Culture & Opinion
Join Texas Tech University’s 2023 Adventure Media class as they explore southern New Mexico’s Monumental Loop, an iconic bikepacking route full of cultural and natural significance just outside of Las Cruces.
Culture & Opinion
Gravel racing has seen a surge in popularity, with many participants pushing themselves to tackle the longest and most challenging routes available. However, there’s a growing realization in the gravel racing community that the joy of the sport isn’t solely tied to the difficulty or length of the
Bikes & Frames
A HIGHLY VERSATILE CROSS AND GRAVEL BIKE Gravel riding is becoming one of the most popular forms of riding. Riders on gravel bikes enjoy exploring new locations and are able to continue riding when the pavement ends and the dirt begins. The Ibis Hakka GRX LTD Jenson Exclusive Bike is
Bikes & Frames
In the world of cycling, innovation is the name of the game. And when it comes to pushing the boundaries of design and performance, Curve Cycling has always been at the forefront. Their most popular model, the GXR, fondly known as the AIR Kev, is a testament to this commitment.
Bikes & Frames
Steamboat Springs, well-known for its titanium bike builders, houses the prominent Moots Cycles. In the world of cycling, innovation, and performance are keys to success, and today, Moots is making headlines with the launch of its brand-new gravel race machine: the Routt CRD (Complete Race Design). It’s a bike
Bikes & Frames
Santa Cruz has unveiled a revamped version of its Stigmata gravel bike, incorporating a more advanced geometry inspired by its mountain biking collection. This involves a more relaxed head tube with a 69.5-degree angle consistently applied across all sizes from S to XXL, reduced from the prior model’s
Culture & Opinion
From Greg McCahon: Seven months since we set off from Alaska, we find ourselves in the dusty desert valleys of Northern Nevada. It’s a part of the country I’ve always wanted to properly explore and we definitely weren’t disappointed. Huge, expansive desert valleys extending as far as
Components
Just a short while back, we saw microSHIFT’s ADVENT groupset, sporting its telltale capitalization, emerge with a no-nonsense, wide-range 9-speed drivetrain. Fast-forward a bit and ADVENT X arrived, adding an extra gear and a couple of teeth, while still upholding microSHIFT’s dedication to simplicity, maintenance-friendliness, and affordability. Now,
Bikes & Frames
State Bicycle Co., the renowned bicycle manufacturer, has made a significant splash in the gravel biking market with the launch of its innovative Carbon All-Road gravel bike. Following the successful release of their first carbon road frameset in January 2023, State Bicycle Co. is amplifying its impact in the industry
Bags & EDC
The Oregon Timber Trail is drumming up support for its upcoming trail project with an enticing fundraising raffle. The grand prize? A custom-painted Esker Hayduke bike! This show-stopper comes with a custom-printed frame bag from Rogue Panda Designs and a GX-level build kit. But the rewards don’t stop there.
Gear Reviews
As someone who spends a lot of time on a bike, I’m always on the lookout for cycling apparel that goes above and beyond the typical. PEARL iZUMi’s Limited Edition Contours Gravel Collection delivers just that, with its high-performance pieces inspired by earth’s natural landscapes and designed
Culture & Opinion
Endless – a short story about human limits” is a 30 minute film about Sebastian “Seb” Breuer who won the 700km long gravel race “Badlands” 2022 and now wants to build on this success in his next races, Across Andes in Chile and the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco.