Bikes & Frames
The Santa Cruz Stigmata was one of the first bikes that showed me what a true gravel bike could be, that was circa 2015. Now we’re well into 2019 and just four years later the gravel scene is all the rage. Increasing tire clearance and geometry with good manners
The Garage
I recently resprayed my Cervelo S3 with Spray.Bike rattle cans and the result was incredible. I didn’t think a result like what I got was at all possible outside of sending the frame off to a pro with a spray gun and dedicated booth. The paint is formulated
Bikes & Frames
Aluminum made Cannondale in the ’80s and it has remained on the menu ever since. Although the CAAD lineup doesn’t have superstarts like Mario Cipollini and Cadel Evans cruising around on them in the WorldTour anymore, the aluminum frame has an almost cult-like following. The CAAD lineup is in
Road
Kasper Asgreen (Deceuninck-Quick Step) took the second stage of the Tour of California today, edging out Tejay van Garderen who conceded the stage win but seized the overall leader’s yellow jersey. For 24-year-old Asgreen this is his first World Tour victory. Asgreen rode aggressively in the second half of
Road
It was a wild day for the general classification at the Giro d’Italia today thanks to a large crash with 6km remaining on Stage 4. The crash split the peloton and left 2017 Giro champion Tom Dumoulin (Sunweb) injured, by the time he crossed the line he was down
Road
Is Peter Sagan back? Apparently a return to California was just what he needed to jump-start a disappointing start to his 2019 season. The three-time road cycling world champion took stage one of the Tour of California with a definitive spring, holding off Travis McCabe. The win brings his record
Road
The Giro d’Italia kicked off Saturday, with Three days of riding behind us, here’s a quick recap of what’s happened so far. Lots of racing left to go. Primož RogliÄ wins stage one time trial Primož RogliÄ (Jumbo-Visma) won the stage one time trial of the 2019
Culture & Opinion
The Amgen Tour of California kicks off its fourteenth edition on May 12th. In just 13 years it has gone from a small February race to a WorldTour event. Here’s a look at the route, the contenders and how you can catch the action. The Tour of California conflicts
Bikes & Frames
Next week is Bike To Work Week – to celebrate the cyclists who will get out and ride to work, we put together a list of some of the necessities for the ride. State Bicycle Co 4130 | Amazon Link $459.99 An exceptional value in an entry-level road bike, the State
Culture & Opinion
Time for some new cycling rules, or not really as these should just be givens. Phil Gaimon lays out cycling’s unofficial rulebook, detailing his own New Rules of Cycling, dubbed Philuminati. Nice reference to Velominati. I’ve always taken issue with Velominati, apparently Gaimon has as well. The Rule,
Bikes & Frames
Will you look at those fenders! I tend to dislike fenders, they usually look out of place and so damn utilitarian. But integrate them into the actual design of the bike like this and damn can they look good. You’re looking at the No22 Drifter X which can be
Culture & Opinion
The 2019 Giro d’Italia begins on Saturday, May 11. After last year’s Grande Partenza in Israel and Chris Froome’s eventual victory in Rome, this year’s Giro d’Italia will be a far more Italian affair. Here’s a preview of the race and a little musing