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Karma: It's Never Too Late For A Date With Fate
Read about Gary's belief in karma and how he relates it to mountain biking.
Turning 24
Roy Wallack delves into the subculture of 24-Hour racing—the people that do it and the reasons they endure the pain.
Wild 100: Part I
Part 1 of a three part story about riding in West Virginia's Wild 100.
2006 World Tour: 12th Annual Bump and Grind
The 12th Annual Bump and Grind this year boasted superb trail conditions and sunny skies for over 670 racers.
Wild 100, Part II: Whose Idea Was This Anyway?
Part two of a wild advetnure throughout West Virginia.
Pittsburgh City Paper - Local Vocal 3/21/01
Jeff Guerrero gets some publicity from Pittsburgh's own city paper. Get an outsider's perspective on Dirt Rag's art director.
Beeswax
This is none of your beeswax...yet it is....
2001 World Tour: Downieville Classic
Downieville is always a classic event. Our man Chris gives you the low-down on this year's event.
Wild 100: Part III
Read the final part to John's wild, wild Wild 100 article. You can only get it here...on the Dirt Rag web site!
RAGBRAI: Prologue
Tim Kenkel visits one of the country's most crazy parties on wheels; all throughout Iowa. The first of 5 articles.
In-House Response
The staff responds to questions.
RAGBRAI: Day 1
Tim Kenkel's first official day on the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI)
2001 World Tour: Memphis, TN
Touring to Graceland, all in the name of mountain biking. Plus a stop to visit our friends at Litespeed.
2001 World Tour: Chequamegon
Chequamegon World Tour, as told by Thanita Adams.
September 11: New York, NY
The sound of the tower as it collapses is a quiet, gentle whoosh, like snow falling from a roof. The smoke billows out barely two blocks from where I am standing. I watch, transfixed. It is horrible and almost beautiful.
September 11: Rockaway, NJ
I work(ed) on the 68th floor of One World Trade Center. That’s the North Tower. The first one hit, the last to fall. Guess that’s something to be proud of in its own perverse way.
September 11: Alexandria, VA
I was able to weave through stopped traffic while listening to the news on my earbuds. The surroundings were nothing short of surreal;
September 11: Greenwich Village, NY
I watched as the North Tower collapsed in a billowing cloud of smoke and debris. All of those around me screamed and began to cry.
September 11: New York, NY
Prosperous Wall Street looked like a wasteland. Addled refugees from the financial district streamed north, choking the streets.
September 11: Germany
German MTV had an awesome message in the televisions moment of silence. The screens of all channels went blank with a few words of sympathy in German, then a very simple message
September 11: Prescott, AZ
How to answer my son’s question, "What happens to little boys during war?"
September 11: Aurora, CO
I am a firefighter in Aurora, CO. I walked in to the station at 7:03 am on Sept. 11th. The TV was on and Tower 1 of the World Trade Center was on fire.
September 11: Pittsburgh, PA
I used to think that the ‘40s in America were a romantic, exciting, noble time. Are we prepared to suffer a test such as this?
September 11: Ashland, KY
I reached into my wallet and pulled out a picture of Osama Bin Laden. I told them that every since I found out who this guy was I wanted to kill him.
September 11: Santa Margarita, CA
It is amazing the sense of calm one can experience by facing your worst fears and pain, letting it flow through your body, and come out the other side.
September 11: San Diego, CA
First came the candlelight vigils, the flowers at designated spots, and radio/TV/community silences for the victims. Following that, people decorated their vehicles and businesses with flags and slogans
September 11: Lafayette, CO
People die willingly and unwilling in pursuit and defense of our country’s freedom. Things will change, but they will stay the same.
September 11: Tamaqua, PA
I saw whites helping blacks, blacks helping whites and not one concern about color or creed. Just when you think all the good has left the world I saw how wonderful and caring Americans could be.
The Tao of Singlespeeding
Adapted from the Tao Te Ching, the following verses are meant to inspire and enlighten.
ride. enjoy. live.
Tour de Georgia Teams Announced
Roster of 15 elite-level teams will compete in the 600-mile, 7-day event April on 21-27st, 2008.
RAGBRAI: Day Three
Day 3 on the tour with Tim Kenkel.
RAGBRAI: Day Two
Greetings from Transylvania
When I first received an issue of Dirt Rag, I enjoyed reading it in mountain bike's native language, English. But being a European man, I long for coverage of the Old Continent. So I wrote this article to show you, the reade
RAGBRAI: Day Four
Day 4 on the tour with Tim Kenkel.
2002 World Tour: Jamaican Mountain Bike Festival
I finally got to go to Jamaica. And I was able to do it on a bike!
2002 World Tour: AMBC Hedgehog Hustle
Mo and Thanita hit the sand in Arizona for AMBC Hedgehog Hustle
2002 World Tour: Sea Otter Classic
The third stop on the 2002 Dirt Rag World Tour was a success...despite all the rain...and Browne is here to tell you all about it.
2002 World Tour: Subaru/NOC Knob Scorcher
North Carolina and the wonderful trails of Tsali was the latest stop on the Dirt Rag World Tour.
Trips For Kids
Right smack dab in the middle of our cities, the beating heart of American commerce, are countless individuals who could not and would not afford such a luxurious habit as mountain biking.
Classify This!
MTB has been a fringe sport from the beginning. In a way many of us have picked the sport for that reason alone. To do something different than the rest. To be unique.
2002 World Tour: Mountain Bike Weekend
Jeff Guerrero's account of the Dirt Rag world tour stop at Mountain Bike Weekend, July 14-16, 2002 in Jim Thorpe, PA.
2002 World Tour: Raccoon Rally
Raccoon Rally is the largest annual XC mountain bike race in the state of New York.
Nestled in the scenic hills near Salamanca, NY, Raccoon Rally serves as the primary fundraiser for WNYMBA, one of the finest mountain bike
2002 World Tour: NORBA #3
Wild and Wonderful. The traveling NORBA circuit comes back to legendary Snowhsoe mountain for a weekend of broken bones, summer heat and racing galore.
Belly of the Beast
The following report details an infiltration of the Rag by a rogue
operative. The mission was purportedly conducted in late August. The account
that follows cannot be verified.
Riding is easier Than Writing
So here I am, five days after our deadline, trying to figure out what to
write for this issue.
Frank the Welder Interview
Mo, Elaine and Jeff originally interviewed Frank Wadelton, head welder at Spooky Cycles, back in September 1997 at the InterBike trade show in Anaslyme, California.
2002 World Tour: 24 Hours of Snowshoe
During the 24 Hours of Snowshoe, Jeff Guerrero has his own adventures in the backwoods of wild, wonderful West "By God" Virginia.
How To Build A Veloshrine
How To Build A Veloshrine and other ideas on Religion and Veloism
Latimer Diary
I am driving a borrowed vehicle, a sleek, powerful, four-wheel drive truck, late-model and plush. Also fast. In fact, I am driving it at 70-miles an hour through a zone limited to 35-miles an hour.
2000 Winter X-Games Photos
The Rag crew headed up to Vermont for the 2000 X-Games at Mount Snow...and here are some photos of our adventures.
Pete Weir Interview
Fast Pete. That's what his friends call him. And you know, friends don't give you a nickname that doesn't fit (whether you like it or not).
Dirt Rag Resume
More about Karl...
Karl's Personal Bio
The life and times of Karl.
2002 World Tour: Durango, CO
Scenic drives, split venues, old men at the mountain and one broken foot. It's all in a day's work on the Dirt Rag World Tour.
