Biking

Top Road Cycling Race Goes All Women in 2019

The high-profile Colorado Classic, a professional stage road cycling event with deep roots in the state, has decided to eliminate the men’s race to focus…

Written by Julie Kailus December 19, 2018

Best Crested Butte MTB Ride: Record-Setting Local Describes Her Favorite

This year, Brittany Konsella became the first person to mountain bike all 750 miles of singletrack trail in the Gunnison-Crested Butte area of Colorado. As…

Written by Julie Kailus December 18, 2018

Watch: High School Mountain Biking Is Blowing Up

Want to know why high school mountain biking is so in right now? Watch as these filmmakers head to an 18,500-kid race in Wisconsin and…

Written by GJ Staff December 17, 2018

Dizzying Ride: Kilian Bron Rips Via Ferrata Route on a Bike

In an age of ubiquitous action camera stunts, it can be hard to stand out. But with his latest video, Kilian Bron didn’t just get…

Written by GJ Staff December 14, 2018

Road, Cross, Gravel: Why Cycles ‘R+ V3’ Tackles Many Trails

Colorado-based Why Cycles continues to traverse the road less traveled. The updated R+ drop-bar bike boosts stiffness, improves compliance, and now carries more stuff —…

Written by Christophe Noel December 13, 2018

Interbike Canceled: Show Organizers Hope for 2020 Return

Officials cited the escalating U.S.-China trade dispute as a major factor in canceling the show, laying off organizers and cutting contributions to nonprofit partners. But…

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 07, 2018

Crash Tested! LEM Helmet Saves My Noggin

LEM cycling helmets arrived just in time to protect me from a nasty bike crash. The Gavia road race helmet and the all-mountain Flow helmet…

Written by Bryon Dorr December 05, 2018

Not So Underground: Colorado Cottage Brand RMU Expands on Skier Core

This Colorado ski brand requires its employees to spend at least 50 days a year on snow! We dug in to learn more about how…

Written by Sponsored Post December 04, 2018

Cheap Mountain Bike Challenge: Which Ride Under $150 Performs Best?

From jumps to downhill to outright style, the Global Mountain Bike Network put three budget bikes to the ‘ultimate’ test.

Written by GJ Staff December 03, 2018

Lyft Acquires America’s Largest Bikeshare, Unveils New Ride

Completing its acquisition of Motivate, the most-used bikeshare service in the U.S., Lyft pledged to make bikes more accessible, affordable, and easier to use.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 03, 2018

‘Everyone Makes Mistakes’: Specialized, Öhlins Recall Nearly 6,000 Suspension Forks

Improperly torqued top caps on certain suspension forks can spring loose, abruptly ejecting the air cartridge while riding.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 28, 2018

MTB Badass Jordie Lunn ‘Rides Down Tree’ in Bonkers MTB Edit

‘Rough AF 3’ from Jordie Lunn will have your palms sweating. This short mountain bike video is absolutely nuts.

Written by GJ Staff November 23, 2018

This ‘Hyper’ Bike Weighs 9.4 Pounds and Is Illegal to Race

See how one gram counter shaved weight on a fully functioning road bike to make it one of the lightest in the world. But this…

Written by GJ Staff November 21, 2018

Wahoo ELEMNT Review: Bike Navigation On Road and Off

Datavores rejoice! Virtual reams of cycling metrics are delivered to your handlebars with the Wahoo ELEMNT bike computer. In this review, we focus on the ELEMNT’s…

Written by Steve Graepel November 20, 2018

Bike-Building Degree: MN College Launches One-of-a-Kind Program

Build skills in metallurgy, welding, mechanical design, and more en route to the nation’s first college degree in bicycle design and fabrication.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 19, 2018

Adapt or Die: How Local Bike Shops Are Evolving to Stay Alive

You might buy your next bike in a bar, the back of a van, or someone’s living room. How bike shops are evolving to remain…

Written by Robert Annis November 16, 2018

Turkey Dogs in Moab: An Unconventional Thanksgiving Outdoors

If you haven’t planned Thanksgiving, I highly recommend giving yourself a pass. Last year, instead of sitting around stuffing our faces with stuffing, we rode…

Written by Julie Kailus November 16, 2018

Layoffs, Store Closings ‘Inevitable’ as Performance Bicycle Owner Files Bankruptcy

Advanced Sports Enterprises, parent company behind Performance Bicycle and others, confirmed layoffs and store closings as it enters Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 16, 2018

This ‘Smart’ Bike Helmet Has a Bluetooth Speaker & Automatic Light

London-based Flare hopes to set the bike world on fire with its eponymously named smart helmet. Packed with enhanced electronics, it promises to improve safety…

Written by Christophe Noel November 15, 2018

Beastly Beauty: Maloja’s Pretty MTB Apparel Performs

Maloja, a German activewear brand, is making inroads in the United States by adding some Euro spunk to a black sea of spandex.

Written by Julie Kailus November 13, 2018

Free Gear Fridays: Showers Pass Refuge Waterproof Jacket

This week, one lucky winner will receive a waterproof Refuge Jacket from Showers Pass! Whether commuting by bike, skiing the slopes, or hiking your favorite pass, the…

Written by Sponsored Post November 09, 2018

Chrome Launches ‘Most Comfortable’ Commuter Backpack

Ribbed, knit-woven shoulder straps and a ‘sculpted’ foam back panel provide more backpacking-style comfort than Chrome’s typical urban-rugged packs.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 08, 2018

Watch: Longest Continuous Bike Ride Attempt on Fixed Gear

One Montreal-based DJ buys a bike on a whim to go for the longest continuous bike ride record. With little to no experience, watch him…

Written by GJ Staff November 05, 2018

Why I Still Love My 2x Mountain Bike

With 2x drivetrains going the way of the dodo, it seems obvious that a single chainring is better. But in the quest for simplicity, bike…

Written by Marty Grabijas October 31, 2018

Red Bull Rampage 2018: Daredevil ‘Guinea Pigs’ Break Ground on New Runs

A GearJunkie editor headed to the competition venue to learn about the bravery and bravado that is the Red Bull Rampage mountain bike competition.

Written by Bryon Dorr October 29, 2018

Free Gear Fridays: Adventure Travel Kit Giveaway With Velomacchi

Here at GJ, we test a lot of gear. We are fortunate to test cutting-edge new products. Now, we want to give you the chance…

Written by Sponsored Post October 26, 2018

Full Assembly Required: THESIS Aims to Shake Up Bike Industry

Buy a bike online with a suite of customization options, then assemble it from the ground up after delivery. THESIS claims to save customers thousands…

Written by Nick Legan October 26, 2018

Is This Pivoting Bike Fork the Future of Front Suspensions?

The Message is a revolutionary pivoting front fork that aims to give mountain bikers better cornering, easier setup, and improved performance on all terrain.

Written by Berne Broudy October 25, 2018

Pedal, Rest, Repeat: Rapha Launches Sleep System for Bikepackers

From bike bibs to sleeping bags, Rapha expands to keep cyclists comfortable from the starting line to the campsite.

Written by Steve Graepel October 23, 2018

Arapahoe Basin Plans Mountain Bike Trails, Via Ferrata in Summer Push

Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort in Colorado released plans to expand its summertime activities. It recently proposed a new via ferrata and mountain bike trails on…

Written by Sean McCoy October 19, 2018

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