Tag Heuer describes itself as a manufacturer of luxury watches. Now the traditional Swiss brand has released a collection of sports glasses. The good news: they are not as expensive as their watches.

The proposal is explosive: WaldSchweiz, the association of Swiss forest owners, wants compensation to be paid in principle when mountain bikers are provided with trails in forests that do not belong to the state. The representatives of the mountain bike community respond mainly with polite words.

For some time now, there has been a side track of e-bike development that produces electric bikes that look like motorcycles from the interwar period. The logical continuation of this idea is the sidecar e-bike.

The cantons must define a network of cycle paths for leisure activities. The canton of Zug is one of those that is simultaneously revising its regulations on mountain biking on trails. The result is not to the advantage of mountain bikers.

Johannes Fischbach went to great lengths to take part in the Cerro Abajo Urban Downhill Race in Chile. His dream of victory was shattered on the asphalt of Valparaiso and with an ultimately unconfirmed suspicion of a serious back injury. He himself shares the videos of his crash.

The Isar trails are the home turf of Munich's mountain bikers and a bone of contention, especially since coronavirus. The city and district of Munich want to calm the situation with a management concept. The budget indicates that they don't want to do things by halves.

The canton of Zug now only allows mountain biking on roads and designated bike routes. It is not yet clear which routes may be used. Mountain bikers fear far-reaching bans and are now collecting signatures against the new forest law.

Johannes Fischbach is invited to the Urban Downhill in Valparaiso. His problem: he only rides e-bikes and his supplier doesn't have any bikes without a motor in its range. There is only one solution for the German racer.

If you want to buy the Warsteiner Bikepark, you need just under 200,000 euros. The price includes a restaurant, a disc golf course and a dog training area.

All parties in the canton of Zurich support a postulate calling for the expansion of mountain bike infrastructure. Züritrails expects that coexistence on trails will also receive the official blessing. But things could turn out differently.

What will happen to Bikeworld? This is the question that interests the Swiss bike industry the most in connection with Migros' plans to cut back. Will the 16 Bikeworld branches be taken over? Will they be closed? What would be the consequences for competitors?

The Valbirse BE ski lift is leading the way: Since summer 2023, mountain bikers have been able to be pulled to the trailheads by the drag lift. The operators of the Hohe Winde ski lift near Beinwil SO have the same idea in mind. However, their project is still just an idea.

Rob "Look at the tiiiime" Warner was the voice of the Mountaibike World Cup. Until a new TV distributor took over and the Brit lost his job. From Mexico, he is trying to fight his way back into the World Cup.

The canton of Obwalden is working on a mountain bike concept. To ensure that this is not written without the local bikers, they have now joined forces to form Mountainbike Obwalden.

Veloplus has developed a bike whose production has as little impact on the environment as is reasonably possible. It is not a mountain bike, but at least it is suitable for less rough terrain.

Politics only really come up in the Ride when it comes to access to trails. There are good reasons for this. But I am pleased and encouraged that the ZEG, the association of over 1000 bike companies in Germany, is calling for a stand to be taken against the right.

Suddenly there were wooden barriers in the middle of a popular path for bikers and pedestrians alike. The signs were pointing to confrontation. But the Züri Oberland Biketrails association found a solution together with the Zurich hiking trails.

"The Story So Far" shows his journey from artistic gymnast to winner of three awards at the Red Bull Rampage 2023. So it only takes a little effort if you have as much talent as Bienve. 

There are quite a few camper modules that turn a van into a motorhome. But what these Austrians have designed is hard to beat. Installation takes just a few minutes, made in Austria and, at 6600 euros for the basic version, it's very reasonably priced.

At the southern tip of the canton of Thurgau, where Alt-Toggenburg and the Zurich Oberland meet, there is a trail concept that is supported by almost all stakeholders. Meanwhile, the canton of Thurgau is developing a mountain bike concept. And that is not only beneficial.

Mathieu van der Poel is a genius on the bike, but madness is sometimes dangerously close to him. This was also the case at the Cyclocross World Cup in Hulst, Netherlands. Some spectators consistently booed him and Van der Poel took revenge with an unsavory remark while in the lead.

The Mountain Bike Hall of Fame has made an interesting choice: The newest members of the hall of fame are a German trail builder and two riders who have made or continue to make their mark on the sport with their big mouths.

A tough winter awaits Gurten bikers: The railroad is being renovated, and from January 3, 2024, replacement buses that do not carry bikes will be riding. From May, the new cable car, which has also been optimized for bike operation, will take people up the Gurten. Something is also happening on the trail.

And some more history: in 1995, mountain bikers were allowed to race down the St. Moritz bobsleigh run with spikes. Among them was the man who has never been too good for anything: Beat Breu.

The engineer and mountain biker Matt has determined how much more grip a new tire has compared to a worn old one. The method is at least as interesting as the result: from the physical definition of breakaway, to the recording of slippage on the trail, to the statistical evaluation. Once again, science disproves perception.

Four trail initiatives in Germany have received a grant from Trek in 2023. Three of them are active in Baden-Württemberg and show that single trails can be opened up there too.

The "Obenabe" video didn't make any big waves in the mountain biking world. However, the Canton of Zurich Fishing and Hunting Administration reported the authors: It found a whole series of alleged offenses, including the use of a Karabiner 11, the Swiss army rifle from the First World War era.

Alec Wohlgroth runs the "Zäme happy" campaign. His aim is to promote mutual tolerance on the single trails that he loves to ride. Now he has pulled off a PR coup.