2002 World Tour: Pedros Mountain Bike Festival
Joel and I were fortunate enough to be joined by Lockwood and Todd from Philadelphia and Ketzer and Hornberger from Albany. Without those guys helping out in the booth, Joel and I wouldn’t have been able to ride half as much
2002 World Tour: NORBA NCS Finals
The Mt. Snow ski resort had been transformed into a wonderland of mountain bike racing—sponsors hawking their wares in the expo area, team mechanics slinging wrenches. The sun baked the wooded Vermont mountaintop, but on the
2002 World Tour: Massanutten Hoo Ha
The Hoo Ha has been going on since 1989, and, from what I experienced, it's alive and well in 2002.
Homemade Energy Gel
Ever wonder what's in those liquid energy gels? Derek Nolek did, and then he did the research on how to make his own. Read on for the secret recipe, or improve it and make it your own!
2002 World Tour: Chequamegon 40
It was a dark and stormy night. No, wait, it was a bright sunny afternoon, when Joel and I hit the road for the drive from Pennsylvania to Wisconsin.
Homie Fall Fest
Singlespeeding in Minneapolis... A time-honored tradition that goes beyond the usual consumption of alcohol.
2002 World Tour: Moab
The last stop on the 2002 Dirt Rag World Tour- Dan Monaco recalls it all.
Annie's Wheel
I like to think that I'm immune to romantic love. Oh, that doesn't mean I'm not excited by the joys of a long, wet kiss and God knows I crave the feeling of skin on skin beneath the sheets as much as I love the hum...
MMBA
Joel and Carol travel to Michigan for the Michigan Mountain Bike Association's annual meeting and swap meet where they find inspiring tales and winding trails.
2003 World Tour: 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo
After some months of wintry weather, the sunny southwest sure sounds good. We arrive in Tucson to a gloomy sky and a sketchy forecast.
2003 World Tour: Sea Otter Report
He's chomping at the bit and ready to get swagged.... An intern on the loose at the 2003 Sea Otter Classic for his very first time.
2003 World Tour: Fruita Fat Tire Festival
First Tube stop on the World Tour — beautiful Fruita, CO. After three days of pulling a 32' Airstream from PA to CO, we were ready for some downtime.
Dirty Tricks
If you have a type A personality, enjoy pranks, or use your training rides as a test of manliness and virility, then these 12 tips will help you...
2003 World Tour: NORBA #1 Big Bear
Once you climb out of the smog tentacles of Los Angeles, the sky clears and things start brighten up beautifully.
2003 World Tour: Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
2003 World Tour: BUMP and Grind
2003 World Tour: Burn 24 hour Challenge
Carol Clemens and Joel Kennedy drove down to Danbury, NC to check out and participate in the 3rd annual Burn 24hour Challenge.
2003 World Tour: Iron Horse Classic
Any annual event that has been taking place longer than I've been alive impresses me. The 32nd annual Iron Horse Classic is no exception.
2003 World Tour: BUMP and Grind at Oak Mountain
The Birmingham Urban Mountain Pedalers teamed up with Oak Mountain State Park this past weekend to bring you the BUMP and Grind at Oak Mountain.
2003 World Tour: Asheville Mountain Sports Festival
Pushing the Limits: Risk and Mountain Biking
The first of the NORBA NCS series was held on May 15-18th in Big Bear Lake, CA at the Snow Summit Resort. Other than some background sponsorship woes, the race weekend began like many NCS weekends:
2003 World Tour: NCS #2, Snowshoe
Karl's account of the 2003 NORBA NCS #2, Snowshoe, West Virginia.
2003 World Tour: Mountain Bike Weekend
This year marked the 18th annual Mountain Bike Weekend in eastern PA. As expected, the skies let loose throughout the weekend,
2003 World Tour: Raccoon Rally
The last stop of the ten week Tube Tour was just a hop, skip and a jump from Pittsburgh—Raccoon Rally in beautiful Allegany State Park, just outside of Salamanca, NY.
2003 World Tour: 24 Hours of Snowshoe
Forgive me if you clicked through to this web page expecting the same old, same old, World Tour report.
2003 World Tour: Durango, CO NORBA Finals
The NORBA National Championship Series Finals, as you would guess, was the season finalé for many racers—both amateur and professional. Though the 2003 series was plagued by a lack of corporate sponsorship, negative media att
Burden of Fire
Enviornmental groups and the Bush Administration aren't likely to agree on much...but what about mountain bikers? More importantly, how will President Bush's Healthy Forest Initiative affect our trails? Read more...
2003 World Tour: 24 Hours of Moab
With 483 teams and 1759 competitors, this event was as popular as ever, despite a tough course and unpredictable extremes in temperature.
2003 World Tour: NEMBA Fest
NEMBA had a lot to celebrate, for they were about to make history the following day by signing the deed to a 47-acre parcel of singletrack known locally as Vietnam.
2003 World Tour: Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival
The 21st Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival commenced just after the news that event promoter Gary Crandall would be inducted to the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame.
2003 World Tour: Pedro's Fest
If you’ve never been to a mountain bike festival, this is an excellent place to start. Challenging, technical trails for every level of rider, save for the most advanced.
The Jonathan and Cori Page Interview
Jonathan Page is in good standings for the 5th UCI Cyclocross World Cup race, which takes place on January 31st in the Netherlands.
2003 World Tour: Subaru Iceman Cometh
How to Make a Ski Bike
Bontrager Jones ACX 2.1” Tire
This tire is the lightest and most versatile of the Jones tire group, which leans towards larger volumes than past Jones incarnations, now with 2.1" and 2.2" offerings.
Michelin Comp S Light Tubeless Tires
Weighing in at a respectable 675 grams, this 2.0” tire has some real tread. This is not some shaved tread semi-slick, but more of an all-purpose tread design that works well in anything but the muddiest conditions.
IRD Carbon Pro Riser Bar
This $95 carbon bar weighs about 180 grams (660mm wide version) and provides a 1.75" rise, which winds up feeling comfortable without feeling flexy.
Cane Creek Direct Curve 2 Brake
These $50 V-brakes are a step down from Cane Creek’s flagship model, the DC5 and can be configured to accept cable routing from either the left or right side.
Salsa Cross Brake Levers
These $35 levers, for cyclocross riders, are unique in that they alone are compatible with a 31.8 drop handlebar.
First Principles Performance Hub Adapters
These $50 hub adapters can turn your old rim brake wheels into a disc-compatible version after some wheel rebuilding and a little patience.
Winwood Decksters
The Decksters are a pair of 3.5”x 3.8” metal platforms designed to clip into your existing clipless pedals using compatible cleats (not included) that bolt into the platform itself.
SKS Chromoplastic Fenders
The SKS fenders I tested came in the 700c/50mm version, which weigh in at 625g and go for about $40 per pair.
Hydrapak Keg
The 4-lb., 1500 cubic inch Keg contains a 100oz. bladder and generous room for gear, all for about $125.
Tifosi Quam
The Quam is a 24g, nylon framed interchangeable lens sunglass, priced at a mere $50.
Salsa Moto Ropa Clothing
I’ve recently spent some time with the Moto jersey and Baggy short mated to the Mata padded drawers, and here’s what I think.
Nike Poggio II Road Shoes
These shoes are Nike's top-of-the-line offering, featuring a carbon fiber sole and a $225 asking price.
Muscle Wonder
Sprayable topical creme pain reliever? Yes, I'm old and I need it.
December Stuff Exclusive
During this year's production lapse, I made sure our staff had ample opportunity to keep their fingers typing and their minds working—all for you, our readers!
2005 World Tour: Boston
The third annual Boston Bicycle Show was held in the appropriately named Cyclorama in downtown Boston.
‘Cross is for Yuppies
My cyclocross race was postponed on Sunday—because of snow. Now that makes about as much sense as postponing the Kentucky Derby because there was horse crap on the track.
