There are moments in life when everything begins to shift. After heartbreak, healing, and major life changes, I found myself returning to the same lesson mountain biking has taught me for years: you fall, you recover, and eventually you ride again. As I prepare for my first enduro race alone, I’m learning what it truly means to become my own partner, trust my own strength, and keep moving forward through every switchback life throws my way.
My name is Beth Permenter, and I am a professional bicycle mechanic. Here is a snapshot of a day in my life. It’s 10 A.M. I ride up to an old brick building. I pass under a green awning stamped with a faded logo of a bicycle above the words Bikes@Vienna.
Does mountain biking affect your sex life? From low libido to decreased sensation, Dr. Bridget Anderson explores how hormones, pelvic health, and mental factors impact intimacy—and how to reignite your passion on and off the trails.
Does mountain biking affect your sex life? From low libido to decreased sensation, Dr. Bridget Anderson explores how hormones, pelvic health, and mental factors impact intimacy—and how to reignite your passion on and off the trails.
Built for real riders, Kaden women’s mountain bike apparel blends fit, function, and trail-tested style, discover how founder Chelsea Camarata is redefining women’s mountain bike gear with purpose and sustainability.
Wrenching Wednesdays: One question I frequently get from my clients who come into the shop is, “Where can I find...
More North Bay Area California families are discovering why Ross Valley Mountain Bike Camp is becoming one of Marin’s favorite summer experiences for kids ages 7–14. From confidence-building and trail skills to friendships, adventure, and unforgettable rides, this camp helps young riders grow both on and off the bike this summer
The 8 Degree flat floating pedal introduces a third option between flat and clipless systems, combining the freedom of a flat pedal with controlled rotational movement. Designed to follow the body’s natural foot motion, it aims to reduce joint strain, improve comfort, and boost confidence on technical terrain while still allowing instant foot release.
This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the fierce strength, emotional depth, and unstoppable drive of mountain biking moms—starting with Anne-Lise Taine of the Hella Mello Racing Team.
In this week's Wrenching with Beth, she covers five ways to improve mountain bike comfort by adjusting contact points like handlebars, grips, saddle, and pedals, plus getting a professional fit.
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> **"The biggest surprise wasn’t the bike—it was me."** After a month aboard the Mullet Cycles Peacemaker, MTB Girls Magazine Editor-in-Chief Liz Donahey discovered how a purpose-built mullet bike can transform the riding experience. From the rocky climbs of Annadel’s Canyon Trail to the technical challenges of Refugio Trail, the Peacemaker delivered exceptional stability, confidence, and control. With its unique 29-inch front and 27.5-inch rear wheel setup, the bike felt less like a traditional trail bike and more like a dirt bike with pedals—encouraging bold line choices and expanding comfort zones on some of Northern California’s toughest terrain.
Wrenching Wednesdays: Wrenching with Beth — What Does Your Chain Say About You? Chains—every bike has one, and it’s such...















