Activating your account unlocks all of Pinkbike’s features, including posting in forums, buying and selling bikes, and sharing your riding adventures. Follow these steps to set up your account and join a community of riders.
Note: When you create an account on pinkbike.com, you also create a Trailforks account and an Outside account. Your credentials will be the same for all sites: trailforks.com and outsideonline.com. To learn more about how Trailforks and Outside accounts are connected, please see this article.
Locate Your Activation Email
After registering on Pinkbike, you’ll receive an account activation email. The activation email will state: 'Please Activate Your Email Address' and will come from the email address: signup@pinkbike.com.
Check your inbox and spam or junk folders to ensure you haven’t missed it. The email contains a unique activation link—this verifies your email and ensures secure access to Pinkbike’s forums, marketplace, and personalized features.
Step-by-Step Account Activation
- Open the activation email from Pinkbike.
- Click on the provided activation link.
- Follow the prompts to complete account activation.
- Log in to Pinkbike and customize your profile.
Troubleshooting Activation Issues
- Didn’t receive the email? Confirm the correct address or try resending the email after logging into pinkbike.com.
- Double-check spam or junk folders as emails can be misrouted.
- If you are having trouble logging into your account, you can request a password reset here.
- Contact Pinkbike Support if you still encounter problems.
Next Steps After Activation
Once your account is activated, complete your profile, explore Pinkbike’s community discussions, content, and Buy & Sell Marketplace. Being an active member helps you get the best from Pinkbike—whether that’s selling your old bike, discovering epic trails, or sharing photos and stories with fellow mountain bikers.