2004 World Tour: 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo
Roadrunners Brad and Jeff head to the southwest for the 5th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo
Grassroots and Shoestrings
The making of the independent race series:
“You get the good time,” Kyle Inman said of race day. “I mean heck, I go play golf. It’s $35 and all I get’s frustration and I lose my balls. I get nothing.”
2004 World Tour: Midwest Bike Summit
Now in its third year, the MIdwest Bike Summit draws riders and advocates from all over the midwest and beyond. This is the first year that Dirt Rag attended the Summit, and we’ll definitely be back.
2004 World Tour: Sea Otter Classic
In this 14th year of the Otter, an “all encompassing cycling event, featuring stage races in both men’s and women’s road and mountain biking, and a dizzying array of amateur racing and recreational rides,” Dirt Rag sco
2004 World Tour: Southern California Bike Expo
Held in the LA Convention Center, the show features an indoor dirt “single track” on which riders can test a whole slew of bikes in one place—nice if you’re in the market for a new ride, or if you just really dig bikes.
2004 World Tour: 24 Hours of Temecula
The second annual 24 Hours of Temecula marked the inaugural year as an official stop on the Dirt Rag World Tour.
2004 World Tour: Fruita Fat Tire Festival
The town of Fruita and Troy Rarick of Over the Edge Cycles again outdid themselves in organizing this event.
2004 World Tour: Jim Thorpe Mountain Bike Weekend
The usual throngs of crowds descended on Mauch Chunk State Park for the 19th Annual MBW just outside of Jim Thorpe in the Poconos of North Eastern Pennsylvania.
2004 World Tour: Raccoon Rally
Being a lowly mountain bike magazine employee, you probably don’t really care what I have to say about the event itself. Thus, I’ve asked a handful of folks who participated in Raccoon Rally (in various capacities) to offer u
2004 World Tour: The 10th Annual Pedro's Fest
The new kids on the block hung tough at the 10th Anniversary of this legendary event.
2004 World Tour: The 10th Annual Pedro's Fest
2004 World Tour: 24 Hours of Snowshoe
The 2004 24 Hours of Snowshoe was the 13th time Granny Gear has held their signature event in West Virginia (can you believe it?)
The Mark Salmon Interview
Mark Salmon is a one-man cycling army. He's been a part of the So Cal cyclocross scene long enough to see it grow from a handful of dates with a smattering of racers to the 15 event series it is today.
2004 World Tour: 24 Hours of Moab
This year marked a decade of 24 racing—1995 to 2004—in Moab, UT.
2004 World Tour: Veloswap Chicago
This is the first year that the ‘swap has come to Chicagoland, and it seems like the future potential for pulling in bike fetishists is looking good.
2004 World Tour: The Iceman Cometh
The Iceman draws enthusiasts from all over, with many repeat offenders. Reason why, you never know what the 27 mile point-to-point race will throw at you weather wise, and the worst years have reputedly been some of the best
2004 World Tour: Veloswap Denver
Well, this is the second time I’ve attended Denver’s Veloswap and let me tell you: it is a zoo!
2004 World Tour: Chequamegon Fat Tire Fest
Racers of all sizes and abilities descend on the Telemark Lodge in Cable, Wisconsin, which acts as home base for the weekend’s events. The big draw is the Chequamegon 40, a pont to point race from Hayward to Cable.
2005 World Tour: Seattle Bike Expo
The Seattle Bike Expo went off with a bang, and brought an excellent turn out. The Dirt Rag booth was unstrategically placed right next to the beer garden.
2005 World Tour: Sea Otter Classic
If you’re ever in the area during Sea Otter, it’s definitely worth a visit. Apart from the expo and racing, the new SRAM Ride Zone, designed by industry vet Jeff Lenosky let riders of all levels strut their stuff throughout t
24 Hours of Attitude Adjustment
24-hour racing brings out the best and worst in mountain bikers—combine the two together and you get Team Mudmen...
2005 World Tour: Athens Twilight
The venue made me feel like there were just a bunch of people who really liked riding bikes, gathering together to ride awesome trails and get in a healthy dose of competition.
2005 World Tour: NYC Bicycle Show
The Show was held in the New York State Armory, located at E. 26th and Lexington, in Manhattan.
2005 World Tour: 24 Hours of Big Bear
The 24 Hours of Big Bear is a race with a new name but a long history...
2005 World Tour: Jim Thorpe MBW
If any of you have ever been to the Mountain Bike Weekend at Jim Thorpe, you know what a pleasure it is to attend this event
2005 World Tour: Raccoon Rally
Billed as New York State’s largest annual cross country race, Raccoon Rally is a classic, grassroots mountain bike race.
Stuff Blog: Ellsworth Moment
Our first stab at a product testing blog.
2005 World Tour: Pedro's Festival
At this year's Pedro's Festival, we had endless riding opportunities—both self and group guided, day and night rides—a plethora of activities that were just as fun to watch as they were to participate in.
2005 World Tour: UCI World Cup, Mont Sainte Anne
The World Cup wrapped up more than two weeks of mountain bike competition, following the Québec Cup, the Raid Marathon and the Canadian Nationals, all part of Velirium, “Festival International de Vélo de Montagne."
2005 World Tour: 24 Hours of Great Glen
Dirt Rag has attended many 24-hour races, and I’ve got to say that the venue outside of Pinkham Notch, nestled at the bottom of the Mt. Washington Auto Road, rivals any for sheer beauty.
2005 World Tour: 2005 Single Speed World Championship
Some people went really fast on their bikes. Others went really fast in the go-kart race that decided who was to get free tattoos. More importantly, a whole lot of friends got together and drank beer after a good, long ride i
2005 World Tour: Chequamegon, WI
With a limited field of 2,500 (1,700 racers for the 40 and 800 for the Short and Fat), over 800 entries were turned away this year.
2005 World Tour: Tour de Fat
The Tour de Fat: a traveling festival of sorts, touting “Beer, Bikes and Ballyhoo,” this year’s tour included 11 stops.
2005 World Tour: 24 Hours of Moab
This marks Dirt Rag’s fourth year at Granny Gear’s 24 Hours of Moab...
Bored With Your Indoor Trainer Yet?
Stationary riding indoors can be a frustrating experience. But with the right equipment and knowledge, riding through the winter months can be a completely new, and comfortable, adventure.
Judgment
To go into great detail of the joys and subtle feelings of satisfaction that participating in this sport of ours can provide would be the dirty equivalent of preaching to the converted.
I’m a Snob
I'm a mountain biking snob--not a snob about equipment or skills or endurance or results. But indeed, I am a mountain biking snob.
Night Comes Early
On the mountain, snow is falling beneath the fast moving clouds rushing east from the Pacific. Not a breath of wind around me, and I add a jacket and a light as day gives way to night.
The Mysterious Dirt Road
The treasure of a dirt road is something only a mountain biker can discover. Our machines take us kindly through the barriers of a dirt road.
Life in Fixed Gear
There is only one problem with the fixed gear bike—you have only one gear, and its possible to get lulled into a hypnotic trance.
2006 World Tour: Reddick, FL
The 2006 Dirt Rag World Tour is officially underway. Check out Thanita's report from the first stop at the 12 Hours of Razorback in Reddick, FL!
2006 World Tour: Toronto, ON
The 2006 Dirt Rag World Tour visits the Toronto International Bike Show.
B.I.K.E. Movie Review
A review of the movie B.I.K.E., presented by American Cinematheque in a screening at The Egyptian Theater in Los Angeles on March 16th, 2006.
Scot Nicol Interview
Nobody better than Scot Nicol to provide an insight on what Ibis was and on how much of the original Ibis will carry on into the future.
