MountainBike Magazine http://www.mountainbike.com/feature/rss.xml Choosing the Right Ride Is No Easy Task http://bicycling.com/blogs/thefarride/?p=175 http://bicycling.com/blogs/thefarride/?p=175 <a href='http://bicycling.com/blogs/thefarride/?p=175'><img src='http://www.mountainbike.com/sites/default/files/images/TSE_Stage2_Looney.thumbnail.jpg' border='0'></a><br />Sonya Looney debates whether to race a hardtail or a full-suspension 29er at next week’s Trans-Sylvania Epic Treacherous Course Propels Lechner and McConnel to Surprise XC Victories http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/featured-stories/treacherous-course-propels-lechner-and-mcconnel-xc-victories http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/featured-stories/treacherous-course-propels-lechner-and-mcconnel-xc-victories <a href='http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/featured-stories/treacherous-course-propels-lechner-and-mcconnel-xc-victories'><img src='http://www.mountainbike.com/sites/default/files/images/Eva-Lechner-Albstadt-World-Cup.thumbnail.jpg' border='0'></a><br />Rain and mud shake up the standings at the season’s first World Cup race. Explore Santa Barbara’s Big Mountain Trails http://bicycling.com/blogs/all-over-the-map/?p=278 http://bicycling.com/blogs/all-over-the-map/?p=278 <a href='http://bicycling.com/blogs/all-over-the-map/?p=278'><img src='http://www.mountainbike.com/sites/default/files/images/Santa-Barbara-Romero-Canyon-Main.thumbnail.jpg' border='0'></a><br />This seaside town has steep mountains, hard climbs and huge descents Prepare for Lift Off http://www.bicycling.com/mountainbikecom/featured-stories/lift http://www.bicycling.com/mountainbikecom/featured-stories/lift <a href='http://www.bicycling.com/mountainbikecom/featured-stories/lift'><img src='http://www.mountainbike.com/sites/default/files/images/lift-off-opener.thumbnail.jpg' border='0'></a><br />Mountain bike resorts where you can ride all-day&mdash;no climbing required Lift Off http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/featured-stories/lift http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/featured-stories/lift <a href='http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/featured-stories/lift'><img src='http://www.mountainbike.com/sites/default/files/images/lift-off-opener.thumbnail.jpg' border='0'></a><br />Seven mountain bike resorts where you can ride groomed trails all-day—no climbing required. All Over the Map: Escape to Salida&#039;s Sweet Singletrack http://bicycling.com/blogs/all-over-the-map/?p=260 http://bicycling.com/blogs/all-over-the-map/?p=260 <a href='http://bicycling.com/blogs/all-over-the-map/?p=260'><img src='http://www.mountainbike.com/sites/default/files/images/Salida-Arkansas-Hills-Trails-Main.thumbnail.jpg' border='0'></a><br />Miles of flowing trails sit just a short pedal from this bike-friendly destination The Far Ride: Travel Far, Eat Well http://bicycling.com/blogs/thefarride/2013/05/03/travel-far-eat-well/ http://bicycling.com/blogs/thefarride/2013/05/03/travel-far-eat-well/ <a href='http://bicycling.com/blogs/thefarride/2013/05/03/travel-far-eat-well/'><img src='http://www.mountainbike.com/' border='0'></a><br />On your next road trip, pass on the Funyuns and try these healthier options instead. Trail Etiquette: Cut, Reroute, or Leave Alone http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/skills/trail-etiquette-cut-reroute-or-leave-alone http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/skills/trail-etiquette-cut-reroute-or-leave-alone <a href='http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/skills/trail-etiquette-cut-reroute-or-leave-alone'><img src='http://www.mountainbike.com/sites/default/files/images/brush_hook.thumbnail.jpg' border='0'></a><br />Great riding depends on great trails, but singletrack doesn’t repair itself. Here’s the right way to approach three common trail issues. MTB News: Team Scott Rages at the Whiskey 50 http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/featured-stories/team-scott-rages-whiskey-50 http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/featured-stories/team-scott-rages-whiskey-50 <a href='http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/featured-stories/team-scott-rages-whiskey-50'><img src='http://www.mountainbike.com/sites/default/files/images/Geoff-Kabush-2013.thumbnail.jpg' border='0'></a><br />Geoff Kabush and Lesley Paterson reel in one of XC racing’s largest prize purses. First Ride: Scott’s New Scale 700 Series 27.5 Hardtails http://www.bicycling.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/first-ride-scott-s-new-scale-700-series-275-hardtails http://www.bicycling.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/first-ride-scott-s-new-scale-700-series-275-hardtails <a href='http://www.bicycling.