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Update: 2023 Leatt HydraDri Waterproof Gear, New Head & Knee Protection, More Women’s Kit!

Leatt has a bunch of new riding gear lined up for 2023, highlighted by a revamped HydraDri waterproof lineup. Their new season of MTB riding…

Written by Cory Benson January 24, 2023

Interview: Tracy Moseley on Athlete Mentorship & Future of eBike Racing

Several months ago, we were treated to an eMTB Skills Session with none other than Tracy Moseley. That was at the Tweedlove Festival, where Tracy…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan January 06, 2023

Interview: Trudy Lindblade on the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships – a £45 Million Mega Event

A few months ago, we were invited to the Scottish Mountain Bike Conference in Aberdeen where we had the pleasure of listening to Trudy Lindblade…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan December 28, 2022

Editor’s Choice: Jessie-May’s Best Mountain Bikes & Gear 2022

It’s that time of year again! Time to lay on thick the compliments and general evidence-based hype for the mountain bikes, components and kit I…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan December 15, 2022

The Trxstle Geryon is a Universal Front & Rear Bike Rack for Any Bike!

Outdoor gear and apparel company, Trxstle (pronounced “trestle”) has an interesting way for any bike to carry what you want. Introducing the Geryon Bike Rack…

Written by Ron Frazelle December 02, 2022

The Unique and Beautiful Bikes of the Philly Bike Expo

A few weeks ago, while covering the bike goodness that is at the Philly Bike Expo, I saw some pretty amazing bicycles. Honestly too many…

Written by Ron Frazelle November 16, 2022

Swift Industries X Blue Lug debut their Caldera Cycling Bag & Clothing Collection!

There were so many amazing collaborations being showcased at the Philly Bike Expo this last weekend, it was hard for me to focus my efforts.…

Written by Ron Frazelle November 04, 2022

MAAP Expands Urban-Focused Transit Cycling Clothing Collection for Commuters

In Apparel news from the Land Down Under, Melbourne Australia, MAAP has launched more to their MAAP Transit Apparel (MTA) Line. MAAP’s Transit Collection focuses…

Written by Ron Frazelle October 31, 2022

The New Delta Cycle Heavy Duty Vertical Rack Allows for Easy, Space-Saving eBike Storage

The team at Delta Cycles has been releasing practical cycling products for 30 years using US-based design and engineering. And today they bring us two…

Written by Ron Frazelle October 31, 2022

CX Pro Bike: All-new 2022 Stevens SuperPrestige Cyclocross Bike of Sanne Cant

Stevens revamps one of the winningest cyclocross bikes of all time with an all-new carbon 2022 SuperPrestige that we spotted Sanne Cant and about a…

Written by Cory Benson October 24, 2022

Article One Eyewear X Mission Workshop Isn’t Your Average Cycling Eyewear!

Flint, Michigan’s own Article One, an independent eyewear company, has just launched its second collaboration with San Fransico’s Mission Workshop to create the Article One…

Written by Ron Frazelle October 18, 2022

Road to Philly Bike Expo 2022: New Flat Top Bottle King Cage works w/ Nalgene & Insulated Steel Bottles!

Here we are again, counting down the days to the 2022 Philly Bike Expo! We have another product launch to announce, but this time, it’s…

Written by Ron Frazelle October 18, 2022

Best Women’s Bike Helmets of 2022 – Top picks tested for Road, Gravel, Mountain Biking & Commuting

Is it time to buy a new bike helmet? Maybe it’s your first helmet or even a replacement. Either way, designs, and safety features change…

Written by Michaela Lawlor October 17, 2022

Road to Philly Bike Expo 2022: New Exhibitors add up to one of the biggest shows yet!

We’re less than a month away from the Philly Bike Expo, with the show returning to Philadelphia, PA the weekend of October 29th! As usual,…

Written by Ron Frazelle October 07, 2022

Wolf Tooth: Shaving Weight and Building Strength one Seat Post Clamp at a Time!