Hans Heim Interview
The resurrection of Ibis was set in motion by Hans Heim, a well respected bike industry guru. Hans tell Dirt Rag about the process that led to the return of Ibis and the role he played in it.
2006 World Tour: Sea Otter Classic
Ah, the Sea Otter Classic. That beginning of the year celebration of all that is bike shakes off our last vestiges of winter doldrums and signifies that, yes indeed, a new season of cycling is upon us.
Eric Matthies Interview
Frequent Dirt Rag contributor Eric Matthies, along with his wife Tricia Todd, shot a film that's appearing in The Sixth Annual Bicycle Film Festival in New York City.
Curbs.
That curb was only the first in a long line of angular concrete ramps and bumps that would forever change the way I view my surroundings.
2006 World Tour: Burn 24 Hour Challenge
The fourth stop on the 2006 Dirt Rag World Tour was down south,
It’s Never Too Late to Quit
The DNF doldrums forced this rider to analyze why his racing motivation simply evaporated...
2006 World Tour: 24 Hours of Big Bear
Despite and empty keg and a little bit of rain, the 2006 24 Hours of Big Bear was a raging success.
Squamish Mountain Bike Festival
This was a great event. We would have loved to hang out all summer, check out all the trails, and pick up a few more sports, but alas.
IMBA Summit and World Mountain Bike Conference
Dirt Rag was there to represent, and to see what the state of mountain biking in the world is according to those who are most actively promoting it.
Trek’s 2007 Fuel Lineup
Increased travel, more models and a sub-20lb. race bike. All the '07 goods from Trek.
Pedrosfest 2006
Beyond the rain that is seemingly the theme every year, this year had a definite tinge of green to it. Green as in eco-friendly...
Places to Ride: Rotorua, New Zealand, Home of the 2006 World Mountain Bike Championships
Find out why New Zealand is billed as "100% Pure Mountain Biking Heaven."
Feeling Low
So why am I feeling low? I think it started a month or so before the ride. June was a particularly deadly month for New York cyclists...
Stockholm Syndrome
2006 Singlespeed World Championship report from Dirt Rag's man in the trenches and 2005 Singlespeed World Champion.
Road Apple Rally
The Road Apple Rally, which first took place in 1981, is the longest running annual mountain bike race in the world.
2006 World Tour: 24 Hours of Moab
This 12th annual 24 Hours of Moab was certainly a controversial one, as it was only the second time a Granny Gear race has been called.
Cannondale Factory Tour
Armed with cameras and notebooks, Dirt Rag runs amok in Cannondale's bicycle manufacturing plant in Bedford, PA.
A Change In The Weather
There's a sudden chill edge to this breeze, and I sense the majestic procession of the seasons. Just for a moment I'm aware of my true place in the universe...
2006 World Tour: VeloSwap San Francisco
This is the kind of event that brings the whole cycling culture together. Every sub-culture is represented, from the grubbiest dirtbag to the shiniest road squid, it's all there.
Longitude and Gratitude
Rob pays homage to the two guys who ran the bike shop that he worked in as a BMX riding youth. He's earned two college degrees since that time, but the shop provided the best education of his life.
No Borders
It never dawned on us that there were probably some guys watching us ride our bikes in and out across the border on some Homeland Security camera at a bunker located in the belly of the beast...
2006 World Tour: Cyclocross Nationals
Jumping barriers, off-camber turns and all-star racing at the Providennce, Rhode Island Cyclocross Nationals
Early Morning Confessions of the Addicted
I haven't ridden my bicycle in two weeks. I got the twitches...I'm pissy. It's like a monkey on my back, this addiction to two wheels.
The Zen of Punctures
Being a contemplative sort of person I wonder about the more profound things when I have a spare moment, for example while waiting for the goo to dry. Was this puncture a lesson that I'd yet to learn? If so what?
Morning Ride
Read what happens when John, a self-proclaimed 63 year old kid on a bike, has his morning ride interrupted by a malicious tentacled monster.
Homecoming
Some argue that you can't go home again. However, thanks some cool new trails courtesy of the state of Delaware, this homecoming story has a happy ending.
Slingshot Visit
Driving through western Michigan on my way to a family get-together I decided to stop by the Slingshot Bicycle Company world headquarters, located in Grand Rapids...
Booze to Cruz
The Booze to Cruz all got started when two friends, Micah and Adam, decided on a drunken whim to ride their bikes from Monterey to Santa Cruz on their hangovers the following day.
What's Up With That: Gear for Gals, and How it Kinda Bites.
"Take a look hon, a new bike made for women. Do you want it?"
"Hell, no."
2007 World Tour: Kona 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo
It's a week before Valentine's Day when the boss abruptly decides we must have a World Tour booth at the Kona 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo...
Bike-Ku
A biker's take on the classic Haiku.
Rollin With the Homies...er, Homeless
As I stepped out the door and was pulling on my gloves I glanced down the street to see my urban neighborhood in a complete standstill. I was out before the morning sun…
A Man, Some Land and a Plan
Dirt Rag interviews the man who is bringing a USA Cycling Ultra Endurance Mountain Bike National Calendar race to middle Tennessee—Dirt Sweat and Gears promoter Clay Higgins.
In Memoriam
Trixie's black little heart was stilled this past Sunday as a result of advanced age and metal fatigue. She was 32.
Beer Guide to the Trails of Michaux
A list of Michaux trails, and beers that match the ride.
2007 World Tour: Sea Otter Classic
Shannon returns from California with his eyes opened to an entirely new view of life. He's got pictures to prove it.
The Eye Catches Things
The eye catches things. It will take a shape that you see in the woods, and turn it into something else.
2007 World Tour: Dirt Sweat and Gears
You always hear people talk about southern hospitality, but experiencing this kindness helped restore my confidence in humanity. Everyone we met at this event was a joy to interact with.
Alternative Forms Of Transportation—Curt's Loop
A tale about the mental/physical battle that takes place on every ride, which include things that we can and cannot control.
The Gift
I have been exceedingly blessed on traditionally gift-giving occasions with bicycle related offerings.
Fox 32 TALAS X
The TALAS stayed where it was pointed, and it took everything in stride. Steering was precise and the travel of the fork was always smooth.
Little Place
I decided I've had enough! Enough moping! Enough depression! Enough weirdness! It is time to get on with my life and I have decided to start it by doing my favorite thing at my favorite place.
2007 World Tour: 24 Hours of Big Bear
In the early '90s 24 hour racing was born and this event is the descendant of the mother of them all, the 24 Hours of Canaan.
The Coolest Trails in Arizona
The East Rim is a cool summer paradise when most of the state is hotter than Hell.
Newbie on the Advanced
A green rider paints a picture of what it's like to ride advanced trails.
2007 World Tour: Pedro's Festival
Dirt Rag made the trek to New England for the 13th annual Pedro's Festival. It was sunny, the rides were good, and fun was had by all.
Beach Biking
Yep, still having fun!
What's Your Mission?
Samantha's answer to that question was selected as the winner in our essay contest, sponsored by Diamondback, Fox Racing Shox, Rock Shox, Shimano, and Wilderness Trail Bikes.
Beach Biking
Yep, still having fun!
What's Your Mission?
Samantha's answer to that question was selected as the winner in our essay contest, sponsored by Diamondback, Fox Racing Shox, Rock Shox, Shimano, and Wilderness Trail Bikes.
Bicycle Film Festival Rolls On
The 2007 Bicycle Film Festival is currently touring North America.
Kingdom Trails Celebration
Event in East Burke, VT offers a full day of family-friendly activities to celebrate mountain biking on the Kingdom Trails.
Rider Profile: Mark Lawrence
The promoter of the Raccoon Rally and 6 Hours of Power is a man on the move.
