How Crash Data and Carbon Cages Created a $450 "Super Helmet"

A deep dive into the new $450 MET Trenta 3K Carbon. It uses a carbon cage and pro crash data to claim it's 40% safer and 16% cooler.

Kona’s New Libre G2: The Practical Choice?

Kona's new Libre G2 brings the carbon bike's geometry to a practical alloy frame with a Cues groupset, but at $2,099, it faces stiff competition.

MAAP’s New Jersey Is Faster (If You Are)

MAAP launches a new Pro Aero jersey claiming to save 6-8 watts. It's a performance shift for the style-focused brand, but the gains only kick in at 40 kph.

Stop Treating Your Trainer Like a 'Junk Mile': An Indoor Fueling Deep Dive

I used to fuel my short indoor rides with just water. I was wrong. A personal deep dive into why heat, intensity, and new science demand a real fueling strategy for the trainer.

Recommended Read: The Outer Limits of Human Endurance

A recommended read about Jean Muenchrath, who survived a horrific fall on Mount Whitney and trekked for five days with a broken spine and pelvis.

This Orbea Film Isn't About a Bike, It's About Hope

A new Orbea Pachamama film highlights the OpiCure Foundation, founded by former pro cyclists who use the power of cycling to help those in opioid addiction recovery.

The Most Interesting Number in the 2026 Grand Prix Isn't the Biggest One

Life Time just announced the 2026 Grand Prix details. I'm digging into the numbers, and the most interesting part isn't the $590k prize purse...

Tempted: Garmin's Flagship Edge 1040 is Down to $399 Today

The Garmin Edge 1040 bike computer is on sale at Amazon for $399, a $200 discount. A quick take on why this is a great deal for data-driven cyclists.

How We Learned to Equate Shopping with Liberty

A fascinating essay explores the history of "choice," questioning how picking from a menu became synonymous with freedom—and why that might be a problem.

An Economic Policy Driven by Vibe, Paid for by You

A compelling article from The Atlantic reframes recent price hikes as a deliberate "anti-woke tax" imposed on all Americans. A must-read.

Revel's "Project RaTical" is My Favorite Kind of Experiment

Revel Bikes is showing off "Project RaTical," a stunning full-suspension prototype that blends 3D-printed titanium junctions with traditional ti tubes.

Cyclist Rucking in the Off-season? The Heavy Truth About Weighted Vests

Are weighted vests the ultimate fitness hack or just marketing hype? A data-driven look at the claims about bone density, VO2​ max, and strength.