Culture & Opinion
When a bikepacking trip becomes a bikeglamping trip
A great video from the Queer Cyclist documenting a weekend bikepacking/bikeglamping adventure in south Georgia. Burgers, bikes, friends, whisky, beer.
Kevin Curry
Tech & Data
Strava's Amazing New 3D Terrain Heatmaps
Strava just quietly rolled out an update which introduced 3D Terrain to its subscriber-only Personal Heatmap feature. The 3D perspective is to put it simple mesmerizing, especially if you live and ride someplace bumpy. The image above is a screengrab of my ride during the Lake City Alpine 50.
Components
Introducing the all-new Fox 34
THE HARD CHARGING DO-IT-ALL TRAIL FORK. Smoother, lighter, more tunable, and more capable than ever before; when it comes to a do-it-all trail fork the 34 is in a class of its own. Learn more at https://www.ridefox.com
Culture & Opinion
STATE x Grateful Dead Collaboration
Celebrating Cycling And Music April 20th, 2021, Phoenix, AZ: For immediate release – State Bicycle Co. and The Grateful Dead announce a collaborative effort to spread good vibes and take the recent bike boom to new heights. Both State Bicycle Co. and The Grateful Dead have built their respective followings around
Culture & Opinion
Orange Seal: Family Seal Returns for Season 2
Season 2 / Episode 1: Changing Times Orange Seal re-launches the Family Seal series for 2021. For Payson McElveen and Hannah Finchamp the 2020 race season began and ended with a double victory at Mid South. Much has changed in the world since the last race numbers were pinned, but
Tech & Data
Reddiyo Releases Dynamic Training Platform for Cyclists
Reddiyo ensures work on the bike is the right work, that your plan adjusts to your performance, and that you get results. Denver, COLORADO – April 20th, 2021– Reddiyo announces the release of the Reddiyo training platform, available as a mobile app that provides cyclists with a comprehensive, yet simplified, way
Culture & Opinion
Trinidad-Las Animas County Gravel Adventure Field Guide
Trinidad, Colorado has long been an overlooked stop for gas on the way to Santa Fe or other southern destinations for me. In recent years, though, it has become one of the premiere Front Range locations for gravel cycling. This trend kicked off in 2019 with the Explore Las Animas
Components
Panaracer Unveils 2021 Limited Edition Gravelking Colors
OSAKA, JAPAN (April 20, 2021) —Tire manufacturer Panaracer is proud to unveil its 2021 limited edition Gravelking Color tires. For a fourth year in a row, Panaracer has made its dominant gravel tire available in unique colors to help riders add a pop of color and personal flare to their
Culture & Opinion
World of Zwift: Episode 21
This week lead game designer Wes Salmon, talks through trainer difficulty and tells us how the new game release will mean better selfies and a whole different kind of racing. OJ tries out a suspiciously delicious ride snack in the Feed Zone, we learn all about Workout of the Week
Components
SRAM Rival eTap AXS Announced: Affordable Wireless Shifting Arrives
It was just a matter of time, SRAM just announced its wireless Rival AXS group. The Rival AXS 12-speed groupset is SRAM’s third-tier wireless drivetrain to complement the high-end setups offered by Force AXS and Red AXS. The Rival eTap AXS groupset promises all the advantages
Culture & Opinion
Built on Baggies Episode II
A year on and we are all still in need of some light relief, and our latest episode of mock-u-mercial mini-film again celebrates the noble Baggy Short featuring a rack of recognizable faces, just from a slightly alternative universe… Early pioneers of baggy shorts back in the
Culture & Opinion
2021 Easton Overland Team Announced
Easton Overland just announced their 2021 athlete lineup. There are several returning members and some fresh new faces in the mix. Easton put together a video introducing the team with some info on who you can see racing major gravel events around US this year. Easton Overland 2021 – The Overland