Pivot Cycles to Launch at Interbike
New company based in Tempe, AZ to feature mountain bikes designed by Chris Cocalis.
New Homepage!?
Hey! What's this? The Dirt Rag homepage looks different? That's right!
T-Shirt Design Contest Benefits Bikes Not Bombs.
District Cotton sponsoring contest benefiting Boston non-profit bicycle organization.
Safe Routes to School Launches New Website
Has resources to help people tap into the $612 million federal Safe Routes to School program, and encourage more kids to walk and bike to and from school.
Rider Profile: Eric McKeegan
A question and answer session with Dirt Rag's new Fulfillment and Distribution guy.
Rider Profile: Eric McKeegan
A question and answer session with Dirt Rag's new Fulfillment and Distribution guy.
IMBA Announces 2008 World Summit
Park City, UT to host mountain bike enthusiasts from around the world on June 18th–21st, 2008.
World Carfree Day
On September 22nd, 2007 citizens around the world will call for measures that actively reduce car use.
Allamuchy Via Philly
Check out the report and photo gallery from the Dirt Rag crew's road trip to the 24 Hours of Allamuchy.
Rider Down: Tara Llanes
Tara Llanes underwent 7 hours of surgery after she crashed in the Jeep King of the Mountain race. Relief fund established.
Lopes and Kintner Win 4-Cross World Titles
Americans sweep the 4-cross gold at the 2007 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships at Fort William, Scotland.
DIrt Rag Gets DIgital!
Dirt Rag will soon be available in a digital format. It will be known as DigiRag.
IMBA Launches Ride Center Program
IMBA announces a major new initiative to build a network of state-of-the-art mountain bike facilities across the USA.
USA Cycling 2007 Cyclocross National Racing Calendar
Kicks off Sept. 22nd and features 38 total events across 19 states.
Race for the Riddles
Mountain bike race to benefit injured rider Joey Riddle.
Bikes Belong Awards $10,000 for Chicago Area Bike Park
Chicago Area Mountain Bikers organization scores grant to help build Plainfield Bike Park.
2007 World Tour: Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival
A full weekend of events at the 25th running of this venerable event in Cable, Wi.
Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival Report
2007 marked the 25th running of this venerable event. The Dirt Rag World Tour was there, and we've got photos to prove it.
Access Action Alert: Pennsylvania
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to hold meetings seeking public input on the State Forest Management Plan, which affects mountain bike trails and recreation.
Floyd Landis Loses Doping Case
Arbitrators uphold lab test results that showed the 2006 Tour de France champion used synthetic testosterone.
Dirt Rag Team at 24 Hours of Landahl
The Dirt Rag Artsy Fartsy Five throw down.
It's Interbike Time
The Dirt Rag offices will be closed from Sept. 24th – 28th while we attend the Interbike trade show – watch our blog for regular Interbike reports.
Literature Contest Results
The stories have been read, the votes have been tallied, and the winners are...
Interbike 2007
Visit our photo gallery and blog for the skinny from the show.
REI Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles
Can detach from adult bicycle and injure children.
Haro Demo Fleet Stolen
About 30 mountain bikes were stolen from van at Haro's Vista, CA headquarters.
Dirt Rag TV from Interbike
We've got 10 video interviews with bike industry movers and shakers, along with footage of some sweet custom rigs.
Trek and REI Support Advocacy
Companies write big checks to support bicycle programs.
Rider Profile: Mike Yozell
Pennsylvania pedaler's podium performance proves perseverance pays.
Attention Mountain Bike Promoters
USA Cycling is accepting 2008 AMBC applications through October 15th.
Jason Lewis Circles the Globe Via Human Power.
Expedition 360 completes thirteen year, 46,505 mile human-powered circumnavigation.
Jason Lewis Circles the Globe Via Human Power
Expedition 360 completes thirteen year, 46,505 mile human-powered circumnavigation.
Interbike TV: Part 1
Chris Beech from Thick Bikes talks about and shows us his one-off Art Bike (a.k.a. the wire frame, the elephant bike or The Hulk). Watch the video.
Interbike TV: Part 2
Gerolf Meyer and Frank Patitz from Retrovelo of Germany talk about and show us their stylishly retro take on urban commuter/utility bicycles.
Interbike TV: Part 3
Kirk Pacenti, 650B evangelist, explains why the mountain bike world needs yet another wheel size. He's rather convincing.
Race For Tara
Charity event to benefit injured racer Tara Llanes.
Dirt Rag to 24 Hours of Moab
World Tour rocks Granny Gear's big gig in the desert.
Interbike TV: Part 4
Carl Schlemowitz from Vicious Cycles talks about and shows us his 650B (or as he likes to call them 27.5") mountain bikes. They're so glam rock!
Interbike TV: Part 5
Drew Guldalian from Engin Cycles of Philadelphia is now building 650B mountain bikes, in addition to 29" wheeled bikes.
Rider Profile: Chris Garrison
The Trek WSD Demo chick is a woman on the move. Dirt Rag catches up with her.
Formula Brake USA Recalls Disc Brakes
The brake's hand lever can separate, resulting in loss of braking.
IMBA Grant and Trail Care Crew Deadlines Approaching
Time is running out to apply for a 2008 Trail Tune-Up grant and/or a visit from the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew.
The Crankworx Killer
At the urging of his teacher, this high school senior sent Dirt Rag the story of his first mountain bike race. Move to the head of the class, Nathan.
Interbike TV: Part 6
Dirt Rag interviews Jay Petervary, who won the 2007 Great Divide Race in record time.
Interbike TV: Part 7
Matt Bracken from Independent Fabrication and Don Walker discuss and display a custom carbon IF road bike.
Interbike TV: Part 8
Jeremy Sycip from Sycip Design talks about and shows us a custom custom steel commuter Sycip bike.
MTB National Gravity Calendar Titles Awarded
Jared Graves and Melissa Buhl crowned overall champions of the inaugural USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Gravity Calendar.
Interbike TV: Part 9
Peter Keiller of Misfit Psycles talks about his bikes and components—and racing his Misfit diSSent in this year's TransRockies Challenge.
Rider Profile: Jim Crissman
The winner of the 2007 Dirt Rag Literature Contest is a rider, a writer, a trail builder and a veterinary toxicologic pathologist...among other things.
Razorback MTB Park Closing
Popular Central Florida riding destination to close. Last day to ride will be Sunday 11.04.07.
Reynolds UL Fork Recall
Separation between the dropouts/fork tips and fork legs could cause the wheel to come loose from the fork while riding.
Photo Tour of Paragon Machine Works
Where Mark Norstad blurs the lines between metalworking and artistry. Titanium is his medium of choice.
Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show
New exhibition in Portland will showcase bicycles handcrafted in Oregon.
Face The Book!
We here at the Rag like this whole social networking thing. So much, in fact, that we now have a presence on Facebook!
Celebrity Bike Auctions Benefit Fallen Rider
Dew Tour athletes donating autographed personal rides to raise funds for Stephen Murray.
USA Cycling Awards MTB Cross Country Calendar Titles
Geoff Kabush and Georgia Gould named overall winners of the inaugural USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Cross Country Calendar.
Rider Profile: Mickey Denoncourt
This former Spooky intern recently resurrected the dormant bike brand. Find out where Spooky's headed, now that he's in charge.
Dirt Rag World Tour Invades Ray's
Dirt Rag is headed to Cleveland to attend the Ray's MTB Indoor Park grand season opening.
2008 National Mountain Bike Series Calendar Set
Dates and venues announced for the six-round 2008 NMBS calendar.
Relief Fund for Biker Hit by SoCal Wildfires
Mountain biker Mark Sladnas lost his house, car and bike in the recent wildfires. You can make an online donation to help him.
