. It had 27.5-inch wheels and a stout frame, plus a progressive leverage curve that was once Devinci’s signature, but now gets lost because the rest of the industry is kinda doing it too. This particular version of the Troy wasn’t Read More

The U.S. Forest Service, which manages 193 million acres of land and many of the country’s best mountain biking trails, became the latest federal agency to publicize its intentions to expand e-bike access last week. The proposed changes, announced in the Federal Register on Sept. 24, essentially pave the way for local jurisdictions to manage Read More

“Our friends at the Châtel Bike Park have recently cut in a World Cup Level DH track. Join the Scott DH Factory and other heavy hitters from the World Cup as they lay first tracks on this full on track! With World Champs around the corner, this was the ideal time to put in some Read More

This has been a long time coming. The rise of Marzocchi happened alongside the rise of 26-inch dirt jumping. Actually, “alongside” doesn’t even do that relationship justice. Marzocchi means what it means today, in part because of the rise of 26-inch dirt jumping. Late-90s and early-2000s dirt jumpers were possibly the first subcategories of mountain Read More

Lockdown London with Bernard Kerr: “Like most of you, my life this year has been very different in this new crazy world that we are all living in. No events… but luckily, I’ve been able to take some great positives from it – I was able to get a dog – a puppy named Lada. Read More

You know that one special t-shirt you have hanging in the closet? The one you got at that weird thrift store in Norway? Or at that Pixies show back when you used to live in the city? Yeah, that one. It means something to you, right? Something more than just a way to cover your Read More

This is the third in a series of essays written by Rachel Olzer on representation in cycling. Read Olzer’s first two parts: Why Representation Matters and What Does it Mean to be ‘Really Black?’   In September 2015, I started graduate school at the University of Minnesota. Two months into my program, two Minneapolis police officers Read More

After a postponed start to the race season due to Covid-19, Jolanda Neff fortunately had time to stay home and recover 100%, before making her comeback on a National level and enjoying more time at home during the summer months than normal! “This is the longest I’ve ever not raced my bike” – 2020 in Read More

George Brannigan and Clemens Kaudela teamed up for Propain Bikes edit for the All-New Propain Spindrift: Beyond The Elements. Shot in and around Châtel – Port du Soleil, Propain Bikes spared no effort to put the bike in a scene where it belongs. In freeride terrain. Pure freeride action combining the four elements fire, earth, Read More

Are you trying to take your game to the next level? As an athlete, muscle soreness and injuries are a fact of life. Thankfully, these issues do not have to hold you back anymore. With cannabidiol (CBD), you may be able to alleviate muscle soreness and quickly recover from workouts.   Exercise Can Wear Down Read More