Components
Shimano GRX Gets Bigger Chainrings and Shorter Cranks—Here's Who Benefits
Shimano adds 44T/46T chainrings and 165mm/160mm cranks to GRX. Useful for fast gravel or fit tweaks, but not if you're climbing steep grades regularly.
Components
Panaracer's new GravelKing ZX semi-slick promises road speed and gravel grip. Here's what the three-zone tread and raised center profile actually mean.
Bikes & Frames
The Colnago C72 keeps handmade Italian construction and adds 35mm tire clearance, downtube storage, and modern geometry. Here's what actually changed.
The Engine
Should cyclists over 50 do VO₂ max intervals year-round? No. Here's when to cycle Zone 5 work, how much rest you actually need, and why variety matters more than volume.
Traditional base training demands 20 hours a week, but most of us have jobs. Here is a strategy for the time-crunched cyclist: precision, strength work, and ignoring the "hacks."
The 2026 Tour de Zwift is here with a massive 12,500 XP bonus for the "Ultimate Challenge." Here’s why this 6-week event is the perfect winter training nudge.
Mental toughness isn't about grit; it's about neurobiology. Learn how your brain constructs "failure," why the Default Mode Network sabotages you, and the simple question to get back on track.
Stop following cookie-cutter winter training plans. Learn how to balance strength, intensity, and recovery based on your personal "fatigue debt" and goals.
Frustrated by a stagnant FTP? Here is the physiological timeline of threshold adaptation, from lactate buffering to the inevitable plateau, and how to train smarter.
A 5-Star review of the HandleStash Bigmouth Burrito. Discover why its 2L size, easy-access zipper, secure mounting, and stylish design make it the perfect handlebar bag.
Tools and mindset for the deliberate cyclist. Honest, real-world gear reviews paired with the science of endurance and mental toughness. Ride smarter.
Boyd's new 55mm wheelsets: one for fast road riding, one for gravel racing. Light, deep, and built for speed. Here's what actually matters in the specs.
Revel's new Concept Labs program debuts with 32-inch hardtail prototypes testing whether wheel size should pair with frame size. Interesting idea, zero guarantees.
Reserve's 30|XC wheels are wider, stronger, and lighter than the 28|XC. But you're choosing between hub tech and weight—here's what actually matters.
XDS launches X-LAB with carbon road, gravel, and e-bikes priced $1,500–$3,000 below competitors. Vertical integration cuts costs — but resale and support are unknowns.
Gravel pedal systems ranked by what actually matters: platform area, float, Q-factor, and durability. SPD vs. Time ATAC vs. Wolf Tooth—plus power meter tradeoffs.
Easton's EC90 ALX gravel crankset claims 27% more strength than SRAM Red XPLR at 419g. The catch: chainrings max out at 44t, and you'll pay $500+ with spindle.
Knog's Cobber Reflex lights auto-adjust brightness by speed and lean angle. At $80 each, the tech is clever — if the algorithm actually works.
Tifosi's new Moab XC sunglasses ditch the frame but add size. At $80, they're still the best budget cycling eyewear—if the fit works for you.
Tile hunting turns ride data into a map game. Here's how it works, why pros use it, and the one catch that can pull you off your training plan.
Arc'teryx's first MTB kit: Rhoam jacket, pants, and shorts. Hybrid materials, bike-specific cuts, and a $450 question about whether climbing expertise translates.
Allen's $299 Smart Suction Go uses Bluetooth-monitored suction cups to haul one bike. Clever for renters and multi-car households—if your bike stays under 35 lbs.
The BLM wants to open Greater Chaco to drilling. Public comments close April 7. Here's what to say and why it matters.