Mountain Bike Action Magazine

Mountain Bike Action is a monthly publication dedicated to all things mountain biking. It is released by Hi-Torque Publications, located in Valencia, California. The magazine has been in circulation since its founding in 1986.

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Jackson Goldstone and Gracey Hemstreet Make History With Loudenvielle World Cup Wins

5 days ago | mbaction.com | John Ker

(Race report, results, and photos courtesy of the UCI) Canadian riders Gracey Hemstreet (Norco Race Division) and Jackson Goldstone (Santa Cruz Syndicate) proved their technical skills as they won the women’s and men’s Elite titles at round two of the UCI Downhill World Cup in Loudenvielle – Peyragudes (France), presented by FACOM. Jackson Goldstone.
G-Form and Emil Johansson Launch EJ Signature Collection for MTB Riders

6 days ago | mbaction.com | Ron Koch

(G-FORM PRESS RELEASE) G-Form®, the innovative technology protection brand, today proudly announced the launch of the EJ Signature Collection, an elite line of protective gear designed for MTB enthusiasts and competitive riders. Inspired by pro freeride and slopestyle MTB champion and G-Form ambassador Emil Johansson, this collection, nicknamed “RideWire”, delivers top-tier protection, sustainability, and performance ideal for downhill, enduro, slopestyle, and gravity riding styles.
Crankworx Cairns Is Done—Next Stop: Canada - Mountain Bike Action Magazine

1 week ago | mbaction.com | John Ker

Crankworx Press Release: What an incredible week we had at Smithfield MTB Park in Cairns with world-class racing action and prime conditions. While we’re still reminiscing on the memories of Crankworx Cairns, our gaze is shifting to what’s coming up next: an action-packed summer calendar with four Crankworx festivals in Canada. We’re kicking things off with Crankworx Summer Series Horseshoe Valley Resort, returning to Ontario’s only lift-accessed bike park for the third time, July 11-13.
World Cup Gravity Action Heats Up in France This Weekend

1 week ago | mbaction.com | John Ker

Press release from the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series: After three consecutive weekends of racing, the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series goes again this Saturday and Sunday with a Gravity feast as the UCI Downhill and Enduro World Cups take to the trails of Loudenvielle – Peyragudes, France.
Tifosi Sanctum Sunglass Review: Lightweight, Affordable, and Built for Performance

1 week ago | mbaction.com | Ron Koch

Tech features: Tifosi Sanctum sunglasses feature a plant-based Thrive frame that’s designed to be lightweight and durable. They come with a shatterproof polycarbonate lens that offers 100-percent UVA and UVB protection. The frames include hydrophilic rubber nose pads that increase grip with sweat; Tifosi Glide technology for a comfortable, anti-bounce fit; and an integrated hinge that prevents hair pulling. Tifosi says that the Sanctum is designed to fit medium-to-large faces.
ASK MBA: How Often Should You Wash Your Bike in Dry, Dusty Conditions?

1 week ago | mbaction.com | Ron Koch

Q: How often should I be washing my bike? I typically ride three to four times a week, mainly in the dry and dusty conditions surrounding the San Diego area, and I usually wash my bike every other week or so. Is this sufficient? Or should I be washing/cleaning more often? Mike HendersonEncinitas, California A: Given that you’re riding three to four times a week in the dusty conditions around San Diego, washing your bike every other week is a good starting point.
Is Anyone Willing To Save The Trails?

1 week ago | mbaction.com | John Ker

We received a message from the State of California yesterday that could affect the rights of mountain bikers to ride some of the trails in California. The state is going to hold a meeting to decide what to do about the area known as Wildwood Park, near Riverside, California. The meeting could result in all mountain biking be banned from that park. It looks like the people who ride in the Wildwood Park area might want to go to that meeting to help decide the future of that riding area.
Tour de Big Bear Expands with New Adaptive Categories and the First 50 Athletes are FREE

1 week ago | mbaction.com | John Ker

Press Release: Big Bear, California The Big Bear Cycling Association (BBCA) in conjunction with Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation and the United States Adaptive Recreation Center (USARC) are thrilled to announce the addition of adaptive event categories for the 2025 Tour de Big Bear. Para cyclists, hand cyclists, and aMTB riders will have the opportunity to ride across the roads, trails, and gravel tracks of the Southern California mountains.
Used Mountain Bikes: Smart Investment or Risky Gamble?

1 week ago | mbaction.com | Ron Koch

In an era where outdoor recreation costs continue to soar, savvy mountain biking enthusiasts are discovering a secret that parallels the automotive world—the used market offers exceptional value. Just as a pre-owned luxury vehicle can deliver premium performance at a fraction of its original cost, previously owned premium mountain bikes from brands like Specialized, Santa Cruz, Yeti, and Cannondale present an opportunity to access high-end trail performance without the premium price tag.
Nino Schurter Versus Tom Pidcock: See Who's Won More Times In Their 28 Races Together

1 week ago | mbaction.com | John Ker

Tom Pidcock (age 25) has now won two Olympic gold medals in mountain biking, as well as the 2023 Elite Men’s UCI Mountain Bike XCO World Championship title. Nino Schurter (who is now 39 years old) has won ten UCI World Championship titles and nine overall World Cup titles, along with three Olympic medals: one gold, one silver, and one bronze.