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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Can a Video Game Capture the Soul of Cycling? My Review of Wheel World

I step off the road and into a video game to see if Wheel World captures the true spirit of cycling. A review for cyclists on a charming new adventure.

Stinner Frameworks Launches Gibraltar Line: Handmade Steel & Titanium Without the Wait

Stinner Frameworks launches the Gibraltar Select (steel) and Podium (titanium) road bikes. Get handmade Santa Barbara quality and performance without the custom wait time.

Weekly Briefing - Pogačar's Tour de Force, The 4R Recovery Revolution, and Your Ultimate Training Blueprint

This week, we dissect Tadej Pogačar's tactical genius at the Tour, unveil the new 4R framework for total recovery, and deliver fresh training plans for gravel, indoor cycling, and the weight room. Plus, the hottest new gear drops.

Weekly Briefing - Tour de France Heats Up, New Gravel Tech, and Training Smarter (Not Harder)

This week in cycling: The Tour de France enters its decisive second week, Pinarello and Shimano drop major new gravel gear, and we explore new research on personality-based training and the truth about "big gear" workouts.

Beat the Heat: A Review of the Pearl Izumi PRO Mesh Jersey & Air Bib Shorts

Tired of overheating on summer rides? My in-depth review of the Pearl Izumi PRO Mesh Jersey and Air Bib Shorts covers the fit, tech, and on-road performance of this elite cycling kit.

The One-Bike Quiver? Reviewing the New Canyon Grizl and its ECLIPS System

A deep dive into the new 2025 Canyon Grizl. Our review covers the innovative "Full Mounty" handlebar, integrated ECLIPS dynamo system, and new adventure-ready features.

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Hoja for the Journey: Reviewing Fjällräven's New Cycling Apparel

Discover the best of Fjällräven's Hoja cycling collection. Our in-depth review covers the Rider's Wind Jacket, Hybrid Trousers, Wool T-shirt, and Cap.

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Tour de France 2025: A Brutal, Beautiful Homecoming

Get the ultimate expert preview of the 2025 Tour de France. Explore the 100% French route, must-watch stages, top riders like Pogačar and Vingegaard, and how to watch.

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Fueling Myths That Are Slowing You Down

Tired of confusing cycling nutrition advice? We debunk the biggest myths about metabolism, fat burning, and calorie counting to help you fuel smarter, recover faster, and actually get stronger.

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Bollé VICTUS PRO Review: The One Pair of Sunglasses for Every Ride

Our in-depth review of the Bollé VICTUS PRO sunglasses. Discover how Phantom photochromic lenses and revolutionary fit make them the ultimate eyewear for cycling.

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Grab Some of My Favorite Shades for 25%

Just a quick heads up that Tifosi Optics’ Fourth of July Sale kicks off tomorrow, 6/28 — and runs through 7/7. Everything on the site will be 25% off with code SUMMER. For the money I think you'll be hard pressed to find better lenses from anywhere.

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First Look: The Apidura Aero System for Gravel Racing

Apidura introduces its new Aero System, a modular frame and top tube bag combination proven in the wind tunnel to save 5 watts, designed for competitive gravel racers.

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Beyond the Hype: A Reality Check on Protein and Sodium for Athletes

Are protein and sodium trends helping or harming athletes? This article explores the science behind intake, quality, and why more isn't always better for your health.

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SUPERNOVA Unveils the Starstream Integrated Handlebar Light

SUPERNOVA introduces the Starstream, a 500-lumen StVZO-approved light bar fully integrated into an Ergotec handlebar for a clean, powerful, and versatile lighting solution.

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First Look: Trek's Updated Checkpoint ALR Gen 3 Aluminum Gravel Bike

Trek quietly unveils the Checkpoint ALR Gen 3, an aluminum gravel bike with carbon features, 50mm tire clearance, and endless mounts for bikepacking and beyond.

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Beat the Heat: A Performance Review of the Velocio CONCEPT Radiator Kit

Discover the ultimate hot-weather cycling kit. Our in-depth review of the Velocio CONCEPT Radiator Jersey and Bib Shorts covers their advanced cooling fabrics, aerodynamic fit, and race-ready performance.

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Made in Milan: Cinelli Launches Limited-Edition Speciale Steel Gravel Bike

Cinelli unveils the limited-edition Speciale Gravel, a handcrafted Italian steel bike featuring Columbus tubing, modern geometry, and exclusive availability.

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Canyon and Ridley Debut TQ's Game-Changing HPR40 Lightweight E-Bike Motor

Discover the new TQ-HPR40, a lightweight, silent, and compact e-bike drive system for road and gravel that promises a natural, drag-free ride.