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Tech & Data

Seeing the Wind: Why Zwift’s Draft Indicator Changes the Race

Zwift’s latest update introduces a Draft Indicator and a revamped Ride Report, turning indoor miles into a more tactical, data-driven training experience.

The Mindset

The Ironman Flix is $90 (And It Won’t Check Your Email)

The Huckberry x Timex Ironman Flix is down to $90. It’s a rugged, distraction-free throwback to an era when sport watches just told time and tracked laps.

Gear Reviews

PFAS-Free and Pocket Sized: Apidura tweaks a classic.

Apidura has refreshed their ultralight Packable Backpack and Musette with PFAS-free fabrics and a smarter strap design, optimizing the gear you carry for the gear you carry.

Gear Reviews

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.

Culture & Opinion

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.

Bikes & Frames

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.

The Engine

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.

Components

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 Engine

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 Engine

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.