Gear & Grit Daily: January 02, 2026

Today's cycling news: Number of cyclists killed on Irish roads doubles in three years, as safety group calls for “sustained political commitment” to protect ...

Gear & Grit Daily: December 30, 2025

Today's cycling news: 10 Race Days That Decided Everything: Cycling’s Most Decisive Moments of 2025, What was the biggest cycling story of 2025? and more. Da...

Gear & Grit Daily: December 23, 2025

Today's cycling news: Who won (and lost) the wild transfer market of 2024?, A peek into the 2026 WorldTour crystal ball and more. Daily tracking of pro racin...

Gear & Grit Daily: December 19, 2025

Today's cycling news: Velo’s Best of 2025: A New Golden Age for North American Racing, Triple world cyclocross champion Fem van Empel puts cycling career “on...

Volume vs. Sanity: Navigating the Indoor Training Season

Stop following cookie-cutter winter training plans. Learn how to balance strength, intensity, and recovery based on your personal "fatigue debt" and goals.

The Floor is Lava: Why the 2026 Vuelta is Heading South

A deep dive into the 2026 Vuelta a España route. Analysis of the 58,000m elevation gain, the move to the southern heat, and why this is a versatile sprinter's dream.

When Physics Meets a Limited Edition: The Aerfast.4 Final

Storck says goodbye to the Aerfast.4 series with a 100-unit "Final Edition" in Imperial Blue Chrome. A 199-watt racing machine for the aero-obsessed.

Lauf’s Ultimate R: A Case Study in Smarter Spec

Lauf pushes their gravel flagship to the limit with the Seigla Ultimate R, featuring 3D-printed saddles, Zipp XPLR wheels, and a 13-speed SRAM Red group.

Laterally Stiff, Vertically Compliant: A Titanium Spork Story

Camp and Go Slow’s final drop of the year features rugged Scout Rolls, limited Bags By Bird Goldbacks, and the perfect 14g titanium camp spork.

The Wireless Upgrade Your Old Frame Was Waiting For

Shimano’s new GRX RX717 brings wireless Di2 shifting to a more accessible price point, offering robust MTB-inspired tech for the gravel bikes we already own.

The htSQD Paradox: Closing the Doors at the Top of the Podium

Despite total dominance and 37 wins from Keegan Swenson, Santa Cruz's htSQD is closing in 2025. A look at what this means for the future of professional gravel.

Seeing the Wind: Why Zwift’s Draft Indicator Changes the Race

Zwift’s latest update introduces a Draft Indicator and a revamped Ride Report, turning indoor miles into a more tactical, data-driven training experience.