Biking

Paved MTB: Urban Bike Park Offers Obstacles, Builds Skills

The Peppermint Bike Park, built in the density of Bangkok, includes wood bridges, berms, and elevated sections, wavy pavement, lights for night biking.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 18, 2015

‘Reflective Tweed’ Bike Pack

3M Scotchlite reflective yarn makes this pack glow at night. We gave it a month-long ride test.

Written by Eric Lemke May 15, 2015

Keyless Entry: Bluetooth Auto-Locking Bike Lock

The age-old battle of keeping your bike safe has a new, high-tech ally. The LINKA bluetooth bike lock is the “World’s First Auto-Unlocking Smart Bike…

Written by Eric Lemke May 15, 2015

Soap, Brush, Water, Lube… How GJ Editor Cleans His Bike

There’s no need to fear cleaning your bike, and it’ll thank you for the job well done.

Written by Tom Puzak May 12, 2015

Laser Vision: ‘Blaze’ Bike Light

London-based Blaze’s flagship Laserlight offers a piercing LED glow as well as green laser shot from a small handlebar-mounted unit.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 11, 2015

Add-On: Tiny Electric-Bike Motor Attaches to Frame

An electric motor powers a bike through direct contact with the tire. Could this help bring e-bikes to the masses?

Written by Sean McCoy May 11, 2015

Founder Of World-Famous Gravel Race ‘Almanzo 100’ Hands Off Event

Chris Skogen, founder of the Almanzo 100, handed off the race to the Spring Valley, Minn., tourism committee, a town that has hosted the event…

Written by Bjorn Christianson May 08, 2015

5 Lessons Learned: Birth Of An Independent Bike Brand

It takes a lot more than just a good idea to launch a successful company.

Written by Eric Lemke May 07, 2015

Donkey Label: High-End, American-Made Cycling Kit

This USA-made cycling kit is so nice, I loathe the thought of wearing something else when it’s inevitably laundry time.

Written by Patrick Murphy May 05, 2015

Biking Down A Climbing Route

Via Ferratas are routes with fixed protection for climbers. One man decided to bring his bike along.

Written by Sean McCoy May 05, 2015

One-Handed Mountain Biker Seriously Rips

Keeping a mountain bike on the trail, and yourself on the bike, is hard enough with two hands. Impressively, Thomas Bannister does it with just…

Written by Sean McCoy May 04, 2015

Custom Frame-Builder ‘Peacock Groove’ Moves Into Bike Parts

Minneapolis-based Peacock Groove moves into territory most often handled by mass manufacturers in Asia.

Written by Bjorn Christianson April 30, 2015

Ditch Your Car For ‘Velomobile’

The enclosed pedal-and-electric powered vehicle can carry a passenger and cargo.

Written by Sean McCoy April 28, 2015

Made In Minneapolis: Trash Bags’ Mega Messenger Pack

This made-for-messengers backpack can fit 16 pizzas or nine catering trays. It offers more than 8,000 cubic inches of storage space.

Written by Bjorn Christianson April 23, 2015

Rider Paralyzed, Trek Corp. Recalls 1 Million Bikes

If the quick release is improperly adjusted or left open it can become caught in the front disc brake, potentially causing a crash.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 23, 2015

Gravel Rides, Bike-Packing Rigs, CX… Best New Gear At ‘Sea Otter’ 2015

Look for these to-be-released bike products at your bike shop this spring and beyond.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 22, 2015

Bike Tour To ‘Save The Boundary Waters’

“No sulfide-ore copper mining in the watershed.” That’s the goal of this group, which is on a 725-mile bike tour to rally support.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 21, 2015

Underground Mountain Biking Video

Video shows talented riders putting on a shoe in the Louisville Mega Cavern.

Written by Sean McCoy April 17, 2015

Porcelain Rocket: Bike Packs Built for a Beatdown

Porcelain Rocket bike packs are made by hand in North America, and they are as good as it gets.

Written by Patrick Murphy April 16, 2015

Infographic: Why Cycling Makes You Happy

You already know that you love to bike, but ever wonder why it makes you so happy?

Written by Sean McCoy April 10, 2015

The Ride From Injury That ‘Changed It All’

After a horrific leg injury, one man fights back to ride the Leadville 100 MTB.

Written by Sean McCoy April 09, 2015

Free ‘Fixtapes’ From Bike Brand

Check it out if you’re into ambient, trance, funk, dance, and EDM-influenced music, most all with a solid SoCal vibe.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 08, 2015

Bike Helmet Is Moto-Certified

New model is world’s lightest certified for use on motor vehicle.

Written by Sean McCoy April 07, 2015

2015: Year Of The E-Bike?

As electric bicycle technology matures, riders are going farther, faster; but stigmas still surround these hybrid machines.

Written by Sean McCoy April 03, 2015

138 Miles Per Hour On Snow Bike

Now that’s fast. Really really fast.

Written by Sean McCoy April 02, 2015

Spray On: Reflective Paint For Bikers At Night

A new kind of paint makes virtually anything highly reflective.

Written by Eric Lemke March 30, 2015

Bridging The Seasons: MTB Face Shots

It’s spring, so sometimes it’s hard to choose between winter and summer sports. This ride mixes the best of both.

Written by Sean McCoy March 26, 2015

Getting The Shot: Danny MacAskill And Solar Eclipse

Go behind the scenes of one incredible photograph.

Written by Sean McCoy March 26, 2015

Steal This Bike? Embedded NFC Chip Helps Police

The bike is fitted with a Near Field Communication (NFC) chip in the handlebars.

Written by Eric Lemke March 26, 2015

Tiny Bike Light ‘Bright As Car’

The Urban 800 has three brightness settings and a “pulse mode” that fades the light instead of flashing.

Written by Stephen Regenold March 23, 2015

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