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With deaths spiking on pavement, riders are choosing to go where cars cant
After two deaths and a shift in the conversation in Colorado, advocates are cautiously optimistic that change is coming
They may not seem luxurious in everyday life, but these things are blessings on a bikepacking adventure
Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced what he calls an "audacious" new proposal to address this years dramatic rise in cycling fatalities. It must only be the start.
Doing it right takes more than just a hose and a bottle of chain grease
The front forks may be prone to snapping, posing a potentially deadly threat
Cycling's international governing body is busy going through the motions of looking for cheating riders, but what if it just looked for the motors?
Before you drop all that money on a full gear package, take some advice from the experts on where and how to save
We owe it to our children to get them on two wheels
Kickster models built between 2013 and 2019 may have a defect that causes the handlebars to fall off
Versatility that plays nice in small spaces
Work the system, get to know your local outdoor-sports store, and take advantage of steeply discounted gear
When it comes to CO2 emission reduction, its no contest between e-bikes and electric cars
Copy these overachievers and make the most of your trek to the office
Women cyclists who train long hours on a bike often experience damage to their genitalia. But Specialized's new Mimic saddles could solve the problem.
'A Meaningful Journey' follows James Lucas, a cyclist who had the idea to develop Bristol Bike Shop while on a tour through Norway
The national organization and its regional offshoots give non-cis-male cyclists the chance to bike in nature and learn skills in a welcoming community
Evidence is mounting that designing cities with bikes in mind has a profound effect on everyonenot just cyclists
Need to carry a bike, board, or just some firewood? Here's how.
Why drive a car when you can saddle up on one of these?
Vision Zero isnt working because it doesnt address the underlying (and fixable) problem: there are way too many cars on the road
I tested the Gazelle Medeo electric cruiser to see how many gallons of gas it saved me on my daily commute
The Japanese company comes after rival SRAM with its latest group set
On July 13 and 14, 窪蹋勛圖厙 magazine is bringing its first active-lifestyle festival to Chicago, with stand-up paddleboarding, climbing, fly-fishing, running, biking, axe throwing, an adventure film festival, speakers, live music, and more
This film from Osprey portrays Rafael Cletero's ultimate humility, culminating with a quote that'll be sure to give you chills
After riding 50 of the newest models, we have some thoughts
I caught up with Shane Dillon Gidcumb, a former winery executive and author of 'The Franklin Fi' book series who up and quit his job one day in favor of cross-country touring
Bike commuting makes most of us obsess over our clothes. This is patently absurd.
The adventurer takes us through self-doubt, being a dad, and learning to stick with it
'DK 2019,' from Enve Cyles, is a recap video from this year's Dirty Kanza race
From cross-country to enduro, 29ers are dominating the trail. Again.
Every year we gather dozens of bikes and expert testers to put the newest models through their paces. Here are some snapshots from our fall session in Grand Junction, Colorado.
In pursuit of the most accurate results, we equipped all 50 rigs in our 2019 test with Enve hoops and Maxxis rubber. Here's what we learned.
The fitness media company has been gearing up for a public offering since last year
Bring less than you think you'll need, and put it back where you found it
Last July, then 28-year-old Alexandera Houchin won the women's Tour Divide, a 2,745-mile race from Canada to Mexico over the Continental Divide. Next on her list? The new Dirty Kanza XL, a 350-mile unsupported race across Kansas.
These kids today...riding bikes? In the streets?? The horror!!!
These utility bikes might just be a viable option for replacing our cars (at least some of the time)
How you organize your gear is just as important as the gear you take
Just because you dont see it doesnt mean its not happening
With countless options and skys-the-limit pricing, a mountain bike can be an intimidating purchase. Dont panic. Start here.
As the gravel-bike market booms and manufacturers seek to make rides more comfortable, rigs with (just a little bit of) rear suspension are making a comeback
As the all-road market booms, bikes are becoming more capable and more niche
A 25 percent tax on bikes, helmets, gloves, and backpacks could hit the industryand your wallethard
In the year of the long-travel 29er, the Ripmo's smooth ride and ability to handle any terrain with ease make it king of the mountain
In America, driver convenience comes first, while just trying to stay alive on a bike is a crime
What the media gets wrong, and why, says a lot about how our society views vulnerable road users
Turns out big wheels and deep suspension play nice together
For this year's Eroica California, Bike Snob NYC bypassed the dream rides and went straight to mail order and Craigslist
If theres one thing that makes Americans uncomfortable, its successful women
Traveling with large gear can get pricey. Here's how to bring your mountain bike or surfboard along without going broke.
Watch to see why the Orbea Gain e-bike came out on top as our testers' favorite roadie for 2019
After two weeks of riding 25 bikes, these are the ones that came out on top
Most of us would groan at the thought of a two-hour one-way commute. Not Chris Schierholtz. Every day he rides 35 miles to and from his office at Mission Workshop, in the heart of San Francisco.
Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in
Since 2011, a venomous battle has been waged over the two-wheeled soul of Nederland, Colorado (population 1,500). On the one side: locals who ride the trails every day. On the other: people from down canyon in Boulder (population 107,000) who mostly ride them on weekends.
The peer-to-peer sporting-goods rental service now wants to blend mobile and traditional bike rentals
A group of Australian cyclists departs Oklahoma to replicate the iconic journey taken by the Joad family in the novel 'The Grapes of Wrath'
From innovative new gravel bikes to a 13-speed drivetrain, these are the tools and toys that caught our eye in Monterey this week
Each year we head to a cycling mecca to test dozens of road, mountain, and gravel bikes in search of the best new rides
How low will some of us go to keep our neighborhoods bike-free? And wont somebody please think of the children?
Don't travel this iconic route without hitting up great camping, hiking, surfing, and more along the way
Sometimes just driving a car in a city is an act of violence
The big-box retailer is trying to cater to cycling enthusiasts with a line of three new carbon rides. Will people buy them?
In a unique twist to online retail, this shop certifies pre-owned bikes and offers a guaranteed buy-back program
A study of the cognitive and psychological effects of outdoor cycling finds equal results for normal bikes and e-bikes
Performance machines to cheat wind, go off-road, or cover lots of ground
Stop lying to yourself: you won't remember that you put your wallet, coffee, and phone on the roof of your car before you drive away.
Why telling people you ride elicits serious bike-splainingand what you can do about it
It's a question of safety numbers versus safety in numbers
Sure, you can get your bike tuned or buy a spare tube. But at these shops, you can also order an espresso or IPA and find your community.
Tour de France stages. Classic British Columbian downhills. Epic gravel grinds in the American heartland. These bucket-list rides are guaranteed to be the most fun you can have on two wheels.
The Sno-Go is the only way to have fun in the snow on a bike