Culture & Opinion
How We Learned to Equate Shopping with Liberty
A fascinating essay explores the history of "choice," questioning how picking from a menu became synonymous with freedom—and why that might be a problem.
Culture & Opinion
An Economic Policy Driven by Vibe, Paid for by You
A compelling article from The Atlantic reframes recent price hikes as a deliberate "anti-woke tax" imposed on all Americans. A must-read.
Bikes & Frames
Revel's "Project RaTical" is My Favorite Kind of Experiment
Revel Bikes is showing off "Project RaTical," a stunning full-suspension prototype that blends 3D-printed titanium junctions with traditional ti tubes.
Culture & Opinion
The Case for a $550 Film Camera in 2025
Lomography's new MC-A camera caught my eye. As a tinkerer and a dad, I'm less interested in the specs and more in the idea of a dedicated, analog tool for capturing memories.
Culture & Opinion
Trainer Season is Coming. So is the Criterion Sale.
The Criterion sale is on, and for me, it's not just about movies. As a cyclist, I see this as the perfect time to stock up on films for the indoor training season.
Culture & Opinion
A "Level PlayingField" or a Costly Mistake? Guardian Bikes' Tariff Gambit Divides the Industry
A 50% tariff on bikes, frames, and e-bikes? Learn why one US brand supports the hike and how it could devastate the industry. Public comment ends Oct. 21.
Culture & Opinion
The FTP Test Is Dead. Long Live the FTP Test.
Dreading your next FTP test? Learn why the numbers are fuzzier than you think, discover smarter ways to assess your fitness, and build a healthier relationship with your training data.
Tech & Data
Strava Sues Garmin for Patent Infringement as API Access Hangs in the Balance
Strava has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Garmin over its segments feature, escalating their rivalry. Learn about the legal claims and a separate API dispute.
Bikes & Frames
Mondraker Launches Exclusive "Unlimited Eclipse" Custom Gravel Bike Program
Discover the Mondraker Arid Carbon Unlimited Eclipse, a new custom gravel bike program for Europe. Build your dream bike with its unique light-reactive paint.
Culture & Opinion
Zwift Steps Back from Elite Esports: What It Means for Riders
Zwift is scaling back elite esports racing and pausing Zwift Academy in 2025. Learn how this shift impacts pros, community riders, and the future of virtual cycling.
Culture & Opinion
If the Roadless Rule Falls: How 45 Million Acres—and America’s Backcountry—Could Change
Proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule threatens 45M acres, trails and wildlife. Learn the impacts, how to comment, and view affected maps.
Culture & Opinion
"Far Beyond": Lachlan Morton's New Film Captures the Soul of Kenyan Gravel
Watch the new film, Far Beyond, which follows Lachlan Morton's journey across Kenya with Kenneth Karayai before the challenging Migration Gravel Race.