Culture & Opinion
Two Nineteen Forty Four is the title for Tristan Greszko’s incredible timelapse of last year’s record-breaking ascent on The Nose at Yosemite’s El Capitan. An amazing visual for a truly amazing feat. On a cold, misty morning in late October 2017, after 11 previous attempts, Brad Gobright
Culture & Opinion
This is a cool French documentary from 1915 that shows the evolution of the bicycle from 1818 to the 1890s. It’s cool to see the transformation to what is essentially the chain-driven bicycle we use to this day. All of the intertitles are Dutch, but Aeon translated them to
Culture & Opinion
Elia Saikaly spent two years in the Himalayas shooting 44,069 still images to create 108 time lapses, all of that was edited down to the less than three minutes you can watch above. He writes: Some technical breakdowns of this short time lapse film: €¢108 total time-lapses and set
Culture & Opinion
With the Spring Classics in the rear-view mirror it’s now time for the first Grand Tour of the season, the Giro d’Italia. The race is always big news, but with twin swirling controversies added to the mix for 2018; Chris Froome’s participation in the race and the
Culture & Opinion
Colorado’s Triple Bypass Bicycle Ride was canceled last year due to forest fires. For 2018, the ride returns with two new routes: a 75- and 30-mile version. The shorter routes should attract riders intimidated by the traditional 120-mile route from Bergen Park to Vail. A route that covers three
Culture & Opinion
It’s time for the biggest single-day race of them all! Paris-Roubaix, also known as “The Hell of the North,” a 257km slog across the unforgiving farm roads of northern France. This Sunday will mark the 116th edition of the Paris-Roubaix, here’s what you need to know before riders
The Garage
Cycling fans and those who watched the movie The Flying Scotsman back in 2006 should have a massive appreciation for Graeme Obree and his incredible record setting bike. The above video and the data revealed are a good reminder that thinking outside the box truly can be revolutionary. Graeme was
Bikes & Frames
Over the weekend, all the best hand-built bicycles were in one place, Hartford Connecticut. The North American Handbuilt Bicycle Show (NAHBS) brought together nearly 160 international and American independent bicycle exhibitors and while there were countless incredible creations to behold only a handful can be deemed winners. Here’s a
Culture & Opinion
Though switchel’s origins are a bit murky the variety brewed by Up Mountain Switchel comes from 18th-century Vermont. It’s an American heritage beverage made of apple cider vinegar, ginger and sweetener — in this case maple sugar (fitting for Vermont). The beverage has long been drunk by farmers during
Culture & Opinion
These Col Collective videos just keep getting better and better. The incredible visuals are great inspiration to get out and ride. When the summer season lasts only three months (if you’re lucky) then you know you’re in an extreme place. Shrouded in mist and snow drifts for much
Bikes & Frames
I stumbled upon this insane build from Caletti Cycles over the weekend and knew I had to share it. This bicycle is a thing of beauty and the story behind the build is pretty cool too: Thanks for the best bike ever and the memories of my grandma! In 1985
Tech & Data
I just spent an hour and a half grinding out some miles on Zwift and I had a thought. If I swapped my trainer for a generator, how long would I have to ride to provide the electricity needed to mine a single Bitcoin? I guess it’s time to
