Words: Toni Walbridge Photos: Misti Walbridge I don’t often review bikes that have been on the scene for several years but after a summer on the Druid, I can’t not. The Druid was Forbidden’s first model when they launched their brand way back in 2019. I had a keen interest in giving it a try ever since I first laid eyes on one but it just never lined up until recently. Considering its age, I assumed this would just be a personal bike, maybe something to use for component reviews. As I got time on the Druid, I realized that I needed to write about it. The high-pivot hype is real and it endows ..read more

Enduro Bearings Teams with Alchemy Bikes on ‘ Enduro Bearings Inside’ Program Alchemy will feature Enduro’s proprietary, lifetime-warranty XD15 ceramic-hybrid bearings and components on their bespoke road, gravel and mountain bikes. Oakland, California (November 30, 2022) — Enduro Bearings is proud to announce the launch of its ‘Enduro Bearings Inside’ collaboration with Alchemy bikes. The program is more than just providing a bearing spec; the companies will work closely together to optimize frame and spinning component durability and performance. They’ll also blend marketing efforts to educa ..read more

Enduro Bearings Teams with Alchemy Bikes on ‘ Enduro Bearings Inside’ Program Alchemy will feature Enduro’s proprietary, lifetime-warranty XD15 ceramic-hybrid bearings and components on their bespoke road, gravel and mountain bikes. Oakland, California (November 30, 2022) — Enduro Bearings is proud to announce the launch of its ‘Enduro Bearings Inside’ collaboration with Alchemy bikes. The program is more than just providing a bearing spec; the companies will work closely together to optimize frame and spinning component durability and performance. They’ll also blend marketing efforts to educa ..read more

(November 30, 2022 – Salt Lake City, UT) Nukeproof mountain bikes, components and accessories will soon be easier to find in the US. Starting November 30th, 2022, US-based riders will be able to buy Nukeproof’s award-winning, gravity-oriented mountain bikes and eMTBs, as well as their innovative parts and accessories through a rapidly expanding network of brick-and-mortar bike retailers and at us.nukeproof.com. Nukeproof’s presence in the US is backed by a new distribution center in Salt Lake City, Utah, and supported by a new team of US-based mechanics, Rider Experience Agents and other staff ..read more

September 29, 2022 – TRANSCEND THE SEASONS WITH RAPHA’S NEW TRAIL GORE-TEX INFINIUM JACKET MADE FOR MOUNTAIN BIKING Rapha launches their Autumn / Winter mountain bike collection of Performance Trailwear with a pinnacle jacket designed for riders whose best days out are often marked by rainstorms and moody weather. Constructed of cutting-edge fabric technology from GORE-TEX, the Trail GORE-TEX Infinium Jacket will keep you warm and dry when the skies open up. rapha.cc/mtb Sometimes the best days on the trail are in the worst imaginable conditions. To launch their AW22 collection of ..read more

Enter the “Durango Spoketober Sweepstakes” to win a $7,000 Durango Cycling Adventure. Your Durango Vacation Prize Pack includes; 3 nights at a local Durango hotel close to the trails, $500 for your travel expenses, carbon off-set for your travel footprint, 3-day guided tour of Durango town trails & Purgatory Bike Park, $1,000 Durango local bike shop shopping spree, and 3 days of breakfast, lunch & dinner at Durango’s best restaurants. This sweepstakes begins on September 7th, 2022, and ends on October 30th, 2022. Open to US Residents 18 and older. Enter at https://www.durango.org/duran ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fox US Open of Mountain Biking Wraps up Return to Killington, Celebrates Winners  Nearly 600 Athletes Competed for the $80,000 Prize Purse September 20, 2022 (KILLINGTON, VT) – Sunday marked the end of the 2022 Fox US Open of Mountain Biking event at Killington Resort. Making its return to Killington for the first time since 2018, nearly 600 athletes joined the family-friendly mountain bike festival Sept 15-18. Sunday concluded with the Open Class Downhill race where Dakotah Norton (USA) and Nina Hoffmann (DEU) took the top step of the podium, each taking home t ..read more

Four special edition adidas / Five Ten shoes have been made in partnership for the National Breast Cancer Foundation (US) and Breast Cancer Now (UK/Europe). The Breast Cancer Awareness (BCA) Collection brings together 4 of adidas, Five Ten, and Terrex top-performing shoes. The limited collection is available for purchase starting Sept. 30, 2022. The eponymous adidas BCA (Breast Cancer Awareness) collection includes four of the brand’s most popular shoes: Freerider Pro Canvas mountain bike shoe (with an upper made from reclaimed plastic), the TERREX Freehiker II and Agravic trail shoes, and th ..read more

Turbine Snapshot product walkthrough video:  Trust In Turbine  September, 20, 2022 – The next evolution of the venerable Turbine crank is here. Originally built in 1993 for a growing segment of North Shore riders who wanted a stiff and responsive crank without the weight penalty, the new Turbine honors that Shore legacy with the burly alloy workhorse you’ve come to know and love.   Based on rider and athlete feedback, we’ve narrowed the Q-Factor to match the feel of modern cranks. We also updated the preload collar to be incredibly user f ..read more

“The Whole Enchilada” is one of mountain biking’s most epic trails—attracting expert-level riders from around the globe to Moab, Utah, to challenge its 8600-foot descent over raw terrain of rugged rock drops and boulder fields. But no one has ever tried to ride up every inch of the trail—until now. Equally mentally challenging as physical, “8600 FT” is a 1.5-hour feature-length film of Braydon Bringhurst’s attempt to summit “The Whole Enchilada.” How can I get tickets to a screening? There are 5 screenings being hosted by Braydon, each with limited seating, click below for ticket information ..read more