The Engine
Stop Buying Hope in a Tub: Evidence-Based Supplements for Real-World Cycling
Evidence-based supplements for cyclists: what works, what’s risky, and how to match creatine, nitrates, bicarb, beta-alanine, glycerol—and ketones—to your event.
Kevin Curry
The Engine
The Fastest Riders Waste the Least Energy
Stop burning matches early. Smoother power, smarter peaks, and disciplined recovery keep you fast when it matters.
Indoor Cycling
Five Stages, One Smart Upgrade: Inside Zwift Games 2026
Zwift Games 2026 favors structured stress, flexible schedules, and smarter racing—ideal for time-crunched, data-driven cyclists.
Components
Why the "Middle Child" Wheel Is Actually the Smartest Buy
Ursus launches the 2026 wheel range. The Proxima R features a 32mm external width, optimizing aerodynamics and comfort for modern high-volume tires.
Bags & EDC
The Aurora on Your Handlebars
Swift Industries launches the Luminary Collection featuring the custom, waterproof SI600X fabric. Technical performance meets heritage aesthetics.
The Garage
The 25% Marginal Gain You Can Buy for $15
Chris King’s new Gold Grease cuts bearing drag by 25% with no break-in period. Here is why this "lubricious" upgrade matters for long-term bike maintenance.
Gravel
The Spirit of Gravel Just Got a Six-Figure Paycheck
Gravel Worlds 2026 announces a record $150k prize purse and free entry for juniors. Here is why this matters for the amateur racer and the future of the sport.
Bikes & Frames
The High-Fiber Diet: Surly’s Midnight Special Finally Goes Carbon
Surly breaks tradition with the Black Cherry Fizz Midnight Special, featuring a carbon fork and rims. Here’s why the data supports this high-fiber upgrade.
Tech & Data
Signal vs. Noise: Why Your Next Safety Upgrade is a Radar, Not a Helmet
Garmin’s Varia RearVue 820 evolves cycling safety into data science. With vehicle size detection and 190-yard radar, it's the ultimate tool for the smart rider.
Bikes & Frames
The Anti-Complex: REEB brings back the American-Made Steel Hardtail
REEB Cycles relaunches the Re:Dikyelous steel hardtail. We analyze why the 130mm geometry and modular dropouts make this a practical choice for the deliberate cyclist.
Bikes & Frames
Maximum Utility, Minimum Grease: The Apollo Flat Bar
The Priority Apollo Flat Bar ditches the drop bars and the chain grease. Here is why the belt-drive commuter might be the most efficient tool in your shed.
The Mindset
The Only Ride That Matters This Saturday
On Jan 31, the cycling community rides for Alex Pretti. See the map of global memorial rides and find out why this network of support matters.