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Canadian Beast Jay Miron breaks his silence

Miron opens up about double backflips, near-death crashes and his unlikely TV moment with John Ritter

Built from the ground up: Keeper Bikes is crafting Ontario’s next bike brand

Small Canadian brand offers tailored geometry, tunable suspension and hand-built frames designed for the way you ride

From collapse to comeback: Revel Bikes is back in business

Founder Adam Miller buys back the brand, marking another improbable comeback in the bike industry

Wait, you want how big? The 32-inch mountain bike wheel is real now

Maxxis fires the starting gun on the next wheel size arms race with a massive new XC tire

Crankworx Cairns returns with tropical tracks, top talent and Canadian contenders

Tegan Cruz and Bas van Steenbergen have packed schedules at the party in paradise

Elly Hoskin makes history in Poland with first Canadian female elite enduro world cup win

Richter crashes, Hoskin rises and Canada claims the top step in Bielsko-Biała

Pivot’s Shuttle SL/AM hits the sweet spot between lightweight agility and ebike power

150 mm of rear travel and a Bosch SX motor; all under 40 pounds

Bruni and Seagrave ride out the storm at snowy world cup opener in Poland

No Canadians on the podium as the 2025 UCI downhill world cup season kicks off in brutal conditions

Lost and found: Tiffany Slaton survives 23 days in the Sierra wilderness

The bikepacker’s harrowing solo journey through snow, avalanches and isolation ends in a miracle rescue

Jackson Goldstone previews Bielsko-Biała DH world cup track in muddy GoPro lap

Snow, rocks and full speed—Canadian returns to the world cup circuit with a raw first look at Poland’s downhill course

Where and how to watch the world cup in Canada

Downhill world cup kicks off in Poland this weekend

Yet another wild pedal idea — this one is not from Canada

The 8 Degree Pedal adds float to flats, promising better alignment, fewer knee issues and smoother pedal strokes

Canadians down but not out ahead of DH world cup opener

Poland’s Bielsko-Biała hosts the 2025 downhill season opener, but injuries take out two Canadian contenders

Trek launches FX+ 1 throttle ebike aimed at commuters and new riders

Ebike meets easy mode: lightweight, pedal-first city bike adds push-button boost

Van der Poel returns to the dirt in Nové Město

After a dominant spring on the road, the Dutch star is back on a mountain bike chasing the one jersey he hasn’t won

Ontario’s first adaptive MTB camp rolls into Turkey Point

Bike shops, trail crews and community members invited to adaptive MTB demo plus meet-and-greet

Weird, welded and six feet high: Why tall bikes still matter

Meet the builders keeping bike culture strange—for all the right reasons

Canada’s bike park season kicks off this weekend

B.C., Quebec and Ontario—three of Canada’s bike parks open this weekend—each with its own style, scene and dirt-fuelled energy

New SRAM kit bridges the gap to wireless, but only for some

The component company launches ‘last mile’ upgrade to Eagle 70 and 90 wireless

How to adjust a rear derailleur for smooth shifting

If your gears are skipping, slow to respond or making strange noises, this step-by-step guide will help you fix your shifting fast

Booker wins Pietra Ligure thriller as Canadians start strong in Enduro World Cup opener

Harnden dominates women’s race, while Lanthier Nadeau cracks top 10 and Wall makes top 20

Bragg Creek and Moose Mountain trails face new logging threat under Alberta wildfire buffer plan

Advocates call for support as provinces’s CHFR program puts beloved trails at risk

Rocky Mountain is back! New Canadian ownership eyes global growth

Longstanding B.C. bike brand acquired by investor group

Where to watch the Italian enduro world cup opener in Canada

Jesse Melamed and Andreane Lanthier Nadeau head to Finale Outdoor Region as the 2025 UCI enduro world cup kicks off

I tried super light inner tubes from AliExpress so you don’t have to

Cheaper, lighter, flatter: the holy trinity of questionable upgrades

New era, new team, new bike: Trek Factory Racing enters 2025 on prototype Session

