Biking

The Fastest Roval Wheels Finally Go Tubeless With New CLX II Models

Two years after Roval Components rolled out its light, speedy carbon Rapide and Alpinist wheelsets, the company announced Tuesday that both wheels are now tubeless-ready.

Written by Mark Wilson May 10, 2022

One Wheel Only: Watch Danny MacAskill’s Very Long Wheelie in ‘Do a Wheelie’

Watch Danny Mac get up to all kinds of shenanigans, from the “I could do that” to the “wait … did that really happen?”

Written by Sam Anderson & Adam Ruggiero May 10, 2022

True Custom Fit? Kitsbow Madrone Women’s Bike Short Review

People come in all different shapes and sizes. And it’s time brands got on board. Made-in-the-U.S. Kitsbow thinks it has found a way to offer…

Written by Mary Murphy May 09, 2022

A Homemade Jet Bike?! It’s Just as Crazy as It Sounds.

Crazy Rocketman looks like Santa Claus — but in flannel and a rocket-fueled sleigh. Watch him blast off on his ‘steampunk’ bike.

Written by Sam Anderson May 09, 2022

Red Bull ‘Formation’ Reloads With Expanded Field, More Female Firepower

Red Bull’s Formation event is back for its third year to showcase the downhill skills of female freeride mountain bikers.

Written by T. Kirby Kahl May 08, 2022

Santa Cruz Recalls Heckler 9 E-Bikes for Fire and Fall Hazards

The Santa Cruz Bicycle e-bikes’ batteries can either fall off without warning or catch fire. Here’s the vital information on the recall.

Written by Sam Anderson May 06, 2022

Shimano Says Goodbye to Pearl Izumi After 14-Year Run

Shimano announced on Thursday its decision to sell Pearl Izumi to United Sports Brands after nearly 15 years of ownership.

Written by Mark Wilson May 06, 2022

Aventon Sinch: A Fat Tire, Folding E-Bike That Fits Under Your Desk

If you’re looking for an e-bike that goes anywhere, even when you’re not riding it, the folding Aventon Sinch and new Aventon Sinch Step-Through are…

MTB Champion Kate Courtney Talks Concussions and MIPS Technology

This short video explores the mind and motivation of Kate Courtney —mountain bike XC World Champion, World Cup winner, and MIPS athlete.

Written by Heather Hendricks May 05, 2022

Cannondale Launches Fully Compostable Bike Bottles

Cannondale is introducing an all-new 100% compostable bottle as an alternative to plastic bottles beginning this weekend at the Giro d’Italia.

Written by Hrisafie Hariklea Hadgis May 05, 2022

New Colnago Time Trial Bike for the Current Tour de France Champions

On the eve of the Italian Grand Tour, Colnago unveils an all-new carbon TT1 time trial bike with pretty wild new aerodynamics.

Written by Cory Benson May 04, 2022

Septuagenarian Betty Birrell Shreds in ‘North Shore Betty’ Film

Proving age is just a number, 73-year-old Betty Birrell believes life is a playground — and you’re never too old to send it.

Written by Heather Hendricks May 04, 2022

Huge Course, Massive Air, Insane Action: Watch DarkFEST’s 2022 Return

Gender is no barrier to hitting huge jumps. So women joined the guys at this year’s mountain biking DarkFEST 2022. The result? Equal madness.

Written by Heather Hendricks May 03, 2022

Shredly MTB Short Review: A Comfortable, Smooth, Stylish Classic

To celebrate the brand’s 10-year anniversary, Shredly relaunched the classic MTB Short with a complete redesign — and we highly approve.

Written by Morgan Tilton May 02, 2022

‘The Middle of Nowhere’: Mountain Bike SW Utah, Where the Pros Ride Free

Southern Utah attracts mountain bikers from around the world to test their mettle on ledge drops, ramps, and long downhill lines. We tagged along as…

More Affordable ENVE Gravel Wheels: Foundation Series AG25

ENVE produces U.S.-made carbon bicycle wheels and has a reputation for high performance, quality, and price. The brand’s G23 gravel wheels start at an astronomical…

Written by Seiji Ishii May 02, 2022

Pedal Against Arthritis: Epic California Bike Ride Has New Twist for Charity

May is National Bike Month and National Arthritis Awareness Month. Join the causes with this 525-mile in-person or (new this year) remote bike ride on…

Written by Sam Anderson April 29, 2022

Who Belongs on a Bike? In ‘Beyond the Binary,’ the Answer Is Unequivocal

Black queer cyclist KC Cross uses their power on the pedals to understand their own identity — and interpret the sport on their own terms.

Written by Heather Hendricks April 29, 2022

Inaugural ‘Gravel Royale’ Will Pit Cyclists Against the Rockies in Epic Stage Race

On Aug. 22, gravel race riders will line up at British Columbia’s Panorama Mountain Resort for a long-delayed start.

Written by Sam Anderson April 29, 2022

Experience Guatemala’s Women-Led MTB Culture in ‘Sight Unseen’

Pivot Cycles rider Brice Shirbach meets World Ride founder Julie Cornelius and experiences Guatemala’s women-built MTB culture firsthand.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 28, 2022

ENVE ‘All Terrain Bicycle Challenge’: Watch Gravel Riders Struggle, Strive, Survive

E01 of ENVE’s three-part ‘All Terrain Bicycle Challenge’ premiered on April 28, 2022. It’s intense. It’s hilarious. And you should watch it.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 28, 2022

World’s Best Drone Shot? Pucker Up for This Urban Downhill MTB Run

Warning: The following edit may cause you to pucker — par for the course when watching possibly the world’s best drone shot.

Written by Heather Hendricks April 27, 2022

Prepare Yourself for the Hardest ‘Skinny’ on the North Shore

GearJunkie’s resident mountain bike expert on riding skinny tracks says it’s ‘slow, frustrating, and breaks shit.’ Yeah, we got that.

Written by Sam Anderson April 27, 2022

Aventon Aventure Is an All-Terrain, Fat-Tire Commuter E-Bike

The Aventure e-bike is equal parts explorer and commuter. Aventon designed it with features and accessories to get any type of rider pretty much anywhere…

Armed Thieves on MTB Trails ‘Alarming’ CA Police

Oakland and East Bay area police are investigating a series of armed robberies in a tight radius, all of which have targeted mountain bike riders.

Written by Sam Anderson April 22, 2022

Man Faces Felonies After Carrying Bolt Cutters, High-Dollar Stolen Bike Into Shop

On April Fools’ Day, a man walked into a Boulder, Colo., bike shop with a kit so blatant and suspicious, you’d think he was partaking…

Written by Sam Anderson April 18, 2022

Sea Otter Classic 2022: The 5 Coolest Things According to a Cycling Lifer

The Sea Otter Classic is America’s largest cycling industry gathering. After years of cancellations and delays, the 2022 edition was one of its largest.

Written by Seiji Ishii April 14, 2022