Monster Energy Pro Downhill Race Results and Video
The Monster Energy Pro Downhill race took place at Mountain Creek, New Jersey on May 11, 2026. The event featured elite men’s and women’s downhill competitions, with Kailey Skelton clinching the Pro Women title in Round 2 with a time of 2:32.487. Full race footage and final standings for both categories were released in a video report. The results highlight the growing prominence of sponsored downhill racing in the U.S. market.
The Most Important Thing in My Riding Pack Isn’t a Tool
Ron Koch recounts a sudden storm on a Pyrenees descent where his Race Face Nano jacket proved essential, keeping him warm and functional despite being soaked. The lightweight shell, which packs to the size of a fist and fits over...
Ask MBA: How to Make MTB Climbs Feel Easier
Mountain Bike Action’s Ask MBA column tackles the common frustration of steep climbs, offering practical advice for riders who feel demotivated by persistent effort. The column recommends timing ascents to measure improvement, scaling back effort on easier sections, and emphasizing...
The States With the Most (And Least) Mountain Bike Trails Per Person
A recent RVezy analysis ranking the lower 48 states by mountain‑bike trail mileage per 100,000 residents shows South Dakota at the top with 51.6 miles, while Louisiana trails far behind at 1.2 miles. The study also places Wyoming, Vermont, and...
Sea Otter Classic Returns to California In Two Weeks
The Life Time Sea Otter Classic returns to Laguna Seca Raceway from April 16‑19, 2026, marking its 36th edition and featuring more than 1,000 brands from 33 countries. Organizers anticipate around 75,000 attendees, reinforcing the event’s status as the world’s...
USA Cycling Is Getting Into the Used E-Bike Market
USA Cycling announced a two‑year partnership with Upway, the online marketplace for certified refurbished e‑bikes. The collaboration gives USA Cycling members exclusive discounts and provides a trusted platform for buying and selling used e‑bikes, spanning cargo, road, mountain and gravel...
Shimano’s Budget Flat Pedals Might Surprise You
Shimano’s GR400 flat pedal combines a resin‑composite body, nine removable metal pins, and a chromoly steel axle for just $65. Weighing 392 g, it offers a low‑profile, 101 mm × 96 mm platform that balances grip, durability, and lightness. Field tests show the pins hold...
Is Overnight eMTB Charging Safe?
Charging an eMTB overnight is generally discouraged despite modern batteries featuring integrated battery‑management systems (BMS). While high‑end models reliably prevent over‑charging, manufacturers still advise against unsupervised charging due to fire risk and cell stress. Prolonged charging can shorten battery lifespan,...
These MTB Handguards Mount Directly to Your Grips
Sendhit released the Nock V3 handguard, a redesign that mounts directly to compatible grips, eliminating the traditional lockring. The V3 uses a stiffer aluminum bracket and a simplified interface, offering slightly more coverage than the V2 while remaining one of...
A Flat Pedal That Floats Like Clipless
The 8 Degree Pedal introduces the first floating flat pedal, offering ±4° of rotation through a Teflon‑coated spherical bearing and Igus shaft bearing. Designed to mimic the foot‑float of clipless systems, it features interchangeable spring plungers for adjustable resistance and a...
The Joy—And Risk—Of Riding Alone
Ron Koch argues that solo mountain‑bike rides deliver a unique blend of mental clarity, creative spark, and personal pacing that group rides rarely provide. He describes how solitary climbs let his thoughts wander, fueling column ideas, while unrestricted route choice...
REEB Launches Two New Steel Hardtails for 2026
REEB Cycles marks its 15th anniversary by unveiling two new steel hardtail frames for the 2026 model year: the American‑made Re:Dikyelous and the Taiwan‑built Hall Pass. Both bikes share aggressive trail geometry, a 130 mm fork, 65.5° head angle and innovative...
Transition Spur V2: Built for Race Day—And Every Other Day
Transition has launched the Spur V2, a cross‑country bike that blends race‑day speed with down‑country capability. The new model adds 130 mm front travel via a Fox 34 Float SL fork and retains 120 mm rear travel with a geo‑adjustable shock for fine‑tuned...