TFR DH hits the world cup circuit with a new squad and a bike built to win

Norco’s Race Division is back—and still just getting started

Season 2 of “Just Getting Started” kicks off with a stacked roster, big goals and even bigger personalities

How to make your mountain bike event truly adaptive

Adaptive rider Jen Gadoua breaks down what working toward real inclusion looks like—and why it’s about more than just widening a trail

What Brandon Semenuk has taught Trek about building better bikes

Freeride icon’s talent and feedback have helped shape Trek’s most advanced mountain bikes—including ones you can buy

Canyon unveils high-pivot Sender CFR downhill bike

Brand-new chassis, mullet wheels and World Cup wins—Canyon’s latest DH bike is built to win

Lake Country opens new bike park with jumps, drops and adaptive trails

Six-hectare park offers riding for all levels and boosts Okanagan’s reputation as a mountain biking destination

Canada’s flat pedal revolution is here—and it’s weird

Three wild new platform pedals—all from Canada—are flipping the script on what it means to stand on your bike

Random shocking news: X Games bans electric dirt bikes from 2025 competition

After reshaping what’s possible in freestyle moto, the Stark Varg and other electric bikes are out—leaving riders stunned and the sport stuck in neutral

How Catharine Pendrel led Canada’s XC mountain bike team to historic Pan Am success

Strong results in Costa Rica reflect a growing depth of talent across all categories, says national team coach

RideLab women’s weekend comes to Cumberland this June

A community-focused mountain bike festival built on stoke, inclusivity and progression

Bosch unveils new CX-R motor for high-performance eMTBs

Race-ready torque, smarter sensors and premium build define Bosch’s most powerful drive unit yet

Red Mountain drops Episode Two ahead of bike park launch

“Standing on the Shoulders of Innovators” highlights the team behind the trails before the grand opening on June 21

Why your mountain bike spring tune-up bill might be bigger than you expected

Bike shop owners explain what’s behind the rising cost of a basic service—and why an $800 tune-up might not be highway robbery

Jolanda Neff’s stolen race bike miraculously recovered

Olympic champ’s Cannondale stolen Scalpel found in a bush thanks to a young fan and social media

Brandon Semenuk returns with Revel in the Chaos

A cinematic reminder that the GOAT still rides above the rest

Mountain bike pioneer Tom Ritchey finally tells his story

From Palo Alto to Rwanda, the accidental businessman behind the modern mountain bike opens up in a new book filled with history, honesty and hope

OneUp launches the Wave pedal: A new take on flat pedal grip

An all-new profile, angled pins and a focus on foot positioning — but does it change the flat pedal game?

Commencal introduces the Meta HT 24 Power: A new kind of kids’ e-bike

A lightweight motor, kid-specific design and full Bosch integration — built for young riders ready to go further

How to fix rotor rub on your mountain bike (without losing your mind)

It’s one of the most annoying noises your bike can make—but luckily, it’s also one of the easiest problems to fix

Dust, drifts and big battles at the 2025 Squamish Enduro

Bluebird skies and a sold-out field made for one of the best Squamish Enduros yet

Canadians crush the Pan Am continental championships in Costa Rica

A gold rush for Team Canada across XCC, XCO and Team Relay events

Canadian company Shapeshifter Tools is building better trails—one hand tool at a time

Tired of swinging glorified gardening implements? So was Whistler’s Tim Regan

Between broken bones and big plans: Inside the Forbidden Dunbar Team’s roller-coaster season

Canada’s enduro and DH team is doing things differently

Canada takes gold in Pan Am continental championships team relay opener

Six riders, six laps, one jersey—Team Canada delivers a statement win in Costa Rica

Make your own damn bike: Inside the Schon Studio frame building workshop

In a tiny Squamish studio, Danielle Schon is teaching cyclists how to build custom bikes from scratch—with a hacksaw, some heat and a whole lot of patience

