Culture & Opinion
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...
Kevin Curry
Tech & Data
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.
Culture & Opinion
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.
Culture & Opinion
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.
Bikes & Frames
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.
Tech & Data
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.
Gear Reviews
Keen Borrows a Philosophy from Gravel Biking
A first look at the new Keen Roam trail runner. As a cyclist, its "gravel bike-inspired" outsole and versatile, "jack-of-all-trades" approach caught my eye.
Gear Reviews
More Than Just a Puffy? Mulling Over Velocio's New Hoodie.
The temps are dropping, and this new Velocio Ultrapack Insulated Hoodie caught my eye. As a cyclist and data-guy, I'm digging into the specs and $349 price.
Culture & Opinion
The Case for a $550 Film Camera in 2025
Lomography's new MC-A camera caught my eye. As a tinkerer and a dad, I'm less interested in the specs and more in the idea of a dedicated, analog tool for capturing memories.
Culture & Opinion
Trainer Season is Coming. So is the Criterion Sale.
The Criterion sale is on, and for me, it's not just about movies. As a cyclist, I see this as the perfect time to stock up on films for the indoor training season.
Culture & Opinion
A "Level PlayingField" or a Costly Mistake? Guardian Bikes' Tariff Gambit Divides the Industry
A 50% tariff on bikes, frames, and e-bikes? Learn why one US brand supports the hike and how it could devastate the industry. Public comment ends Oct. 21.
Clinical Cycling
Inside the Body of an Ultra-Endurance Cyclist: What a 2,725-Mile Race Really Does
A deep dive into the astonishing physiological changes of a 47-year-old cyclist who completed the 4,385 km Tour Divide. Discover how extreme endurance re-shapes muscle, metabolism, and more.