Full-Suspension vs. Hardtail Mountain Bikes Joe Pasteris|May 16, 2018 When shopping for a mountain bike, should you go with a full-suspension bike or a hardtail? We examine the key differences to help you decide which one is right for you.
Sun and Singletrack: Test Riding the Salsa Timberjack NX1 27.5+ Bike Ashley Brown|May 7, 2018 Far from overcast Seattle, east of the Columbia River, sits the community of Ephrata. And just outside the small town, 20 miles of singletrack at Beezley Hills Preserve beckon, making the area a mountain biking destination. Our riders explored the trails on the Salsa Timberjack NX1 27.5+ hardtail.
DIY: Make Your Own Bucket Bike Panniers Ashley Brown|March 9, 2018 Transform your kitty litter buckets into bike panniers with this DIY guide! Learn how to make your own functional and stylish panniers at home.
Ibrahima Diouf: At Home Outside REI Staff|March 8, 2018 Like many people, REI Co-op member Ibrahima Diouf—Ibou for short—sees the outdoors as an antidote to the stresses of the modern world.
13 Bikepacking Tips for Your Next Ride Ashley Brown|February 27, 2018 Bikepacking is a great way to explore new places, with the freedom to travel on roads, gravel or singletrack with everything you need strapped to your steed. Check out these tips and tricks to make your bikepacking adventures even better.
Tips for Mountain Biking in the Dark Ashley Brown|January 19, 2018 Mountain biking at night transforms familiar trails into fresh challenges, extends your riding season and cuts down on the crowds. Here are a few tips.
Madly in Love With the Maah Daah Hey Zoë Rom|December 19, 2017 Through our Keepers of the Outdoors series, we'll introduce you to people who protect and care for our wild places. Have you ever lov...
High School Mountain Bike Racing Is About Much More Than Who Finishes First Tracy Ross|December 14, 2017 In the Colorado High School Cycling League, kids discover a thousand different reasons to love riding. When I ask my son, Hatcher, what hi...
This Debut Event Aims to Make Off-Road Cycling More Inclusive Morgan Tilton|November 28, 2017 The Women’s Off-Road Cycling Congress aims to create an intellectual, informative dialogue among cyclists and gather qualitative data for the bike industry.
Hitting the DRT: Test Riding Co-op Cycles Mountain Bikes Ashley Brown|November 15, 2017 Read about the thrilling Dockton Forest mountain bike trails with Co-op Cycles! Read our test-riding experience and get ready to hit the dirt.
How Cycling Is Helping Veterans Find Peace at Home Betsy Welch|November 10, 2017 For many members of our armed forces, returning home signifies the beginning of a different type of battle. The laser focus that allows y...
Tips for Biking in the Rain Ashley Brown|November 3, 2017 Keep your cycling streak going with these tips for biking in the rain, and turn a rainy forecast into a bearable commute.
