Singletracks Mountain Bike News

Professional mountain bike instructor Richard La China shares the biggest mistakes mountain bikers make when it comes to building technical skills. The post Podcast: Learning Mountain Bike Skills From a Ninja appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

We talk about 1X vs. 2X mountain bike drivetrain configurations, gearing, and performance plus electronic shifting, oval chainrings, belt-driven drivetrains, and internally geared setups. The post MTB Drivetrain Podcast: We Weigh in on Oval Chainrings, Belt Drives, and Internal Gears appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

Whether you’re new to the MTB community, or you’re comfortably established, we want to offer 4 actions steps for giving back to the mountain bike community during this season of giving. The post Listen: What the MTB Community Wants for Christmas appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

Roxy Lo talks about what it takes to design iconic, high-performance mountain bikes like the Mojo, Ripmo, and new DV9.  The post Listen: Ibis’ Roxy Lo Talks Mountain Bike Design appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

In this episode, we talk with Phil (philkmetz.com) about Youtube, mountain bike skills, urban downhill racing, and his vision for a mountain biking wonderland.  The post Listen: Mountain Bike Skills with Phil appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

Carl Decker talks about what it's like to be a pro mountain biker, and shares some of the competitive secrets he's picked up over the years. We also talk about what makes singlespeed mountain biking so dang attractive and addictive. The post Listen: Staying Fit, Fast and Fun With Carl Decker appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

Chloe Woodruff talks about racing, the Olympics, and her approach to goal setting. The post Listen: Olympian Chloe Woodruff Talks About Goal Setting appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

The Vermont Mountain Bike Association (VMBA.org) is a state-level group that supports grass-roots clubs building and maintaining trails, while also promoting tourism. Other states are taking note and considering how this model might work for them. The post Listen: Vermont Mountain Bikers Adopt Unique State-Level Advocacy Plan appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, we ask Jeff for his climbing tips, and talk about the skills involved in mountain bike trials riding. Jeff tells us about his favorite places to ride, including some unexpected discoveries, plus he shares his tips for being successful on YouTube. The post Listen: Jeff Lenosky Talks MTB Climbing, Trials Riding, and YouTube appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

Backcountry Lifeline provides mountain bikers and event organizers with the tools and knowledge to make riding safer. Bonnie McDonald shares tips riders can use in an emergency. The post Listen: Backcountry Lifeline Shares MTB First Aid Tips appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

We talk with a mountain biking couple about the pros and cons of living the van life, and get tips for those who might be thinking of making the plunge. Follow the Singhs on Instagram @wherethewildsinghsare. The post Podcast: Living the Mountain Biker’s Van (or RV) Life appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

Matt and Jeff recap all the news from Interbike 2018, from test rides at Northstar to new mountain bike products spotted in Reno. The post Listen: New MTB Products and Bike Tests from Interbike 2018 appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

Leah, Matt, and Jeff share dozens of ideas for unlocking more mountain biking time for those facing family, work, and other time pressures.  The post Podcast: Finding More Time to Ride Your Mountain Bike appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

We talk about some of the latest mountain bikes to go 29er, and speculate on what's to come. The post Podcast: Long Travel 29ers appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

An expert in bike frame building fills us in on materials, fabrication techniques, and what it takes to become a pro. The post Podcast: Bike Frame Building appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

Matt spent five days at Crankworx Whistler this year and fills us in on the new products, racing, trails, and athletes at Whistler in British Columbia. The post Podcast: Crankworx MTB Product News, Trails, Competitions, and Test Rides appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

Tom talks with Singletracks about the history of mountain biking, wheel sizes, the pros and cons of industry standards, and even electric bikes. The post Podcast: Tom Ritchey on the Birth and Coming of Age of the Mountain Bike appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

Joe Breeze practically invented the mountain bike and has accomplished many firsts in our sport. I talk with Joe about how mountain biking got started, and the influence early riders have had on mountain bike culture. The post Podcast: Joe Breeze Talks About Making MTB History appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

Whether you're getting in shape for mountain bike racing or just trying to hang with the group, we offer our tips for improving mountain bike fitness. The post Listen: Getting in Shape for Mountain Biking appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

Eric Porter is a professional mountain biker has done it all from slopestyle competition to epic bikepacking adventures. Follow Eric on Instagram @portermtb. The post Listen: Pro Rider Eric Porter Talks MTB Competition and Being a Rad Dad appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.