Biking
ArchiveEach year, in the rolling hills and strade bianche of Tuscany, thousands of riders set out to conquer challenging climbs and tricky descents on pre-1987 equipment (drop-tube shifters, non-aero brake hoods, toe cages). Two years ago, I rode that L'Eroica course. This year, the event came, for the first time, to California. Here they drop the 鈥楲鈥 and call it, simply: Eroica. I wasn鈥檛 going to miss it.
A report on French television demonstrates that doped athletes can beat the UCI Biological Passport testing
The country hopes that hosting the African Olympic qualifier will thrust its national team onto the global cycling stage.
GoPro, Garmin, and Shimano are jockeying to capture the action from the pro peloton. It's a fierce war, and the company in the lead will surprise you.
Simple and stylish, the company's new Momentum line is an answer to those who fear bikes have gotten too elaborate and pricey.
Whether biking the Iditarod Trail race in Alaska or setting speed records on the Continental Divide, Petervary always carries the necessary tools to ride all night. Victory depends on it.
The cycling market is exploding with interesting ideas鈥攅verything from wider tires with knobby tread to serious racers with disc brakes, which means we're going places we never previously imagined.
The Race Across the Sky adds a three-day option for novice mountain bike racers and those looking to qualify for the LT100.
We applaud these six manufacturers for taking on the challenge of producing bibs specifically made for women鈥攅ven if some of the products still need a bit more work.
With all the hype over 27.5+, we wondered whether 29+ was on the way out. In launching its new Stache, Trek says the size is here to stay.
Bruce Gordon is part of a small group of early frame builders in the US, and has integrated his passion for artistic expression in his classic frames. Despite making some of the best gravel grinders, touring bikes and custom steel rigs out there, Bruce…
It wasn't because the part was defective. And the issue may affect other bike manufacturers.
Yep, you read that right: a fat bike with full suspension. The oversize聽tires and extra cush make Salsa’s Bucksaw climbs like a cable car.聽The bike’s proof that fat tires aren’t just for snow.
REI gets into the premium mountain market this spring with this playful, German-engineered 27.5-inch trail bike
Even though we may not want another standard, there鈥檚 no denying that mid-fat is good鈥攁nd it鈥檚 here to stay
Strava and Competitive Cyclist teamed up to give riders a $1 credit for every hour on the bike, but the program was literally too popular for its own good.
Giro鈥檚 new racing format, to debut October 10 in California, aims to be the most fun you can have on 700c wheels.
The UCI takes the brakes off of discs in the professional road ranks. Why that's a great thing for consumers.
Choosing your first bike can seem like a daunting task. Thankfully, we've done all the hard work for you. Watch our guide to buying your first bike and you'll be a cyclist in no time.聽…
After a closure of the city鈥檚 biggest trail network, cyclists wonder if Portland has it out for the sport's off-roaders.
Five years ago, former pro cyclist Floyd Landis filed a whistleblower suit against Lance Armstrong. Here's what you need to know about the complicated case.
Steer your bike into the Digital Age
An endurance racer worthy of the master who created it.
Bike hacks beware鈥攊f you steal a Stromer ST2, you won鈥檛 get away with it.
Volvo is painting riders and their gear to keep them safer at night.
Before shelling out $1,000 on a bike, first-time buyers should consider a few things
Our seven favorite models from this year's bike test.
Part trade show, part art exhibition, the North American Handmade Bicycle Show spotlights the functional beauty of bikes, as well as the craftsmen who create them. Bearded masses from around the world packed into booths to marvel at subtle TIG welds, discuss the intricacies of brazing techniques, and debate the supremacy of steel, titanium, or bamboo. Fat bikes and gravel racers continued to gain popularity, and while most builders brought some variation on those themes, each had their own unique spin.
Behold the finest bikepacking rig on the market.
Of all the UCI's new anti-doping measures, around-the-clock testing is possibly the most controversial. But the Tour de France champion has spoken out in favor of the practice, even as his peers grumble that it's too invasive.
Fat bikes are all the rage these days, but they've been around for a lot longer than most people realize. Our friends at Gear Junkie recently visited the Quality Bicycle Parts聽headquarters聽in Bloomington, MN, to dig into the history of these big-tired machines. Video by…
How to build a high-quality quiver on a budget
A pair of sturdy jeans for your bike.
