Singletracks Mountain Bike Podcast

It’s been just one year since our last podcast episode about long travel 29ers, and a lot has changed since then! Matt and Jeff talk about some of the latest mountain bikes to go 29er, and speculate on what’s to come. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

Rich Bernoulli, a bike frame building instructor at the United Bicycle Institute (UBI) in Portland, Oregon, fills us in on how bike frames are fabricated. We discuss materials selection, welding techniques, and how professional bike builders hone their skills. Get more information about the frame building classes offered at UBI. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

Crankworx is more than just a festival, or a series of competitions, or a bike demo. It’s a part of mountain bike culture. Matt spent five days at Crankworx Whistler this year and fills us in on the new products, racing, trails, and athletes at Whistler in British Columbia. This episode is sponsored by RXBar. Listen to the podcast for an exclusive offer for 25% off your first order of RXBar for Singletracks members!  --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

Tom Ritchey is credited as the first production mountain bike frame builder in the world, and has introduced countless bike designs and products over the years that are considered standard in the industry today. His company, Ritchey Design, where Tom is still actively involved, designs high performance bikes, handlebars, seatposts, grips, tires, and everything in between. Tom talks with Singletracks about the history of mountain biking, wheel sizes, the pros and cons of industry standards, and even electric bikes. This episode is sponsored by Evo.com. Use code “SINGLETRACKS” to take 10% off your next order. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

Joe Breeze practically invented the mountain bike and has accomplished many firsts in our sport. In 1988 he was inducted into the mountain bike hall of fame, and today he’s the curator of the Marin Museum of Bicycling. In addition to talking about how mountain biking got started, Joe gives some insight into why people feel compelled to ride bikes off road. It’s a fascinating glimpse into the beginnings of our sport, how today’s MTB culture is influenced by those early days, and where mountain biking is headed in the future. This is the second interview in a series about the past, present, and future of mountain biking. Catch up by listening to our conversation with Charlie Kelly and look for interviews with Tom Ritchey, Gary Fisher, and others coming soon. This episode is sponsored by Evo.com. Use code “SINGLETRACKS” to take 10% off your next order. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

Whether you’re getting in shape for mountain bike racing or just trying to hang with the group, we offer our tips for improving mountain bike fitness.  This episode of the Singletracks podcast is sponsored by evo. evo is a leading action sports retailer with stores in Seattle, Portland, and Denver, along with their website evo.com. evo goes beyond just selling mountain bikes, they offer a full, immersive experience blending sports, culture, and lifestyle. Listen for an exclusive discount code to use in store and online at evo.com. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

Eric Porter talks about how he was able to progress from XC racer to winning slopestyle mountain biker over his career as a professional rider. We ask Eric how he’s dealt with concussions and head injuries over the years, and what it takes to be a rad Dad to two young boys. Follow Eric on Instagram @portermtb. Thanks to Stio for sponsoring this episode. Go to stio.com/singletracks to check out their entire Pedal Collection of mountain bike shorts and jerseys. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

No matter your skill level, there is always room for improvement when it comes to descending skills. We share our tips for getting faster at mountain biking downhill. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

Whether you’re a woman buying a bike for yourself, or a man who is having a hard time finding smaller mountain bikes that fit, this is the podcast for you! We talk about the mountain bikes that are available to women today, and hear directly from some of the brands designing bikes for smaller riders. Thanks to Stio for sponsoring this episode. Go to stio.com/singletracks to check out their entire Pedal Collection of mountain bike shorts and jerseys. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

It would take two lifetimes to learn everything there is to know about mountain biking, and along the path we’re all bound to make mistakes. We talk about some of the most common pitfalls and offer hard-won advice that’s useful for everyone from newbs to pros. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks