"Being Gary Fisher and the Bicycle Revolution" is a kind of autobiography about more than just the bike builder. The book is also a journey through Fisher's crazy life as an inventor, a two-wheeled visionary who turned the industry on its head, consumed "funny things" and is still working flat out to prove that bicycles are the answer to a healthier and happier future for all.

At the end of July, Jolanda Neff made history at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. On August 18, 2021, Neff's outfitter Trek Bikes is hosting a big celebration in Zurich, where the Swiss Olympic champion will welcome four lucky winners to a meet and greet. Ride is giving away two sets of two tickets.

In retrospect, mountain bikers will probably associate the beginning of the twenties with two things: a blatant virus - and mountain bikes with a high pivot point. The trend towards a new type of rear triangle does not stop at one of the most style-defining downhill bikes: the Trek Session gets a new suspension design.

When developing the new Slash, Trek listened closely to the input of their team riders. The aim was to create an enduro race bike without sacrificing trail qualities. At first glance, not much has changed. A closer look reveals numerous optimizations.

Trek's Supercaliber celebrates its wedding - with the Fazua drive. The result, in the top version, is an E-Fully that weighs just under 15.8 kilos. And thus puts almost everything else in the shade.

With the start of 2021, an "old" team is entering the scene in a new position: Team TREK | VAUDE is relying on experienced athletes as well as young talents such as the U19 European and World Champion Mona Mitterwallner from Austria.

Where an Olympic season under normal circumstances hardly allows for any notable team changes, this one brings a few changes with it. And these include Sina Frei, who is the new Specialized team colleague of world champion Jordan Sarrou. But Nicole Koller is also looking forward to a new work tool, as is young talent Janis Baumann.

Trek's Product Marketing Manager Travis Ott introduces the new Procaliber with the words: "If you want to compete in serious XC races without sacrificing the efficiency of a hardtail, the Procaliber is exactly the right choice for you". It has the fatigue-reducing comfort of the IsoSpeed with the advantages of a classic hardtail.

Ride had the opportunity to test the new Trek Slash for half a day in the Alpenbikepark Chur shortly before its launch. The race characteristics of the bike are said to have been improved without sacrificing trail qualities. In addition to rough single trails, the downhill trails also had to hold out to verify this statement.

The Trek Slash first appeared on the market as a 29er in 2016 and has consistently scooped up purchase tips, test wins and the Bike of the Year award. With the new Trek Slash, the engineers clearly had a Herculean task to improve the enduro bike. The 2021 version of the Slash looks like a monster truck, and the built-in maneuverability should make you forget the massive looks on the trail.

To be honest, e-bikes are not always fun. Many models are a joy to ride uphill, but downhill is quickly a thing of the past, as the heavy projectiles are often sluggish and difficult to control. Trek is launching the Rail, the successor to the Powerfly LT. And this e-MTB stands out from the crowd, and not just with its bright orange color.

It has 60 millimetres of rear wheel travel and is equipped with the best and most beautiful components. What's more, Jolanda Neff's new racing machine is painted to resemble a starry sky - perfect for reaching for the stars. The start of the season is now within sight. But before the start number is pinned to the handlebars for the first time, Ride takes a closer look at the classy bike.

Cross country, enduro and downhill have one thing in common: every detail counts when you're racing at the highest level. In this feature-length film, Trek Factory Racing athletes take you on a journey through their everyday lives, at races and in training. "Going In" offers a refreshing new look at the sport.

On December 22, Jolanda Neff suffered serious injuries in a training crash. The life-threatening internal bleeding in her spleen was contained with an emergency procedure. Now, in an interview on her bike sponsor's website, Neff provides information on her road to recovery.

Trek is getting really colourful: with the Supercaliber and the Rail, two new models can now be configured in the in-house customized programme Project One.

Trek Fahrrad GmbH is an official bike partner of IMBA Switzerland and supports the non-profit association in its projects and in its goal of sustainably promoting popular mountain biking at a national level in Switzerland.

Trek is expanding its portfolio of e-mountainbikes with the "Rail": a motorized trail machine based on the "Slash" enduro bike. The wattage comes from the new CX motor from Bosch, embedded in a carbon frame, suspended via Trek's Active Braking Pivot with the Mino Link.

Trek enters the battle for the coolest video for the launch of a new bike - and comes out on top in terms of originality. For the presentation of the Supercaliber bike, Jolanda Neff becomes the fairy-tale character Goldilocks and shows that she is not only good on the racetrack but also as an actor. Conclusion: The funny movie is the perfect start to the week!

