Biking

Mountain Biking Meets Parkour in Epic Urban Freeride Video

Fabio Wibmer and a band of pro parkour athletes jump across rooftops and drop massive stairs in London and Paris for this awesome urban montage.

Written by Nate Mitka April 08, 2019

Barbed Wire Booby Trap: Cyclist Finds Nasty Surprise on CA Trail

An unknown perpetrator looped barbed wire with ivy and strung it across a bike path. It’s one of the nastiest booby traps we’ve ever seen.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 06, 2019

Free Gear Fridays: Bollé SHIFTER Cycling Glasses Giveaway

This week, one lucky winner will receive their choice of a pair of Bollé SHIFTER glasses with Phantom lenses.

Written by Kurt Barclay April 05, 2019

New Journey: Hydro Flask Launches Its 1st Hydration Backpack for Bikers

A brand known for its bomber bottles is bringing thermal insulation to a hydration pack made for mountain biking. Meet the Journey.

Written by Julie Kailus April 05, 2019

Salsa Issues Recall of Warbird, Vaya Bicycles

Fork legs on Salsa Warbird and Vaya bikes can break, posing an injury hazard to the rider.

Written by Sean McCoy April 04, 2019

Batch Bike: A Solid Commuter Cycle for $500

At under $500, this entry-level townie bike is a solid choice for commuters who don’t do it daily — or for the show.

Written by Julie Kailus April 04, 2019

Trail Trap: CO Cyclist Hospitalized by Tripwire

An unknown perpetrator strung a taut cord across a Colorado bicycle trail that flipped two cyclists, seriously injuring one.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 04, 2019

Most Raucous Bike Gathering? Meet the Florideah Swampfest

The Florideah Swampfest pits cyclists against some very tricky obstacles. Oh, and it also sometimes puts them in a swamp.

Written by Sean McCoy April 01, 2019

10 Bike Hacks in a Pinch: Watch Seth’s Bike Hacks

Learn how to waterproof your gear and stop muscle cramps with mustard packets with the latest edition of Seth’s Bike Hacks.

Written by Nate Mitka March 20, 2019

DUER Weatherproof Jeans Review: New Tech Still Has a Ways to Go

The world’s first denim jeans with a waterproof membrane come with a steep price tag. We tested these ‘weatherproof’ cycling jeans for this first look…

Written by Nate Mitka March 19, 2019

Pros Ride Tiny Bikes: Watch Mini Mountain Bike Video

What happens when professional mountain bikers ride bikes way, way too small for them? Hilarity. We cannot believe they land 360s and backflips.

Written by Nate Mitka March 19, 2019

Bontrager Unveils Safer Bike Helmet: 48x More Effective Concussion Prevention

Flex. Crumple. Glide. Trek and Bontrager tout WaveCel helmet technology as the new standard in preventing concussions.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 19, 2019

NAHBS Winners: Meet the Sexiest Handmade Bikes of 2019

The 15th anniversary of the North American Handmade Bicycle Show attracted a record number of exhibitors to Sacramento, Calif., last week. With all the votes…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 18, 2019

First ‘Super Magnesium’ Bike Debuts at NAHBS

Touted as a next-generation wünder material, Allite’s super magnesium is lighter than titanium, stronger than steel, more eco-friendly than aluminum, and less expensive than carbon…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 15, 2019

What?! GoPro ‘DarkFEST’ Mountain Bike Edit Is Certified Jaw-Dropping

DarkFEST highlights some of the best riders on the biggest jumps we’ve seen. Of course, the highlight reel is absolutely mindblowing.

Written by Nate Mitka March 14, 2019

Get a Tax Break for Riding Your Bike: New Bill Would Add Commuter Deduction

If passed, the Bicycle Commuter Act of 2019 would allow cyclists to deduct more than $50 per month and write off bike-share memberships.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 14, 2019

‘Silverton Whiteout’ -7-Degree Fat Bike Race: It’s Not the Heat, It’s the Humidity

The Silverton Whiteout is a 10-hour fat bike race held in the snowy mountain town of Silverton in southern Colorado. Our contributor threw a leg…

Written by GJ Staff March 08, 2019

What Makes a Great Bike? NAHBS Judge on Finding ‘Best In Show’

Symmetry, utility, ‘je ne sais quoi’ — it’s all part of the mysterious art of building, and judging, a beautiful bicycle.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 07, 2019

Suction Cup Bike Rack: Testing the Safety of Kupper Car Mounts

Will giant suction cups securely transport your bicycle?

Written by Seiji Ishii March 05, 2019

Seriously?! Female Cyclist Halted During Race Because She Caught the Men

Swiss cycling officials incite outrage after halting cyclist Nicole Hanselmann at the Spring Classic in Belgium to allow the men’s pack to pull away.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 05, 2019

The Ultimate Sport! Ski Mountaineering Meets Bikepacking Video

‘Our mission: Bikepacking across the Alps and skiing some beautiful mountains along the way — no motor allowed.’

Written by Nate Mitka March 04, 2019

Surly ‘Big Easy’ Bike Review: Cult Brand Goes Electric

Surly now makes an e-bike. Are these the end times? Not so fast — the Big Easy offers big reasons to give up the car.…

Written by GJ Staff March 04, 2019

Women’s Bike Race Gets Massive Backing From Colorado’s Newest Outdoor Magnate

VF Corporation will be the title sponsor of the Colorado Classic, an all-female road cycling stage race with a long but bumpy history in the…

Written by Julie Kailus March 01, 2019

Introducing Revel Bikes, Launched by Bike Industry ‘Dream Team’

What happens when you combine minds from some of the best brands in the bike industry? They create a new bike brand years in the…

Written by Kurt Barclay March 01, 2019

REI Launches Bontrager & Cannondale Nationwide, Doubles Down on Cycling in 2019

New brands, new bikes, and new adventures all reflect ‘major investments in cycling’ by REI this year.

Written by Adam Ruggiero February 28, 2019

Specialized S-Works EXOS: Meet the Lightest Road Cycling Shoe Ever

A soft Dyneema upper, a rigid carbon fiber sole, and titanium hardware give shape to the lightest production cycling shoe to hit the market. ‘No…

Written by Adam Ruggiero February 26, 2019

Haibike XDURO AllMtn 9.0 Review: Off-Road Fun, From Gnarly to Nice

Impressive performance, versatility, and durability backed up with clean lines and good looks — the Haibike XDURO AllMtn 9.0 might just be one of the best…

Written by Bryon Dorr February 22, 2019