Canyon Teases Unreleased Lux World Cup XC Race Bike at Sea Otter 2026
At Sea Otter Classic 2026 Canyon unveiled a prototype of its upcoming Lux World Cup cross‑country bike, keeping branding concealed but confirming key innovations. The bike introduces an anti‑squat flip‑chip that lets racers fine‑tune suspension without altering geometry, and its head tube angle is slacker at 66° compared with the current 68.5°. It rides on 29‑inch wheels, features an integrated bar‑stem cockpit, and is equipped with RockShox SID Ultimate fork, SRAM XX drivetrain and DT Swiss XRC 1200 wheels. Production timing remains unannounced, but the public tease signals a near‑term launch.
More Aggressive 32″ Tires Are Coming, and 32er Trail Bikes Are Sure to Follow
Maxxis announced three new 32‑inch mountain‑bike tires—the Dissector, Aspen AT and Forekaster—targeting trail and enduro riders. All models arrive in a 32×2.4″ format with the brand’s 60tpi EXO+ casing, and the Dissector and Forekaster carry an E50 rating for e‑bike...
Red Bull Hardline Is Coming to Canada in 2026
Red Bull announced that Cypress Mountain near Vancouver will host the world’s toughest downhill race, Red Bull Hardline, on October 17, 2026, marking the series' first North American event. The venue becomes only the third Hardline location after Wales and...
66 New Bikepacking Routes Connect 12 Towns Across West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest
A new network of 66 mapped bikepacking routes has launched in West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest, branded as the Mon Forest Gravel and Bikepacking Route Network and billed as the largest curated gravel bikepacking network in the Eastern United States....
A Quiver Beats a Quiver-Killer when It Comes to Mountain Bikes
A recent survey of nearly 3,000 mountain‑bike enthusiasts found that 60 % would rather own a single, all‑terrain “super” bike than a quiver of average machines. The author argues that a bike quiver offers financial flexibility, protects against rapid technology turnover,...
Don’t Stress over HRV: Here’s How to Look at the Data
Heart rate variability (HRV) is a resting metric that reflects autonomic nervous system balance and is increasingly tracked by wearables such as Apple Watch, Garmin and Whoop. Experts explain that a higher HRV signals readiness for intense training, while a...
Kids on Dirt Bikes Are ‘Destroying Progress,’ Delaying the Opening of Santa Clarita’s New Bike Park
Santa Clarita is investing $7.4 million to build the 16‑mile Haskell Canyon Bike Park, slated to host cross‑country, downhill and multi‑use trails. Unauthorized riders on gas‑powered dirt bikes and electric Sur‑Rons are damaging the freshly shaped trails, forcing the city to...
The Popular Whakarewarewa Forest Loop ‘Great Ride’ Is Now 100% on Dirt Thanks to a $500,000 Investment
The Whakarewareta Forest Loop, a 35 km beginner‑friendly mountain bike route in Rotorua, has been fully converted to off‑road singletrack after a $500,000 investment. The project replaced the remaining 6 km of paved bike path along State Highway 5 with purpose‑built trail sections...
Millions of Dollars in Trail Maintenance Funding Have Been Cut in Washington State
Washington’s Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife and State Parks announced a $7 million budget reduction for 2025, slicing $3 million—about 20%—from trail and facility maintenance. Additional proposals could trim another $3 million in 2026, with the DNR slated to lose $750,000....