Celebrating 40 years

Join us looking back on the stories that make up forty years of bikes.

In 1981, three friends decided to start building their own mountain bikes to handle off-road riding around Vancouver. Forty years later, a lot has changed, but the big things haven’t—a lifelong obsession with bikes, and an unrelenting desire to design and build the best mountain bikes possible.

To celebrate our 40th anniversary, we’re taking a look back at the stories, riders, friends, adventures, failures, successes, places, and bikes that brought us from way-back-when to now. As we look back, we’ll also share where we’re going. Because from unexplored trails, to design breakthroughs, to the next generation of riders—there’s so much to look forward to.

Join us in our 40th Anniversary celebration. Send in photos of your favourite bike you’ve owned from Rocky Mountain and the stories behind them! We’re excited to share some of the stories we collect on Facebook and Instagram, as well as feature some on bikes.com.

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Dec 20, 2021

Repairing and Repainting. How ReCycles Bike Shop Sticks to Its Community Roots

When Merritt White started Recycles in Greensboro, North Carolina, he focused on simple bikes and the straight forward repairs that locals needed to keep riding. It worked. And a few years later, when ReCycles started selling Rocky Mountain, room was limited to store that fresh, minty fleet.

Dec 10, 2021

Your Bikes: Round 2

As a part of our 40^th Anniversary celebration, we asked Rocky Mountain riders to submit their favourite bikes and the stories behind them. Whether it’s a brand new Altitude Powerplay or their retro Hammer from the 90's, we love them all. Here are some of the stories we've collected from riders around the world.

Nov 23, 2021

Three Decades Ahead of the Curve with CyclePaths

In mountain bikes and on a global scale, a lot’s changed since CyclePaths' beginnings in 1989. And as a rider who’s been around since the sport’s early days, Greg’s experience is helping navigate the constant changes that the sport continues to face.

Nov 15, 2021

Carson Storch's First Rampage on a Maiden

Then took it to the desert and ended up getting 3rd place and best trick at Rampage! Bunch of good memories on this bike, and the colors really worked well and popped off the red Utah dirt.

Nov 10, 2021

Thomas Vanderham's Penny Inspired RMX

It's still my favourite frame to this day. Not only did the paint concept turn out perfectly but the trip to Morocco for ROAM will always be one of the most memorable of my life. So, thanks Rocky Mountain for the dope bike and the years of support and memories. Happy 40th!

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