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Outside-the-norm training, fueling, and sleep strategies powered Smith's efforts on one of Australia's legendary routes. But how long will it stand?
Ezra Caudell, who spent weeks in the hospital after a crash at the Philly Classic, has made his first public statements since the incident. Writing on social media, the Modern Adventure rider recounte…
SRAM senior race technician Anna Greetis talks about why she still hates walking into bike shops and what it would take to get more women into the tech side of cycling.
After British Cycling pulled him from Track Worlds amid an investigation for misconduct that included allegations of racial abuse, track sprinter Matthew Richardson addressed the circumstances in a st…
Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig 2.0 is coming, Vos is still the G.O.A.T., and the Eneco Tour is this week.
The new Rwandan federation president has killed plans to promote the Tour du Rwanda to the WorldTour in favour of developing the country's next generation of riders
Confirming what has been rumored for a few weeks now, Visma-Lease a Bike announced the signing of Seff Van Kerckhove on Tuesday, making it official that one of the premier prospects in the sport will…
In the third installment of The Cut List, Miles shares a dozen items he once relied on but, after a decade of experimenting, testing, and bikepacking, would be okay with never using again. Find a cura…
After winning five stages at last year's Tour of Guangxi, Paul Magnier (Soudal-Quick Step) picked up where he left off on stage 1 of this year's race, sprinting to victory in Chongzuo, China, on Tuesd…
Geerike Schreurs broke multiple bones in her spine in her crash at last weekend's UCI Gravel World Championships and faces a lengthy road back, the Dutch rider said in a post on her Instagram account.…
The new Hunt 5AM Gravel Limitless wheelset brings a radical approach to aerodynamic efficiency. Even if aero isn’t your everything, these hoops have some tricks up their sleeve for pinch flat protecti…
Viral Bikes just rolled out its Wanderer 32er, along with a pre-order, but there are a few caveats… John reviewed the Viral Derive hardtail in 2024. Read his review for an overview of the brand… Wande…
It's a swap of yellow jerseys among Italian apparel brands: Castelli and the Amaury Sports Organization announced Tuesday that Castelli is the new official partner for classification jerseys for all A…
Released today, the Traverse Panniers are trail-tested bags. With 20 liters of total storage capacity through a sheathed system, they look like a versatile custom option. Learn more about these new pa…
Since Avalanche Cycles first debuted its “Quatre” stem on a custom bike, fans of the Parisian framebuilding shop have been asking for it. Unveiled at 2026 Bespoked Dresden, Avalanche Cycles is selling…
David Lamb’s latest video takes viewers on a 410-mile bikepacking journey along the Oregon Cascades Volcanic Arc (OCVA) route. It’s a reflective 25-minute release exploring themes of devastation, rege…
Tumbleweed has stocked its three titanium models: the Titanium Sunliner (above), Stargazer, and its Prospector Rohloff touring bike… Tumbleweed Titanium Sunliner This flat bar light tourer, that Spenc…
Keeping our global bikepacking route network accurate, accessible, and up to date is no small task. Today, we're launching an expanded Route Alerts system to help riders navigate changing conditions,…
Originally published July 2020; last updated October 2026 Attaching a basket to your bike to haul stuff is hardly new, but basketpacking is a touring style that’s returned to popularity…
Filippo Ganna has joined Lidl-Trek on a three-year deal through 2029, terminating his Netcompany-Ineos contract early.The Italian time trial specialist had one year remaining on his contract with Netc…