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Salsa Cycles Presents: The Pictish Trail
Annie Evans and Huw Oliver investigate a new bikepacking route from the far-north reaches of the UK down to Edinburgh. Along the way, they ride through the former site of the Pictish kingdom, take in breathtaking views, and check out charming Scottish towns.
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TIME Bicycles Announces Largest Carbon Fiber Bike Factory U.S.
Love to see it! TIME Bicycles (“TIME”) is building the nation’s largest carbon fiber bicycle factory in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. This new facility will extend the capabilities of TIME’s European factory and produce industry leading carbon fiber bicycles and componentry using TIME’s proprietary Resin Transfer Molding technology in conjunction with Clemson University, Krauss Maffei…
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Bikepacking the Americas
Part of a long trip across the American continent, we spent 6 weeks exploring Colombia’s backroads in January/February 2022. The route is approx. 1600km and +43.300 altimeters and is a mix of paved and unpaved roads. It includes some of the ‘major’ sights (San Augustin, Tierradentro, Fin del Mundo, …) but also passes through lots…
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Las Cruces – Doña Ana County
Southern New Mexico is one of the best places on the planet for gravel cycling. Get out there.
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Kitsbow to Close After Financing Shortfall
Soapbox time: If you didn’t hesitate to drop $7500 on a bike made in China, but balk at buying a $200 wool flannel that will be perfectly wearable in 10 years (long after you’ve hung up that $7500 bike and replaced it with another) YOU ARE THE PROBLEM. Want things made in America? Support companies…
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How To Ride Gravel
Riding gravel changes from person to person. For some it’s about the adventure, whereas others would rather buckle themselves over a 150km ride. No matter what, all gravel cyclists love a great brew. That’s why we partnered up with The Coffee Commune (the finest coffee company in Australia!) to bring you some of their awesome…
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Bikepacking the Gran Canaria Grande
The Gran Canaria Grande is a 5-day bikepacking route in Gran Canaria, at the heart of the Canary Islands. Forming a challenging but spectacular bike touring loop which starts and finishes at Maspalomas, the Gran Canaria Grande is an incredible showcase of the island, taking in most of the most famous must-see spots whilst at…
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Cane Creek Announces 3D-Printed Titanium eMTB Cranks
PRESS RELEASE: Cane Creek Cycling Components Cane Creek introduces their next offering of titanium cranks, the Cane Creek Electric Wings, to join their iconic eeWings. A crankset designed specifically for the rigors eMTBs face, the innovative Electric Wings are 3D-printed from titanium, resulting in a product that is both incredibly durable and lightweight. With the…
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The Dynamic Choice official music video
A bicycle tire company on a world tour supporting their hit single: “The Dynamic Choice”ULTRADYNAMICO.COM Story behind the hit single “The Dynamic Choice”By Ronnie Romance and Benedict Wheeler In the mid 90s, the CT hardcore scene was bursting at the Jnco seams. Positioned equal distance between Boston and New York, our tiny state had a…
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A Guide to Proper Nutrition for Cycling and Homemade Nutrition Drinks
I’ve previously written guides on making homemade cycling nutrition, but got feedback that it would be helpful to have options using things you’re likely to have on hand in most household kitchens. Here we go! Proper nutrition is essential for optimal performance in cycling. The type and amount of nutrients required depend on the duration…
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UDOG Launches DISTANZA Shoes for Gravel
Introducing the DISTANZA: A Groundbreaking Gravel/Off-Road Shoe with a Unique Outsole DISTANZA presents an innovative, crag-inspired outsole that envelops the toe and heel areas for enhanced durability, protection, and a distinct design. Constructed around a carbon composite core, the outsole features molded sticky rubber that extends over the toe and around the heel for a…
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These Stupid Trucks are Literally Killing Us
It’s always a fucking truck. Close pass at high speed, truck. Cut off at intersection, truck. Menacing bearded white guy in sunglasses yelling obscenities out his window, truck. Engineers, planners, politicians, and advocates all around the world are trying to improve their cities and build more great walkable places with viable alternatives to driving. But…
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More Than a Race: Women Return to Cycling’s Biggest Stage
After more than 30 years of absence, women returned to the famous multi-day stage race in France in 2022, and stepped back onto the largest stage in cycling. Cannondale sponsored three of the 24 teams that entered the event. We filmed it all. More Than a Race – our documentary on what happened – debuts March…
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Introducing the Revel Rodeo – A 3D Printed Downhill Concept Bike Made in America
A peak behind the curtain at Revel Bikes. Check out our new concept bike: The Revel Rodeo. The first of its kind, the Revel Rodeo is a 3D printed thermoplastic composite full-suspension mountain bike harnessing the power of CBF.
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The Specialized Recon ADV Shoes Have Piqued My Interest
Oh, look! Just released this week, the spanking new Specialized Recon ADV Shoes claim to provide all-day comfort both on and off the bike. They even seem to be a promising clipless option for bikepacking. Intrigued? Check them out here… Meet the newest member of Specialized’s Recon family, the lace-up clipless wonder known as the…
