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Team USA cyclist Coryn Rivera on the stuff she does't ride without
The UCI's decision in the Brit's case may have far-reaching implications for international drug testing
The new app may be the most ambitious adventure tech to hit the market since sat phones
Our lead bike reviewer set out to answer the question: Do you really need all the fancy riding tech, or will a smartphone suffice?
The electric rigs and bike computers are on the latest list of Chinese imports to be slapped with the 25 percent tax
We rode the ultralight machine designed by the founder of POC
Encouraging children to race bikes would make the country—and the world—a better place
It's easier than ever for cyclists to pick a route and get out the door. Is that a good thing?
Unnecessary? Sure. The best part of my commute? Absolutely.
The problem isn’t dockless bikes. It's dockless cars.
During the 2018 California L'Eroica, Bike Snob NYC braved saddle sores and a single pizza-size gear on a century-old Mead Ranger—all in an attempt to prove that bike technology hasn't gotten that much better. Or to prove that, well, maybe it has.
A foundation run by the family of Chris Farley believed that Trek was capitalizing on the late comedian’s name
Drivers think cyclists hold up traffic. It’s actually the other way around. How many bikes do there have to be in order for us to realize that?
Top-end bicycles are higher tech and better than ever. But so are the budget models.
Cyclist Tillie Anderson came out of nowhere to shatter records, dominate her competition, and earn the world champion title during the late-19th-century women's racing craze
Behind the scenes with the Japanese manufacturer and its new mountain bike group set
Essentials to help drivers see, hear, and avoid you on the road
You're a woman who rides a bike? I'm assuming you've been the target of lewd comments, threats, and maybe even outright assault. It has to stop.
In designing a new Stumpjumper for 2018, Specialized faced a challenge: how to keep a 37-year-old model relevant in an ever-improving field
Behind the scenes with the newest women's mountain bike clothing company
An association of automotive and bike industry bigwigs is betting that bicycle-to-vehicle communication will make cycling safer
Waxed canvas is durable and looks stylish. There's a reason the material has been around for nearly 300 years.
Cyclist Ayesha McGowan is on a mission to become the first African American woman to go pro.
The world’s best bike racer is a woman: Vos, a 31-year-old Dutch superstar with more than 300 podium finishes. She’s also an activist, taking on the fight against gender inequality in a sport whose future has to involve knocking down a few doors.
Using publicly available data, advocacy group People for Bikes wants to show community leaders what they can do to improve cycling infrastructure in their cities
How a couple of heirs to an American retail dynasty are putting Bentonville, Arkansas, on the fat-tire map
The California resort will be the first major bike park in the U.S. to allow the motorized rigs—meaning the war over two-wheeled access to public lands is about to heat up
With most of the area’s adventure offerings within an hour’s drive from the city, it's easy to fit in some outdoor fun in between your requisite eating and drinking
Americans tend to equate cycling with frivolity, but riding bikes can be serious business
Our editors on what they expect to spend on new gear, with the goal of balancing quality and affordability
Our bikes may be better now, but what about the world in which we ride them?
Riding trails suitable for all skill levels is just the start. This route also highlights some of central Montana’s most vibrant towns and outdoor activities for every interest
It’s not about which laws you break—it’s about how you break them
Based on firsthand experience, the performance payoffs make the investment worthwhile
Will the recent acquisition of the Colorado-based mountain bike company be the death knell for the brand, or will it emerge stronger and more innovative than ever?
Our first impressions of the motorcycle maker's attempt at bikes meant for singletrack
It's hard to know what to make of the sudden rise of electric bikes. But one thing is certain: Racing them is a sign of the apocalypse.
I put Trek's newest gravel bike to the test on a 180-mile bikepacking trip through the Sonoran Desert. Here's how it held up.
What's so special about this limited special-edition P5X tri bike?
With his new company, Cake, the mastermind behind POC is out to prove that "electric" and "bike" are meant to go together
The bike that turned my little rider into a ripper
With so many great options out there, how do you pick the right one? Easy: at a demo event, like the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival.
Drivers need to start owning up to how dangerous they are
Meredith Klein, women's workshop instructor at Brooklyn's famed 718 Cyclery, on her favorite gear
Because your Garmin can’t help you navigate your relationships
I’ve been telling myself for years that I didn’t need new bike tools. How wrong I was.
We’ve already let go of the idea that cyclists should pretend to be drivers. Maybe it’s time to let go of our fixation on safety gear as well.
The creator behind 'Afghan Cycles' and 'Catch It' is bringing new athlete role models to life on the big screen
From better casings and increased sidewall protection to varied compounds for better grip and new sizes, rubber for the road and the trail is improving
Either learn to ride difficult passages of singletrack or simply walk them. But please stop ruining the challenges for everyone with cheater stones and shortcuts.
Schools used to teach auto shop. Maybe it’s time to start teaching bike shop.
Ash Smith is the founder and race director of Trans Provence, an adventure bike race in the French Alps. Itinerology: The Workspace, from filmmaker Sam Needham, follows Smith as he tries to develop a technical, stunning, and rigorous course through France’s alpine landscapes.
Vanmoof Bike Company has a policy: if your bike is lost or stolen, they will either hunt it down for you or replace it for free. How? Each bike from Vanmoof has GPS technology, which allows a dedicated team to track down its location. In Bike Hunters: The One That Got Away, two of the company's bike hunters head to Casablanca to close a year-long case.
Every year, the ϳԹ team tests dozens of bikes, looking for the most innovative designs and new technology.
Biking to run errands is commonplace in other countries, so enough with the 20 questions.
We found that line with the 60 mph HPC Revolution
Racks to headlamps, we tried it all at our annual bike test in Tucson, Arizona
What’s old is new and sexy again with this steel all-road ride.
A long-travel 29-inch sled that handles like a peppy short-travel trail machine? We’ve heard it before, but Marin has a new, compelling entry.
It’s time to kill the surprisingly prevalent myth that cycling causes sexual dysfunction
From filmmaker Tommy Penick and Industry 9 Componentry with original music from Amy Stolzenbach, Invisible Forces highlight their new bicycle wheel on a morning hill climb.
With new technologies to keep their singletrack in perfect condition through the winter, it's no wonder this wild sport is catching on.
At least that's the result of a new study, which also found that drivers tend to cause crashes and close calls way more often than road bikers
Our bike editor tested a handful of new fit apps to see how they stacked up to the brick-and-mortar specialists. Let's just say some worked better than others.
Our 2018 bike test starts next week in Tucson. Here’s how we review the fleet.
A crew of midwestern riding enthusiasts is pioneering grooming techniques for fat-bike trails that have extended the bike season year-round and added 80 miles of snowy singletrack to the city
Maybe that do-anything, go anywhere machine you’ve always wanted is one you already have
Seventeen products that made this bike season better than any before
After getting hit by a car, our bike-test director comes to terms with distracted driving and a society that devalues cyclists
Honing our kit for backcountry hunting and food harvesting
You don't need to get kitted up before every ride