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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.

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.

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.

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.

Stop the Shuffle: LOOK’s New KEO Grip 3K Cleats Add Stability and Silence

LOOK’s new KEO Grip 3K cleats feature wider traction pads, a 15% weight reduction, and smoother, quieter unclipping. Available January 2026.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

Nutrition

Nutrition is a Time Management Problem, Not a Willpower Problem

We treat training like a science but nutrition like an improv act. Here is why effective fueling is actually a time management problem, not a test of willpower.

Cycling

Sour’s Purple Pie: When Steel Meets Software

Sour’s new Purple Pie combines handmade German steel with a Pinion electronic gearbox. It’s a rugged, low-maintenance expedition rig for the curious builder.

Cycling

A Pocket Compressor: State Bicycle Co.’s New Inflator

State Bicycle Co.'s new Electric Inflator is a pocket-sized, USB-C rechargeable pump that uses drone motor tech to automate tire inflation. Here is a quick look.