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Orange Seal Subzero Sealant Fills Tubeless Punctures in Freezing Temps
It may be winter, but you can only camp out inside on the trainer for so long. Getting outdoors for some winter rides makes training a lot more fun, but road and trail conditions can be pretty sketch. That’s a real problem if you’re riding tubeless because not all tubeless sealant works in the cold.…
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Video: ATARAXIA
I’ve been addicted to the feeling of calm that sets in hours into a long ride or alpine climb since I was a Boy Scout scrambling up fourteeners. It’s nice to finally have a word for the feeling. ATARAXIA is a short film that was born after a discussion with a good friend, Rudi. Rudi…
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Get 10% Off BioLite’s Bike Commuter Kit Today
Here’s a pretty slick deal on all the gear you need to be seen while out riding. See and be seen with this limited-edition kit designed to make “oh, I forgot my bike light!” a thing of the past: HeadLamp Features Red Night Vision and White Strobe HeadLamp Band Fits Most Helmets PowerLight Mini Slips…
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HED Cycling Eroica Carbon Gravel Bike Wheels
HED Cycling was one of the first brands to kick off the wider is better evolution of rim design. I’m a huge fan of my HED Ardennes LT wheelset that I’m currently gravel grinding on. The newest product from HED Cycling is their Eroica gravel wheels. Weighing only 1340 grams for the pair, these wheels…
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Video: Bikepacking the Arizona Trail
Without an agenda, time becomes irrelevant. When it comes to bikepacking, this is the perfect mindset to have. Void of all expectations and obligations, Jackie Paaso and Stan Jorgensen set off on a three-day, 90-mile mission on the Arizona Trail, embracing the moment and abiding only by the rhythm of mother nature.
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Video: How to Pack & Prepare for a Gravel Race with Ted King
The 2020 gravel season is going to be action packed. For those looking to trade skinny tires for knobbies and tarmac for dirt and gravel, former World Tour super-domestique Ted King has some tips. King has learned a few tips and tricks that can help any gravel rider, whether you’re looking for a podium spot…
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A Hydration Reservoir with a Surprising Second Use
When it comes to bikepacking, lighter is better and cutting redundancies is a great way to cut weight. Hydrolight’s new 2L reservoir doubles as a way to illuminate your campsite, without having to carry the extra weight of a lantern. The design allows you to plug your headlamp into the bladder to create lamp-like illumination.…
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New Mammoth Tuff Gravel Race Announced
Gravel is booming, and another gravel race is on the books. Mammoth Tuff has been launched for September 19 in Mammoth Lakes, California. It is being put on by David Sheek and his partner Amanda Nauman. Tuff (tÅf) is a general term for all consolidated pyroclastic, volcanic rocks. The name, Mammoth TUFF, is a nod…
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Zwift Partners with Haute Route for three-day Watopia Challenge
Zwift has partnered with Haute Route for a virtual three-day event, Haute Route Watopia, which will pit riders against the toughest virtual routes on offer. Just like a real-world Haute Route, participants will receive a rider’s handbook and complete training program and, for this event, an exclusive Le Col-designed Haute Route virtual kit. The event…
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Paul Component Engineering Releases Another Run of Van Halen Stems
PAUL just released another run of very limited edition Boxcar Stems (5 of each stem length). The stems are an homage to Eddie Van Halen’s iconic “79 €² Bumblebee” guitar. Perfect for shredding dirt and gravel.
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Nukeproof Announces New 20-26″ Cub-Scout Kid’s Bike Range
Hey kids, we can ride 26″ mountain bikes together! Taking inspiration from Nukeproof’s Scout hardtail model, the brand announced its Cub Scout range today, with bikes designed for kids who shred with three wheel sizes (20″, 24″ & 26″). Read on for the details below: In-line with most new products to come from Nukeproof; the…
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Video: First UCI MTB XC Marathon Race in the Middle East
We’ve had WorldTour road riding in the Middle East, but no XC racing. That changed on February 7, 2020, with the first edition of the HERO Dubai marathon XC race took place in Hatta-Dubai, the first stage of the HERO World Series.
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How to Unlock the Tron Bike in Zwift
The Tron bike (“Zwift Concept Z1” in the game) is definitely the most unique ride in Zwift, it’s also one of the fastest. How to Get the Zwift Tron Bike From the in-game menu, select the “Climb Mt. Everest” challenge in Zwift Climb to the top of Mt Everest (8,850m) by accumulating elevation in game…
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Study: Short, Hard Intervals Beat Long Efforts at Improving Cycling Performance
What kind of interval leads to the greatest improvements in cycling performance? Researchers in Norway asked themselves exactly this question and set out to study it. Starting with 18 elite male national-level athletes from a mixture of road and mountain biking backgrounds, researchers had participants complete 30-second or five-minute intervals and then measured their performance…
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Video: Le Tour de Pants with Ali Selim
When Alexi Grewal won gold in the 1984 Olympics, it wasn’t because he was wearing spandex. Just get out there and ride your bike!
