For the CRAFTED bike show, Cane Creek commissioned a local artist to hand-paint a dozen Helm MKII Forks. Continuing their Artist Series, these suspension forks aren’t just static works but moving canvases. Learn more about the unique pieces below…

The 2026 Arizona Trail Race starts tomorrow morning from the US/Mexico border, with just over 40 riders split between the full 853-mile route and the shorter 300-mile option. In this preview, we look at what’s to come, including this year’s route and a few riders to watch…

In our latest Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear (MYOBG) tutorial, Mireille Kidd shares a step-by-step guide to sewing a handy tool roll for organizing all your bits and bobs, complete with multiple pockets and a simple closure. Find Mireille’s how-to and explore our wide-ranging archive of other DIY projects here…

Starling Cycles in the UK is celebrating 10 years in business with a trip down memory lane, complete with a feature-length video and some of founder Joe McEwan’s favorite photos. Watch it here…

The 2026 Arizona Trail Race begins tomorrow morning, with riders setting off on either a 300- or 800-mile route across the Grand Canyon State. Find a collection of bike and gear details for over half of the folks lining up for the grand depart in our latest race rig roundup here…

Wolf Tooth’s latest addition to its family of clipless pedals is the ALT Performance XC Pedal, offering many of the same features as the higher-tier options at a more affordable price. Find everything you need to know about the Wolf Tooth ALT Performance Pedals here…

Adidas and Five Ten have released a new FREERIDER shoe made for all kinds of extreme terrain. Based on feedback from their BMX and downhill riders, this Stealth-rubber-soled shoe comes in both flat and clipless versions and looks comfortable. Find details below…

With our fall fundraising deadline just around the corner, we’re excited to unveil our latest Collective Reward dream build: a complete Sklar PBJ outfitted for just about any adventure. Built around Sklar’s versatile steel ATB frame, this special setup features Sklar’s PBJ handlebars, Lightweight Rear Rack, and Ti bottle cages, a custom Rockgeist frame bag, a Swift Industries Zeitgeist handlebar bag, and a pair of our bottles. One lucky winner will take it all home. Dig into the details here…

Kona’s latest drop-bar mountain bike, the LBF, features a steel frame, a suspension fork, and off-road-inspired angles. For the first time since its launch, it’s finally available in a fresh color: Gloss Cherry! Check it out here…

In a departure from his usual travel videos, Eric from Monkey on 2Wheels recently uploaded a 12-minute YouTube tutorial on how to make your own custom frame bag. Watch it and find a sampling of our many gear-making tutorials here…

Our 250th consecutive Monday morning installment of Weekend Snapshot showcases another hand-picked selection of ride photos from across our global community. Find scenes from three readers in the United States and share something from a recent journey here…

Over the weekend, Cane Creek hosted the inaugural edition of CRAFTED, a bike show spotlighting small builders and brands in the American Southeast. Nic popped by to see what was on offer and returned with details on some of the best dirt-focused bikes on display. In his report, he speaks to the event’s significance and highlights the best and brightest of CRAFTED 2026…