Singletracks Mountain Bike Podcast

Do mountain bike companies conspire to create new standards just to sell more gear? Are electric bikes being pushed down our throats so others can get rich? We explore these and other myths about how the bike industry works. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

In this special episode of the Singletracks podcast, ride with Aaron as he pedals nearly 300 miles along some of the best singletrack in North Georgia and Southern Tennessee. Listen in on the highs and lows in this raw audio diary recorded over 3 days of mountain biking through rugged terrain. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

With concern about concussions and traumatic brain injuries growing in sports like football, we explore how the bike industry is poised to deal with this serious issue. We start our conversation by explaining what concussions are and how they are caused. Then, we talk about how bike helmet designs seek to address the risk of concussions, and what this risk could mean to the future growth of mountain biking. Read the full transcript at Singletracks.com --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

It’s been over a year since we talked about enduro mountain bikes on the podcast, and a lot has changed over the past 15 months! In this episode we share our experiences testing some of the top enduro bikes of 2017, and talk about the mainstreaming of long travel bikes. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

Warning: this episode contains adult language. There are countless coaches and videos out there to help with bike handling and wrench skills, but soft skills are just as important for mountain biking. In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, we offer tips for getting along with your fellow mountain bikers, other trail users, and even your spouse. However, please note that if you’re getting relationship advice from Singletracks, you may be in more trouble than you realize. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

Today we talk with Walt Bready, professional trail builder and educator, about how mountain bike trails are built and maintained. Walt describes the approval process and construction techniques, and also shares some of his favorite tools and resources for learning more. Contact Walt at B Ready Trails with your trail building questions or to schedule a consultation. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, we talk about essential bike tools for setting up your home work shop. We also discuss nice-to-have bike tools and tools which no one really needs to own. In addition, we offer tips for storing tools, recommended shop supplies, and resources for learning how to wrench at home. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, I talk about key survival techniques mountain bikers can use in case of a backcountry emergency. No one goes out for a day trip planning to get lost or to spend the night on the trail, but it can (and does) happen. Listen in to brush up on the basics of survival so you’ll be prepared. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

Another Interbike is in the books, and while this year’s show wasn’t as big or as well attended as events in years past, there was still much to be seen. In this episode of our podcast, Aaron, Greg, and Jeff set the scene at Interbike 2017, talk about the most interesting products on display, and recap news and reviews from the show. Editor’s Note: This podcast was recorded about a week ago, and just released today. The timing with yesterday’s tragedy at the Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas is purely coincidental. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the families of the victims of that tragic shooting. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, we talk with Ross Martin, a PhD candidate at the Texas State University, about his research into the environmental impact of mountain biking. Ross is a mountain biker and a scientist who is working to understand how mountain bikes affect everything from plants and animals to soils and society at large. We get down and dirty in our discussion on erosion, and ask Ross what he thinks about potentially allowing mountain bikes in Wilderness areas.