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IMBA picks Arkansas to host next World Summit

October 19, 2015 Press release 0

The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) announced that its 2016 World Summit will be held November 10-12, 2016, in Bentonville, Arkansas. “Bentonville, specifically, and Northwest Arkansas, regionally, have shown a commitment to developing world-class mountain

Interbike, #sockgate and women in cycling

September 16, 2015 Katherine Fuller 0

Allow me to set a scene for you: It has been a long and arduous journey for women in cycling, from those who work with bicycles for a living to those who simply find joy

Interview Preview: The voice of Amanda Batty

September 16, 2015 Dirt Rag Contributor 0

Cover story from issue #187 Words by Chris Milucky Photos by John Shafer Amanda Batty gained a degree of notoriety earlier this year, not because of her race results as a professional downhill and

IMBA announces new Epic Rides and Ride Centers

August 20, 2015 Press release 0

Courtesy of IMBA For more than a decade, IMBA has recognized trails and trail systems around the world that stand out as models for the best that mountain biking has to offer. From rugged, long-distance

Vote for the next class at the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame

July 28, 2015 Adam Newman 0

It’s that time of year again—Voting is now open for the nominees in the next class of the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame. This will be the first class since the Hall of Fame moved

Crankbrothers partners with top athletes to support their favorite charities

July 10, 2015 Dirt Rag Magazine 0

Have you noticed any of your favorite pro cyclists sporting tattoos in the shape of the Crankbrothers logo lately? They’re certainly fans of the brand but rather than make a permanent mark on their skin the temporary

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Knoxville, Tennessee, wins $100,000 Bell Built Grant

June 7, 2015 Press release 0

After an exciting vote, Bell Helmets and IMBA have announced that the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club of Knoxville, Tennessee, is the 2015 Bell Built champion. Situated in the heart of Knoxville, the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club

Marin Museum of Bicycling set to open June 6

May 27, 2015 Dirt Rag Magazine 0

Joe Breeze has been a busy guy. In addition to popularizing the very concept of mountain biking back in the early 1970s, he also steers the ship at his own brand, Breezer Bikes, and has

Voting for Bell Built Grant finalists is now live

May 26, 2015 Press release 0

The three 2015 Bell Built finalists have been named, and the final voting period is now LIVE through June 4. Unlike prior years, only one finalist will be dubbed the Bell Built grand prize winner,

Singletrack to School: How one Arkansas Town is securing its cycling future

May 20, 2015 Dirt Rag Magazine 0

Words by Frank Maguire. Photos by Scott Schoen. Since you’re reading Dirt Rag, it’s a safe bet that you think bikes are a pretty great human achievement—right up there with sliced bread, space travel and Saturday

Voting now open in East region of Bell Built Grants

May 12, 2015 Dirt Rag Magazine 0

Bell Helmets is awarding a $100,000 grant to the trail network that earns the most votes in its annual Bell Built Grant program. Exchequer Mountain Bike Park in Mariposa, California, was chosen in the West

Voting now open in Bell Built Grants Central region

April 30, 2015 Press release 0

The Bell Built Grants are an annual endeavor from Bell Helmets that awards $100,000 to a local trailbuilding project, and you get to pick who wins it. In the central region, where voting is live

Inside Line: First look at Advocate Cycles 27plus hardtail

April 18, 2015 Adam Newman 0

Here at Dirt Rag we’re huge fans of classic steel hardtails, and today we got an introduction to a new brand with a unique business model that is giving back to the associations that support

Life on the road with the IMBA Trail Care Crew

April 6, 2015 Dirt Rag Contributor 0

By Lani Bruntz Everyday it happens like clockwork: I meet another rider on the trail, or am just pumping gas, and I get asked, “So, where do you live?” I still stumble over the answer, which

Access Action: Portland, we still have a problem

March 17, 2015 Adam Newman 0

Editor’s note: We will be updating this post at the bottom as news develops. Photos by Adam Newman Portland, Oregon, has a reputation as a progressive and welcoming city for cyclists. It has one of

Friend or Flow: Are trails being too “dumbed down?”

March 5, 2015 Dirt Rag Contributor 0

Words by Sarah Galbraith. Photos by Tristan Von Duntz. The notion of flow exists in all kinds of sports,” says Mark Eller, Mountain bikers have, of late, seen the development of communications director with the International

Oregon’s Disciples of Dirt promote trailwork with a friendly challenge

March 4, 2015 Adam Newman 0

Video courtesy of KMTR News Cycling can be a competitive pastime, but trailwork days are one time when everyone can come together and unite to improve their experience. That doesn’t mean a little friendly competition

Mountain biking in Vermont continues to grow with new trails in ski areas, national forests

February 27, 2015 Press release 0

Courtesy of Sarah Galbraith, Ambassador to Vermont Mountain Bike Association. Photos courtesy of the VMBA. When most folks think of Vermont they might think of maple syrup and skiing, but the Green Mountain State has seen

45NRTH launches website tracking groomed fat bike trails

February 19, 2015 Adam Newman 0

Riding fat bikes in the snow isn’t as simple as many folks might believe. Just like skiing, different conditions can make for vastly different experiences, as anyone who has pushed their bike while post-holing through

Trail clubs in Wisconsin embracing fat bikes

February 13, 2015 Dirt Rag Contributor 0

Courtesy of the Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association. Photos by Kelly Randolph. Through the efforts of a dedicated group of volunteers and enthusiasts, winter fat biking has really begun to take off in the Chequamegon area