Photos: Riding Through Totality with Neko Mulally Derek DiLuzio|August 22, 2017 When photographer Derek DiLuzio realized his backyard trails were within the path of totality, he knew he needed to shoot this rare event. ...
7 Off-the-Radar Rides to Beat the Summer’s Worst Heat Leslie Kehmeier|August 15, 2017 These lesser-known trails take you up and away to nature's own brand of air conditioning Heat and crowds got you dying to escape the grin...
Bikes and Brews: Asheville, North Carolina Graham Averill|August 11, 2017 Read about the best bike brewery tour in Asheville, North Carolina with REI's guide to Bikes and Brews. Explore the city's craft beer scene on two wheels!
REI Presents: Engaging The Curve Shannon Mcdowell|August 5, 2017 Graham Zimmerman and Shannon Mcdowell are both accomplished athletes. Together they're stepping back into the mindset of beginners as they learn to mountain bike.
Up Your ‘Gram Game With These MTB Photo Tips Steve Mokan|August 4, 2017 A pro photog's top pointers for capturing better mountain biking shots and (maybe) racking up a few more double-taps on Instagram. I’ve b...
Member Portrait: Katie “Bike Advocate” REI Staff|August 1, 2017 REI Member since 2013 Tell us about yourself. My name is Katie Harris and I live in Washington DC. I’m the Trails Coalition Coordinator at W...
Opinion: Put a Bell on It Amy Jurries|July 17, 2017 Read about the surprising reason why hikers wear cowbells! Read our opinion on why you should put a bell on your backpack before hitting the trails.
Welcome to the Best MTB Festival in the Midwest Robert Annis|July 13, 2017 Read about the ultimate mountain biking experience at the Brown County Epic in Indiana. Read our guide on REI's blog and get ready to conquer the trails!
National Monuments: Play, Love, Protect REI Staff|June 30, 2017 What four at-risk areas mean to those who love them most Editor’s note updated July 10, 2017: The public comment period has closed. The na...
When Life Takes a Front Seat to Racing Chris Van Leuven|June 23, 2017 Why world-class rider Kelly Magelky skipped this year’s 24-hour Solo Mountain Biking Championships—and how he finds balance on and off the t...
The Most Important Ride of Rebecca Rusch’s Life Brian Smith|June 20, 2017 A Q&A with mountain biking's "Queen of Pain" Rebecca Rusch is many things to many people. She's a seven-time world champion mountain ...
Fathers, Sons, and Bike Parks Graham Averill|June 18, 2017 A father balances pride for his son's rapidly improving skillset with the bittersweet reality that he will soon be overtaken Jamaica scar...