Bicycle Touring

The Psychology of "Strava or It Didn't Happen" - Social Media Addiction

N<b>ot long ago</b>, I went on what may have been one of the most glorious rides of my life—a three-and-a-half-hour rural loop with a steep six-mile climb that is famous among locals. It was one of those days when everything—weather, training, rest, group chemistry, and caffeine—came together perfectly. I …

Reddit Helps Solve Hit-and-Run That Killed Washington Cyclist

A driver struck and killed Susan Rainwater, leaving a small piece of his truck behind. Then Reddit ID’d his vehicle.<p>Susan Rainwater set out for a solo bike ride last Thursday morning. She would never return.<p>The 63-year-old mother and grandmother was pedaling along the shoulder of State Route 7, a …

‘Clunksauce’ is a Mountain Bike Spoof Mixed With a Little Norwegian Localism You Have to See

<b>You know what they say about kidding?</b> There’s usually a little bit of truth to it. That’s why this piece on mountain biking old, crappy hardtails in …

A cycling computer that gets creative

Cycling computers can certainly be handy devices, not only for tracking performance, but also for helping cyclists to find their way through the …

Convert’s FF1 bike can transform into a mountain, road, or commuter style in just 5 minutes

If you enjoy all types of cycling, then German-based company Convert, may just have the bike of your dreams. The company has been working on its FF1 model for quite some time with the goal of making an all-in-one unit that can be quickly transformed into the type of bicycle a rider needs at any …

The Best Bicycle Frame and Mini Pump

<b>Summer 2018 Update</b><br>We just added three exciting products, all of which earned a Top Pick award for innovative features. The <b>Lezyne Digital Micro Floor</b> …

Eerie photos of Beijing's abandoned Olympic settings

Killington Bible Summer Camp: The Up Side

Ascending prowess from best to worst<p>Transition Patrol Carbon X01 | $6,000<p>Because of its super-steep seat angle and supportive, progressive shock …

How a Rigid Mountain Bike From a Dead Brand Made Me a Cyclist

The bike is old now and not much to look at. The white and gray paint is scratched and gouged in too many spots to count. The parts are a curious mishmash of swish upgrades from 15 years ago, and secondhand near-junk bought at the local nonprofit bike shop. That dashing red chevron on the top and …

Giant Revolt Advanced adds increased compliance and specific geo for gravel

New models have been trickling out from Giant over the past few weeks, and now it’s time for gravel. After a season of testing prototypes in events …

News: Augmented Reality Pedals Its Way into Tour de France TV Coverage

The Super Bowl of bicycle racing, the Tour de France, is adding augmented reality to its TV broadcast this year.<p>Denmark's TV 2 has built a new studio …

Burley Coho XC bike trailer first look - Mountain Bike Review

Burley Coho XC enabled a picnic and RC Crawl session on top of the hill.<p>When Burley invited us to test their new bike trailer, the Coho XC, we were …

EUROTRASH News Round Up Thursday!

Lots of EUROTRASH cycling news to get through this Thursday: The first three stages of the BinckBank Tour with results, reports and video. Top Story …

Maximize Your Training for Epics: How to Be Ready on Race Day

Preparing for an epic physical challenge — like biking self-supported for 400 miles — comes down to dialed training secrets. Our own coach tells us …

Why riding two abreast can be good for cyclists - and drivers

• Share<br>• Post on facebook wall<br>• Share on twitter<br>• Post to Linkedin<br>• Share on Google Plus<br>• Share via Email<p>The law allowing cyclists to ride two abreast is surely …

Rad Power Mini Bike - Electric, Fat Tire, and Folding Bikes

<b>Price:</b> $1,499<b><br>Weight:</b> 64lbs<b><br>Style:</b> mini, folding, electric assist, cargo, fat, bike<b><br>Drivetrain:</b> Shimano Tourney 1x7<b><br>Material:</b> Aluminum<b><br>Range:</b> 25-45 miles<b><br>The Right Bike For:</b> Someone seeking a pack mule with electric assist that is compact and easy to transport.<p>The Rad Power RadMini is a lot to take in. …

Crankworx | Rotorua, New Zealand

Rotorua, New Zealand<p>The kick-off event of the 2018 season sees freeride MTB's elite return to the lush trails of the rider-favourite course in …

Stumpjumper EVO x Matty Miles

Let's get something clear—the Stumpjumper EVO isn't a "normal" trail bike. It's built to get gnarly, and there's no real way around that. It has a …

Six-foot father riding 211 miles on late daughter’s bike to raise money in her memory

<b>The 46-year-old will ride from Bristol to Land's End and began training three months ago</b><p>A six-foot tall father is riding from Bristol to Land’s End …

EB18: Ergon adds road & MTB vented, performance comfort saddles for men

Last year, it was the ladies who got the latest saddle tech from Ergon. This year, the women’s saddles add a Pro Carbon model to the top of the …

This Cyclist Became Disillusioned With Racing—So He Created His Own Event

“As I’ve come to learn, racing your friends up a steep climb without a moto or bib number makes you dig even deeper”<p>Five years ago as a new transplant to New York City, I spent every summer weekend traveling and racing bikes. I chased upgrade points, getting mediocre results at races all over the …

Video: Bikepacking Through South America (Part 2)

Yesterday we shared a video of a group of friends bikepacking their way across South America. Today, we have the second part of this short …

How dockless bikes are failing and succeeding in 6 U.S. cities

From New York City to San Diego and many cities in between, the dockless bike (and scooter) revolution has been one of the major stories of 2018 in …

The Most Expensive Cars Ever Sold at Auction

If you like wearing fancy hats and hobnobbing around the golf links while bidding millions of dollars for classic cars, you probably go to Pebble …

Alphabet’s Sidewalk Labs reveals plans for Toronto innovation district featuring light-up streets and timber towers

Google’s sister company, Sidewalk Labs, is reconceiving urban planning with one big, high-stakes experiment on Toronto’s waterfront. The company is …

The best Strat-style guitars under $/£1,000

<b>The most pervasive, enduring and imitated of all guitar designs, Fender's iconic Strat might be the most adaptable instrument ever invented. Here we</b> …

The Park Tool Micro Pump Is Great for on-the-Fly PSI Adjustments

Its small size and low weight make this mini-pump easy to drop into a jersey pocket and promptly forget it’s there<p><b>Price:</b> $18<b><br>Weight:</b> 106.5g<b><br>The right pump for:</b> Riders who want to carry a pump—and forget they’re carrying it<p>The Micro Pump is the smallest pump that Park Tool makes and, at 7⅞ inches, one …

Live blog: Peter Sagan puts his Vuelta participation down to public vote, Nibali says cycling has become "a circus" after Alpe d'Huez crash and more

Brandon Semenuk Rides New Footwear

He still has the same seamless style though<p>Etnies has been a footwear giant in the skateboard industry for years, but the renowned brand has never …

Lotto results: One winner of Lotto Plus One top prize of €500,000

One lucky winner will be checking their numbers tonight after scooping the Lotto Plus One top prize of €500,000.<p>The online player, who bought their …