Own and love your blingy Wolf Tooth Components seat post clamp, but itchin’ to take it up another notch? Then check out their seatpost clamp titanium…

Written by Ron Frazelle October 06, 2022

Rocky Mounts GuideRail review: smart details make for a better tray-style hitch rack

Back in early August, I wrote about my first impressions of the Rocky Mounts GuideRail 2″. It’s now been two months, a boatload of bike…

Written by Ron Frazelle October 03, 2022

These 48 Companies were just awarded the Bicycle Friendly Business Status

The League of American Bicyclists is an organization that’s been around since 1880, formerly known as the League of American Wheelmen. The League celebrates the role…

Written by Ron Frazelle September 30, 2022

First Impressions: Rapha Trail Gore-Tex Infinium Jacket for MTB

In timely fashion, Rapha has added the Trail Gore-Tex Infinium Jacket to its Performance Trailwear Collection for MTB. It is, first and foremost, a water-resistant…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan September 29, 2022

2023 Juliana Joplin 120mm 29er gets new Geometry and Glove Box to boot

For 2023, Juliana Bicycles has, albeit rather subtly, updated its 120mm travel 29er; the Joplin. Their not-quite-an-XC-bike (did someone say downcountry) retains its 120mm VPP…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan September 20, 2022

In Their Element – Lindsey Richter of Ladies AllRide Mountain Biking Camps

From Outside Van: “Lindsey Richter is not just any professional Mountain Biker, she has made it her life’s mission to teach women to conquer their…

Written by Steve Fisher September 16, 2022

2023 Juliana Furtado gets Mixed-Wheels with 130mm VPP-Linkage

Released in parallel with the 2023 Santa Cruz 5010 is the 2023 Juliana Furtado, the new 130mm trail bike from the two brands. Gone is…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan September 07, 2022

Rapha Women’s 100 celebrates 10th anniversary with 100k rider goal & 2 special edition kits

With less than three weeks until this year’s Rapha Women’s 100, the clothing maker is hyped to celebrate a decade of bringing women together for…

Written by Cory Benson August 29, 2022

Jenny Tough & Emily Chappell share body image struggles in “This Rider”

A new cycling film “This Rider: Jenny Tough & Emily Chappell” created with Canyon bikes takes a deeper behind-the-scenes look at these two’s accomplished cycling…

Written by Cory Benson August 25, 2022

First impressions: New Rocky Mounts GuideRail tray-style hitch rack

A few weeks ago, I was offered the opportunity to review the new Rocky Mounts GuideRail 2″ but was reluctant to do so. The reason…

Written by Ron Frazelle August 01, 2022

Snowshoe Bike Check: Gwendalyn Gibson’s XCC World Cup race-winning Norco Revolver

American riders dominated the short track at the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup at Snow Shoe, WV. Both US riders, Gwendalyn Gibson (Norco Factory Racing)…

Written by Jordan Villella July 30, 2022

Trek releases two fun new eBikes with the around-town FX+ and all-road Dual Sport+

Earlier this month our talented Jessie-May covered Trek’s Fuel EXe, a beast of an eMTB with a tiny & very quiet electric motor. Well, the latest…

Written by Ron Frazelle July 25, 2022

Prologo adds performance XC, women’s and ultralight eMTB saddles

Prologo has launched three new saddles, two of which are in a new-for-them mid/short segment and aimed at high performance riders. They also have a…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 18, 2022

Skarper DiskDrive turns ANY Bike into an E-Bike with Zero Frame or Wheel Mods!

If you have a rear disc brake on your current steed, you can now turn that bike into an electric bike! That’s right! Skarper claims…

Written by Ron Frazelle June 20, 2022

Review: Decathlon’s $59 Women’s Van Rysel Quick-Zip Sport Cycling Bib Shorts Are Awesome

Decathlon, a French brand committed to providing affordable gear that gets people outdoors, proves that great gear doesn’t have to have a shockingly high price…

Written by Berne Broudy May 11, 2022