What Is A Dirt Jumper Bike? Dirt Jump Bikes and Tracks Explained

Ever since the birth of BMX racing and freestyling in the 1970s, cyclists have been pushing the discipline forward in a hundred different directions. One key development has been the merging of BMX racing, mountain biking, and four-cross racing. The result? Dirt jumping. A dirt jumper bike is a specialized, sturdy bicycle designed for performing … Read more

“Pump It!”: What Is A Pump Track, And What Makes A Good Pump Track Bike?

If you’ve not been keeping your ear to the ground in cycling circles, you might’ve missed off-road biking‘s new kid on the block: pump tracks. If you’re not familiar with cycling’s fast-growing discipline, you’re probably wondering: What is a pump track? A pump track is a looped circuit of banked corners and smooth rollers – … Read more