Pinchie in the Hizzie
Meet the newest Dirt Rag Blogger.
Dirt Rag Issue #132 Stuff Preview
A look at the bikes reviewed in the upcoming issue of Dirt Rag, courtesy of Niner, Trek and Moots.
2007 World Tour: Ray's MTB Indoor Mountain Bike Park Grand Reopening
The official World Tour Report from the Grand Reopening celebration of the new-and-improved Ray's.
Rider Profile: Frank Wadelton
Dirt Rag catches up with storied framebuilder and Mountain Bike Hall of Fame member Frank "The Welder" Wadelton.
2008 AMBC Calendar Announced
Racers, it's time to start planning for USA Cycling's 26-race 2008 American Mountain Bike Challenge calendar.
Fox Racing Shox Makes Shocks...
...and if you were wondering how that fine reputation got built, you only need to check out their factory in Watsonville, California, God Bless America.
Dirt Rag is Hiring
Seeking in-house Ad Sales/Marketing person. Details here.
Mavic C29ssmax 29
I'd recommend these wheels to anyone looking to upgrade their stock 29er wheels to a light, stiff and durable pair.
You Talking To Me?
Now you can add your feedback and comments to the articles residing on Dirt Rag's website. Got something to say? Let's hear it!
Rider Profile: Stephen Gleasner
Meet the author of Metric Bubba, the second place winner in the 2007 Dirt Rag Literature Contest.
Mountain Bike Video Contest
Highland Mountain Bike Park invites you to send in your best mountain bike video. You could win a Sinister Ridge frame!
SSWC08: It's On!
The dates have been set and the website is up. California, here we come!
Manitou Minute 29er
The options for 29-inch forks continue to expand and become more fine-tuned. Manitou follows suit with their 2008 Minute 29er fork.
Rock Shox Reba Race 29er: Tuning for a Lightweight Rider
Karen tries tech tuning tips courtesy of the venerable H-Ball, Greg Herbold, and Chris Currie of Speedgoat.
Rider Profile: Gene Oberpriller
Geno has done it all with bicycles, from racing to working to influencing. His One On One Bicycle Studio is part bike shop, part art gallery and part coffee shop.
Dirt Rag Forum Changes!
We've made some changes in our Forums area. You've spoken, and we've listened. Come check it out.
2007 World Tour: Iceman Cometh
2,000 plus people for a single stage 27.5-mile race held in November in Michigan is impressive.
Leg Shaving
Naturally, you get to wondering if pros do it because they're pro, then why do other guys do it? Why does the wheel sucker in the Discovery team bib shave his legs?
Punk Bike Enduro 2007
It's in the books. Another perfect December day makes for an epic Punk Bike Enduro.
The First Mountain
This story of intrigue, set amidst a certain bike race in 1905 France, made the cut as one of the 12 finalists in Dirt Rag's 2007 literature contest.
'Tis the Season for Giving
A guide to holiday charity rides, and other ways to help out little cyclists in need.
Mountain Bike College
Capilano College offers a unique Mountain Bike Operations program that teaches the skills that'll help you succeed in the mountain bike industry.
New Dirt Rag Wool Socks!
Keep your tootsies toasty with Dirt Rag's new Merino Wool socks. Mmmmmmmmm, wool.
Requiem for Frog Pond
This Literature Contest finalist is the story of a trail built to honor a brother who'll always remain a 12-year-old boy in a red and blue polo shirt and stonewashed jeans.
Here's The Punk Bike Video
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the woods...
Filmed by Bike Calling for Entries
Portland's annual film festival featuring bike-themed shorts is accepting DVD entries.
Bicycle Swap Coming to St. Louis
The place to buy and/or sell bicycles and related products.
Tour of America
Dates set for 21 stage race across America in 2008, in the style of the Grand Tours.
I Have Monkey Butt
Another Literature Contest Finalist! A simple lesson in physics, or a deeper lesson in life? You be the judge....
Ray's Tears the Roof off the Sucker
Dirt Rag Women's Weekend, Mad March Racing Urban Freeride Camps, and a slew of Demo Weekends highlight Ray's 2008 action.
Specialized Helmet Recall
2D helmets fail testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets.
Tara on TV
Injured rider Tara Llanes to be featured on Access Hollywood TV show.
Getting Lucky in Kentucky
Louisville's complete streets policy is now official, paving the way for a bicycle-friendly transportation network.
Kansas City Massacre
The cold and muddy Cyclocross Nationals in K.C. was not a place for pretty boys.
2008 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Calendars
Schedules announced in three separate MTB calendars: Cross Country, Ultra-Endurance and Gravity.
Bikelife
Another Literature Contest Finalist! Our protagonist is a singletrack-sucker. Really, he could spend all his time on the bike.
New Dirt Rag Jerseys
We've just added two new jerseys to the Dirt Rag Merch offerings: a warm wooly from Swobo and a classic club cut from Voler. Available in men's and women's styles.
Action Alert: La Honda Creek
Take action and help gain bike access to the 5800-Acre La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve in San Mateo County, CA.
SSWC08: Sign Me Up!
Registration opens Jan. 1st at 12:00 a.m. PST. Hurry, hurry, step right up!
WNYMBA Bicycle Swap Meet
Western New York Mountain Bicycling Association hosts 8th Annual Bicycle Swap Meet and Expo.
Thomson Appreciation Day
Take a rare peek behind the curtain at the LH Thomson factory; and enjoy riding, racing, camping, fun and games in Georgia.
The Unraveling of an Idiot
Another Literature Contest Finalist! My name is Lester Mooney, and I am dangerous to you. Home for the past three years and twelve days has been the Federal Supermax Prison in Florence, CO....
2008 National Ultra Endurance MTB Series
Dates announced for the eight-event series that offers ultra endurance mountain bikers a series to call their own.
Sponsorship Gone Green
Pedro's Grassroots sponsorship program is growing greener in 2008.
Granny Gets in High Gear
Granny Gear Productions announces Suzuki Automotive as title sponsor of 24 Hour National Point Series.
Eastern Woods Research: Reloaded
Jay de Jesus explains why the time is right to re-launch his iconic EWR brand. Read on and learn what tricks Jay's got up his sleeve this time around.
The New and Improved WVMBA
More sanctioned events, additional Series Title classes, new rules and an updated website (with online membership registration) are in the works for the West Virginia Mountain Bike Association in 2008.
Cannondale Recalls Scalpel Mountain Bikes
Potential frame failure poses crash hazard.
Dirt Rag Staff Rides More Than Halfway Around the World
Over 15,000 miles and 697 days amassed bike commuting in 2007.
A Leader Of The People
Another Literature Contest finalist! This post-apocalyptic tale of of a bicycle riding messiah is guaranteed to leave you snakebit.
Kenda Continues Sponsorship of 24 Hours of Adrenalin Series
Four race Adrenalin Series gets underway April 26th. Tinker Juarez set to defend his World Solo 24 Hours of Adrenalin Championship.
Georgia State Parks Muddy Spokes Club
Program promotes mountain biking in 11 Georgia State Parks.
Innovate or Die Pedal-Powered Machine Contest Winner Announced
Aquaduct: Mobile Filtration Vehicle took top prize, based on environmental impact, creativity and design.
The Straight and Narrow
Another Literature Contest finalist! The tunnel was a classic urban legend among local mountain bikers, everyone talked of trying it or knew someone who had, but no one had firsthand experience....
Xterra Adventures
New touring company offers mountain biking, cycling and action sports tours in the top spots in the USA and in exotic locations around the world.
Dirt Rag Issue #133 Stuff Preview
A sneak peek at the bike tests coming up in our next issue: Rocky Mountain Element 50, Norco Evolve, Ventana El Capitan and Co-Motion Demon.
