A Trail Helmet That’s Climbing the Ranks (Literally) Words by Mia de Paula: I’ve tested a TON helmets since I started mountain biking over 10 years ago. Everything from Smith, Giro, POC, and Fox- This new POC Cularis helmet surprised me in the best way. I first saw it at […]
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Velocirax 412 Review: The Bike Rack That’s Coming With Us All Summer Words by Mia de Paula: We first got our hands on the Velocirax 412 at the Sedona MTB Festival, where the crew at Velocirax hooked us up with a rack right on-site (check out that trip here). After spending the weekend immersed in trail […]
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One Pair for Trails, Travel, and Everything In Between Words by Mia de Paula: I’ve tested a lot of gear over the years, and not much makes it into my regular rotation. But the Smith Westward sunglasses—specifically the Tortoise frame with ChromaPop™ Polarized Opal Mirror Lenses—have earned a spot. They strike a […]
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The 20-year-old Canadian rider delivers a dominant run in France for a long-awaited Elite Women’s win. Words by Mia de Paula, and Red Bull Press ReleaseCanadian downhill phenom Gracey Hemstreet made her mark in Loudenvielle, France, this weekend—snagging her first-ever UCI Mountain Bike World Cup victory in the Elite Women’s […]
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A community-driven cycling mural celebrating inclusion is now at risk—raising major concerns about transparency and the future of public art in Bentonville, Arkansas. Words by Mia de Paula in conjunction with Press Release In the heart of one of America’s most bike-friendly towns, a mural created to celebrate diversity and […]
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Can an Electric Truck Handle a Mountain Bike Festival? The Silverado EV Did! https://youtu.be/bxyvTc0XgCA Words by Mia de Paula For the first time ever, we rolled into the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival as an official partner—a huge milestone for the Women’s MTB Network. Over the last 3 years, we’ve hosted […]
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Revel Bikes Founder Buys Back Company and Begins New Chapter Carbondale, CO — May 21, 2025 — Adam Miller, founder of Revel Bikes, has purchased the assets of the company he started, returning the brand to independent ownership under founder control. As part of the transition, Revel will continue to […]
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My Visit to the Upway UpCenter in LA: A Fresh Take on Buying an E-Bike Words by Mia de Paula I didn’t expect to be writing about a bike shopping experience—but here we are. I recently visited the Upway UpCenter in Los Angeles, looking for a reliable e-bike ahead of International Women’s […]
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Bikes Online – Polygon Siskiu T9 A Short Rider’s Review Words by Candice I had the opportunity to take the Polygon Siskiu T9 for a spin on my home trails in Northwest Arkansas, which are known for their technical features—like rocks, roots, and plenty of pedaly challenging terrain. Right from the […]
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ALL-NEW CANYON SENDER CFR DOWNHILL BIKE UNVEILED WITH HIGH-PIVOT SUSPENSION DESIGN Canyon set out to build the fastest DH bike on the planet. A bike that could win World Cup races. And that’s precisely what happened… We got to see this little beauty in person at Sea Otter and were […]
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