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Remember the Omata One? The unique computer debuted some eight years ago as a curiosity of sorts: An old-school analog display covering a digital GPS computer that recorded a .fit file you could sync…
Moots has long had a full spectrum of drop-bar bikes within its tarmac-focused Vamoots line and its Routt gravel bikes. But some of that was confusing: three Vamoots models ranging from the race-orien…
Weighing just 58 grams, the new KNIPEX TwinGrip XS could be a great tool for tackling stubborn bolts and unexpected trailside repairs. Find out why it caught our attention as a potential addition to t…
Nearing the end of a 2026 campaign that has seen him deliver strong results throughout the year, Milan Fretin (Cofidis) took his first win at the WorldTour level on Thursday's stage 3 of the Tour of G…
Building on their popular Camino all-roader, the new Sonder Rubicon is a titanium gravel-plus bike they call “the Goldilocks of mixed terrain.” Learn more about the UK brand’s latest model here…
According to RMC Sport, Tour de France organizer ASO has denied rumors that suggested the final stage of the 2027 race would skip the Montmartre climb, which has drawn big crowds and added intrigue to…
Continuing a flurry of rider signings, Netcompany-Ineos announced on Thursday that Riley Sheehan is joining the team on a two-year deal. The 26-year-old American has spent the past two seasons with NS…
Plans for the final stage of the next year's Tour de France are the subject of rumors one week out from the official route presentation.
Silca just announced it acquired and resurrected Omata, the world’s first analog cycling computer with internal GPS. After the announcement, Silca will release a limited run of the iconic Omata ($800)…
Moots just announced its County Line all-road bike, filling the space between its 50 mm Routt gravel bike and Vamoots road bike designed around a 38 mm tire… Moots County Line Quick Hits Frameset: $5,…
Now in its fourth generation, the 27.5-wheeled Beargrease race bike just got a major overhaul from Salsa. This wholly redesigned chassis is longer, lower, and slacker for stable handling in all kinds…
Our fall member drive ends Saturday, the cutoff to join the Bikepacking Collective and start your membership with The Bikepacking Journal 17. Don’t miss out! Learn about the upcoming issue, find a rec…
Ornot turned 13 this year. That means they’re teenagers now, old enough to know better, but young enough to do it anyway. Explore the San Francisco-based apparel brand’s limited run of 13th anniversar…
For the first time in nearly a decade, State has updated its fat bike model. With a slacker front end and clearance for 26 x 4.8" tires, this aluminum fat bike could be the rig that helps riders get o…
A 1988 bike tour from Ottawa to Boston, sixteen years old, paper map, no phone, nobody knew where I was for eleven days. Did GPS tracking cost cyclists something real?
To replace one of its most beloved bikes, Surly launched the Preamble in 2023 as a light-duty commuter. With minor geometry changes, disc brakes, and an equally enticing price point, it was unclear wh…
Even if it fits, it might not be right: Riding a 32" gravel bike as a smaller rider was full of surprises.
Avona has launched a 32" Callis gravel bike, claiming the new performance-oriented frame is stiffer and faster on most terrain.
Le Pilgrimage is a journey through the French and Italian Alps, shaped by the trails, the food, and the people you meet along the way. It is about taking time to stop, share a table, notice where you…
The ex-pro cyclist stayed with Eliud Kipchoge for 30 km in his marathon debut, then faded to fifth. He grades it a D, but says he’d race it the same way again.