Damping vs. dampening: Why mountain bikers should know the difference

Because “dampening” your suspension doesn’t do squat

Fredericton’s trail future looks bright at Killarney Lake

New singletrack network brings mountain biking front and centre in city’s recreation plans

Frameworks takes downhill racing (and a condom) to the wind tunnel

In a sport where hundredths of a second matter, Frameworks and Asa Vermette are chasing every last bit of speed—with help from a massive fan

Hundreds of Ari Bikes stolen from transport truck in California

Theft hits Utah-based bike brand hard—keep your eyes out and your locks tight

Tested: The Allen Smart Suction bike rack

A high-tech, low-commitment solution for roof-rack skeptics, car renters and anyone with suction anxiety

Canadian MTB brand Akta launches third collection with focus on quality and sustainability

Refined designs, recycled materials and expanded availability across Canada define the company’s latest apparel release

Canyon launches new Spectral AL trail bike

A no-nonsense alloy trail bike with proven geometry, clean looks and options for all kinds of riders

Closing the gap with Owen Clark

The U23 cross country racer from Ontario is putting together a breakout season on the world stage—and learning what it takes to climb higher

Bike-riding robot can now do front flips

The Ultra Mobile Vehicle levels up again—this time going full freestyle

Revel Bikes shuts down days after launching new models

Just nine days after unveiling three major bikes, Revel is closing its doors, marking a gutting end for one of mountain biking’s most progressive brands

Sprung vs. unsprung weight: The invisible force behind better suspension

If your full-suspension bike feels harsh or unsettled, it might not be your settings—it could be how much mass is bouncing beneath you

Robson Valley playground: A mountain kid comes home

A vast wilderness and tight-knit bike community are rewriting the story of Valemount — and reminding Cory Wallace where he truly belongs

Mathieu van der Poel returns to dirt at Germany’s Bike the Rock

Heubach race marks the Dutch superstar’s first MTB start in nearly two years – with MTB world championships and the Tour de France still to come

Kona’s new Hei Hei is built for fast days, big rides and everything in between

Trail speed, XC punch and an all-new Swinger suspension make this one of the most capable Hei Heis yet

Katana cuts a new path: Canadian bike company rewrites the drivetrain rulebook

Lal Bikes’ high-pivot trail weapon is designed, engineered and manufactured on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast

Last call for the ultimate singletrack experience: The seven-day BC Bike Race is coming to an end

2026 will be the final year to race the full seven-day BC Bike Race format

Brake fade and glory days: Rob Warner reunites with his retro race bikes

A hilarious, high-speed look at how far DH bikes—and Warner himself—have come

How to choose a mountain bike handlebar and why it’s more important than you think

Forget the stock setup—your handlebar isn’t just a place to hang your hands. It’s a key to comfort, control and trail confidence

Canada’s Matt MacDuff crowned King of Darkfest 2025

Canadian freeride legend takes top honours at the world’s wildest big air jam

“It was so much more fun to race at the front:” Jenn Jackson on podiums, progress and punching through the pack

Canada’s top XC rider is off to a blazing start in 2025. We caught up with her after back-to-back top five world cup finishes in Brazil

Canadians shine in scorched second round of UCI XCO world cup

Jenn Jackson claws her way into contention, Isabella Holmgren dominates again and Specialized goes full Voltron in Brazil’s sauna-like conditions

Walmart’s FS.2 Slalom: The full-suspension bike that shouldn’t work (but kinda does)

Walmart’s latest offering is a solid attempt at a legit mountain bike. But will it require a clean up in aisle 17?

Mountain biking makes cents: What Canada can learn from a major U.S. study

For Canadian towns looking to diversify, the trail to prosperity might just be singletrack

The best way to stream Darkfest is in your pocket

The rawest freeride event of the year, with some of the biggest jumps of all time, is served straight from the riders themselves

All eyes on Araxá (again): Round two of the UCI world cup

The world’s best XC racers are back for a second round in Brazil with one big question: how many riders will be allowed on the podium?