New Merch: Armskins With Stacked Dirt Rag Logo
This versatile garment is wind resistant and breathable, plus the seamless design is soft and comfortable.
MTB Access Update: La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve
On-the-scene reports from Josh Moore, ROMP President and Dave Crane, La Honda, CA resident.
We're Getting the Band Back Together
Dirt Rag World Tour 2008 dates announced.
Dirt Rag Sponsors Women's Weekend at Ray's MTB
A great opportunity for women to come out and learn new skills from the pros, try out some new bikes, and have a great time mountain biking indoors.
Product Review: Trek XO 1
All told, the new 2008 Trek XO 1 is a good value for a race-ready cross bike. I really enjoyed the ride this bike provided in all conditions.
Ritchey Announces Recall on Left Arm WCS and PRO Model Cranksets, and WCS Carbon One-Bolt Seatposts
Ritchey provides affected model numbers and instructions for receiving replacement product.
Clif Bar Sponsors Energy Bar Wrapper Collection Program
Wrapper Brigade program donates money to charities for collected wrappers, and converts wrappers to fabric used to make backpacks.
Tara Jam at Rye Airfield
Ride with and watch top pros at indoor event benefiting injured rider Tara Llanes.
Collector's Edition Giveaway
Get a free copy of our Collectors Edition, issue #100, when you spend $25 or more on Dirt Rag merchandise.
8th Annual Bicycle Film Festival Calls for Entries
Looking for films with a strong theme or character of bicycles.
The Bicycle Garden
A Literature Contest finalist! I come here, to the bicycle garden, and take breaks from work, which is located next to this garden...
Dorel Acquires Cannondale
Dorel, a Montreal based consumer products company, purchases Cannondale Bicycle Corporation.
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations
The six nomination categories: advocacy, industry, journalism, pioneers, promotion, and racing history.
Spot Brand Sponsors 2008 Singlespeed 24 Hour World Solo Title
Singlespeed winner at 2008 World Solo 24 Hours of Adrenalin Championships to walk away with $1000 and a custom painted Spot Brand singlespeed frame.
Sheldon Brown R.I.P.
Beloved bicycle how-to guru died at the age of 63.
Trek Recalls Girls Bicycles Due To Frame Failure
The bicycle's frame can break during use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries.
No Man's Land
Literature contest finalist! In six months in Iraq, Jimmy and T-Dog found that they held very little in common. They disagreed politically, but shared a passion for mountain biking.
Amanda Learns to NOT Ride a Bike
And in my 37th year of life, I came to work at Dirt Rag Magazine and learn all that life has not taught me yet.
Kinetic Sculpture Derby Calls for Entries
Design competition and parade celebrating art and human powered transit to take place in the Kensington area of Philadelphia.
Kona 24 Hours of Old Pueblo
The Dirt Rag World Tour Machine is shifting gears and heading to Oracle, Arizona for the 9th Annual 24 Hours of Old Pueblo.
Great Divide Mountain Bike Route Turns 10!
Adventure Cycling is celebrating the tenth anniversary of the longest mountain bike route on the planet with an epic 82-day guided ride, an updated guidebook and a special issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine coming this July.
New Record for Cycling Around the World
Mark Beaumont, from Fife, Scotland, completed his journey around the world in 195 days—crushing the previous record of 276 day held by Steve Strange from Devon in southwest England.
McCaul Poster Sales to Benefit Tara Llanes Road to Recovery
Cam McCaul will be signing posters at this weekend's Tara Jam at Rye Airfield in New Hampshire to raise money for Tara.
Dirt Rag World Tour: Women's Weekend at Ray's MTB
Our next World Tour stop is Cleveland, Ohio, home of one mountain bike spot where riders are guaranteed to have nice weather.
Event Report: 12 Hours of Santos
Dirt Rag alum Carol Clemens escapes Pittsburgh's winter to race her mountain bike in sunny Florida.
Dirt Rag World Tour: Kona 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo
Justin and Shannon traveled to Tucson for the third leg of the 2008 World Tour. They worked the booth, in between hot laps on some new Kona bikes.
Global PARK(ing) Day 2008
Anyone can participate by transforming a parking spot into a PARK(ing) space (i.e. a small "park" or green space) for a day. Last year 180 PARKs were created worldwide.
John Hinderliter Shows Dirt Rag Cover Art
A chance to view some of the 16 cover illustrations John's done for Dirt Rag over the years, and sample some free beer.
Bull City Bicycle Art Exhibit
Art exhibit gathers historic and contemporary photography of bicycles in Durham, NC.
Kona Biketown Africa In High Gear
To date, Kona has donated about 500 AfricaBikes to health care workers, and plans to kick down another 1,000 bikes for the program in 2008.
Santa Cruz Blur Long Travel
Maurice rides the redesigned Blur Long Travel at press camp and deals the dirt on Santa Cruz's new and improved 140mm travel bike.
It's All About the Bike
One rider's story of how bicycles became an integral part of her life, including holding nuptials at a mountain bike touring center and using bicycles in her child rearing philosophy.
Dirt Rag Announces DigiRag
It's been a long time coming, but we here at Dirt Rag are happy to finally announce that you can now read Dirt Rag in an online, electronic, dynamic and fun format. For free.
Google Maps 'Bike There'
Sign online petition to ask Google to provide bicycle route information via the main Google Maps interface.
Kona Hei Hei 2-9 and Kula Deluxe 2-9
Check out Dirt Rag's first-ride report.
American Mountain Classic Stage Race
Four day mountain bike stage race to take place in Brian Head, UT.
Test Ride a Diamondback and Get Some Swag
Including a free trial subscription to Dirt Rag and a limited edition T-shirt.
Happy Birthday, Goldenboy
A frolicking birthday ride for a friend tuns into a dehydrated test of survival.
NYC Five Boro Bike Tour
30,000 cyclists to take to the NYC streets on Sunday, May 4, 2008.
New Belgium Brewing Urban Assault Series
Unique bicycle scavenger hunt rolls into eight cities to test riders' pedaling and thinking skills. To top it all off, a huge after party with free New Belgium beer.
Jim Thorpe Trail Coalition
Group working to maintain and expand Jim Thorpe's great trails has website chock full of maps and area information.
DreamBikes Grand Opening
Non-profit Madison, WI bike shop offers used bicycles to members of the community at an affordable price and employs teens from the local Boys and Girls Club.
4-Cross National Championship at Chile Challenge
USA Cycling 4-Cross National Championship for Pro men and women to be held at Angel Fire Resort in New Mexico on May 26th, 2008.
Dirt Rag Rides Ray's
We came, we rode, we filmed and we got the poop on upcoming events at Ray's MTB Indoor Park.
Dirt Rag Issue #134 Stuff Preview
A sneak peek at the bike tests coming up in our next issue: Trek Fuel EX 9, Surly Big Dummy and On-One Inbred 26".
MTBLF Manifesto: Why We Ride
The Mountain Biker Liberation Front (MTBLF) has come into fruition under the recognition of the need for others to understand why it is that we bike through forests and over mountains...
Planet Bike Supports Trip for Kids
Makes a $33,000 product donation in 2007 to help at-risk/disadvantaged kids discover the joys of mountain biking and environmental awareness.
Bike-A-Thon & Green Roots Festival
Everyone is welcome to attend and learn about sustainable urban living and environmental issues— and join the charity ride to support Bikes Not Bombs.
Amanda Buys a Bike
Amanda uses the strategy in Justin's article A (Real) Bike Buyer's Guide to buy a new mountain bike, and tells us how the deal went down.
