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...
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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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The htSQD Paradox: Closing the Doors at the Top of the Podium
Despite total dominance and 37 wins from Keegan Swenson, Santa Cruz's htSQD is closing in 2025. A look at what this means for the future of professional gravel.
Seeing the Wind: Why Zwift’s Draft Indicator Changes the Race
Zwift’s latest update introduces a Draft Indicator and a revamped Ride Report, turning indoor miles into a more tactical, data-driven training experience.
The Ironman Flix is $90 (And It Won’t Check Your Email)
The Huckberry x Timex Ironman Flix is down to $90. It’s a rugged, distraction-free throwback to an era when sport watches just told time and tracked laps.
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PFAS-Free and Pocket Sized: Apidura tweaks a classic.
Apidura has refreshed their ultralight Packable Backpack and Musette with PFAS-free fabrics and a smarter strap design, optimizing the gear you carry for the gear you carry.
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Ornot Goes All In on the "Muppet Fur"
Ornot expands its Polartec Alpha lineup with new gloves and shoe covers. Here is why putting "active insulation" on your extremities is a smart move for winter riding.
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Afuera: When Not Belonging Becomes a Superpower
"Afuera" tracks Alvin Escajeda’s 2,000km Trans Pyrenees race, exploring how the discomfort of a "no place" identity fuels ultra-endurance resilience.
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From Singletrack to Gravel: Knolly Updates its Flagship Ti Adventure Bike
Knolly’s updated Cache Titanium gravel bike features suspension-corrected geometry, 700x55c tire clearance, and UDH compatibility. Available now.
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6,500 Watts to Fly: Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe Tows a Glider
Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe riders generated 6,500 watts to tow a glider into flight in Mallorca. Discover the engineering behind this world-first cycling stunt.
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The FTP Trap: Why Your Numbers Stop Moving (And Why That’s Okay)
Frustrated by a stagnant FTP? Here is the physiological timeline of threshold adaptation, from lactate buffering to the inevitable plateau, and how to train smarter.
Cycling
The 30% Drop: How Delayed Eating Kills Performance (Even If You Hit Your Macros)
A new study reveals a paradox: athletes with full muscle glycogen stores still suffered a 30% performance drop. Here is why nutrient timing matters more than we thought.
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Gear & Grit Daily: December 09, 2025
Today's cycling news: Ineos Grenadiers Has a 5-Point Plan for Winning the Tour de France, Highlights of 2025 – Part II and more. Daily tracking of pro racing...
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Gear & Grit Daily: December 08, 2025
Today's cycling news: Pieterse and Del Grosso join Van der Poel for CX debuts at Namur World Cup, “It shouldn’t be a taboo. It belongs in the sport”: Lotte K...
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Gear & Grit Daily: December 05, 2025
Today's cycling news: The Frantic Push to Find the Next Pogačar Is Harming Cycling’s Up and Coming Stars, MTB World Cup promoter and WorldTour broadcaster WB...
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The $5,000 Coaster Brake (And Why I Want It)
Stinner Frameworks releases the "Klunker," a limited-edition, straight-gauge titanium cruiser with a coaster brake. It’s absurd, beautiful, and costs $5,195.
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Zwift Finally Has Its "Spotify Wrapped" Moment
Zwift celebrates its 10th anniversary with "Spinback," a personalized data deep-dive into your riding history. Here’s why the community stats—and the potential for an annual recap—matter.