Training Plans: Priorities Beat Calendars
Training plans fail when riders treat them as contracts. How to build adaptable structure, read progressive overload honestly, and know when to skip.
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Reeb's New SST Finally Plays Nice With Coil Shocks
Reeb's next-gen SST steel trail bike gets revised 120mm kinematics, coil shock compatibility and easier pivot service. Who it's actually for.
$1,199.99 Buys a Steel Hardtail With Three Fork Options
State's 4130 Trail now runs three forks and starts at $1,199.99. The real win: Eagle Transmission AXS on a standard HG freehub, no new rear wheel.
Fidlock PINCLIP: $69.99 to Kill the Saddle Bag Rattle
Fidlock's PINCLIP saddle bag locks to a rail-mounted base with no rattle. 700 ml, 170 g, $69.99 — and why the extra bases are the real argument.
Redshift Mousetrap Now Fits SPD-SL and Look Keo
Redshift's Mousetrap flat pedal adapters now fit SPD-SL and Look Keo. $59.99, ~170g per pair, tool-free. Who actually benefits — and who shouldn't bother.
Skip the Recovery Score: Build Body Awareness Instead
Recovery scores conflict with how you feel. Here's what actually matters for deciding whether to train hard or back off—and it's not the app.
Yes Chef: A Bikepacking Film That Isn't About Suffering
Lachlan Morton's new film Yes Chef follows a 500-mile bikepacking loop through Australia with friends—no FKT, just riding. The full route is now public.
Ornot's Alpha Wool Pullover: 40% Merino Meets Thru-Hiker Insulation
Ornot's $198 Alpha Wool Pullover blends Polartec Alpha with merino for a midlayer that breathes on climbs and stays warm on descents. Here's what matters.
MyWhoosh Winter Update: What the Smart Workout Selector Gets Right
MyWhoosh's free winter update adds smart workout selection, gamified Zombie training, and structured weekly racing. Here's what matters for time-crunched riders.
The Batch GB.1: A $999 Gravel Bike That Doesn't Skimp Where It Counts
The Batch GB.1 delivers tubeless-ready wheels, a clutched 1x9 drivetrain, and lifetime warranty for $999. Here's who it fits and what it trades away.
Zwift Plus Adds $10 to Your Monthly Cost — Does Adaptive Training Justify It?
Zwift Plus adds adaptive training plans and real-world video routes for $29.99/month. Here's what actually matters for time-crunched cyclists.
The Tritone's 32-Inch Wheels Exist to Fix Tall-Rider Geometry, Not Chase Trends
Toot Engineering's Tritone uses 32-inch wheels to give tall riders proper geometry without sacrificing frame stiffness. Here's what the specs actually mean.
Tech & Data
CamelBak's Custom Bottles Now Ship Singles in 5 Days
CamelBak's custom bottle program now ships single orders in 5 days. No minimums, full-color printing from $5. Plastic Podiums coming soon.
Tech & Data
94 Grams of Rear Radar With a Replaceable Battery — Finally
Lezyne's Radar Pro 300 adds automatic brake light and 24-hour battery at $180. Here's how it compares to the now-cheaper Radar Drive Rear.
Indoor Cycling
Zwift's Wild Isles Adds the Flattest Route Ever Built to Watopia
Zwift's Wild Isles adds 20km of flat Watopia roads, including the flattest route ever built. Nine new cycling routes, crit circuits, and zero-elevation intervals.
Indoor Cycling
Tacx Nēra: $999 Gets You Built-In Motion Without a Rocker Plate
Garmin's Tacx Nēra offers built-in motion, 1% power accuracy, and Zwift Cog compatibility at $999. Here's what matters for data-driven cyclists.
Indoor Cycling
Zwift Watt Lock: ERG Mode Without the Workout File
Zwift's Watt Lock lets you toggle ERG mode mid-ride for steady power without building a workout. Here's how it works and where it falls short.
Tech & Data
The $749 Question: Is Talking to Your Bike Computer Worth It?
Garmin Edge 1060 adds voice control for hands-free hazard reporting, navigation, and data. Here's what matters and who should actually consider the $749 upgrade.
Training
Your First Gravel Race Is a Logistics Problem, Not a Fitness Test
Your first gravel race won't fail from low FTP. It'll fail from a flat you can't fix or a bonk at mile 40. Here's what actually matters.
Tech & Data
In this economy? Silca Bets Cyclists Will Pay $800 to Ditch the Screen
Silca revives the Omata One: an $800 analog cycling computer with mechanical hands, GPS tracking, and no screen. Limited supply, US-only, iOS required.
Tech & Data
Strava's New Strength Features: Guided Workouts, Live Tracking, and One Big Gap
Strava adds guided strength workouts with live tracking and muscle maps. Here's what cyclists gain—and what the new features still don't solve.
Training
Why Intervals Aren't the Only Path to Getting Faster
Structured training burns people out. Pure unstructured riding produces junk miles. The middle ground—semi-structured training—actually works for most riders.
Bikes & Frames
Ari Shafer HP: A 28-Pound E-Gravel Bike That Actually Rides Like a Bike
Ari's Shafer HP e-gravel bike weighs 28 lbs with the TQ-HPR60 motor. Subtle assist, 60mm tire clearance, and builds from $4,899. Here's who it fits.
Components
Wolf Tooth's $290 Camo Pedals Exist to Make You Visit a Bike Shop
Wolf Tooth's Camo SHIFT Gravity pedals: 150 pairs, hand-anodized, $290, and only available in person at select bike shops. Here's what that actually means.