Culture & Opinion
Gear & Grit Daily: January 06, 2026
Today's cycling news: Confirmed: Derek Gee Signs Blockbuster Deal with Lidl-Trek after Ugly Contract Dispute, “If Mathieu had crashed and suffered serious in...
Kevin Curry
The Mindset
Your Brain is a Liar: The Neuroscience of "The Pain Cave"
Mental toughness isn't about grit; it's about neurobiology. Learn how your brain constructs "failure," why the Default Mode Network sabotages you, and the simple question to get back on track.
Culture & Opinion
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 ...
Culture & Opinion
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...
Culture & Opinion
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...
Culture & Opinion
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...
The Engine
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.
Culture & Opinion
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.
Culture & Opinion
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.
Bikes & Frames
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.
Culture & Opinion
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.
Components
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.