Biking

Big Sugar Spices Up: Pro Riders, Families Flock to Bentonville’s Gravel Spectacular

Big Sugar Gravel in Arkansas offers 100-mile and 50-mile courses, each traversing some of the state’s most beautiful landscapes.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 17, 2022

German Cycling Team Gifts Nigerians Aero Bars for UCI World Track Championships

A heartwarming gesture from Germany’s women’s team got the opening day of the contest off to a great start.

Written by Andrew Marshall October 14, 2022

In ‘Racing for Change,’ Afghan Women Bike to Cope

A short documentary from Israel Premier Tech follows Afghan women refugees participating in the team’s Racing for Change initiative.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 14, 2022

ENVE Launches Ride-Lifestyle Apparel Collection

Surprisingly, ENVE’s new threads aren’t for riding. The brand now offers hoodies, jackets, shorts, jackets, T-shirts — even a poncho.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 14, 2022

Matt MacDuff Styles the Steeps in ‘Free to Be’

Rib after rib of ridgelines and draws, perfect dirt, and unspoiled turns — that was the setting in freeride MTB’s early days, and now it’s…

Written by Sam Anderson October 13, 2022

Recyclable Carbon Fiber: US Cycling Industry Gets on Board

Bicycles are supposed to be an alternative that gives people freedom and mobility without the environmental impacts associated with cars. But bikes are not without…

Written by Mark Wilson October 13, 2022

Wolf Tooth Components Releases Its First Dropper Post

This has already been a big year for launches from Wolf Tooth Components, but it seems the brand has saved the best for last.

Written by Zach Overholt October 12, 2022

Orbea Broadens Electronic Shifting Options With Shimano 105

Orbea’s Orca and Orca Aero race bikes now have the option of the more affordable Shimano 105 Di2 groupset.

Written by Mark Wilson October 12, 2022

ENVE Takeover MTB Tour Plates ‘The Whole Enchilada’ This Weekend

Get ready for the next ENVE Takeover session, which lands at one of the most famous downhill trails in the United States on Oct. 16.

Written by Sam Anderson October 12, 2022

Collegiate MTB National Championships Return to Southwestern Colorado

Promising riders from around the country will compete in five separate events as USA Cycling’s premier college mountain biking event returns to Durango.

Written by Andrew Marshall October 12, 2022

Cyclocross: What You Need to Know to Get Into the Action

Cyclocross racing is nothing new, but it has been growing in popularity among roadies, XC mountain bikers, and gravel riders looking for some offseason fun…

Written by Mark Wilson October 11, 2022

Fox Racing Proframe RS Helmet: Advanced Protection, Slick Features

The new helmet from Fox Racing provides lightweight, full-face protection suitable for all but the most extreme downhill rides.

Written by Andrew Marshall October 11, 2022

Schwinn Debuts ‘ERT’ Helmet to Compete With MIPS Technology

Most bike wrecks aren’t straight ahead. There’s both linear and rotational impact — and that’s where helmet impact protection comes in.

Written by Pam LeBlanc October 10, 2022

Telos Bikepacking TR2 Tent Review: Short Poles, Multiple Bags for Storage Flexibility

Sea to Summit enters the bikepacking tent scene with the Telos Bikepacking TR2, which has shorter tent poles and two dry bags for packing.

Written by Katie Rasmussen October 10, 2022

In ‘High Road,’ Adaptive Athletes Tackle Challenges Together

Cannondale’s new film ‘High Road’ explores the dreams, struggles, and triumphs of adaptive cyclists Meg Fischer and Jack Berry.

Written by Andrew Marshall October 10, 2022

Voodoo 305 Ghost: Model Tyson Beckford Explains His E-Bike/Moto Hybrid

The limited-edition 305 Ghost aims for both style and flexibility, bringing together Lyric Cycles’ know-how with Tyson Beckford’s flashy aesthetic.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 10, 2022

World-Class Mountain Biking: Don’t Sleep on Tennessee’s Tannery Knobs

In the middle of historic Johnson City, Tenn., world-class trail developers designed a collection of fluid, fun, and technical mountain bike singletrack for all types…

Written by Morgan Tilton October 07, 2022

How to Watch the Gravel World Championships: All You Need to Know

The first-ever UCI Gravel World Championships start Saturday, Oct. 8, at 6 a.m. EST. Here’s how to catch all the weekend action from Veneto, Italy.

Written by Sam Anderson October 06, 2022

Shimano, Yeti Cycles Work Together to Develop a Rowdy eMTB Team (and Tech)

Yeti Cycles and Shimano put their heads together to create an eMTB dream team. The goal? To take them to the top of the 2023…

Written by Sam Anderson October 06, 2022

Fastest Known Time: Para-Athlete A-Team Chases FKT on White Rim Trail

Josie Fouts is determined to make mountain para-cycling an official Paralympic sport. And to do that, she’s setting the para-athlete FKT on the White Rim…

Written by Will Brendza October 06, 2022

Cycling Through Addiction: Check Out ‘Riders in Recovery’

Substance abuse can threaten or take your life. If you’re stuck in the cycle, how do you dig out?

Written by Sam Anderson October 05, 2022

Mountain Views & Slo-Mo Stunts: A Day in Whistler With Johny Salido

World-class photography, undeniable British Columbia beauty, and some of the best slow-motion MTB shots we’ve ever seen — this coffee-break vid will make your day.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 05, 2022

Meet the Bike Brand the Cool Kids Are Riding — Fast

When one bike industry veteran saw the rigs kids were riding in his daughter’s high school MTB league, he decided to work toward a change.

Written by Sam Anderson October 04, 2022

Wahoo Updated ELEMNT ROAM Bike Computer Offers Benchmark Accuracy at Lower Price

With its latest update of the ELEMNT ROAM, Wahoo claims to have the least expensive dual-band GPS computer on the market.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 04, 2022

Ibis Oso: Rowdy, Beautiful, Long-Travel eMTB

The Bosch-powered Ibis Oso looks like a trail boss, with huge travel front and rear, partly thanks to a tightly packed, asymmetrical suspension setup.

Written by Sam Anderson October 04, 2022

Biking Cross-Country for Multiple Sclerosis — on Banana Seats?

In 1982, a ragtag group of teenagers dreamed up a big ride, then pedaled out on whatever bikes they could scrounge up — to put…

Written by Sam Anderson October 04, 2022

Watch Flo Payet Blast Through France’s Bike Park Châtel

Professional downhill rider Florence Payet shows us the meaning of speed with a new vid from France’s Bike Park Châtel.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 04, 2022

Justin Williams and L39ION: Changing Bicycle Racing

Williams’ cohort calls him ‘forceful and intimidatingly aggressive.’ They’re talking about his racing style, but he treats his bigger mission with equal vigor.

Written by Sam Anderson October 03, 2022