Biking

Alex Howes: What’s Next for the Former World Tour Pro

What does Alex Howes think about his ‘second career’ in gravel? For a road racing national champion, he sounds remarkably chill.

Written by Andrew McLemore February 15, 2023

Meet the ‘Lowelifes’ Making L.A.’s Mountain Bike Trails Possible

This band of SoCal misfits is willing and able to work on mountain bike trails nobody else in Los Angeles will touch.

Written by Andrew Marshall February 15, 2023

Dream It, Build It, Ride It: The ‘Free Ride House’

Reece Wallace’s delinquent property in British Columbia was littered with detritus he described broadly as “trash.” But he saw its underlying beauty.

Written by Sam Anderson February 15, 2023

Cannondale LAB71: Pro Tech and Spec for Anyone (With the Money)

The American bike maker positions its new project as an episode in a stated tradition of design disruption.

Written by Sam Anderson February 15, 2023

Strava CEO Michael Horvath Resigns — For Second Time

Despite resigning, Horvath said he ‘remains as committed to Strava’s future as ever.’ It’s unknown who his successor will be.

Written by Sam Anderson February 14, 2023

QuietKat Announces Lynx E-Bike: Cafe Moto Styling, Off-Road Chops

QuietKat’s latest e-bike taps into cafe moto culture for a stripped-down ride equipped with a two-speed, 1,000W hub motor.

Written by Andrew Marshall February 13, 2023

Virtual Bike Race Offers $1 Million Purse: Race (Maybe Win) From Your Home Trainer

You can win $1 million from the comfort of your home in this MyWhoosh e-sport cycling stage race. But you better bring your A-game.

Written by Sam Anderson February 13, 2023

World’s First Custom 3D-Printed Saddle: Small Czech Brand Cradles Biker Booty

Move your buns, fizik and Specialized — the Czech Posedla Joyseat beat you to the jump on 3D-printed, custom bike saddles.

Written by Sam Anderson February 13, 2023

Giro Helmet Recall: Straps May ‘Disengage’ During Use

If you own a Giro Merit helmet made before January 2023, then you’ll want to check out the details of this recall notice.

Written by Andrew McLemore February 13, 2023

Prep for Spring With a Leafy Shimano x Lazer Collab

Punxsutawney Phil may be predicting more winter, but this tropical-themed team-up will have you daydreaming of warm gravel rides.

Written by Andrew Marshall February 10, 2023

Ibis Makes $3,500 Carbon MTB That High Schoolers Can ‘Pay Off With a Summer Job’

Ibis build the DV9 as an all-around trail and race bike — for one specific, underserved athlete group. Its pricing goals proved lofty.

Written by Sam Anderson February 09, 2023

State of the ‘Union’: Fox Debuts First MTB Shoe

Fox Racing’s Union shoe line comes in three variations and includes features like a BOA Li2 system, molded toe cap, and glass-filled nylon shank.

Written by Andrew Marshall February 09, 2023

Kilian Bron’s Short Film ‘Fuego’ Brings the Heat

You want exploding volcanoes, sick lines, and dust-caked descents? Enter Kilian Bron with a South American postcard you won’t soon forget.

Written by Andrew Marshall February 08, 2023

Special-Edition Bike Bottle Gives 100% of Proceeds to ‘1% for the Planet’

Velocio and Bivo have both pledged to give 1% of their profits to environmental causes, in addition to proceeds from the bottle.

Written by Andrew McLemore February 08, 2023

Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings for Cyclists: Everything You Need to Know

The Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings system uses real-world data and comprehensive testing to determine which helmets offer the best protection.

Written by Mark Wilson February 08, 2023

Wahoo KICKR STEER Boasts ‘Unrivaled Realism’ for Bike Trainer

Wahoo keeps cranking up the realism meter on its indoor cycling trainers. Now, one of its apps onboards steering for the first time.

Written by Sam Anderson February 07, 2023

Affordable Liv Lurra Hardtail Launches Today

The Liv Lurra aims at agility on a variety of trail conditions and an approachable price tag.

Written by Sam Anderson February 07, 2023

Meet the Mountain Biker Who Single-Handedly Cleared 950 Trees to Ride His Favorite Trail

After a windstorm obliterated his favorite trail, one mountain biker took a chainsaw to the problem, clearing 950 trees just so he could ride.

Written by Elizabeth Miller February 06, 2023

Cycling’s Biggest One-Day Races: The 5 ‘Monuments’ Explained

The five biggest one-day bicycle races in the world are called the cycling Monuments. All five are explained here.

Written by Mark Wilson February 06, 2023

‘Little Sugar’ MTB Race to Kick Off End-of-Season Bike Festival: Big Sugar Classic

Life Time announces two new events for October 2023, including an MTB competition and a weeklong festival surrounding the existing Big Sugar Gravel race.

Written by Andrew McLemore February 02, 2023

Ventum Says Updated GS1 Is ‘World’s Fastest’ Gravel Bike

‘The fastest gravel bike in the world’ is ‘your one-way ticket to the purest expression of gravel performance,’ Ventum said.

Written by Sam Anderson February 01, 2023

‘Undefeated’: State Bicycle Launches First Carbon Frame

The Undefeated Carbon Disc Road Frameset offers the performance and responsiveness of carbon at a reasonable price point.

Written by Andrew Marshall February 01, 2023

Shimano Offers 6 Vision Options in Upgrades to Cycling Eyewear

The Japanese bike company launches second-gen upgrades to both its premium and consumer models of cycling eyewear.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 31, 2023

Pivot LES SL Mountain Bike Review: Near-Perfect Pure Race Hardtail

The Pivot LES SL is a near-perfect hardtail race bike — incredibly light, responsive, and efficient. But it is pricey.

Written by Seiji Ishii January 30, 2023

A Mountain Bike Century on Vermont’s Best Trails

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to ride 100 miles of the sweetest Vermont singletrack? Wonder no more.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 27, 2023

Aventon Aventure.2 Review: Rugged, Fat-Tire E-Bike Gets Improved Assist, Double the Range

The Aventon Aventure.2 fat-tire e-bike is a fast, fun adventurer loaded with new features that improve ride quality.

Written by Mark Wilson January 26, 2023

‘Best Week Ever’: Bike Touring From Aspen to Leadville, CO

Take a bike tour of the alpine paradise of Aspen, Colo., with Canyon’s Ryan Petry and Hall of Fame skier Chris Davenport.

Written by Sam Anderson January 26, 2023

Brooks Taps Jeremy Collins to Design Limited-Run Leather Saddle

The traditional leather bike saddle maker made its appreciation for art clear, and added a collector’s item to its stable.

Written by Sam Anderson January 26, 2023

Attention, Bike Fans: MADE Handbuilt Bike Show Registration Starts Today

The newest handmade bicycle trade show in the US starts offering ‘subsidized’ booth space to framebuilders now. Brand sign-up starts soon.

Written by Sam Anderson January 25, 2023

Help Get Kids on Bikes: Outride Grant Deadline Ends Soon

Are you a nonprofit cycling organization? Do you have a program focused on helping riders improve their well-being? If you answered yes, then now is…

Written by Rebecca Ross January 24, 2023

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