Mountain Bike Action Magazine

WRITER’S RIDES: CUSTOM ROCKY MOUNTAIN GROWLER HARDTAIL BUILD

Bigger but lighter

A custom build that fits the bill as a capable package for most riders’ experience levels and those who want to push a hardtail like an enduro bike.
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WOMEN’S TIMED TRAINING AT FORT WILLIAM DOWNHILL

Two French women are the fastest in the Timed Training on Friday

MEN’S TIMED TRAINING RESULTS AT FORT WILLIAM

UK riders take the top five spots; Minnaar is 8th; Dakotah Norton is top American in 18th place; Gwin is 43rd

The Elite Men's Timed Training runs were completed today. Here is how the men finished:
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FIRST LOOK: SPECIALIZED CANNIBAL DH TIRE AND GRAVITY BUTTER COLLECTION

Just in time for this weekend’s Fort William World Cup, Specialized is releasing a completely revamped Cannibal DH race tire and limited edition Gravity Butter apparel collection.
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AARON GWIN: GOING FOR SIX

With 5 World Cup downhill series titles to his name, Aaron Gwin is going for number six

“I was very motivated going into that first race... and I feel the same way after. I just want to keep improving every weekend” – Aaron Gwin Going for Six, Episode 2: LINK HERE: When we think about our favorite DH racers we typically…
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CHECK OUT THE RIDING AT SNOWMASS BIKE PARK IN COLORADO

Summer biking at Snowmass Village

Snowmass Bike Park. (Photo by Tamara Susa) PRESS RELEASE Snowmass Village, Colo., (May 16, 2022) – Snowmass Village continues to build and enhance its summer offerings to reflect the interests of locals and visitors alike. Summer…
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: GT’S FULLY ACTIVE 1995 LTS

Too much is never enough

If you can judge a book by its cover, the LTS should be the perfect second-generation full-suspension bike from the blue-and-yellow team.
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KIALANI HINES’ SECRETS TO SPEED

Kialani Hines and her Pivot Mach 5.5

As one of the world’s top riders in the Crankworx competitions, Kialani races a variety of different disciplines, including downhill, dual-slalom and pump-track events.
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11 WEEKS ‘TIL CRANKWORX PICKS UP WHERE IT LEFT OFF IN WHISTLER IN 2019

Crankworx Whistler returns this summer

PRESS RELEASE: Less than three months ‘til the world descends on Whistler to experience the ultimate experience in mountain biking from its home in Whistler, B.C. (Shown here, Casey Brown. Photo by Fraser Britton) WHISTLER, BC,…
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VIDEO: EXPLORE SOUTH AFRICA WITH THE GEHRIG SISTERS IN ‘DUE SOUTH’

Due South - No Other Way When presented with the opportunity to get away, Caro and Anita Gehrig made a break for it – as far south as possible. Credits: Film & Edit: Chris Seager Sound Design: Keith White Audio Colour: John…
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FIRST LOOK: RIDE CONCEPTS SIGNATURE SERIES SHOES

Ride Concepts’ has created a collection of shoes that have been influenced, proven and in a few cases even developed by its factory team of athletes.
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VIDEO: CONNECTING YOUTH WITH CYCLING IN ‘CAN’T STOP, WON’T STOP’

In the heart of Virginia, the Richmond Cycling Corps (RCC) is hard at work connecting with local youth and helping them discover the power of cycling.
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THIRD EDITION OF RED BULL FORMATION RAISES THE BAR FOR WOMEN’S FREERIDING

Check out the spectacular riding in this all-women freeride event in Virgin, Utah

Robin Goomes, suicide no-hander. Photo by Emily Tidwell/Red Bull Content Pool Check out the video of the best moments from the Red Bull Formation with all the top sends. Click: HERE. Twelve of the best women's mountain bike…
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PENNSYLVANIA’S BLUE MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK OPENS THIS SATURDAY, MAY 21

The largest mountain bike park in Pennyslvania opens this weekend.

