Awesome Bicycling

Bicyclist Michal Kolbek takes a ride along this smooth red rock formation in Sedona, AZ. While it’s not actually as steep as it looks, we still wouldn’t rider there. We’re just impressed that the drone buzzing overhead didn’t distract him.

The Louisville Mega Cavern in Kentucky will soon open a 320,000sq.ft. underground bike park. Located 100ft. underground, the cavern stays at 60ºF all year round. It will have bike rentals and courses for all ages and skill levels.

Visijax’s jackets have built-in front and rear LEDs to keep you visible while biking. The high-end model also has turn signals on each sleeve, which activate when you raise your arm. The LEDs can stay lit for up to 30 hours per charge.

Slim fitting jeans and bicycles are no longer a bad combination. Kitsbow’s Drifter jeans look like normal slim fit denim pants, but they have extra room in the thighs and seams around the knees to make cycling comfortable.

Cobi is a modular system that adds modern features to bicycles. It has a smartphone dock, a thumb controller, an automatic headlight and rear lights/turn signals. Its mobile app has a map, stat trackers, a theft alarm and more.

Footage captured from the front of a pack 600 mountain bikers as they head down a snow-covered run during Megavalanche, an 18-mile, 8,500 foot downhill endurance event. Watch footage of the exhausting hour-long route here.

While filming Matt Macduff’s Breathe Easy, freestyle mountain biker Aaron Chase tried to take on the open loops in Macduff’s backyard course. He used a couple of GoPros to record his painful attempts and the sweet victory.

BMX trick rider Tim Knoll returns with another reel of his incredible agility and balance, as he performs parkour-like stunts with his bike and the environment as his props. That upside-down rail grind is just nuts.

Norwegian cyclist and daredevil Eskil Ronningsbakken took his bicycle on a ride along a steep, twisty, rainy mountain highway hitting speeds up to 50mph – all while going backwards and seated on the handlebars.

Anna Haupt and Terese Alstin’s concept for an “invisible” bicycle helmet is now available for sale. The Hövding collar has an airbag that is deployed only when its sensors detect that the rider is about to fall or fly off their bike.

A short documentary by Streetfilms about Groningen. It’s a city in the Netherlands where people are encouraged to commute using bicycles, thanks to policies enacted during the 1970s and the cooperation of its citizens.

(NSFW: Language) Get an adrenaline rush with this wicked video of pro mountain bike riders Aaron Chase, Brian Lopes and Chris Van Dine speeding down the streets of Valparaiso, Chile. Shot on GoPro HD Hero3+ cameras.

Red Bull mountain biker Aaron Gwin hops on his Specialized Demo 8 Carbon bike and hits the trails in Idyllwild, California, where he takes to the mountainside at mind-bending speeds that only an athlete of his caliber could pull off.

So you’re riding your BMX bike but can’t seem to get around the guys in front of you. While you could just drift behind them, bicyclist Michal Maroši decides to pass them – by leaving the ground and taking to a wall instead.

Trick rider Tim Knoll shows how he pulls off his low-to-the-ground limbo maneuver, which allows him to ride underneath semi trailers. As Tim mentions, don’t try this at home – it’s seriously dangerous – but awesome to watch.

Bicyclists Ali Goulet, Chris Van Dine and Aaron Chase take to the treacherous and bone-rattling terrain of Machu Picchu, Peru, capturing the thrilling POV action, scenic countryside, and friendly residents with their GoPros.

BMX rider Danny Campbell bike-surfs on Wave Rock, a 47-foot-high, 350-foot-long rock shaped like an extreme quarter-pipe in Australia’s Outback. From InfityList.com and mb! by Mercedes-Benz.

If you liked Patrick Jouffret and Philippe Arrouart’s concept for a foldable bike helmet, now’s your chance to support it and be one of the first to own one by pledging on its fundraiser.

Dux Helms are the world’s first bike helmets with retractable, removable and replaceable lenses. The helmet itself is made of a polycarbonate outer shell and impact-absorbing foam liner.

Designed to improve safety for cycling and other nighttime activities, the HALO belt is a bright, wearable illuminated strip, alerting drivers (or other ravers) to your presence in the dark.

Tools and accessories for the avid cyclist. It comes with a set of polish, wax, sprocket and gear oil and bug repellent, plus a bell and bike lights, all stored in a bag made of recycled inner tubes.

Designed by Patrick Jouffret of French studio Agence 360, the Overade is a concept bike helmet that folds in half. Its portability is meant to encourage cyclists to carry (and wear) helmets.

Designed by Anthony Clune aka Tonky, RydeSafe Reflective Bike Decals give your bicycle Tron-like visibility. They come in thin strips and small pieces so you have more room for personalization.