Culture & Opinion
Traditionally, it’s been pretty difficult to be a cycling fan in the U.S.. In the past, the only options were pirate streams, a handful of races on cable at 4am, or 5 minute highlight reels on YouTube. Fortunately, there are great streaming options these days that will deliver
Culture & Opinion
Yesterday was all about SRAM’s new Red eTap AXS 12-speed wireless drivetrain, the technical release is exciting but I think there’s also something to be said for how SRAM decided to advertise the new groupset. Or, more frankly, who they chose to headline the announcement. Featured in all
The Garage
Horse Cycles builds some wicked cool bikes, here’s a cool opportunity to follow along as Thomas builds up a new project along with help from his shop cat Charles. Also, an auditory appearance by Townes Van Zandt. Video by Justin Balog from Mixed Media Machine. Take a moment and
Culture & Opinion
The Rails to Trail Conservancy (RTC) is a nonprofit that works to transform abandoned rail lines into multi-use paths around the country. Based in Washington, DC, where they can help shape policy, they manage an incredible 31,000 miles of trail across the United States. The RTC is currently planning
Culture & Opinion
The UCI technical committee has been the bane of pro cycling since, well, forever. At the rate they restrict innovation the UCI should just issue every racer the same bucket helmet, same clunker steel bike, and same shoes, shirt & chamois at the start of every UCI-approved race. Endura’s
Culture & Opinion
Modify Content’s full films follows Nico Vink, Kurt Sorge, and Kyle Jameson on an epic ride up Momotombo, one of Nicaragua’s active volcanos. The film won an Emmy for Technical Achievement crediting the aerial filming of Matt Katsolis. The film looks great, the ride just looks insane.
Culture & Opinion
Apparently the cycling scene in Northwest Arkansas has been blowing up lately thanks to improvements like the enormous Back 40 mountain bike trail network and the world class Velosolutions Pump Track at Runway Bike Park. The area around Fayetteville and Bentonville is becoming a bucket-list ride destination. Now you can
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Attack Pictures brings us this 34-minute documentary on crit racing, aptly titled American Crit: American Crit is a loud, visceral look at the sport of criterium racing as seen through the eyes of a first-year team. It’s a love letter to one of the most dangerous and beautiful forms
Culture & Opinion
Everyone loves a good race or mass start event, but few think about the loads of effort that go into making them happen. Races like the Trans Cascadia require a lot of people and a ton of time to put together. In their latest video, Freehub looks at the hard
Culture & Opinion
I can hear Paul Sherwen’s voice uttering “Luz Ardiden” during coverage of past tours because that’s where I first learned of this special place. Amazing road. Climbing up to 1,715 metres at an average gradient just shy of 8% Luz Ardiden has been the scene of much
Culture & Opinion
This looks like an awesome event and without a doubt, the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder has the best event website I’ve ever seen. Press release: The Oregon Trail was a 2,000 mile adventure, the likes of which are hard to comprehend in modern times. Adventurers packed their worldly
Culture & Opinion
Awesome video of the famous Ahab trail in Moab with Canyon and their new Spectral. Imagine this challenge; take your favorite downhill trail – the one you could jam through with your eyes closed – and take a picture in your mind. Got it? Feel every turn? See every tree, every drop,