Product Review: Xtracycle Accessories
Eric tests three Xtracycle accessories that are fit for a sherpa: the WideLoader, LongLoader and TrayBien.
Dirt Rag Merch Sale
Score big saving on select Dirt Rag logo merchandise, while supplies last.
Dirt Rag Mega Event Schedule
Smell that? It's the scent of racing in the Spring air. Dirt Rag's Mega Event Schedule will help you follow your nose to the starting line.
VisitPA.com Mountain Bike Team
Pennsylvania Tourism Office will sponsor a mountain bike team for a fourth consecutive year.
Kona/IMBA Epic Rides 2008
Series of epic mountain bike rides will feature some of the best riding in North America and promote advocacy efforts.
Bike Industry Job Finder
New online job board is focused on the bicycle industry. Matches job seekers with employers.
Dirt Rag Jersey on Sale
Our snazzy Dirt Rag Elements jersey is now available at a special price.
Champions To Dedicate Major Taylor Statue
Greg LeMond and Edwin Moses featured speakers at May 21st unveiling.
Until The End
I have a 64 year old body and a 30 year old mindset. That combination can be dangerous at times, but that's life.
MTB Race Reports
April is here, and some major mountain bike races are already in the books—including round #2 of the NMBS, the Pan American Continental Championships and the grueling Absa Cape Epic.
Trek To Immediately Sever Relationship With Greg Lemond
John Burke, President of Trek Bicycle Corporation, announced that Trek has filed suit to sever the company's ongoing relationship with three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond.
Alley Kat at Sea Otter
This year's Sea Otter Classic action includes a night of Alley Kat racing in downtown in Monterey, CA sponsored by Princeton Tec, Swobo and Dirt Rag.
Help Open MTB Access in Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest
The Green Mountain National Forest is considering increased mountain bike access on its trail system. Biker comments needed.
Tamarack NMBS Finals To Relocate
Final round of the 2008 National Mountain Bike Series has been moved from Tamarack Resort, ID to a location that has yet to be revealed.
Dirt Rag TV: Behind The Scenes
Newest video on Dirt Rag's YouTube Channel captures the staff in action at a test-bike photo shoot.
Nutrisoda and Giant Team Up for Giveaway
Ten Giant OCR Alliance 1 road bicycles and thousands of other prizes offered in Good to Go giveaway.
Dirt Rag Featured Artist Gallery
Jessica Moon Bernstein's art investigates the relationship, or the conflict, between discarded materials and the environment—and makes a comment on how our modern lifestyle of consumption affects the environment.
2008 Gravity East Series
Offers east-coast downhillers an eight-race series, with each race serving as a qualifying event for the 2008 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships.
Ultimate Road Trip 2008
The 2008 Bike Parks BC Ultimate Road Trip contest gives you and a friend the chance to experience a week of the best lift access mountain biking in North America.
5th Annual Blessing Of The Bicycles
Good Samaritan hospital in Los Angeles celebrates cycling and bestows blessing to cyclists, in observance of Bike to Work Week and National Bike Month.
24 Hour National MTB Championships Registration is Open
Scheduled for August 2nd–3rd, the 24 Hours of 9 Mile event will determine the USA Cycling 2008 National Champions.
Dirt Rag Mega Event Schedule
The World Tour stop at Dirt Sweat & Gears / SSUSA in Tennessee headlines the upcoming action on Dirt Rag's Mega Event Schedule.
World Tour Report: Sea Otter Classic
What a trip! The Laguna Seca auto racetrack gets taken over once a year by the two-wheel tribe and it's always fun to be a part of it.
NorCal High School MTB League Sponsors Art Contest
Grand Prize includes having your artwork featured on NorCal High School MTB League publicity, T-shirts, posters, and website—as well as some sweet swag.
Bike-to-Work Week
The League of American Bicyclists is promoting Bike-to-Work Week from May 12–16th.
New Jersey Trail Access Crisis Looms
Governor Jon Corzine's proposed budget includes $4.5 million in cuts that will close or partially close many State Parks as of July 1st, 2008.
Washington, DC Launches Self-Service Bike Rentals
SmartBike DC is a new self-service public bike rental program located at key locations in Washington, DC's central business district.
Dirt Rag Logo Voler Peloton Shorts On Sale
For a limited time, you can get into our shorts for the sale price of $48 (regularly $60). Shop now...
Kona Shoot The Ride Contest
Bicycle themed photo contest offers Kona store shopping sprees for top three photographers.
Dirt Rag’s Literature Contest Is On
Yes indeed, Dirt Rag is holding the Literature Contest again this year. We've got some awesome prizes from Spot Brand Bikes, and the deadline is June 1st, so get to writing!
Dirt Rag's Literature Contest Is On
Yes indeed, Dirt Rag is holding the Literature Contest again this year. We've got some awesome prizes from Spot Brand Bikes, and the deadline is June 1st, so get to writing!
Sustainability Series: Vol. #1
Ryan Atkinson provides the first in a series of monthly sustainability articles that he'll be contributing to the Dirt Rag website.
IMBA and REI Renew Volunteer Stewardship Challenge
Program promotes trail stewardship, provides grants and aims to contribute 650,000 volunteer trailwork hours in 2008.
2nd Annual Mountain Bike Film Festival and Party
Access4Bikes and the Bicycle Trails Council of Marin present an evening of food, drink and entertainment—featuring the Marin premieres of The Way Bobby Sees It and Seasons.
Dirt Rag Mega Event Schedule
World Tour stops at the Massanutten Hoo Ha and the 24 Hours of Big Bear headline the upcoming action on Dirt Rag's Mega Event Schedule. Tons of fresh events listed—check it out.
Bikes Belong Awards $44K in Grants
Bikes Belong Coalition, the U.S. bicycle industry organization dedicated to putting more people on bicycles, is awarding six cash grants for recreation-oriented projects across the country.
Brand New Washington State Bicycle Route Map
Adventure Cycling just released a 870-mile, double-loop bicycle route through the best of Washing state—laid out on two water-proof, tear-proof maps.
New Trail Approved for the Angeles National Forest
CORBA's Mount Hillyer Project includes mountain bike specific trail features such as log rides, bermed turns, boulder gardens, granite slick-rock, teeter-totters, log bridges, drops and jumps.
Advertiser Shout Out
The secret behind the Support Our Advertisers button.
Bicycle Film Festival Set to Roll Into NYC
The 2008 edition of the BFF's world tour kicks off May 28th through June 1st in NYC.
Toronto Off Road Bicycling Association Formed
New grassroots non-profit organization is dedicated to preserving, maintaining, and creating new off road cycling opportunities and building trail culture in Toronto.
Top Ten Reasons to Attend the IMBA World Summit
Science, strategy, schmoozing, sweet singletrack, swag and sipping swell suds—to name a few.
Lift-Assisted MTB Park Opening In North Carolina
Breakaway, NC, located 25 miles north of Asheville, prepares to open 26 West Mountain Bike Park.
Help a Sister Out
Elden Nelson, fatcyclist.com blogger, is raising funds for his wife Susan who was diagnosed with breast cancer.
U.S. Open of Mountain Biking
Diablo Freeride Park, located 45 minutes from New York City, hosts the 2008 U.S. Open of Mountain Biking from May 23rd through 25th.
Speedgoat Pink Bike Raffle
Your $10 ticket buys a chance to win a Niner Jet 9, dressed to the nines, and supports the Breast Cancer Fund.
Kenda BikeFest Presented by Dirt Rag to Screen Klunkerz
Special guest appearance by film cast member and contributor, Marin legend, Charlie Kelly.
U.S. Junior and U23 MTB World Championship Team Announced
USA Cycling has announced the junior and U23 cross-country racers that will represent the United States at the 2008 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships.
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