Four‑Time World Champion Caroline Buchanan Joins Advisory Board to Support Global Rider Access BOISE, IDAHO – Hard MTB League is expanding its global reach with the addition of four‑time World Champion Caroline Buchanan to its advisory board and the launch of new international travel awards for the 2026 season qualifier in Boise, […]
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Kuat Piston ION Bike Rack Review; Honest ebike & Analog Testing and First Impressions Words by Mia de Paula: Bike racks are one of those pieces of gear you don’t think much about until you really need them to work. Especially when you are hauling heavier bikes, e-mountain bikes, or […]
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A Trail Bike That Rips, Fit For A Budget Words by Amanda Hamilton: After putting 200 miles on the new Canyon Spectral AL 6, I came away with one clear takeaway: this “budget” trail bike isn’t playing in the beginner sandbox. At $2,899, the Spectral AL is positioned as an […]
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Red Bull Rampage 2025, Bullseye! Words By Ariel Kazunas On October 10th, 2024, I watched as Robin Goomes became the first woman ever to compete at Red Bull Rampage. On October 17, 2025, I watched her drop in again, this time as a returning champion who would go on to […]
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Testing the new TRP EVO Pro Brakes on My Specialized Levo 4 Pro Words by Mia de Paula: I’ve been riding with TRP brakes for years—specifically the DH-R Evos—so when it came time to build up my new Specialized Levo 4 Pro, I knew I wanted something that could handle […]
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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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