St. Paul Woman Cycles To Hospital To Give Birth
Two weeks past her due date, an avid cyclist in the Twin Cities rode a public “Nice Ride” rental bike to the hospital to give birth.
‘Best of Interbike’ Award Highlights Greatest New Gear for 2014
The bike world gathers each year at the cycling extravaganza that is Interbike. For our inaugural award we recognize 12 innovative products from the show floor.
Gear Highlights: Road Helmets to Kid Push-Bikes at Interbike Trade Show
Day one of the 2013 Interbike expo is done, and with that we bring a few favorite items we saw on the trade show floor.
‘Future Bike Gear’ At Interbike Show (GearJunkie has the scoop)
We’re on the ground in Las Vegas for the annual bike extravaganza that is Interbike. Here are 12 hot products we’ve come across so far…
Titanium-Frame Warbird Bike is a ‘Gravel Racing’ Machine
Don’t call it a cyclocross bike. Salsa’s niche model was made for the trending discipline of gravel road racing. We tested it for two months and hundreds of miles on gravel roads this year.
Poster Reveals ‘Family Tree’ Of Bicycle Evolution and Design
Now in the 233th year of evolution, the bicycle has been ever changing to fit a variety of riding styles and transport needs. This new poster depicts the evolution in a family-tree style format.
Bike Light of the Future: LED Grid Displays Signals, Graphics on Your Back
If it gets funded, the Fos will soon let riders and runners program an LED grid to dance, shimmer, and create graphics or words for visibility at night.
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USA Pro Challenge Bike Race Rockets Thru Downtown Denver
Denver was “Bike City USA” yesterday as the final stage of the USA Pro Challenge raced through the town. We were there to capture the action.
GearJunkie Athlete Sets Record on ‘Maah Daah Hey’ Trail
This past weekend, while competing in the MDH 100 Race, GearJunkie/YogaSlackers team racer Chelsey Magness set a record on North Dakota’s renowned wilderness track.
Mexican Wrestler, Prison Inmate, UPS Man at SNGL Speed Champs
Singlespeed bikes, steep trails, and dozens of costumed cyclists made for a scene at this past weekend’s Single Speed USA competition in Winona, Minn. We recap the action in these 10 pics…
Gravel Grinder: Biker Reveals Endurance Tips For Racing Long Dirt Roads
Bike racer Monika Sattler focuses on the upcoming genre of gravel-road racing. We asked her for a few tips on making the gravel experience faster and more fun, even after hours and hours on a bumpy dirt road.
$40 Helmets, $250 Bikes… Road Biking Gear Anyone Can Afford
Most road-biking articles focus on the high-end side of things. But for this feature we assembled a list of affordable road-cycling gear for beginner riders.
Focus MTB (650B Wheel Size) Put To Test
The bike world has seen a quick rise in the 27.5-inch wheel size, also known as 650B. Here’s our take after testing a high-end Focus 650B bike.
First Look: Smith MTB Helmet has New Type of Protective Foam
Smith Optics is known for its sunglasses and snowsports helmets. Today, the company revealed a helmet made for mountain biking with a hole-ridden green foam.
One Ring To Rule All. ‘Wolf Tooth’ Component Offers Easy Upgrade
Most mountain bikes have too many gears. A trend is to drop chainrings, including down to just a single gear on front for simplicity, cost-saving, and speed…
Fat Bike For Hunters. Meet the ‘Cogburn’
Grip the handlebars. Stow your gun on back. A new bike brand hopes to find a niche in the world of hunting.
Power Meter Bike Pedals: Garmin Vectors have tiny Sensors Inside
The Vector bike pedals, announced today, measure watts, cadence, and other metrics with in-pedal tech. At $1,699.99, they are made for serious riders only…
First Look: 45Nrth Fasterkatt Winter Cycling Boot
A new boot from Minnesota-based brand 45Nrth was designed to replace the need for shoe covers during the months leading up to winter.
Free Bike Tune-Ups, Tailor Services on Levi’s Tour Route
A mobile repair shop, free bike tuneup services, an on-site tailor to stitch worn clothing, music, and more… those are the promised features of the Levi’s Bike Shop Tour next month.
Carbon Bikes to Mechanical Bulls. We Visit ‘Saddle Drive’ Event in Utah
The bike world descended upon Utah this week for the annual Saddle Drive show, an event organized by QBP to offer a look at what’s soon coming to market.
Bonfires, Bikes, Open City Course…’Fan Van’ Alleycat in MPLS
A bike ride in the city, a swim to a floating dock, a stop overlooking a waterfall… these were among the objectives last night in the “Fan Van Alleycat,” an event GearJunkie organized with SmartWool.
Bike Tour Around the World Vicariously with ‘Bunyan Velo’
From sandy shores to glaciers, the photos in “Bunyan Velo” take readers on a virtual bike tour around the world. GearJunkie got a look at the latest issue.
Interview: Pro Rider Todd Wells on How To Eat Right for Mountain Biking
On the bike, proper nutrition and training go hand in hand. We interviewed pro rider Todd Wells on how to fuel up for mountain bike races, ride fast, and (hopefully) win.
Hose-Equipped Mini Bike Pump Put to Test
It’s just a few inches long and weighs 3 ounces. But the Air Smith ALX pump from Planet Bike can inflate a tire to 80psi or greater in a couple minutes.
Strava Writing: Words Made By Bike
Bike nerds and fitness freaks meet up at a juncture known as “Strava Writing.” At least that’s what we’re calling it…
Sign of the Times? ‘American Automobile Asoc.’ Now Catering to Bikes
Auto-centric AAA is getting in on the two-wheel scene. The organization’s “Bicycle Service” package launches today in Minneapolis and offers help if your bike breaks down.
‘Guide to Alleycat Bike Racing’ (GearJunkie collab with Outside)
Outside magazine collaborated with GearJunkie this month to assemble a beginner’s guide to alleycat bike racing.
How To: Gear Up for Gravel Road Bike Racing
Bumpy, hilly, gravel road races can be major suffer-fests if you’re not geared up right. Here’s a list of equipment we’ve tested to keep us grinding along the gravel road, mile after mile all day long.
Evolution Of The Bike Helmet: Giro 1985 – 2013
Since its founding in 1985, Giro has been an innovator in the world of bike helmets. This timeline reveals an evolutionary line from the company’s original Prolight to the Air Attack helmet today.
Dressed to Win: Tie-Wearing GJ Editor Dominates at ‘Brompton U.S. Champs’
Folding-bike brand Brompton Bicycle hosts an annual U.S. Championship, and this year it was held in GearJunkie’s home town of Minneapolis. The winner was an unlikely hometown rider dressed in a sport coat and a tie.
Stunt Rider Danny MacAskill tackles ‘Toy Story’ world in new video
A new short film featuring mad-skillz Danny MacAskill hits the web today. See him ride in a high-production set that’s made to look like tiny toys…
