Les Gets World Cup Downhill Report
The rain kept coming and the elite men had to deal with a track that was unrelenting in its unpredictability.
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The rain kept coming and the elite men had to deal with a track that was unrelenting in its unpredictability.
Bryson Martin, Jr. takes on one of the manmade sections of trail at Whistler Bike Park during the Crankworx festival in 2009.
(Photo: John Ker/MBA)
We’re going back around nine years with this photo. That’s Marco Aurelio Fontana leaning into an uphill switchback at Mont-Sainte-Anne, Quebec. Marco won the bronze medal at the 2012 Olympics in London, England. (Photo by John Ker/Mountain Bike Action)
OSAKA, Japan (April 28, 2021) – Adding versatility to its drivetrain lineup, Shimano introduces its new LINKGLIDE technology, designed and engineered to increase drivetrain durability while further enhancing the seamless shifting that Shimano is renowned for. LINKGLIDE components offer a more robust drivetrain option for a wide variety of bikes and riding styles, providing better […]
If we weren’t dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, there’s a good chance we’d be at the Sea Otter Classic this time of the year. Here’s a shot from April 10, 2010, of Aaron Gwin racing against Australia’s Mick Hannah in the event’s world-class dual slalom competition . (Photo by John Ker/MBA)
If you carry tools to fix your bike, you should also carry tools to fix you
Need help improving your cornering and jumping skills? This is the perfect video for you!
Our December 1990 issue featured coverage of the NORBA National Championships final race, at Mammoth Mountain, California. That’s Bryson Martin on the cover of the issue. He was one of our test riders in those days. He’s the founder and CEO of DVO Suspension now. Susan DeMattei (left) took the women’s XC national title for […]
MBA’s Brandon Castelli rounds one last corner on a rocky trail before heading home. Things were so different back then. This was right around three years before COVID-19 changed the world. Photo by John Ker.
See all the best action from Rampage #14
Stylish rider repeats 2018 result, just hours after securing second place in Crankworx Innsbruck Slopestyle
MBA Wrecking Crew’s list of Do’s and Don’ts
Learn how to setup your GoPro from the POV master, Aaron Chase
Wire-tie spokes together at their junction to create a stiffer wheel
Hot new dropper post with some upgrades from last year
Learn how to convert a 29″ tube to any size—27.5″, 26″, 24″, 20″ and below—from Eric Porter
Keep loose nuts and bolts handy
A quick and easy way to decrease sunglass fog is to use spit—yes, your own spit
A clever trick to install traditional slip-on grips with no mess or tears
This is MTB Himalaya
Shoulder Support
Shredding trails since 1996
Use newspaper to absorb moisture from shoes
How to Master Steep Drop-Offs…or Not
A surefire way to make a cold ride more comfortable
Keep mud off your eyewear with this handy tip
Are you going to clip in?
If you love surprises and the great outdoors, then Nomadik’s gift boxes were made for you.
Be prepared every time you hit the trails.
Charles Kelly and “The Big Bluff”