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WE LOVE WHERE WE RIDE - Gianmarco Dodesini Valsecchi

Kevin Curry

Kevin Curry

05 Mar 2019
WE LOVE WHERE WE RIDE - Gianmarco Dodesini Valsecchi

Gianmarco Dodesini Valsecchi  shot some incredible images during the inaugural PEdALED Silk Road Mountain Race in 2018. A brutal but stunning self-supported bike race in the remote landscapes of Kyrgyzstan. It’s short but sweet, absolutely stunning scenery. Follow Shift Cycling Culture for more.

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Btchn Alpina 32" Hardtail: California Steel, 92mm BB Drop, Limited Parts Ecosystem

Btchn Alpina 32" Hardtail: California Steel, 92mm BB Drop, Limited Parts Ecosystem

Btchn's Alpina is a ground-up 32" hardtail with a 92mm BB drop and California build. Here's what the geometry actually does—and the ecosystem tradeoff.

By Kevin Curry 19 Mar 2026
Otso Fenrir Ti Gets UDH Dropouts (and Loses the Tuning Chip)

Otso Fenrir Ti Gets UDH Dropouts (and Loses the Tuning Chip)

Otso's 2026 Fenrir Ti swaps adjustable dropouts for UDH compatibility. Same titanium frame, same geometry—just modern drivetrain options and new graphics.

By Kevin Curry 19 Mar 2026
Pegoretti Goes Gravel: Steel, 50 mm Tires, and a €4,000 Starting Price

Pegoretti Goes Gravel: Steel, 50 mm Tires, and a €4,000 Starting Price

Pegoretti's first gravel bike: handmade steel, 50 mm clearance, 1x electronic-only. What the Orlando offers and what it doesn't.

By Kevin Curry 17 Mar 2026
FFWD TYRO Carbon Wheels: Wider Rims, New Hubs, Same Price

FFWD TYRO Carbon Wheels: Wider Rims, New Hubs, Same Price

FFWD's updated TYRO carbon wheelset gets a wider rim, new in-house hubs, and drops 100g—all at the same €1,099 price. Here's what actually matters.

By Kevin Curry 17 Mar 2026
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