Cycling is finally grappling with its dark past. But until today鈥檚 pros speak out about practices within the peloton, nobody will know how far the sport has really come.
Cycling鈥檚 governing body knows there鈥檚 a long way to go before the peloton races clean. But in releasing a self-critical report, it has finally confronted the elephant in the room: its own complicity.
Though many companies are rushing to the 27.5 standard, BMC鈥檚 new trail 29er proves that big wheels are still the best choice for many riders.
Learning the virtues of a solid, well-designed utility bike
By doing so, the sport's international governing body is sending a clear message to the pro teams: You can't expect to get away with doping anymore.
Ditch that paddle and put the pedal to the seas.
What one town's quest to replace pavement with dirt trails means for the rest of the country.
The finest XC and endurance race bike money can buy just keeps getting better. But $12,000? Really?
Can a top-shelf belt-driven mountain bike help galvanize the single-speed movement?
Geoff McFetridge is an artist with a passion for pushing the envelope and learning something new. In this case, he decided to build the ultimate human-powered surf exploration vehicle, called the “Sea Rambler.” This short film from Farm League tells the story behind the…
Electronic mountain bike suspensions may sound convoluted and unnecessary, but the French manufacturer proves that the tech is here to stay.
An intelligent electric hub lets you go farther
Paying attention to the details lead the team to amazing victories in 2012 and 2013, but a string of problems brought it all crashing down last year. Can cycling's top team rise again?
MTN-Qhubeka team qualifies for the Tour de France
In honor of his 70th birthday, Eddy Merckx launches a new heritage line, starting with the limited-edition Eddy70.
Part of a new breed of adventure road bikes that lets you keep riding long after the pavement ends.
We thought the last iteration of this bike couldn't be improved. We were wrong.
Electronic shifting comes to mountain bikes. And it's awesome.
The best of this year's bike test is also the best case we've seen for disc brakes.
Putting this year鈥檚 crop of bikes through the paces in Tucson.
Traveling for race day? A well-stocked dopp kit is your secret weapon.
The iconic brand is releasing a new Scrambler鈥攁nd it's better than ever.
Minneapolis might not be known for its great weather, but it is known for being incredibly bike friendly. Watch as the folks at Gear Junkie show you how to make the most of your commute when the mercury plunges. Video by Erik Nelson. 聽…
The Swedish car company has partnered with outdoor gear maker POC to make helmets that communicate with cars. The goal: to end collisions between bikes and drivers.
The future of bike innovation is already here.
7Mesh, a new British Columbia-based mountain bike clothing company, aims to raise the standard in outfitting cyclists.
The Portland bike shop owner starts from the saddle up.
Once an eccentric trend, fat biking is here to stay.
One cyclist鈥檚 lust list of over-the-top gifts
The UCI claimed it had no legal choice but to approve Astana鈥檚 WorldTour license鈥攄espite the team's five recent doping positives. The result? They're sending a troubling message that long-term change is not sustainable.
You don鈥檛 have to break the bank for the rider in your life.
Scott鈥檚 reinvention of the Addict has to be considered the benchmark for race bikes.
No need to hang up the bike with this new commuting gear
Last week, Moab banned electric bikes from many of the area's most popular trails. And that's the right decision (for now). What's more alarming is the vitriolic reaction to the machines and their riders, making the cycling community sound a lot like the road's worst drivers.
After seven years of scandal, it's time for cycling's most recidivist team to exit the sport.
Thanks to the gravel movement, road bikes keep getting more versatile
Borrowing principles from inline skating, Nikola pedals claim to improve power and pedaling efficiency.
With drop bars and fat tires, this might be one of the most versatile road bikes we鈥檝e ridden. Just don鈥檛 call it a gravel bike.
Don鈥檛 tell us there鈥檚 no such thing as a good, long-travel 29er. We鈥檝e found (at least) two.
This convertible full-face lid works just as well on cross-country trails as it does in an enduro race.
New mountain bike goodies for the easygoing, cool-weather rides of autumn.
It took years and years for this boutique brand to release a 29er. But it was worth the wait.
Sometimes the weirdest gear is also the most fun.
Glow-in-the-dark apparel for after-hours commuting
The move to laces on high-end cycling shoes may come across as crass marketing. But the fact is, they work.
A nine-month test. Two hot new disc brake-equipped road bikes. And one revelation: disc brakes are here to stay.