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Impossible? Rider Scales Tour de France Pyrenees Stage on a Fixie

Riding the Pyrenees on a fixed-gear bike with no brakes is, to put it lightly, a mountainous challenge.

Written by Mary Murphy May 13, 2020

Bike Deals Are Here! Frames, Pumps, Tires, and More

Looking to save big on bike gear for this spring? Check out these sales and deals across the board — for mountain bike builds, cycling…

Written by Mary Murphy April 28, 2020

The Best Road Bikes Under $1,000

Looking to find a road bike under $1,000? These bikes have some heft compared to their more expensive cousins, but they’re built to last.

Written by Molly Hurford April 27, 2020

Specialized’s Sale Supports Small Businesses: Shop Now & Save Big

Specialized has a wide array of bikes and gear on sale, with thousands of dollars in savings. These are some of our favorite deals.

Written by Sponsored Post March 27, 2020

‘Gravel Is a Lifestyle’: This Rider Gave Up World Tour Riding

Riding is fun. Racing should be fun. But after the Canyon Belgian Waffle Ride, Pete Stetina had to make a change.

Written by Mary Murphy March 20, 2020

Coronavirus Spurs Date Change to Sea Otter Cycling Fest

Due to the ongoing threat of coronavirus, the Sea Otter Classic has postponed its April festival and trade show.

Written by Mary Murphy March 05, 2020

Trails Never Die: What Happens When a Race Goes Dark

Featuring some of the world’s best trails and best riders, this Vimeo mountain bike film series will inspire you to explore.

Written by Mary Murphy February 17, 2020

Road Cyclists Take on the Leadville Trail 100 MTB Race

American road race champion Alex Howes and teammate Lachlan Morton take on the epically difficult Leadville Trail 100.

Written by Mallory Paige September 03, 2019

LEM MotivAir ‘Inside-Out’ Helmet Review: Light, Cool, and Sleek

LEM leaps onto the American cycling scene with the MotivAir cycling helmet. With its ‘exo shell’ and 23 vents, the Italian brand offers up one…

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 26, 2019

Cycling’s Body Problem Examined in Specialized Video: Watch

“The idea that you have to get thin before you can even ride a bike because you have to wear ‘those’ clothes? This is a…

Written by Nate Mitka June 11, 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

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

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

Top Road Cycling Race Goes All Women in 2019

The high-profile Colorado Classic, a professional stage road cycling event with deep roots in the state, has decided to eliminate the men’s race to focus…

Written by Julie Kailus December 19, 2018

Salsa Cycles Journeyman Sora Review: Affordable Fun on Gravel

We tested the all-new Journeyman, Salsa Cycles’ first drop-bar bike to wear a triple-digit price tag.

Written by Christophe Noel September 25, 2018

Retro ‘Steel Bar’ Pedals Revived: Prototype Testing Looks Promising

After a summer of exclusive testing, GearJunkie got a sneak peek at a wild new clipless pedal design for road bikes.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 24, 2018

Orbea Gain Review: You’d Never Guess It Was an E-Bike

The Orbea Gain is the first of a new generation of e-bikes. It costs less, weighs less, and is much less ugly.

Written by Tom Puzak August 16, 2018

Convertible Bike Transforms Into Road, Commuter & MTB

Swap out your wheels, cockpit, saddle, and fork – presto: a new bike! Well, sort of. Introducing the Convert FF1.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 16, 2018

Why Floyd Landis Is Peddling a Healthier Kind of Dope

One of road cycling’s most famous dopers-turned-whistleblowers, Floyd Landis is peddling CBD oil with his new brand, Floyd’s of Leadville. We wondered why he chose such…

Written by Julie Kailus August 10, 2018

The Road Bikes We’d Buy If We Won the Lottery

Did you your lucky numbers pay off? Because if price isn’t an issue, we’ve got eight bikes you need to look at.

Written by Molly Hurford July 13, 2018

Wild Kits: The History of Cycling Apparel

From dun-colored wool to eye-searing Lycra, cycling apparel has seen a significant evolution. But how did we get here?

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 13, 2018

Specialized: This Is ‘Fastest Race Bike We’ve Ever Made’

The very same week Cannondale touts the fastest road bike ever made, Specialized fires back with its latest addition, the Venge.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 03, 2018

‘Ball-and-Socket’ Helmet Protects Better, Looks Sleek AF

With its retooled MIPS design, the Giro Aether promises improved safety. But it would be a shame to crash in a helmet this sexy.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 03, 2018

Cannondale Claims ‘Fastest Road Bike’ That’s UCI Legal

Cannondale claims its SystemSix, built from the wheels up, can make anyone faster on two pedals.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 02, 2018

US-Made Road Bike Supports Female Racers

The new U.S.-made women’s road bike from VanHof Cycles delivers high performance and female fit on a custom frame.

Written by Julie Kailus June 04, 2018

Build the Perfect Kit: Best Women’s Road Cycling Gear

Rain, shine, race, or commute, gear up to ride any day, in any conditions. Here’s our picks for great women’s cycling gear to keep you…

Written by Molly Hurford May 30, 2018

Surly Lowside: Your First Bike, All Grown Up

“The big-kid version of your childhood bike,” Surly’s Lowside offers a bare-bones singe-speed designed for taking the scenic route around town.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 19, 2018

Lamborghini, Cervélo Unveil $20,000 ‘Super Bike’

The speed-minded auto and bicycle brands will make just 25 of the specially designed P5X, touted as “the fastest and most technologically advanced triathlon bike…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 19, 2018