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How the Most Bike-Friendly Cities in the U.S. Earned Their Rank

Julie Brown//September 19, 2018

The Places for Bikes City Ratings put Fort Collins, Colorado and Wausau, Wisconsin at the top of the list. Learn why, and see how your hometown stacks up. Read More...

Here’s How the Popular Itusi Trail is Getting an Overhaul

Graham Averill//August 31, 2018

One of North Carolina’s most iconic mountain bike trails is getting a face-lift. The Itusi Trail, in Lake Norman State Park outside of Charl... Read More...

Bikepackers Chase Adventure First, Glory Last

Olivia Dwyer//August 30, 2018

Each September, The Adirondack Trail Ride (TATR) brings endurance cyclists deep into New York’s wild forests. Read More...

The Lady Shred Spirit is Alive and Growing in Wydaho

Tony Gill//August 28, 2018

How the festival manager of the Wydaho Rendezvous in Driggs, Idaho, is making the festival more inclusive to women. Read More...

The Best Mountain Bike Rides Near Chicago

Liz Dengler//August 23, 2018

We’ve rounded up the best community-rated mountain bike rides near Chicago—from family outings to leg-burning epics, there is something for everyone. Read More...

Thirty Years of Trails and Counting

Julie Brown//August 21, 2018

Mountain biking looks a lot different in 2018 than it did in 1988. For one, there are more trails to ride. The International Mountain Bicycling Association is a huge reason why. Read More...

The Best Mountain Bike Rides Near Atlanta

Liz Dengler//August 17, 2018

From family-friendly rides to rugged workouts, this list of the best mountain bike rides near Atlanta features some of the top riding in the metro area. Read More...

What’s the Difference Between Women’s and Men’s Bikes?

Ken Knapp//August 8, 2018

Many bicycle brands offer women’s bikes, but what exactly does that mean? We explain how a man’s bike differs from a woman’s bike. Read More...

Navigating a Caribbean Island on Bikes

Betsy Welch//July 26, 2018

Forgoing an automobile, this writer chose to travel in Cuba by bike. Here’s what she learned and saw along the way. Read More...

A New Documentary Shows How Bicycles Are a Tool For Women’s Empowerment in Afghanistan

Julie Brown//July 23, 2018

In her new documentary, Afghan Cycles director Sarah Menzies embeds herself with the Afghan Women’s National Cycling Team. There, she tells a story of women who found joy and purpose on a bicycle and want to keep riding, no matter what. Read More...

One Woman’s Story on Becoming an Adaptive Athlete

Kade Krichko//July 12, 2018

After a 15-foot fall left her paralyzed from the waist down, Lindsey Runkel found her way back to her bike. Read More...

Vermont Plans the East Coast’s First Purpose-Built, Hut-Supported Mountain Bike Route

Olivia Dwyer//July 6, 2018

Six chapters of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association are joining forces to plan the Velomont Trail, a 130-mile route proposed from Killington to Stowe through the Green Mountains. Read More...