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Ryan Simonovich
Ryan Simonovich

Ryan Simonovich has been riding and racing for nearly a decade. He got his start as a cross-country mountain bike racer in California, where he cultivated his love for riding all types of bikes. Ryan eventually gravitated toward enduro and downhill racing but has also been found in the occasional road and cyclo-cross events. Today, he regularly rides the trails of Durango, Colorado, and is aiming to make a career out of chronicling the sport of cycling. 


Rides: Santa Cruz Hightower, Specialized Tarmac SL4

Articles by: Ryan Simonovich

Specialized Gambit

Specialized launches lightweight Gambit full-face helmet and a canvas version of the Roost shoe

By Ryan Simonovich

News The Gambit aims to bring half-shell comfort to a DH-rated full-face helmet

Cannondale Scalpel SE 1

Cannondale Scalpel SE 1 review

By Ryan Simonovich

Review Does the Cannondale Scalpel SE 1 slice and dice with life-saving precision, or does it need another trip to the operating room to turn it into a truly modern XC rig?

Lachlan Morton

Lachlan Morton teams up with Kenneth Karaya for Absa Cape Epic

By Ryan Simonovich

News EF Education-Nippo's Alex Howes broke his finger so Morton sought out a new partner in Karaya

Michaela Thompson

Gallery: USA Cycling Collegiate MTB National Championships Cross-Country

By Ryan Simonovich

Feature Stars and stripes jerseys were awarded in four divisions amid muddy and icy conditions

Riders compete in the 2019 Cape Epic Prologue

Absa Cape Epic Prologue preview

By Ryan Simonovich

News The 2021 Absa Cape Epic kicks off with a 20km prologue on Table Mountain on Sunday. Here's a list of who to watch and what the course looks like

Wolf Tooth 8-Bit

Wolf Tooth introduces two new 8-Bit multi-tools

By Ryan Simonovich

News Multi-tool system can fix almost any trailside problem

Nino Schurter leads through a corner during the 2019 Cape Epic which he won with teammate Lars Forster

Bora-Hansgrohe's Zwiehoff and Kämna to race Cape Epic

By Ryan Simonovich

News Pro road racers will switch to the dirt next week for South African MTB stage race

Specialized Tactic 4

Specialized releases fourth-generation Tactic mountain bike helmet

By Ryan Simonovich

News Redesigned helmet uses the MIPS protection system, is rated for e-MTB use, and is available in six different colors

Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy

Alloy versions of Specialized's Stumpjumper Evo trail bike announced

By Ryan Simonovich

News The aggro Evo version of Specialized's flagship trail bike can now be bought with an alloy chassis at a cheaper price tag than the existing carbon version

Gears on a mountain bike: Mechanical vs electronic and which system is best

Gears on a mountain bike: Mechanical vs electronic and which system is best

By Ryan Simonovich

Feature There are pros and cons to both mechanical and electronic shifting. Which one should you buy?

Payson McElveen rides the new Trek Top Fuel downcountry bike down a rocky chute

Trek tweaks the Top Fuel to make it downcountry worthy

By Ryan Simonovich

News Trek's new Top Fuel features improved geometry and 120mm of downcountry-worthy suspension

YT Jeffsy Uncaged 6

YT Introduces new Capra and Jeffsy models featuring RockShox electronic suspension

By Ryan Simonovich

News The limited-edition builds use Rockshox's new Flight Attendant platform

Maxxis Shorty

27.5 vs. 29-inch wheels: What are the differences between mountain bike wheel sizes

By Ryan Simonovich

Feature Wheel size depends on the type of ride feel a rider is seeking. Here's how to choose the mountain bike wheel size that's right for you

Best mountain bike knee pads

Best mountain bike knee pads: Protect against painful knee injuries

By Ryan Simonovich

Buyer's Guide The best mountain bike knee pads will protect your legs from inevitable crashes and falls

MET Veleno MIPS

Met aims to appeal to all-around riders with the Veleno MIPS

By Ryan Simonovich

News New Met helmet is designed to be ridden on everything from gravel to trail

Milan Vader

Milan Vader and Victor Koretzy linked to professional road cycling teams

By Ryan Simonovich

News Transfer season moves may signal increased interest in mountain biking from pro road teams

Specialized Turbo Tero

Specialized's Turbo Tero aims to be an all-around e-bike, on or off the trails

By Ryan Simonovich

News The Turbo Tero is an e-hardtail that can ride singletrack or pavement

Christopher Blevins wins the Snowshoe World Cup XCO

Who is Christopher Blevins and what does his World Cup win mean for the future of USA mountain biking?

By Ryan Simonovich

Feature Trinity Racing rider ends 26-year drought by winning the final race of the 2021 UCI World Cup XCO season on American soil

Big crowds at the Snowshoe World Cup in 2019

Snowshoe XCO World Cup preview: Riders primed for final race of the season

By Ryan Simonovich

Preview Cross-country racers will line up for one last short track and XCO race this week in West Virginia

Reece Wilson rides to victory at the Snowshoe World cup #1 in 2021

Snowshoe DH World Cup preview: Everything to play for in the final showdown for 2021

By Ryan Simonovich

Preview Everything you need to know about who to watch as the downhill World Cup racers drop in for one last run to decide the series overall on Saturday

Best budget mountain bike lights

Best budget mountain bike lights: Ride in the dark for less money

By Ryan Simonovich

Buyer's Guide The best budget mountain bike lights should have decent brightness, standard features and a fair price

Two mountain biker rides over a rocky and rooty section of trail Canyon's new Lux Trail downcountry bike

Downcountry bikes: Everything you need to know

By Ryan Simonovich

Feature Downcountry bikes are short-travel full-suspension bikes that are light and efficient, yet outfitted for enhanced downhill performance. Here is our definitive guide to this new bike category

Bikepacking Westfjords Way Iceland

Star bikepackers complete new Westfjords Way route in Iceland

By Ryan Simonovich

News Chris Burkard, Lael Wilcox, Payson McElveen, Nichole Baker, and Rugile Kaladyte preview new route in remote corner of Iceland

SCOR

BMC spin-off brand SCOR launches with four new gravity focused bikes

By Ryan Simonovich

With an emphasis on fun not racing, the fresh Swiss brand offers a trail bike and enduro bike in analog and e-MTB options that are all based on the same frame

A rider flys high at the Proving Grounds contest in 2019

Proving Grounds to host first-ever women's freeride contest

By Ryan Simonovich

News Casey Brown competed in 2019, but this year is the first time there will be a full women's field