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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Bentonville’s “All Bike(r)s Welcome” Mural Faces City Scrutiny, Sparking Outcry from Local Advocates
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 […]
Read MoreFrom SoCal to Sedona: The Silverado EV Adventure to the Sedona MTB Fest
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 […]
Read MoreRevel Bikes Is Back—And So Is Founder Adam Miller
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 […]
Read MoreUpway Los Angeles- The Carvana of E-Bikes
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 […]
Read MorePolygon Siskiu T9 Review
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 […]
Read MoreCanyon Unveils New DH Bike
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 […]
Read MoreInternational Women’s MTB Day of Giving
Support women in mountain biking, get rewarded! In honor of International Women’s MTB Day on May 3, we’re kicking things off by supporting our friends at World Ride for their first ever Day of Giving on Friday, May 2! We’re excited to be a partner in this effort to raise […]
Read MoreMissy Giove: The Queen of Downhill Mountain Biking
The Queen of Downhill Mountain Biking Updated 5/7/2025- Editor’s Note: Much of the original information in this article was compiled using publicly available sources. Since its publication, we’ve had the opportunity to speak directly with Missy Giove. As a result, we’ve updated certain sections to reflect new insights and verified […]
Read MoreBike Fit- Maximize Your Comfort and Power with Jessie Duppler
Maximize Your Comfort- 3 Factors For a Better Bike Fit https://youtu.be/ODDeyrsorV4 Words by Dr. Jessie Duppler While there are a multitude of factors and variables that contribute to a good bike fit, the three parameters below are a great place to start when it comes to feeling more comfortable […]
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