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File photo. The National Environmental Policy Act, better known as NEPA, requires federal agencies, such as the USFS and BLM, to assess the environmental impacts of any proposed plans on federal land. In addition to environmental implications, the process considers social and economic impacts, and provides an opportunity for the public to engage. If you’ve…

All photos courtesy of Eric Arce @pedalhomie If there’s anything worse than a cholla spine in your nostril, it’s not knowing what it is.  Eric Lopez, aka Eric 2, has one gently wedged in his nose, and is about to do that big rub we all do to remove minor nasal irritants, before Eric Arce,…

The end of the line at Antelope Wells, New Mexico. Photo: Google Street View. French mountain biker Victor Bosoni has just set a new record for mountain biking the Tour Divide with a finish time of 11 days, 7 hours, and change, according to data collected by Track Leaders. The 24-year-old from Corgoloin, France, smashed…

All prices and availability are subject to change. It’s Amazon Prime Day which means big savings on everything from electronics to bike tools and accessories. These are the items we recommend, with more to come as Amazon drops additional discounts over the next four days. As usual, you must be an Amazon Prime member to…

Rick Vosper has been in the bike industry since the 1980s, serving in marketing and communications roles for some of the biggest brands in the business. His company, RVMS, provides creative services to consumer products and outdoor companies, and he’s a regular contributor to Bicycle Retailer and Industry News.  What was your first job in…

Screenshot from Newkirk’s Instagram On September 13, 2003, American racer Marla Streb crossed the line in first place in Kaprun, Austria, at the final stop of the UCI World Cup DH race series of the year. The first-place finish would mark the beginning of a two-decade drought of American women standing in the top spot.…

Photo: Singletracks Earlier this month, we wrote that the Lems Trail Thrasher mountain bike shoe was finally back in stock after initial “demand exceeded expectations and inventory sold through quickly.” Only the moss colorway was available at the time, and — surprise — most of the sizes sold out in just days. Again. The good…

Photos: Travis Reill Are you a hip pack or a backpack person? Or do you fall somewhere in between, wanting the secure fit of a backpack without the sweat and overheating it brings? Summer rides are hot, and keeping your back and shoulders free is generally more comfortable. But, no matter how awesome a hip…

All images provided by Canyon. Hot on the heels of 32er mountain bikes making their debut in World Cup races this weekend, Canyon is unveiling a cross-country race concept bike. The Canyon Lux Era imagines what a next-generation XC race bike will look like, with 32-inch wheels, an inverted fork, aerodynamic touches, and a “bi-plane”…

Riding the newly built Gnomadic, Bozeman’s first machine-built flow trail. Photo by Leslie Hittmier / Curious Creatures Mountain biking in the greater Bozeman area can be a bit rough, to say the least. Along with high elevation, many of the trails in the area are fairly rugged and cater to intermediate and advanced riders. They…