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Bike Trail to Enlightenment: Finding ‘Dirtvana’ With Mongoose

Big jumps, big tricks, big air. Mongoose’s latest film project will not disappoint. Learn how to find “dirtvana” with Mongoose.

Written by Mary Murphy August 02, 2021

Pearl Izumi Apparel Shows You How Far to Ride to Offset Your Kit’s Carbon Footprint

Pearl Izumi has created a formula for the number of miles you’ll need to ride to offset its apparel. Check out its new Pedal to…

Written by Mary Murphy July 07, 2021

Top 10 Bike-Friendly Cities: PeopleForBikes Releases Annual Rankings

Wondering how easy (or hard) it may to get around your location by bike? We’ve got you covered with the top 10 cities for biking…

Written by Mary Murphy June 03, 2021

Hot Sale: Get 20% Off Bike Bags During National Bike to Work Week

Like to bike? Need a way to commute with all your gear? Grab some Po Campo bike bags on sale, this week only.

Written by Mary Murphy May 21, 2021

E-Bike Alert: Jones Bikes Drops New Electric Motorbike Builds

Bike component-maker Jones is broadening its horizons — with full motorbike builds. Check out its first e-motor-powered bikes here!

Written by Mary Murphy February 19, 2021

Slush Fund Bike: Pivot E-Vault Offers Top-Shelf Pedal Assist

This is the e-bike you park next to your Tesla, not your Corolla.

Written by Adam Ruggiero February 16, 2021

Ride a Bike, Get a Tax Break: Congress Introduces 2 Bicycle Commuter Bills

A bill introduced to Congress this session could grant bike commuters a tax break. And another related bill offers perks for e-bike riders as well.

Written by Mary Murphy February 15, 2021

Self-Charging E-Bike: Why the ‘Rocket’ Reached 4,000% of Its Crowdfunding Goal

Picture an e-bike. They’re nothing new. But ever so often, one bike comes along that really wows — and this one charges as you ride.

Written by Mary Murphy January 05, 2021

Christmas to New Year’s Bike Ride: Tackle the ‘Festive 500’ With Rapha

Seattle in December is wet, cold, and brutal. Yet 32 riders still signed up to ride a ‘festive’ 500 km. Learn all about Rapha’s unique…

Written by Mary Murphy December 24, 2020

Abandoned Mine Is Ultimate MTB Line: Brandon Semenuk’s Insane 100-Second Edit

For the sixth time in six years, Canadian mountain biker Brandon Semenuk rocks in Red Bull’s “Raw 100” video series.

Written by Mary Murphy October 19, 2020

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.

Written by Mary Murphy September 25, 2020

‘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…

Written by Mary Murphy September 21, 2020

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.

Written by Mary Murphy September 01, 2020

$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…

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 12, 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

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

Shakeups, Surprises, and … Canada? America’s Best Cities for Cycling in 2020

PeopleForBikes’ annual city ranking list has historically presented a lineup of the usual suspects. Not this year.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 09, 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

Emerging Gear: ‘Climate Neutral’ Stove, 3D-Molded Bike Shoe, 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.

Written by Mary Murphy April 02, 2020

The Curious Case of Ford’s Emoji Cycling Jacket

As part of its Share The Road campaign, Ford built a concept jacket for cyclists that shares emojis and turn signals with drivers behind them.…

Written by Sean McCoy February 06, 2020

Insanity on 2 Wheels: Fabio Wibmer’s ‘Urban Freeride’ Is Next-Level Biking

Sit up, click play, and enjoy the most intense 8 minutes of urban mountain biking we’ve ever seen.

Written by Sean McCoy December 04, 2019

Cannondale Treadwell Review: The Always-Connected Cruiser Bike

For under $1,000, reconnect with the joy of riding while also tracking your stats with the Cannondale Treadwell bicycle.

Written by GJ Staff May 21, 2019

Mountain Biking Meets Parkour in Epic Urban Freeride Video

Fabio Wibmer and a band of pro parkour athletes jump across rooftops and drop massive stairs in London and Paris for this awesome urban montage.

Written by Nate Mitka April 08, 2019

Batch Bike: A Solid Commuter Cycle for $500

At under $500, this entry-level townie bike is a solid choice for commuters who don’t do it daily — or for the show.

Written by Julie Kailus April 04, 2019

Get a Tax Break for Riding Your Bike: New Bill Would Add Commuter Deduction

If passed, the Bicycle Commuter Act of 2019 would allow cyclists to deduct more than $50 per month and write off bike-share memberships.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 14, 2019

Surly ‘Big Easy’ Bike Review: Cult Brand Goes Electric

Surly now makes an e-bike. Are these the end times? Not so fast — the Big Easy offers big reasons to give up the car.…

Written by GJ Staff March 04, 2019

Fixie Freedom: How $400 and a Single Speed Changed My Life

Yes, you can ride a fixed-gear bike even if you don’t drink PBR. (But why wouldn’t you?) In this episode of Time Tested, GearJunkie editor…

Written by Adam Ruggiero February 20, 2019

Lyft Acquires America’s Largest Bikeshare, Unveils New Ride

Completing its acquisition of Motivate, the most-used bikeshare service in the U.S., Lyft pledged to make bikes more accessible, affordable, and easier to use.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 03, 2018

This ‘Smart’ Bike Helmet Has a Bluetooth Speaker & Automatic Light

London-based Flare hopes to set the bike world on fire with its eponymously named smart helmet. Packed with enhanced electronics, it promises to improve safety…

Written by Sean McCoy November 15, 2018

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