Culture & Opinion
What a better way to celebrate Canada turning 153, than a 153km mountain bike mega ride. Bears, bails, bonks, a new riders first big mission, and a partying pit crew… it’s just how it’s done in Canada. The 153 roped together the classic DIY Sufferfest and the trendy
Gear Reviews
NASA has some of the most iconic branding out there, it only makes sense that it would translate well to some very fast looking cycling apparel. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Everything is available now, and ships world wide. More info and purchase at sciconsports.com
Culture & Opinion
British Columbia’s Kootenay mountains contain some of the world’s most unforgiving—and beautiful—terrain. The peaks, ridges and valleys of the region are remote, extensive and rugged, creating the opportunity for a backcountry experience like no other. Less than four miles as the crow flies from Retallack Lodge
Culture & Opinion
I don’t know how I slept on this amazing podcast up until now. The Bikes or Death podcast is centered around the growing sport of bikepacking, adventure cycling, and the outdoors. The show features the amazing people who participate in these activities and contribute so greatly to the cycling
Tech & Data
I’ve received several questions from readers on how they can ride the new France and Paris maps, especially now that some rides from the routes are popping up. It’s a bit of a process, but here goes… This is for windows 10, probably pretty similar for a Mac
Culture & Opinion
The Kokopelli Trail is usually a 3-day feat from Moab, UT to Loma, CO. Lachlan Morton finished it in one and on his terms: pushing the limits on his bike without geting too wrapped up in setting the fastest time ever. But since he’s Lachlan, he ended up with
Tech & Data
Every cyclist who has ever pedaled into a stiff headwind knows all about wind resistance. Even a light breeze in your face can turn a pleasant ride into a slog. It’s exhausting! Although a headwind is obvious, even on a perfectly still day the number one impediment to riding
Culture & Opinion
Fernwee, a YouTube channel following the Botje Racing Team in the Netherlands, produced this three part video series documenting their most recent challenge. Episode 2 and 3 below: Because we wanted to get out but not be in any crowded areas we came up with a new Botje Racing challenge:
Culture & Opinion
Former Olympic cyclist Davis Phinney, his son, National Champion, Taylor Phinney, and Allied Cycleworks have embarked on The Next Stage, coming together with bike industry friends to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson’s, the Davis Phinney Foundation, helping people with Parkinson’s live well TODAY and driving cutting-edge, early-stage
Culture & Opinion
Banned from TV in France for creating a climate of fear, here’s a great ad from Vanmoof. The company’s first TV advertisement was banned in France for its negative portrayal of car traffic and pollution. The commercial was rejected by France’s advertising regulatory authority, ARPP, because it
Gear Reviews
Here it is folks, THE release of Summer 2020. Shimano has re-issued the SD50 SPD sandal! Today, on the 25th anniversary of the SD50, Shimano has released a special edition model, SD-501A, in a new colorway. The new SD-501A has a dark navy upper and special logo accents. Available now
Culture & Opinion
Kona ambassador Chris Hornbecke made the best of hist quarantine time with this video: A quick bikepacking trip with the goal of getting back to and reconnecting with nature. Making the best use of my time during lockdown. I decided to embark on this journey with some old school movie