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
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
FYXO gives us a great look into the workshop of Mark Hester of Prova Cycles.
Culture & Opinion
After a great weekend in Santa Fe, I’m back in Denver with a quick race report from the inaugural GFNY Santa Fe. After many years of rapid expansion overseas, GFNY had its first event in the US to go alongside the New York City championship. The 75 mile Long
Bikes & Frames
Los Angeles based Pure Cycles announced its new Adventure line of gravel bikes, including the Adventure ($799), the Adventure Pro ($899) and Adventure Apex ($1099). Sold as entry-level gravel bikes they feature 700c & 650b interchangeability, disc brakes, and a geometry perfect for gravel and all-road riding.
Clinical Cycling
Tom Dumoulin has confirmed that he will miss the 2019 Tour de France. The knee injury he sustained at the Giro d’Italia will keep him out of competition. Team Sunweb confirmed in a press release that the Dutchman will miss next month’s Grand Tour ‘after a physically challenging