Will a general ban on mountain bikes soon be possible in Germany, as it is in Austria? At least this is what the recently leaked draft of the new Federal Forest Act would allow. While much is moving in a positive direction locally in Germany, the paper points in an unpleasant direction. The stakeholders of German mountain bikers are challenged.

If you want to find out on which roads bicycles are banned in the canton of Aargau, you have to dig deep. And you probably won't find out even then. The administration is working on a solution.

The marathon riders end their season in the Brazilian jungle. Danny Hart, downhill world champion in 2011 and 2016, is still without a team for next season. The pump track world championship final has to be moved from Argentina to Austria. And the Red Bull Hardline is entering new territory.

The Akara gold mine in Thailand has been controversial since it opened, triggered a series of court cases and stood idle for six years. Now a cross-country course is to be built on the already exploited part of the huge mining site.

Whoever rides to Albania for mountain biking usually has the mountains in their sights and not the Unesco city of Berat with its inhabited castle and its thousand windows. However, the hill on the other side of the river is worth the climb with at least two trails, one flowing, the other a real challenge.

Spectator numbers have been falling for years, the coronavirus interim high has only postponed the end a little: The Engadin Bike Giro will not take place in 2024. The organizers leave a glimmer of hope for 2025. However, a lot would have to change.

The provincial town of Eberbach in the Neckar Valley is popular with pensioners and mountain bikers. Its trails are second to none - and that in Baden-Württemberg, the federal state with the two-meter rule.

The canton of Aargau has launched a survey. Anyone who rides a mountain bike in this canton can anonymously share their trail preferences, needs and knowledge of the legal situation. The direct prize is an explanation of what is permitted in Aargau. Spoiler: not much.

A motion instructs the Zurich government to lay the foundations for a comprehensive mountain bike infrastructure. The motion states that all those seeking recreation should strive for coexistence. However, this could turn out differently than some bikers hope.

Enduro pro Adrien Loron has a dream: to ride the Trans Madeira stage race with his father, who taught him how to ride a bike. A huge challenge for the 65-year-old. A short film about what is possible when you believe in yourself and others encourage you.

I didn't think that a rucksack could overwhelm me technically. But it was, for a few moments. I have since learned how to handle the Camelbak M.U.L.E. Pro.

In a 132-page analysis, the canton of Zurich comes to the conclusion that there are too few single trails for local mountain bikers. Yet there are enough trails for everyone in the canton of Zurich. Building a trail for every biker within cycling distance of home is the wrong approach. Not only in the canton of Zurich.

The first official bike trail in Uster is almost 500 meters long and has a 30-meter difference in altitude. The bikers have the 2024 Road World Championships to thank for this trail, as it is one of several "legacy projects" with which the major event aims to leave lasting values behind.

A mountain biker from Austria rides a loop in the neighboring country and comes across an old man lying on a forest road. It turns out that the 86-year-old has been wandering around the Zugspitze for four days.

An FPV drone follows Kade Edwards down the Red Bull Hardline, from the start gate to the finish arch. At intervals of a few meters. Often at head height. The drone pilot's job is as difficult as the driver's. The footage is mouth-drying and shows just how much courage it takes to plunge down the Hardline.

Is this the beginning of the end for cameramen and camerawomen? The Obsbot Tail Air is currently going through the roof on Kickstarter. Thanks to AI, it follows the protagonist as they move through the frame. Insta 360 also has a model that pans along when the subject moves.

The canton of Zurich has had its mountain bike infrastructure needs assessed. Allegra has analyzed the situation and comes to the conclusion: there are too few single trails.

The beautiful Sunday ended fatally for a 79-year-old: according to the Glarus cantonal police, he fell 150 meters from the "Schabziger Höhenweg" on his e-mountain bike and died.

The consequences of her fall  are more serious than it originally looked. Camille Balanche will not be riding any more races in the 2023 season.

Hand on heart: How much do you remember about your first aid course or "Nothelfer", as it is often abbreviated in Switzerland? And how much of it will help you if you get into an emergency situation on the trail? Perhaps an MTB first aid course would be a good idea.

It has a meditative quality: 12 minutes of slow-motion footage of downhill pros thrashing their bikes over the rough track in Andorra. Some see engineering in action, others moments that gel into works of art. "Bike Abuse" is what the maker calls the edit. But that's what the bikes are made for.

Liechtenstein has some attractive mountains and trails for mountain bikers. A question to parliament and the response to it show that Mountain bikers are also allowed to use hiking trails in Liechtenstein.

Top Swiss downhiller Camille Balanche experiences a horror crash in the World Cup qualifiers in Andorra. While jumping over a road gap, she is caught by a gust of wind and hits the ground hard. It turns out in hospital that she did not suffer any serious injuries. But her pain was severe.

Work & Bike'n'Hike Week - a complicated name for a simple idea: during one half of the day, the participants maintain the trails in Adelboden Lenk, while enjoying the trails during the other half. Including board and lodging for a week. And true to the title, hikers also picked up a shovel.

One man, who apparently thinks little of the police, had made himself a service bike with which he mocked them. However, this was not his offense, but the imitation of official symbols. The fun was quite expensive.

Do you want as few people as possible to know about it? Inquiries from Ride remain unanswered for a long time. On site, it turns out that the Altberg has its first official bike route.

This bike can do what not many can, namely put out fires. The Köniz BE volunteer fire department has adapted one of Benno's e-bikes to its needs. Even though it is primarily a means of transportation, it has the essentials to put out a small fire.