Forbidden goes electric: Canadian brand launches two full-powered eMTBs with DJI’s Avinox Motor

Forbidden enters the eMTB market with the Druid LitE and Druid CorE trail bikes

Schurter and Forster bum rush the podium–and get fined

Riders push back as UCI podium protest escalates

The rise of the big wheel: Introducing the 32er and the 36er

Are big wheels the next standard nobody asked for?

Why every mountain biker needs to send it into a foam pit

If you’ve never launched your bike into a pit of foam, you’re missing out on one of the best (and safest) ways to level up your riding

Ontario Enduro Series drops 2025 race schedule

From flowy granite singletrack in Huntsville to the rowdy loam of the Ganny, Ontario’s biggest enduro race series returns with four events—including a new double-header weekend and the provincial championships

Tariffs, uncertainty and an industry on edge: Why now might be the best time to buy a bike

As tariffs loom and the Canadian dollar slumps, the bike industry faces a new wave of instability. Prices are expected to rise—but no one knows exactly when or by how much

The Commencal Meta HT V3: A simple, modern take on the hardtail

No rear suspension, no distractions—just smart updates, clean design and a hardtail that’s built to last

Canadian women top the U23 podium in Brazil

Two Canadians take the majority of the podium

Jenn Jackson eats dirt, but still places sixth in Brazil

Canadian cross-country riders face setbacks as 2025 UCI world cup season kicks off in Brazil

Darkfest: The freeride freakshow that keeps getting bigger

110-foot jumps, massive step-ups and a new mega quarterpipe, Darkfest has grown into one of the most legendary events in mountain biking

Grouse Mountain Bike Park is opening this summer

The North Shore gets a lift-accessed bike park, bringing new flow to Vancouver’s mountain biking scene

How to watch the WHOOP UCI mountain bike world series in Canada

Top Canadian riders take on Araxá’s season opener — here’s when to watch, who to watch and how to stream it from your couch in Canada

Christian Bagg rode 100 miles with his arms–and made Leadville history

In a field of 1,700, the only adaptive rider was a Canadian who designed his own bike. And he finished strong

The downhillers have spoken: Riders unite to save mountain biking’s five-rider podium

As the 2025 world cup season begins, downhillers are joining their XC peers to fight for the return of mountain biking’s beloved tradition

Kona’s Libre gets a fast, focused refresh

The second-generation Libre is lighter, quicker and sharper—but still ready for anything from Unbound to urban potholes

Ice storm carnage: Ontario’s MTB trails face a massive rebuild

A historic ice storm has left trail systems from Collingwood to Orillia buried under broken branches and splintered trees—and now local clubs are calling on the riding community to help dig them out

Magnetic precision: How Project321 is quietly reinventing the bike hub—from Mississauga

Born in California and reborn in Canada, Project321 is combining high-end machining and magnetic pawls to push what a premium hub can be

Podium protest: World Cup racers fight to keep MTB’s top-five tradition alive

Athletes push back as UCI and Warner Bros. Discovery scrap iconic five-person podium

From ski hill to singletrack: Manitoulin Island to build its first MTB trails

With $250,000 in funding and a vision for flowy singletrack, the team behind Manitoulin Island’s first official mountain bike trails is ready to dig into the dirt—and the rock

LED dreams: Inside the surreal MTB night shoot from Burkard and Benchetler

Grateful Dead vibes, Pacific Northwest trails and world-class riders come together for an ambitious night mountain bike shoot

Joyride 150 to close and reopen as pickleball mega-centre

In a shocking move, Canada’s largest indoor bike park will be demolished to make way for pickleball courts

The $750 balance bike you’ll use for 11 months

For the kid who already owns carbon everything

Saved by the community: North Shore Bike Park lives on (just not on the North Shore)

After a heartbreaking closure announcement, B.C.’s biggest indoor bike park finds new life

Pemberton’s Tegan Cruz is racing the wildest urban downhill race on Earth this weekend

The Cerro Abajo finale in Guanajuato is going to be absolutely unhinged—cheer on Cruz live for free