Singletracks Mountain Bike News

In this episode we talk about our top 10 USA mountain bike destinations. We discuss our personal experiences riding each of these places and also dive into why the places we chose made the list.

In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we talk about dropper posts: how they work and why you need one. We also give specific recommendations if you’re looking to purchase a new post this year.

Today we talk with Nate Hills, pro enduro racer and the man behind the popular YouTube series, Follow Cam Friday. Nate fills us in on his recent win at the Scott Enduro Cup in Moab and tells us what it’s like to bikepack above 15,000 feet in Bolivia.

In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we offer up our tips for riding in the summer, including tips for hydration, treating poison ivy, and removing ticks. It’s a jungle out there–play it safe!

In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, we talk with Seth Alvo, the man behind the insanely popular YouTube channel, Seth’s Bike Hacks.  Seth talks about his favorite videos so far and fills us in on what it takes to make such entertaining bike videos. Also be sure to check out Seth’s website for info about the bikes and camera gear he uses to produce his videos.

Today we talk with Nathan Powell from TrackMTB about mountain biking in Spain. For those dreaming of a mountain bike trip to Europe, Nathan talks about how his company’s tours are set up and we also managed to get his take on electric mountain bikes.

In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, we talk with Donald Hoefer and Kinzer Hewitt about bikepacking the Trans North Georgia route. Find out how Kinzer came to be known as Kinzer “Three Stove” Hewitt and hear the story of the duo’s harrowing pickup truck ride back to civilization after the ride ended. The Trans North Georgia bikepacking route is 350 miles long and involves 56,000 feet of climbing–that’s the same amount of climbing as summiting Everest twice, starting at sea level.

In this interview with Salida Mountain Trails club president Andrew Koransky, we talk about what local mountain bike clubs do, how they’re funded, and why they matter to our sport.

In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we talk to pro downhill racer Ethan Quehl about riding fast on big bikes and his gig as a trail builder. Plus, Ethan fills us in on the burgeoning market for building personal pump tracks in peoples’ yards.

A couple weeks ago the Singletracks team got together to ride in Pisgah and we had a blast! In this podcast episode Leah, Aaron, and I talk about what went down and preview some of the trip coverage you’ll be seeing from our team over the next few weeks.

In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we talk about what to look for when selecting a mountain bike tire. We also talk about tubeless tires and provide some tire recommendations for different conditions like mud, sand, and hardpack.

In this episode of the Singletracks podcast Greg talks with the 2016 Arizona Trail 750 winner and Bikepackers Magazine co-founder, Neil Beltchenko, about his record-breaking finish. Neil talks about the race and also reveals his strategies for killing it on epic bikepacking adventure races like the AZT 750.

In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we discuss electric mountain bikes (eMTBs). We start by talking about what eMTBs are and dive into the controversy surrounding them. Some readers and listeners have suggested that media outlets such as ours shouldn’t discuss eMTBs at all. However, whether we like it or not, eMTBs are poised to impact our sport for better or for worse so we’ll continue to weigh in on the subject.

Aaron and Jeff provide a recap of Sea Otter 2016 while filling in Greg on what he missed this year. We talk trends, interesting and unusual products, and what it’s like to actually meet and hang out with your idol. Don’t miss this episode as we cover several items not mentioned in our written coverage!

In this episode we interview Transylvania Epic (TSE) Stage Race director Mike Kuhn and find out what makes the TSE the beloved “singletrack summer camp” experience it has become. Mike tells us about the trails near State College, Pennsylvania and our own Aaron Chamberlain talks about his experience at the race. Warning: upon listening to our conversation you may feel compelled, to the detriment of your work schedule or family obligations, to sign up for this year’s TSE.