By: Erik Mathy Some bikes are built to ride.Some are built to last.And some are built to tell a story. This one does all three. A Name With Meaning “The B.A.L.L.(er)”—short for The Bay Area Love Letter—is exactly what it sounds like: a tribute to the place, the people, and the culture that shaped it. The

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There are race weekends, and then there are weekends that feel like a full celebration of mountain bike culture. The Marinduro 2026 in Fairfax was exactly that. Hosted by the Marin Trail Stewards, this year’s event brought together more than 450 riders across categories ranging from Pro to Sport class, all converging on the birthplace of mountain biking for a weekend built

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Grass Valley delivered everything this year. At the TDS event, conditions ran the full spectrum—dry and fast in the sun, slick and technical in the mud, and just enough rain to keep riders on their toes. It was the kind of weekend that tested not just fitness, but adaptability and all around skill. And it

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Every year, the Sea Otter Classic brings together just about everything we love about bikes—riders, builders, industry friends, and a shared appreciation for time spent on two wheels. This year in Monterey delivered all of that and more. Four Days of Sun and Riding It’s not always a guarantee, but this year brought near-perfect conditions—clear skies, warm

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