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/first-ride-scott-s-new-scale-700-series-275-hardtails'><img src='http://www.mountainbike.com/sites/default/files/images/Scott Scale 740.thumbnail.jpg' border='0'></a><br />We take a spin on Scott’s 2014 mid-wheel sized cross-country bike Editors’ Choice Mountain Bikes http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/editors-choice-mountain-bikes http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/editors-choice-mountain-bikes <a href='http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/editors-choice-mountain-bikes'><img src='http://www.mountainbike.com/' border='0'></a><br />We tested 24 of the latest bikes in 8 categories to find the year&rsquo;s best. Women&#039;s Full-Suspension 29: Liv/giant Anthem X 29er 0 W http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/womens-full-suspension-29-livgiant-anthem-x-29er-0-w http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/womens-full-suspension-29-livgiant-anthem-x-29er-0-w <a href='http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/womens-full-suspension-29-livgiant-anthem-x-29er-0-w'><img src='http://www.mountainbike.com/sites/default/files/images/giant_Anthem_X_29er_0_W.thumbnail.jpg' border='0'></a><br /> Enduro: Yeti SB-66 Enduro http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/enduro-yeti-sb-66-enduro http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/enduro-yeti-sb-66-enduro <a href='http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/enduro-yeti-sb-66-enduro'><img src='http://www.mountainbike.com/sites/default/files/images/YETI_SB66_yellow.thumbnail.jpg' border='0'></a><br /> Value Hardtail (Men’s): Jamis Dragon 29 Sport http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/value-hardtail-men-s-jamis-dragon-29-sport http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/value-hardtail-men-s-jamis-dragon-29-sport <a href='http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/value-hardtail-men-s-jamis-dragon-29-sport'><img src='http://www.mountainbike.com/sites/default/files/images/Jamis-Dragon-29-Sport.thumbnail.jpg' border='0'></a><br /> Full-Suspension XC Race: Specialized S-Works Epic 29 http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/full-suspension-xc-race-specialized-s-works-epic-29 http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/full-suspension-xc-race-specialized-s-works-epic-29 <a href='http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/full-suspension-xc-race-specialized-s-works-epic-29'><img src='http://www.mountainbike.com/sites/default/files/images/specialized-sworks-epic-29.thumbnail.jpg' border='0'></a><br /> Trail 29: Yeti SB-95 Race http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/trail-29-yeti-sb-95-race http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/trail-29-yeti-sb-95-race <a href='http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/trail-29-yeti-sb-95-race'><img src='http://www.mountainbike.com/sites/default/files/images/Yeti-SB-95-Race.thumbnail.jpg' border='0'></a><br /> Short-Travel 29: Santa Cruz Tallboy AL RXC29 http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/short-travel-29-santa-cruz-tallboy-al-rxc29 http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/short-travel-29-santa-cruz-tallboy-al-rxc29 <a href='http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/short-travel-29-santa-cruz-tallboy-al-rxc29'><img src='http://www.mountainbike.com/sites/default/files/images/Santa-Cruz-Tallboy-AL-RXC29.thumbnail.jpg' border='0'></a><br /> Value Hardtail (Women’s): Scott Contessa Scale 910 http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/value-hardtail-women-s-scott-contessa-scale-910 http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/value-hardtail-women-s-scott-contessa-scale-910 <a href='http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/value-hardtail-women-s-scott-contessa-scale-910'><img src='http://www.mountainbike.com/sites/default/files/images/Scott-Contessa-Scale-910.thumbnail.jpg' border='0'></a><br /> Value Full-Suspension 29: Trek Superfly 100 AL http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/value-full-suspension-29-trek-superfly-100-al http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/value-full-suspension-29-trek-superfly-100-al <a href='http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/value-full-suspension-29-trek-superfly-100-al'><img src='http://www.mountainbike.com/sites/default/files/images/Trek-Superfly-100-AL.thumbnail.jpg' border='0'></a><br /> Showdown Looms After USA Cycling Postpones Controversial Decision http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/featured-stories/showdown-looms-after-usa-cycling-postpones-controversial-decision http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/featured-stories/showdown-looms-after-usa-cycling-postpones-controversial-decision <a href='http://www.mountainbike.com/mountainbikecom/featured-stories/showdown-looms-after-usa-cycling-postpones-controversial-decision'><img src='http://www.mountainbike.com/sites/default/files/images/Crankworx-XC.thumbnail.jpg' border='0'></a><br />Riders and race promoters say they will fight to allow pros to enter events not sanctioned by USA Cycling.