The park is located 99 miles west of New York City and about 80 miles north of Philadelphia.
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APPAREL REVIEW: CLUB RIDE’S CASUAL STYLE THAT PERFORMS ON AND OFF THE BIKE

Gear that is ready for you and the trails ahead

Known for a casual look that functions on and off the bike, Club Ride is all about ditching “regular” mountain bike clothing.
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VIDEO: RIDING WITH “SIR WILLIE THE WIENER”—THE FASTEST KNOWN DOG

There's nothing like being the training partner of a speed-obsessed dog

The film showcases his cutting-edge approach to training, recovery, equipment, and the unique relationship he's built with his training partner, former Pro Tour racer and 2022 Belgium Waffle Ride Champion, Alexey Vermeulen.
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PIDCOCK & MCCONNELL WIN THE WORLD CUP XCO RACES AT NOVE MESTO

Nino flats in lap 5, fights back to take third place and hold onto points lead

Olympic XCO champion Tom Pidcock secured his second consecutive XCO World Cup victory this year, while Australian Rebecca McConnell continued her perfect start to the women’s 2022 season with a third successive XCO win.
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LATEST UCI WORLD CUP SHORT-TRACK STANDINGS

The Short Track points standings changed after Friday's races at Nove Mesto

Friday's XC Short Track races in Nove Mesto brought some major changes to the men's and women's rankings. Before this weekend's Short Track races started, Pauline Ferrand-Prevot and Alan Hatherly were leading the rankings for the women and…
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SHORT TRACK XCC RESULTS FROM THE WORLD CUP RACE AT NOVE MESTO

Super-tight racing offers up some surprising results

Germany's Luca Schwarzbauer came out on top with Thomas Pidcock taking second.
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FIRST LOOK: MUC-OFF STEALTH TUBELESS TAG HOLDERS

Muc-Off cleverly integrates a holder into the end of a valve stem where the Airtag is hidden from view and goes unnoticed until you really need it.
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SEA OTTER CLASSIC ANNOUNCES DATES FOR APRIL 2023

You can start making your plans now

Just announced, the world’s premier cycling festival, Life Time Sea Otter Classic presented by Continental is scheduled for April 20-23, 2023!
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ASK MBA: WHAT’S A SAFE FOLLOWING DISTANCE WHILE RIDING?

Is there a rule of thumb for how much space to leave in between me and the person in front of me?
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FIRST LOOK: YT PERFORMANCE WEAR APPAREL

Direct to consumer bike brand YT is throwing its hat into the apparel ring with eleven different jersey styles with two different fabric types.
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HOW TO CHECK AND REPLACE YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE’S BRAKE PADS

Brakes need attention from time to time, and we’re here to show you how to inspect these unsung heroes of your bike to be sure they’re working properly and how to replace them if they’re not.
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APPAREL REVIEW: PNW’S IMPRESSIVE NEW COLLECTION

PNW nailed its first apparel launch with a sleek minimalist design in a complete kit that is affordable and can be used in multiple conditions.
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CRANKWORX ANNOUNCES MULTI-STOP RACE SERIES IN CANADA THIS SUMMER

Events will be held at SilverStar Bike Park in British Columbia and Quebec City, Quebec.

The Crankworx Summer Series brings Crankworx-caliber racing, with a grassroots vibe, to destinations outside the World Tour.
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FIRST LOOK: RACEFACE AEFFECT R PEDALS

This new pedal has a 25% larger platform and comes with ten adjustable and replaceable top loading traction pins.
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VIDEO: DANNY MACASKILL IN DO A WHEELIE

Join Danny MacAskill and a host of friends as he pushes the boundaries of the humble wheelie and learns a thing or two from friends old and new.
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WORLD CUP SHORT TRACK CROSS-COUNTRY RANKINGS

Look who's leading the points in the XCC category

This year, the UCI will be issuing World Cup titles to the Elite Women's and Elite Men's top racers in the Cross-Country Short Track competitions. Below you can see the current rankings for this new points category following this past…
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PIDCOCK AND MCCONNELL TAKE THEIR SECOND UCI WORLD CUP XCO WINS

Albstadt, Germany

Nino Schurter came in second to extend his overall World Cup lead.
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