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New 1,000-Mile ‘Yooper’ Bike Route: Duo Pedals Around Upper Peninsula

Ten days, 1,000 miles, 1 motivation — pure adventure. Meet Project Adventrus, a wild Michigan bike ride.

Written by Mary Murphy October 22, 2020

BIPOC Bike Adventure Grants Open With Support From Major Cycling Brands

The outdoor industry is making strides in diversity. Even so, some sports like mountain biking and cycling still have a ways to go. Bikepacking Roots’…

Written by Mary Murphy October 12, 2020

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.

Written by Mary Murphy September 29, 2020

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.

Written by Mary Murphy September 23, 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…

Written by GJ Staff August 21, 2020

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…

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 11, 2020

ENVE Rolls Into Bike Tire Market With ‘SES Road Collection’

Known for its handmade, premium carbon wheelsets, ENVE today launched its first bike tire, the SES Road Collection.

Written by Seiji Ishii August 06, 2020

Road Biking for Beginners: An Essential Checklist

Ready to hit the open road on two wheels? From riding jerseys to repair kits, this basic list will get you outside and pedaling in…

Written by GJ Staff July 29, 2020

Lumos Ultra Bike Helmet Breaks Kickstarter Funding Record

The new Lumos Ultra smart helmet incorporates input from over 120,000 riders to make it the best smart helmet possible.

Written by Mary Murphy July 21, 2020

‘Hermanas’ Celebrates Mariachi-Playing, Mold-Breaking, Cycling Sisters

‘Hermanas’ shares the story of Gemma and Ale Casillas, two sisters who share a love for cycling, mountains, music, and more.

Written by Mary Murphy July 16, 2020

Cannondale’s Topstone: A Go-Everywhere Gravel Bike

Cannondale’s Topstone bikes are do-all adventure bikes that are built to crush gravel rides, get off-road, and haul gear for bikepacking. The Topstone line will…

Written by GJ Staff June 26, 2020

My New Favorite Cycling Socks: Smartwool ‘Ultra Light Cycle Crew’

When it comes to bike commuting and mountain biking, I’ve always just worn running socks. Until now.

Written by Mary Murphy June 22, 2020

Free Gear Fridays: Blackburn Core Pro Floor Pump & Pro Plugger C02 Inflator Kit Giveaway

This week, one lucky winner will receive a Core Pro Floor Pump and Pro Plugger C02 repair kit!

Written by GJ Staff June 12, 2020

Today’s Bargains: 5 Great Bike Gear Deals

Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each week. Check out these bargains from REI, Santa Cruz Bicycles, and more to save…

Written by Mary Murphy June 12, 2020

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 GJ Staff 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 GJ Staff 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