Zwift has recently launched Pack Dynamics 4 (PD4), a new feature aimed at improving the overall Zwift experience for users. PD4 has been in development and testing since October 2022, and now it has been officially released across the entire game. But what does this mean for Zwifters? Zwift began
A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has shed new light on why so many Americans continue to use their phones behind the wheel, despite knowing the dangers of distracted driving. The survey found that the issue is more complex than policymakers have assumed, and until we
Cycling
For cycling enthusiasts, crafting exceptional espresso at home can be an essential component of pre-ride rituals and post-ride relaxation. To achieve the perfect cup, precision and dedication are required. This involves using a scale to measure shots accurately, a burr grinder for freshly ground beans, and a top-tier espresso machine
Fat City Cycles, renowned for their expertise in titanium craftsmanship, traces its roots back to the 1990s when they produced a series of Ti Yo Eddy frames in collaboration with Merlin. In 2023, they present the first “new” Fat Chance Ti bicycle, christened the Ti Gravel Chris Cross. This exceptional
Originating from Max Miller’s educational and engaging YouTube channel, Tasting History, emerges an insightful exploration of pemmican, a concoction of meat and fat or tallow, developed by the Indigenous peoples of North America. Pemmican’s principal characteristics include its impressive shelf life (spanning years), portability, and nutritional density, rendering
Annie Evans and Huw Oliver investigate a new bikepacking route from the far-north reaches of the UK down to Edinburgh. Along the way, they ride through the former site of the Pictish kingdom, take in breathtaking views, and check out charming Scottish towns.
A little bit about why they do what they do at Outer Shell. Learn more at: https://outershell.com/our-story
The emblem of a clenched fist encompasses an array of connotations, inviting individuals to ascribe their personal interpretations to its symbolism. Back Hand Bikes, a renowned manufacturer of BMX, moto, and MTB components, has recently introduced a 31.8mm clamp MTB stem, meticulously CNC-milled from high-grade 7075 aluminum to mirror
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Cat Jaffee didn’t necessarily think of herself as someone who loved being alone. But then, the pandemic hit. And she got diagnosed with cancer. Actually, those two things happened on the exact same day, at the exact same hour. In the shadow of that nightmarish timing, Cat found her
Annie Evans and Huw Oliver investigate a new bikepacking route from the far-north reaches of the UK down to Edinburgh. Along the way, they ride through the former site of the Pictish kingdom, take in breathtaking views, and check out charming Scottish towns.
Cycling
Love to see it! TIME Bicycles (“TIME”) is building the nation’s largest carbon fiber bicycle factory in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. This new facility will extend the capabilities of TIME’s European factory and produce industry leading carbon fiber bicycles and componentry using TIME’s proprietary Resin Transfer Molding
Part of a long trip across the American continent, we spent 6 weeks exploring Colombia’s backroads in January/February 2022. The route is approx. 1600km and +43.300 altimeters and is a mix of paved and unpaved roads. It includes some of the ‘major’ sights (San Augustin, Tierradentro, Fin