Giro d’Italia-Inspired Gear: Italian Brands on Sale at Competitive Cyclist
Cycling’s final Grand Tour is underway, and it’s time to save on fall gear, from full bikes to snazzy saddles.
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Mountain Bikes Meet Reality TV in ‘Academy’ Competition Show
Ten MTB riders will be pitted against each other with a pro contract on the line.
Emerging Gear: Translucent Timepiece, Down Onesie, and More
Take a peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid or click through for a slideshow.
First Look: Hustle Bike Labs REM Magnetic Pedal
Hustle Bike Labs magnetic pedals give mountain bikers a solid bike attachment point and quick bails.
Sedona’s ‘Trail House’ Adds Adventure Kicks to Luxury Resort
The Trail House is a swanky destination for hikers, mountain bikers, trail runners, and even bird watchers.
Navajo Guide Launches Bikepacking Program for Navajo Youth Across Southwest
The first-ever Navajo Nation-based bikepacking youth program for Black, Indigenous, and kids of color launches this fall.
RMU Tailgate Pad 2.0: Better for Trucks, Bikes, and Beers
After turning heads in 2019 with its first tailgate pad for mountain bikes, Rocky Mountain Underground returns with a tighter, more thoughtful upgrade — keeping what worked and ditching what didn’t.
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Millions of Options: Sherpa MTB Launches 3D Custom Bike Builder
Riders can create made-to-order bikes with the industry’s debut a la carte platform.
Sleek but Mighty: See What’s New in the Polar Vantage V2 Sports Watch
The Vantage V2 is a feature-rich sports watch that measures all-day activity and downtime for a broader picture of your physical condition. It even has activity-specific fitness tests for athletes to set their own benchmarks.
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‘Beyond the Backyard’: Bike-to-Packrafting the Potomac River
Paddle powerhouse brand NRS just posted its latest feature film short, which follows two friends as they bike-to-raft the Potomac River.
Pinarello Auctions Off Limited-Edition Road Bikes for Charity
Fans of Pinarello, take note: The brand will auction off a hot limited-edition bike. But there will only be 12 ever made.
Specialized Recalls 36,000 Bikes With Faulty Cranks
Seven people have suffered injuries after the crankarm on their Specialized Sirrus disengaged while riding. The brand is now recalling nearly 40,000 bikes across North America.
LeMond Blasts Into E-Bikes: Storied Brand Relaunches With Carbon Builds
Not into racing? Don’t worry, LeMond Bicycles now makes e-bikes for daily riders.
New Bike Race: TransRockies Opens ‘Gravel Royale’ Registration for 2021
There’s a new TransRockies bike race in town. And its race options are more diverse than ever before.
Best Lightweight Hitch Bike Rack? Thule Helium Platform Aims to ‘1Up’ Competition
With the Helium Platform, Thule takes on the 1Up with a lightweight, one- or two-bike hitch rack that won’t touch your frame and is both lockable and easy to use.
‘Ball of Energy’ Dan Paley Whips in Santa Cruz Bikes Short Film
Dan Paley isn’t a mountain biker or a BMXer. He’s just a man who’s fixed on bikes, and he wants to share the sport with you.
Salsa Launches 2 Mountain Bikes in 1: Meet the Blackthorn & Cassidy
Salsa’s latest mountain bike mastery makes two bikes out of a single frame. The Blackthorn and Cassidy offer impressive versatility with their modular design — but is it worth it?
Bending Reality, Defying Gravity: ‘Wild West’ Offers Up MTB Stoke Like Never Before
You’ve never seen tricks like this before. You’ve never seen a video like this before.
Part Car, Part Bike: Canyon Unveils Wild Transport Vehicle
Canyon’s latest ‘bike’ makes a bold claim — that it could be the next major concept in urban transportation.
Tackling the Technical: Canfield Puts ‘Super Enduro’ Bike to the Test
Watch Canfield Bikes’ debut video of its new downhill bike, the ONE.2, featuring the bike designer himself.
New to the Outdoors? These 4 Hobbies Are Perfect for Beginners
Interest in outdoor activities has hit a fever pitch this year, with many people looking for new ways to experience the outdoors. If you’re one of these people looking for a new way to spend time outside, this quick rundown will tell you what to expect, what you need to get going, and what simple mistakes to avoid.
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Archer D1x Digital Shifter: E-Shifting for Every Bike
Compatible with most cable shifting systems, the Archer D1x digital shifter is effective and smooth. But it does come with some caveats. We put it to the test.
X Games With One Leg: Julian Molina Lands BMX ‘Fan Favorite’ Award
Julian Molina is the first adaptive athlete to compete in BMX X Games. He’s also the ruling favorite of the BMX Games 2020.
Bikes & Beyond: This Season’s Go-To Cycling Gear
We compiled the best gear and deals at Competitive Cyclist from brands like Santa Cruz, Yeti Cycles, Sidi, and HED. Shop now while the bikes and gear are still in stock.
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Dovetail Ferst Hitch Mount Bike Rack: Simple, Light, Secure
The lightest hitch rack you can buy is also the simplest and the most affordable thanks to the Dovetail Ferst.
Trek Supercaliber XC Bike: Race-Ready Right Out of the Box
Superlight and ultra-nimble, the Trek Supercaliber is a flat-out speedy XC race bike that’s as beautiful as it is fast.
Eco-Challenge Fiji: Top Bike Picks From the ‘World’s Toughest Race’
We interviewed a few prominent teams taking part in the latest edition of Eco-Challenge, the expedition adventure held in Fiji. Here’s the gear that helped them through the ‘world’s toughest race.’
How to Build Your First MTB Kit
From the vents of your helmet down to the cleats of your shoes, here are the mountain bike essentials you’ll need to be trail-ready.
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$1,000 Schwinn: ‘Collegiate’ Returns for 125th Anniversary
The mainstay of your parents’ garage and so many freshman dorms is back in a big way. Schwinn will relaunch the Collegiate commuter bike for a very limited run.
Meet the New Stable of Super Bikes: Canyon Factory Racing
Canyon spins off a race-focused brand — Canyon Factory Racing — with an ‘illegal’ ultralight road bike for climbing and the brand’s fastest downhill machine for descents.
Buy Now: Stack Your Gear Closet With This Semiannual Sale
Cooler weather is just ahead, and right now you can save an additional 20% on sale items from popular brands like Patagonia, The North Face, and Smartwool.
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