Jolanda Neff's bike has attracted a lot of attention this season because of its concealed suspension system. Now Trek is pulling back the curtain and presenting the Supercaliber cross-country rocket with IsoStrut suspension. Reduced to 60 millimetres at the rear and 100 millimetres of travel at the front, the eye-catcher offers the characteristics of a full-suspension bike but the efficiency of a hardtail.

Trek has given its Fuel EX a makeover: more suspension travel, thicker tires, more modern geometry. The bike remains the versatile all-rounder in the American company's portfolio. The interesting changes at Trek can be found between the lines: no more specific women's bikes, the imminent end of the Remedy and a new cross-country racing machine.

More suspension travel, new geometry, closer to the trail bike: With the new Top Fuel, Trek shows what a modern bike looks like that feels comfortable not only on demanding cross-country and marathon trails.

Did you know that adventure bikes actually exist? This may sound like a shallow marketing phrase at first. But there are definitely bikes and accessories that literally shout "Get out and go on an adventure". Ride presents three bikes that really whet the appetite for adventure on two wheels. The icing on the cake is the sleeping bag from luxury clothing brand Rapha.

Kross Bike announces the departure of Jolanda Neff and shortly afterwards Trek announces that the 2017 world champion will ride for the Trek Factory Racing Team. Neff will also compete in cyclocross and road races for Trek. Canadian Emily Batty will remain with the team.

The Remedy is a fixed star in Trek's portfolio and the popular all-mountain machine is getting an upgrade: the frame has been given a new, modern shape, is stiffer and has been slimmed down by around 100 grams. The Remedy can now also take on fat Plus tires and has been given a steeper seat angle for efficient uphill cranking.

How do specialist dealers find out about the bikes for the new model year? This can be done at Eurobike - or increasingly often at a large-scale, in-house trade fair organized by the manufacturer. Trek is making a big splash here, and Ride takes a look behind the scenes to show you how it's done.

From the first e-mountain bike with an external battery to an integrated system: Trek presents the new Powerfly family with RIB - Removable Integrated Battery and user-friendly battery access from the side. For the first time, the Powerfly also comes in carbon, which is around 650 grams lighter. Trek continues to rely on a Bosch system as well as the same proven geometry as the previous model.

A short test ride in front of the bike store or even an after-work ride on the home trail are not always sufficiently informative for a purchase decision. That's why Trek is offering "Test a Trek", a new test practice where prospective buyers can test a selection of bikes extensively in the bike park.

With the Stache hardtail, Trek has already shown the courage to innovate independently and created a bike that is trimmed away from the idea of performance and towards adventure. Now the Full Stache is rolling out, a 29er plus-fully that is designed to provide fun and safety with impressive tire volume and 130 millimetres of travel.

Poster advertising for bicycles? That's rare - and probably not (yet) entirely compatible with the customs or budgets of the bike industry. But Trek wants to change that and give specialist retailers an easy-to-use tool to implement poster advertising.

Trek is expanding its touring bike range with the new 1120. The 1120 is a versatile bikepacking bike with 29-inch wheels, plus-size tires and special luggage racks. Designed for all touring adventures, this bike offers limitless off-road capabilities, solid luggage loading options and mountain bike-ready specifications.

You might think that the shock for mountain bikes has been invented. However, Trek has teamed up with a motorsport specialist and developed a shock absorber that is supposed to react even more sensitively, especially when there are a lot of hits in quick succession. Cam MacCaul is the head instructor and explains how the new technology works.

Trek is focusing on the electric drive for the 2018 model year and is fully integrating its "Powerfly" e-mountainbike. The Bosch drive forms the basis, while the components are uncompromisingly based on e-bike-specific parts from Sram and Fox.

Where to put the Garmin GPS if you don't want to use the handlebars as a digital command center? On the top tube! However, mounting the bracket is usually a bit of a fiddle. Now Trek has come up with a solution - seen as a prototype at René Wildhaber.

After Santa Cruz, it's now Trek's turn: due to the realization that for some riders 29er wheels are also faster in the gravity sector, there is a frame kit of the downhill racing bike Session in 29er dimensions. Trek has been experimenting with long-travel 29ers since 2009. And there is also a 27.5-inch version of the completely redesigned Session.

Until now, Migros and bikes were a liaison that focused on affordable bikes. In 2017, the orange giant has three large stores with top brands - and this market change is causing emotions to run high in the Swiss bike industry. Trek Managing Director Harald Schmiedel explains the advantages of the Migros sales channel in an interview.

Trek's enduro classic "Remedy" is already entering its twelfth season. In terms of character, the model is still the same as it was back then, even if a lot has changed since then. So it's time to feel the 9.8 version of the classic on the sprocket and find out where the Remedy's strengths lie today.