Bikes & Frames
Pine Cycles FRST: A Steel Gravel Bike Born from Singletrack
Discover the Pine Cycles FRST, a new USA-made steel adventure bike. With progressive geometry, 58mm tire clearance, and UDH dropouts, it's built to excel on any terrain.
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The Engine
Weekly Briefing - On-Bike Power, Cherry Juice Recovery, and This Week's Hottest Gear
Welcome to the weekly dispatch from Gear & Grit, where we dissect the science, gear, and grit that make you a faster, smarter cyclist. This week, we're exploring a paradigm shift in strength training that could move your power work from the squat rack to your smart trainer.
Bikes & Frames
For August Only: The REEB x Industry Nine Bronze Collaboration
REEB Cycles and Industry Nine launch the limited edition Bronze Project for the SST & STEEZL. Available only in August, it features custom I9 bronze components.
The Mindset
2025 Life Time Leadville 100 MTB Highlights
Pulled straight from the live coverage presented by Orange Seal, this recap captures the grit, drama, and high-altitude battles that defined race day. The women’s race shook up the Life Time Grand Prix standings, the men’s field traded blows to the very end, and course records were under
Culture & Opinion
Esker Cycles Announces 10% Surcharge in Response to New 20% U.S. Tariffs
Esker Cycles responds to new 20% U.S. tariffs with a 10% surcharge starting Sept. 1. Learn about their transparent approach and how you can save before the increase.
The Engine
The Cyclist's Paradox: Training for Performance, Engineering for Longevity
Tired of the hype? We cut through the noise on longevity and performance biomarkers. Discover what science says about exercise, diet, and data for a longer, stronger life.
Culture & Opinion
How to Watch the 2025 Leadville Trail 100 MTB Live and Free
For the first time, watch the legendary Leadville Trail 100 MTB live and free on August 9, 2025. Get start times, streaming links, and race-day previews.
Bikes & Frames
The New Standert Kieswerk: Premium Gravel Features Without the Premium Price
Explore the all-new Standert Kieswerk, an affordable aluminum gravel bike packed with premium features like 50mm tire clearance and a T47 bottom bracket.
The Engine
Weekly Briefing - New Science on Functional Foods, Pro-Level Strength, and Lessons from the Tour's Final Week
As the 2025 Tour de France reached its crescendo in the Alps, the peloton offered a masterclass in pushing the limits of human endurance. We witnessed the brutal, attritional warfare on the slopes of the Col de la Loze, where Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard traded blows after three weeks
Culture & Opinion
The Best Stages in Tour de France History
Introduction: The Alchemy of a Legendary Stage The Tour de France is more than a bicycle race; it is a three-week, 3,500-kilometer odyssey that tests the absolute limits of human endurance and willpower.Within this grand narrative, individual stages occasionally transcend the realm of mere sport to become something
The Mindset
Rollins and McElveen Dominate at Record-Breaking 2025 Leadville Stage Race
Get a full recap of the 2025 Life Time Leadville Stage Race. See how Melisa Rollins and Payson McElveen conquered the 3-day epic amid a record field.
Tech & Data
The 5-Star Standard Has Evolved: Understanding Virginia Tech's 2025 Helmet Rating Update
Virginia Tech has updated its 5-Star helmet safety rating system. Learn why 139 helmets were downgraded and what this proactive change means for your safety.