Biking Archives

Tour NYC Like a Local: Bike This Route With 2 Brooklynites

Want to bike tour Brooklyn like a local? Check out this route.

Bikes & Beer: Downhill Veteran Joonas Vinnari Proves You Never Stop Shredding

Joonas Vinnari turned a passion for bikes (and beer) into a lust-worthy career as a cycling filmmaker. But he also still rips 20 years later.

Written by Sean McCoy December 20, 2022

The Other Wild Side of New Orleans: Kayaking, Hiking, Biking Around the Big Easy

New Orleans is known for its music, food, and culture. But the beauty of the bayous and nature preserves is an unspoken attraction.

Written by Staff Post December 20, 2022

Pivot Shadowcat Mountain Bike Review: Minimum Weight, Maximum Suspension

The Pivot Shadowcat displays the brand’s ruthless pursuit of shedding grams and is a contender for the title of lightest trail bike.

Written by Kelly Bastone December 19, 2022

Zwift Academy 2022: From Virtual Reality to Professional Road Racing Contracts

Now in its seventh year, the competition means a 22-year-old British woman and a 25-year-old Italian man become the latest Zwift winners to hit the…

Written by Andrew McLemore December 17, 2022

Bentonville Named Official Base of the US National Mountain Bike Team

With USA Cycling’s announcement, northwest Arkansas’ grip on the mountain biking world continues to tighten.

Written by Andrew Marshall December 16, 2022

UCI Adds Enduro and E-Enduro to the Mountain Bike World Cup

With the additional announcement of a cross-country marathon competition, this makes three new events coming to one of MTB’s biggest events in 2023.

Written by Andrew McLemore December 16, 2022

Mark Cavendish Reportedly Negotiating With American ‘Human Powered Health’ Team

If Mark Cavendish signs on to Human Powered Health for 2023, it could be the Hail Mary he needs to break one of cycling’s most…

Written by Andrew McLemore December 16, 2022

E-Bikes and FireSticks: Latest Tech Adds New Twist to Old-Fashioned Muzzleloader Hunt

I haven’t hunted whitetails in 25 years. But with an invite to pedal bikes into storied Illinois deer country with a modernized muzzleloader, childhood memories…

Written by Sean McCoy December 15, 2022

Get Paid to Ride? Fitness App W3:Ride Will Pay Users to Be Active

I can’t be the only person who has wanted to turn watts into dollars — now there’s a way. W3:Ride, a new mobile app, is…

Written by Sam Anderson December 15, 2022

The Opposite of Minimalism: Why Bikepacking With All Your Gear Is Easier

Bikepacking enthusiasts love to praise minimalism. But what if I told you a few extra ounces could be the key to actually enjoying a multiday…

Written by Aubrey Byron December 15, 2022

Derailleurs Explained: The Bike Gear Shifting Evolution

The derrailleur has gone from fairly simple components to one of the most complex and technically advanced pieces of equipment.

Written by Mark Wilson December 15, 2022

Josh Bryceland Soars Through French Bike Course With Cannondale eMTB

What can an electronic mountain bike do on a famous MTB course in France? Josh Bryceland is about to show you.

Written by Andrew McLemore December 15, 2022

Chromag Finally Goes Full Suspension, Unveils 3 Complete Builds

After a painstaking design marathon, the self-proclaimed ‘hardtail brand’ rolls out its first three full-suspension rigs.

Written by Sam Anderson December 14, 2022

Climber Conserves Energy, Reaches New Heights With Aventon E-Bike

GearJunkie and Aventon Bikes teamed up for a day of ‘stone lifting,’ climbing, and, of course, cycling.

‘Self-Portrait’: A Moving and Entirely Self-Filmed Cycling Journey

Sit back and relax while French cyclist Louis Citadelle takes you on a meditative journey into a cycling life in the mountains — all alone.

Written by Andrew McLemore December 13, 2022

Jess Blewitt, First Woman Rider in Red Bull Hardline History, Rips Up the Dirt

The Kiwi athlete became the first woman to ride at Red Bull Hardline, the ‘most brutal downhill mountain bike race ever created.’

Written by Sam Anderson December 13, 2022

Existential Cyclist: Czech Brand Designs Intricate Kafka-Themed Bike

What’s at the nexus of cycling, art, and everyone’s favorite cockroach-themed short story? This unique bicycle.

Written by Andrew Marshall December 13, 2022

Dirt Jumper, BMX, Freeride: This Guy Rides It All in ‘Must Be A Dream’

Sometimes, all you need is to go to the park and have a good time. Watch Peter Jamison do exactly that in this short spot…

Written by Sam Anderson December 13, 2022

Own Cycling History: Tour de France-Winning Bikes, Signed Memorabilia Up for Auction

A fundraising campaign from Jumbo-Visma allows you to support new talent by purchasing a piece of cycling history.

Written by Andrew McLemore December 13, 2022

Dillon Butcher’s Incredibly Smooth 2022 Edit: ‘Watch Before You Go Riding’

It took Dillon Butcher and crew 6 months to put together this 3-minute edit, and the skill shines through in every frame.

Written by Andrew Marshall December 12, 2022

Colnago V4Rs Arrives: Tested by Tour de France Champ Tadej Pogačar

If Pogačar takes back the yellow jersey at the 2023 Tour de France, he’s more than likely going to do it on Colnago’s revised, pro-spec…

Written by Sam Anderson December 12, 2022

Specialized Terminates Entire Ambassador Program, Athletes Report

Multiple former sponsored riders report Specialized has ended all its global ambassador contracts.

Written by Sam Anderson December 12, 2022

Trek Emonda SLR 9 eTap Long-Term Review: Light for Climbing, Slippery for Speed

Trek updated the Emonda SLR by adding truncated airfoil shapes for speed but still kept it light for climbing with 800 Series OCLV carbon.

Written by Seiji Ishii December 12, 2022

Painting Meets MTB in Creative Cannondale Spotlight

In ‘Making Marks,’ pro mountain biker Max Nerurkar brings together his passion for painting with his mad flair on the trail.

Written by Andrew McLemore December 09, 2022

LOOK 765 Optimum Endurance Road Bike: ‘3D Wave’ Design Promises Smooth Ride

LOOK says its tech uses integrated flex zones and specific shaping to reduce vibrations in the 765 Optimum by up to 20% over its other…

Written by Sam Anderson December 08, 2022

Danny MacAskill Behind the Scenes: Seeking Redemption in San Francisco

In episode one of this series, legendary rider Danny MacAskill revisits a location from his epic San Francisco street edit.

Written by Andrew Marshall December 08, 2022

Eliott Lapotre Glides Over Handmade Features in ‘Lost Paradise 2’

A short but spiffy video from GT Bicycles reminds us that sometimes the best trails are the ones we make ourselves.

Written by Andrew Marshall December 07, 2022

Inside GearJunkie’s 30-Hour Adventure Race: What It Took to Finish

Team GearJunkie biked, paddled, and trekked for 130-plus miles (for 28 hours straight!) to claim fourth place overall in the USARA National Championship adventure race.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 07, 2022