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For those unfamiliar with northwest Arkansas, the region is quickly making a name for itself as a paradise for both road and mountain bikers
This task might seem daunting, but it's actually quick, simple, and cheap to do at home
This task might seem daunting, but it's actually quick, simple, and cheap to do at home
In a few years, performance e-bikes will be common on tarmac
These items kept our steeds moving and our riders happy
It's a strange time in the world of bicycles. That's one reason we chose two favorite road rigs: one for pavement and one for gravel.
This was the most exciting mountain-bike category of our test
Let these pieces spark some gift ideas for Father's Day
John Cordoba thinks the future of bikes—and bike racing—includes e-bikes
Meet Robb Jankura, bike builder turned camera-gear designer
You're contributing to America's addiction to speeding—and you're much more likely to kill someone
This is not the category it used to be
What we learned from riding the best bikes of the year
Yes, it involves nonstop time in the saddle, lots of beer, and plenty of technical jargon
These innovative whips rode to the top of the heap
Our testers loved how playful Revel's Rascal was and how it provided confidence in any terrain
Cleaner air, quieter streets, more people riding—there's an opportunity here for cities and cycling advocates willing to grasp it
Locked-down cities have opened streets to cyclists and pedestrians. But what happens when the traffic comes back?
There are hundreds of options and a wide range of prices. Here's how to narrow it down.
The Scottish Highlands are filled with weaving singletrack that mountain-biking guide Chris Gibbs has been riding for years
Walking is a challenge for Duncan Booth—it's awkward and uncomfortable—but when he hops on an e-bike, everything changes
And they're even more important during the coronavirus pandemic
What I learned from a bicycle crash when I was seven years old
As COVID-19 shuts down buses and trains in cities, we remember that bicycles are the ultimate contingency plan
Tinker Juarez continues to compete against—and beat—athletes half his age
An ode to traveling slow on two wheels and burning just enough calories each day to eat a large pizza each evening
When the sun goes down, they take to the streets
Can the sport’s trendiest discipline reinvigorate its national governing body? And should we even care?
The basketball icon knows that if you want kids to succeed, you need to give them access to bikes and bike lanes
Nothing (well, except powder skiing) beats staying warm on a snowy trail
If you think bikes are just lifeless objects, maybe you just haven't met the right bike
And the details on how to install them
Even if you're not into groad, the trend is probably improving your cycling experience
Bad behavior might be jeopardizing access to Kingdom Trails, one of the premier networks on the East Coast. Here's what we can learn from it.
Here's why you should stop Zwifting and start truing
Seduced by the idea of turning my hobby into a paycheck, I led bike tours across the U.S. throughout my twenties. As I learned, some passion pursuits are best left pro bono.
Times have changed. Espresso and aero everything are out, pour-over and flannel are in.
The RadWagon is useful and efficient, and my daughter loves it
He's tested them, and now they're very on sale
Our New York City–based bike columnist visited America's most up-and-coming cycling destination and found it well deserving of the hype
Ten stoke-inducing products for mixed-terrain cycling that came out in 2019
We keep hearing about the supposed dangers of shared e-scooters, but the numbers tell a different story
I got my wife and daughter to love cycling—with a little help from Italy
Mountain bikes are one of the most efficient means of transportation, and with a few modifications, they can make awesome adventure rigs
A new electric-motorcycle company is raising the off-road standard
A growing body of research shows that electric-assist bikes may have profoundly positive health impacts—and not just for the people who ride them but for society
Fall is actually the best time to ride to work
The Lumos Matrix features turn signals, brake lights, and a customizable message panel. But by rallying around this "connected" helmet, are we surrendering to what it really represents?
We tested three models at different prices and found a clear favorite
Over the past decade, athletes, coaches, and researchers have been seduced by the performance-boosting promises of brain stimulation. On a ride-and-zap-your-brain-like-the-pros tour through the Alps, Alex Hutchinson wonders whether it really works—and whether we want it to.
Think Minnesota’s cycling season lasts only a few months? Guess again. The midwestern state is an ideal year-round biking hot spot.
Astride any of these stout steeds, you needn’t limit yourself to snow
Cycling is already mainstream. It’s time for the media to catch up.
The online-cycling game has some big goals, and with the announcement of a UCI e-sports world championship, it just notched an important milestone
ϳԹ biking experts Aaron Gulley and Jen Judge run through the features of their favorite, most versatile bike rack.
With its impressive new 29er, one brand is increasing its commitment to women's rides
Bike technology has gotten really, really good. So how do you pick your next bike in an age of overwhelming choice?
High-end electric roadies are cool, but they won't reverse cycling's decline. What will? Affordable, urban-oriented models.
Urban riding is the greatest adventure. We just need to make it even more accessible.
Is this the death knell for dockless e-bike shares?
In a controversial move, the secretary of the interior recently decreed that motorized bikes should be allowed anywhere that standard bikes are permitted. How this will work is still being sorted out, but the world of pedal-assist riding is about to really open up.
Motherload takes a closer look at an underexplored niche of alternative living on two wheels
After I lost 20 pounds and my red-blood-cell count dropped to dangerous levels, doctors finally knew what the problem was. But no one knew how to fix it.
Because demoing bikes and gear, exploring great locations, and celebrating afterward with new friends, craft beer, and music is way more fun than riding alone
Patricia McNeal biked across America five years after surviving a stroke. And she's going to do it again.
'Doom' profiles semiprofessional bikepacker Steve "Doom" Fassbinder as he explores the deserts of the Southwest on bikes and pack rafts
A mandatory helmet law in NYC is how Vision Zero ends.
Cars may have driven us apart, but we’re natural allies. Here’s how to do your part to heal the divide.
The demands of being a celebrity chef forced the former professional mountain biker to abandon the sport completely, but he's back in the saddle now
From the French Alps to the Scottish Highlands, the iconic street-trials rider still makes time for the trails
These ubiquitous and inexpensive bikes are oft-maligned—but when it comes to accessibility, they win