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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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Gravel Pedals: Platform Area, Float, and the Q-Factor Problem

Gravel Pedals: Platform Area, Float, and the Q-Factor Problem

Gravel pedal systems ranked by what actually matters: platform area, float, Q-factor, and durability. SPD vs. Time ATAC vs. Wolf Tooth—plus power meter tradeoffs.

By Kevin Curry 07 Apr 2026
Easton EC90 ALX Gravel Crankset: 27% Stronger, But Only If You Stay Under 44t

Easton EC90 ALX Gravel Crankset: 27% Stronger, But Only If You Stay Under 44t

Easton's EC90 ALX gravel crankset claims 27% more strength than SRAM Red XPLR at 419g. The catch: chainrings max out at 44t, and you'll pay $500+ with spindle.

By Kevin Curry 07 Apr 2026
Knog Cobber Reflex Lights: Auto-Dimming Tech at $80 a Pop

Knog Cobber Reflex Lights: Auto-Dimming Tech at $80 a Pop

Knog's Cobber Reflex lights auto-adjust brightness by speed and lean angle. At $80 each, the tech is clever — if the algorithm actually works.

By Kevin Curry 07 Apr 2026
Tifosi Moab XC Review: Bigger, Lighter, and Still Under $90

Tifosi Moab XC Review: Bigger, Lighter, and Still Under $90

Tifosi's new Moab XC sunglasses ditch the frame but add size. At $80, they're still the best budget cycling eyewear—if the fit works for you.

By Kevin Curry 07 Apr 2026
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