There will be mud
There will be rock; there will be loam. There will be screaming legs, but also screaming berms. There may be a little blood; blackberry brambles lashing out from the side of the trail. There will be bruises, but above all there will be high fives, the flow state of a lengthy descent, the feeling of accomplishment after a tough stretch of singletrack. Suddenly it all clicks, leaving you all grins as the hoots and hollers fade down the trail.
The season is upon us. Skis and snowboards have largely been hung up in the garage with a summer's coat of wax, boots rotated to the back of the gear closet as the bike shoes, helmet, and mountain bike move front and center. Dusk gets later with each and every day, and everything - from short solo blasts before work to all-day Saturday epics with friends - becomes possible. There's never been a better time to ride, so come along with us as we showcase some of the newest and best in 2016 bike gear and trends, plus the tools and resources to make the most of your season.
