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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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Gear & Grit Daily: January 09, 2026

Gear & Grit Daily: January 09, 2026

Today's cycling news: Simon Yates announces retirement with immediate effect, Oscar Onley Contract Buyout Is the Most Expensive in Cycling History and more. ...

By Kevin Curry 09 Jan 2026
The 6-Hour Ceiling: How to Build Fitness Without the Volume

The 6-Hour Ceiling: How to Build Fitness Without the Volume

Traditional base training demands 20 hours a week, but most of us have jobs. Here is a strategy for the time-crunched cyclist: precision, strength work, and ignoring the "hacks."

By Kevin Curry 08 Jan 2026
A Race Bike That Ignores the Rules

A Race Bike That Ignores the Rules

Ron’s Bikes launches the AluMax II, a Frank the Welder-built gravel rig that pairs high-end aluminum with rim brakes and massive tire clearance.

By Kevin Curry 08 Jan 2026
Sklar, Stinner, and the Business of Being Small

Sklar, Stinner, and the Business of Being Small

A candid look at the different paths of Stinner, Sklar, and Afterhours Framebuilding. How three top builders are surviving and redefining American manufacturing.

By Kevin Curry 08 Jan 2026
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