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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.
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 state.
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 ifs, ands, or buts about it,’ according to Specialized. This is our first look review.
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 on women riders.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 a controversial route.
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.
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?
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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 on the road and in the saddle.
Best Budget Road Bikes Under $1,000
Looking to find a road bike under $1,000? These bicycles have some heft compared to their expensive cousins, but they’re built to last.
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.