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Rider: Jeremy McGhee. All photos by Rob Kerr, courtesy Travel Oregon The 2025/2026 winter season was dismal along the West Coast. For many ski areas, the lack of snow meant no ski season at all. This is exactly what happened at Warner Canyon in Lakeview, Oregon. The small, local ski hill has seen several winters…

The recent reroute of the Fooses Creek trail near the Monarch Crest. Photo: Greg Heil The first time I rode the famed Monarch Crest Trail was way back in 2008. At the time, it was arguably my first-ever high-alpine mountain bike ride, and the rolling ridgeline singletrack at nearly 12,000ft with jaw-dropping views in all…

Asa Vermette at Red Bull Hardline at Maydena Bike Park in Maydena, Australia, on February 7, 2026. Photo: Graeme Murray / Red Bull Content Pool Red Bull Hardline is renowned as the toughest downhill race in the world. The courses feature massive gap jumps and gigantic drops, borrowing “elements from dirt jumping and BMX — features…

Photo: YT Industries The new Avinox M2S e-bike motor released today is a beast. Capable of delivering 1500W of maximum power output, it delivers exactly twice the peak power of motors sold by Bosch and Shimano. The M2S launch comes amid an ongoing debate over the distinction between e-bikes and e-motos. Nominal vs. continuous power…

All photos courtesy MFTP A new network of 66 mapped bikepacking routes has just launched in West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest. Known as the “Mon Forest Gravel and Bikepacking Route Network,” the founders claim this is “the largest curated gravel bikepacking route network in the Eastern United States.” This new network of interconnected routes traverses…

The Open Core Thrice Grip is engineered to deliver the comfort of a slip‑on with the security of a lock‑on. By removing a section of the internal core, the outer layer of soft 20A-durometer rubber is able to flex naturally with your hand, reducing vibration and fatigue while improving overall feel. “The first time I…

When it comes to flat pedals, one size does not fit all. Though Crankbrothers has long offered two sizes of their most popular Stamp pedal models, the new Stamp Evos are truly large and in charge. No matter if your foot is small or large, the Crankbrothers Stamp Evo flat pedals offer a platform that’s…

Photos provided by Fox. For 2027, Fox Factory is introducing a revamped Grip X damper designed specifically for trail biking. In a nod to how mountain bikers are actually using their forks for trail rides, Fox is doing away with firm mode. The suspension brand says the updated damper offers improved performance as well. Apparently,…

The affordable Giant Stance short-travel trail bike is getting its first major update since 2018, at least for buyers in the USA. Though the Stance received modest updates in 2024 for the rest of the world, this year’s changes are substantial, with 29er wheels, more travel, a new rear suspension layout, and updated geometry. It…

A new bike park in Sicamous, BC, offers great riding in a beautiful location. Photo: STA. British Columbia (BC) is world-famous for its mountain bike trails. Destinations like the North Shore and Whistler have ingrained themselves into mountain bike lore. It’s where freeride was born and where premier events like Crankworx and the BC Bike…