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Is riding with headphones really such a big deal?
As frame and component weights continue to fall and suspensions improve, bikes are getting slacker and more capable. But who really needs such big, beefy bikes?
Riding bikes may be green, but the manufacturing behind them can be far from it
If I could own only one road bike, it would be this Swiss Army knife of a pavement machine
When the clock strikes 5:00 we find out what all their employees are really working for, The Night Ride.
With all the different rim and tire sizes, it can be hard to know where to start. We tested the new Enve M Series to break it down.
The case for rethinking one of cycling's oldest and most misused components
Sometimes the best performance upgrade is portability
Pedaling toward the truth of the “bikes-vs-cars” debate
The rise of automatic shifting, integrated computers, lights, power meters, and radar has made us wonder: How much is too much?
We put together a full no-compromise setup for under $2,000
Why it will destroy cycling, society, and the planet if we let it
In the Five Points area of Denver, there's a small bike shop called Chocolate Spokes with owner Gregory Crichlow who's been building bikes from the frame up.
Trail bikes aside, no mountain machine adds more versatility to a fleet than a fat bike.
Sometimes preparation is all about what you leave behind
For pickups and vans, there's no better bike carrier
The cycling universe tends toward increasing specialization and extreme anal retention
On average, the town of Bergen, Norway, gets 242 days of rain a year—not ideal for the host of one of Europe's biggest cycling races. But when you consider the mountainous coastal roads, the Bergenseres' passion for cycling, and their outspoken, often brash local patriotism, it starts to seem like the perfect location to hop on a bike and ride.
So you had a kid. That doesn't mean you just have to sit at home.
The best and brightest innovations we came across at the annual Interbike trade show
Handcrafted in Italy, the Bike Butler ($4,265) is much more than just a bike hanger. An Elipson IC4 Bluetooth speaker is mounted inside, and there's also a wireless phone charger and four USB ports to charge accessories like bikes lights and a GPS.
Better garage organization means easier gear access, which means more time to play outside
We put together a full, no-comprise setup for under $2,000
If there’s anything better than an epic day outside, it’s reliving it over great food and drink. From mountain decks to beachside watering holes, our favorite après spots have mastered Cajun fries, crustaceans, and craft ales.
Spice up your commute with this flashy bike.
Thanks to trickle-down technology, second- and third-tier groups are almost as good as the premium stuff but cost a fraction of the price
These hotels and lodges roll out the welcome mat for cyclists
A little hands-on experience is a much better performance investment than that tempting new upgrade or those mind-numbing hill repeats
As light as a wind vest and as watertight as a drybag, this rain piece redefines "prepared" for cyclists
An electric version of the wildly popular Honda Super Cub.
Your tires are as important as they are boring, which is why you're totally overthinking them
It's more doable than you think. Just don't forget the chamois cream.
Not completely, but they're certainly in a state of flux
Colorado's inaugural Velorama was a colorful combination of bike racing, music, and fan-friendly spectacle aimed at giving road racing in the US a shot in the arm.
Whatever you do, just don't tell these serious, old'ish cyclists that they're living in a retirement home
We looked at four very differently priced rides—from $500 to nearly $11,000—and unpacked the differences to help you pick the right price range for your needs and type of riding
In Kenya, many young girls travel by foot to and from school every day—sometimes as far as 10 miles.
Tidying guru Marie Kondo lets us in on how to declutter our closets and our lives
Lindsey Richter, founder of Ladies AllRide mountain bike camps, believes bike skills are life skills—and she has a few very specific tips on how to get better at both
We reached out to a few experts to see who they rely on via Twitter for trusted endurance tips
Whether you're a child getting your first bike or a new commuter, you need a place that's going to stoke your excitement and indulge your imagination
An RV big enough to carry all your toys.
This bike concept from Budapest has one giant saddle built into the top tube so two people can ride it at once, or a cyclist can pedal solo.
Because why are you even riding if you can't haul your family, your dog, your friend's dog, and groceries for the next year on a bike?
Pivot's new Mach 5.5 isn't built for women—but it fits them. And that's the Holy Grail of women's-specific design.
Trying to get your head around the growing number of models now built for both pavement and dirt? We break it down.
We tried to have a serious conversation with the SNL alum about his new HBO cycling mockumentary, Tour de Pharmacy. It sort of worked.
Clever, goofy, charismatic, and fast, the two-time world champion may never win the Tour de France (he’s not a climber), but he just might be the star who saves bike racing
Rawland, a tiny company in the Pacific Northwest, is building the quirkiest, most entertaining bikes we've seen in a while
Mountain bikes were made for this: 450 miles of empty, achingly scenic backcountry in southern Utah, on little-known trails pieced together in the spirit of Edward Abbey. Our writer saddles up to get lost.
New tracking chips embedded in carbon frames can help riders recover pilfered goods
Let’s get this straight: if something horrible happens to me on a ride, don’t ever say I died doing what I love. I feel no affection about the idea of getting pulverized by a 4,000-pound SUV, especially if the driver was flipping through Instagram. Still, I recognize that something might happen. And rather than leave it up to other people to commemorate my life and death on the bike, I’ve decided to take matters into my own hands—with facts based on a terrifying encounter with a speeding Porsche that actually happened—just in case the next run-in turns out differently.
Watch to see what our gear editor, Ben Fox, loves about the Urban 8.0, a design-focused commuter bike from Canyon.
With 170 millimeters of travel, Juliana’s new Strega comes in S and XS sizes—allowing even the littlest women to find big-bike bliss
Cycling is in my blood, and to me it always meant two wheels—until now.
As online brand Canyon prepares for its entry to the U.S. market, direct-to-consumer bikes are poised to change the way you buy bicycles, including how much you pay
Oversize tires are the best thing to happen to trail riding in years
As our writer cheered on his three-year-old at the Strider Cup in Texas—a merciless race replete with tears, anxiety, and elation—he had one question: Is intense competition good for the tiniest of competitors?
The German direct-to-consumer brand's first women-specific rigs target the pains of smaller riders, with a redesigned frame and 650B wheel options. Our writer spent a weekend testing them and came away very impressed.
Both Santa Cruz and Trek just launched big-hooped DH bikes, challenging the notion that 27.5 reigns supreme in the gravity world
It’s the golden era of mid-fats—and pretty much every other ride out there
Modern construction to help the spandex set realize high-wattage dreams.
Here's the kit one of the country's most ambitious FKT chasers uses when he heads out into the backcountry
Bill Nye the Science Guy breaks down the important features of fitting a bike correctly.
