Thirty years is a hell of a long time to obsess over the perfect shoe. Then again, the result is a hell of a shoe—say hello to the S-Works Recon. Incredibly lightweight, rugged and almost freakishly cozy, Recon is the perfect shoe for anyone seeking speed over dirt, gravel or mud.

Body Geometry products are ergonomically designed and scientifically tested to increase performance, improve comfort, and reduce your chance of injury. No matter your riding style, the contact points between the bike and body can present a unique set of challenges. All Body Geometry equipment, however, offers personalized solutions that optimize your performance and comfort. Our passionate group of physicians, engineers, and athletes create designs that are rooted in science and approved as Body Geometry, so you can be one with your bike.

Matt Hunter travels to South Africa and meets a trail builder who's carved a mountain bike network to rival the best trails the world over. This episode serves as a reminder of what a connection to homeland means, and how people can express it, through the eyes of local trail builder Hylton Turvey.

Fast—it’s been the Epic’s calling card for more than a decade. And in that time, it's rocketed more World Champions, Olympians, and everyday racers to the podium than any bike in its class. Racing between the tape, however, isn’t the only way to worship at the altar of speed. Long, fast rides, marathon races over technical terrain—consider these the Epic EVO’s domain from now on.

We get asked all the time what Body Geometry is, and the simply answer is this—You. Body Geometry is about pulling out all the stops to make sure you're comfortable and performing at your best. So you can rest assured that everything bearing the Body Geometry name has been scientifically tested and ergonomically engineered to boost power, increase efficiency, and reduce the chance of injury.

What would you do if you free rein to paint a Specialized mountain bike? Over the years, Troy Lee has answered this question several times with a range of trail-blazing bikes. And if you're hungry for his latest creation, here's a Troy Lee Designs Special Edition with some real juice.

Perfection is all about control. To achieve it, you need to transcend the illusory and play mental premortems with every possible variable. And when it comes to tire production, it can only be achieved by controlling every step of the manufacturing process. So that's what we did. We made our own factory.

We ride, not because we have to but because of how it makes us feel. While riding, we find independence, forge life-long relationships, rise to meet challenges, and discover who we are and what we're capable of. Find inspirations, and stories of women and their Worth It moments, here