Biking Archives

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…

Written by Sean McCoy August 26, 2013

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.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 22, 2013

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…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 21, 2013

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…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 21, 2013

$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.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 21, 2013

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…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 19, 2013

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.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 15, 2013

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,…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 13, 2013

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.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 12, 2013

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…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 07, 2013

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.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 06, 2013

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…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 31, 2013

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…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 24, 2013

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…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 23, 2013

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…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 19, 2013

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…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 10, 2013

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…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 05, 2013

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…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 03, 2013

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…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 01, 2013

‘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.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 01, 2013

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…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling June 28, 2013

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…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 26, 2013

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…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 23, 2013

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…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 18, 2013

$159 for Single-Speed ‘Mountain Bike’ from Mongoose (sold at Walmart)

Walmart is at it again with a cheap-as-dirt complete bike that has the look of something much more expensive. The retailer calls the bike the…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 17, 2013

Best Reader Mountain Bike Photos (The North Face contest Winners)

Our top picks from a recent reader photo contest with The North Face include mountain bike “action shots” from around the world.

Written by Stephen Regenold June 14, 2013

This Electric ‘Cargo Bike’ from Yuba Can Replace Your Car

The goal of the new motor-equipped Yuba bike is “carrying large objects or passengers greater distances than possible on a regular bike.”

Written by Stephen Regenold June 12, 2013

AARP Wants More Bike Lanes on Roads with ‘Complete Streets’ initiative

Want more bike lanes? You’re not alone. The 40-million-member AARP calls for “multimodal transportation options” on roads, including more space for bikes.

Written by Sean McCoy June 11, 2013