Components
HED just released a new aero disc version of their Vanquish wheel, the Vanquish Aero Disc. The wheel is based on a spoked wheel design with carbon skins for aerodynamics. The new wheel is disc brake-compatible and uses a super wide 30mm external & 21mm internal width. The Vanquish Aero
The Engine
Training hard and losing weight is a great combination for improving cycling speed, especially uphill, but doing both at once rarely works out. People hoping to lose weight with exercise often wind up being their own worst enemies, according to a new study, which was published last month in the
Culture & Opinion
Mark Cavendish won’t be at the 2019 Tour de France. The 34-year-old has battled with health problems over the past couple of years, twice missing racing due to Epstein Barr virus, and hasn’t returned to form in 2019. So, it wasn’t entirely surprising that his name was
Culture & Opinion
NBC Sports choices for the eight scariest crashes in Tour de France history, I think they missed one of the most devastating:
Culture & Opinion
Despite a new face taking the win last year (Geraint Thomas), last year’s Tour de France has faced some fair criticism for being boring. Despite Thomas’ win, it marked the sixth win in seven tries for Team Sky (now Team Ineos). And the first week of racing in 2018
Bikes & Frames
With a limited run of just 60 bikes worldwide, OPEN Cycles & ENVE components have come together again with an ultimate carbon gravel bike build. The build starts with the Open U.P. and a low-key white paint job. The white look great against the raw UD carbon finish of
Bikes & Frames
The All-City Cycles Electric Queen appears to be a bike built simply for having fun. All-City dubs the bike “The ultimate trail hardtail”, the Electric Queen has a short wheelbase, aggressive geometry, a 120mm suspension fork (or optional rigid fork), and fits 27.5 x 3.0” or 29 x
Culture & Opinion
In 2002, mountain bikers and entrepreneurs Jen Zeuner and Anne Keller moved to Fruita, Colorado, in search of cheap rent, world-class single track, and free time to ride. Over 15 years later, the two unconventional women have helped reshape one of the state’s most conservative towns, uniting the community
The Engine
I’m a big fan of gels, especially now that I’ve moved to using Science in Sport’s offerings, but for longer races and other adventures in the saddle I have to mix it up with actual food to not feel like I’m starving. Recently, I discovered rice
Culture & Opinion
Through overwhelming community support, local political advocacy and the cooperation of a once-reluctant land manager, the Whiskey Run Trail system went in with record speed. Already, over ten miles of singletrack dodge back and forth under a shaded canopy of fir, spruce and alder, and if you stop long enough
Culture & Opinion
A study, published in the Journal of Transport and Land Use, indicates that a person’s neighborhood plays a large role in whether or not they decide to commute by bike. The study found that people who live in high-density, mixed-use neighborhoods (downtown or near large college campuses) are more
Components
Velo Orange is doing and building so much rad stuff. Their latest rim is no exception! The Voyager Rim may rock classic looks but it is modernly equipped. The tubeless box section rim would look great on everything from a an all road bike to a randonneur. The polished finish